Dalhousie University

At Dalhousie University, student career success is a top priority. Through dedicated hubs like the Bissett Student Success Centre in Halifax and the Student Success Centre in Truro , Dalhousie provides you with access to a wide range of career development services.

These include:

· Career advising and counselling

· Peer advising

· Resume and interview support

· On-campus recruitment

·       Access to job postings and events through the myCareer portal

Enhance your professional image with a free LinkedIn photo session, and have your extracurricular involvement officially recognised through the Co-Curricular Record . The centres also host workshops , employer information sessions, and career fairs , connecting you directly with future opportunities.

Each year, 90% of Dalhousie students participate in experiential and work-integrated learning , applying their classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Most begin exploring these options in their second or third year of study and the opportunities students can opt for, include co-op programmes , internships, practicums and placements, field courses, as well as study abroad and international exchanges.

Dalhousie University also has a global network of over 160,000 alumni who spans more than 150 countries, representing a diverse and accomplished community. Alumni stay engaged with the university through 100+ annual events , from signature lectures and interactive Open Dialogue Live panels to Alumni Days.

Over 5,000 alumni contribute their time as mentors , ambassadors , and advisors, while thousands give back through generous donations supporting student success and research. Dalhousie also celebrates its graduates through 25+ alumni awards each year, such as the prestigious Aurum Awards.

Notable alumni include Canadian prime ministers and premiers, a Nobel Prize winner, Olympic medallists, space pioneers, celebrated authors and performing artists, business leaders, and innovators.

Dalhousie alumni also include multiple Order of Canada honourees, world-renowned engineers and architects, innovative health-care leaders, distinguished legal professionals, and social justice champions. To date, 94 Dalhousie alumni have been named Rhodes Scholars.