Summer residence in Halifax
Staying in Halifax between May and August to work, take classes or just enjoy summer in the city?Ìý
No matter the reason,Ìýº£½ÇÉçÇøapp studentsÌýcan stay in residence in Summer 2026 forÌýas low as $840Ìýper month.ÌýValid º£½ÇÉçÇøapp student ID required.
Summer residence in Truro
Staying in Truro between May and August to work, take classes or just enjoy summer?
No matter the reason,Ìýº£½ÇÉçÇøapp studentsÌýcan stay in residence during the summer of 2026 for less thanÌý$600 per month.Ìý
* Valid º£½ÇÉçÇøapp student ID and minimum 14 consecutive night stay required
** Front desk staffed during daytime hours, on-call staff available overnight.
Frequently asked questions
In Halifax, students who apply for residence are accommodated in Shirreff Hall. In Truro, students are accommodated in Trueman House.
If you currently live in the building being used for summer residence on your campus, we will try to keep you in your current room, however depending on the house you live in this may not be possible. If you live in other residences, you will need to relocate to the summer residence building for your campus.
Meal plan information will be announced later. Please check back.
Meal plans are not currently available for summer residence students on the Truro campus. The dining hall will be open at various times over the summer.
No. Summer residence offers flexible arrival and departure dates. Unlike academic-year residence, students do not need to stay the entire term. A 2-week minimum stay is required.Ìý
You will move to Summer Residence after exams have concluded on your campus. See the Important dates and deadlines page for more information. Details on moving will be sent out directly to those to which this applies.
The charges for summer residence will be posted to your Student Account all at once (just like they are during the academic year). They will be dueÌýMid-May. The due date will be communicated to you clearly upon application. If you are staying for one month or all summer, all the charges are due on this date.
We have Residence Life Managers/Residence Dons and Community Assistants/Community Housing Leaders available for all summer residence students, as well as a 24-hour front desk*.
* Front desk open during daytime hours in Truro, on-call assistance available after-hours.
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Included in every summer residence stay is:
aÌýprivate single roomÌýfeaturing:
- Single bed
- Desk and chair
- Wardrobe or closet
- Shared washroom facilities
- Wireless Internet access
Some rooms include in-room sink.
Important dates
April 2
Deadline to apply for summer residence
TBD
Truro Campus: Academic year residences close. Students not registered for summer residence must be completely moved out
April 28
Halifax Campus: Academic year residences close. Students not registered for summer residence must be completely moved out
April 30
Move in date for those moving in from off-campus
May 5
Halifax Campus: Tentative move in date for those moving in from academic residence
May 11
Summer classes begin
August 14
Halifax Campus: Final night of available accommodations for students not returning to residence for the academic year
August 16
Truro Campus: Final night of available accommodations for students not returning to residence for the academic year
August 22
Summer exams end
August 24
Halifax Campus: Residence students move from summer residence to their academic residence room
How to apply
Choosing residence life at º£½ÇÉçÇøapp is easy. Just follow the steps below to complete your online Summer Residence Application.
Step#1: Visit Dal Online
You will need to login toÌýÌý(NetID login required).ÌýThe NetID is usually two letters from your name, followed by six digits. Example: xy999999
Once you’ve logged in
- select the 'Web for Students' link in the menu or click the 'Student' tab
- then follow the links toÌýResidence Application
- once in theÌýResidence Application Hub, selectÌýthe applicable year in the drop down menuÌý
- Under theÌýSummer ResidenceÌýsection, selectÌýCreate Your ApplicationÌý
- Answer all of the needed questions and select your preferences
- There is aÌý$50 residence application feeÌýpayable within the online application
- Your application is complete when you get a confirmation email to yourÌýº£½ÇÉçÇøapp email
Step#2: Check your Dal email
Check your Dal email regularly. All correspondence related to your Summer Residence room offer will be sent to your Dal email.
