First Year
Welcome to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Psychology & Neuroscience program!
Not sure where to start? We have you covered.
Below we've compiled a variety of resources that you will find useful as a first year incoming student. Need more? View psychology and neuroscience Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Declaring a Major
Curious about how to declare your major?ÌýDiscover .Ìý
- Learn about your Program
Get a Sneak Peak in our At-a-GlanceÌýprogam information sheets, or delve into the details with our Psychology and Neuroscience Guidebooks that outline everything there is to know about each degree program.
- Meet an Advisor
Contact one of our AdvisorsÌýfor program advising, or receive to ensure a successful transition to university life.
Resources
- Study Skills
Ìýholds regular workshops designed to help students with a variety of academic challenges, like writing multiple choice questions, time-management, and more.
View a list of to help you with your first-year (and beyond) studying.Ìý
- Funding
Look ahead into financing your degree, job opportunities, and career planning.
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Departmental Funding | Scholarships & Awards
Career Counselling |ÌýJobs within Dal |
Psychology Lab Job Openings | Teaching Assitant (TA) Postings
Research GrantsÌý|
Tuition, Financial Aid & Payment Information |Ìý
- Health & Wellness
Be in control of your physical and mental well-being while studying.
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Multifaith Centre |ÌýSpiritual Wellness
DSU Health & Dental |ÌýStudent Health Plans
Mental Health Resources (on- & off-campus) | Mental Health Services
Personal & Career Counselling | Psychological Services
2SLGBTQ+ Services| 2SLGBTQ+
- Academics
Questions about University regulations, GPA, and other Institutional guidelines? Check out the
Email is Important!
All communication at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is sent to students’ Dal email addresses.
Checking your Dal email regularly is essential to ensure you do not miss important University and course-specific information. If a professor sends out an email, it assumed that the student has received and read the information.
We recommend checking your Dal email daily. on your desktop or a mobile device (instead of logging in to MyDal each time).
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