DalCard is Dalhousie University's official identification card, access card, library card, debit card and a UPass all rolled into one.
It's the only card you need! You need to show your DalCard to:
-write an officially scheduled exam
-use the library facilities
-get bursary or scholarship cheques
-obtain a Dalhousie parking pass
-use your Metro Transit UPass
-gain access some areas of the university
-access the dining hall (with the purchase of a meal plan)
-Win awesome prizes and get great discounts at DalCard Community Partner locations
05/01/2026
As of May 1, food services on the Agricultural Campus will operated by Aramark. We are excited to roll out many upgrades across the campus which will offer more food options to the community. Stay tuned for updates throughout this transition this summer!
02/27/2026
Hey everyone! 🎉 We’re super excited to share that our new DalCard and UPass websites are live! Now it’s super easy to get all the info you need about getting and using your DalCard and everything UPass-related. Check them out at dal.ca/dalcard and dal.ca/upass. Let us know what you think! 🙌
02/09/2026
Looking for a summer job? Want to stay in Halifax? Come work with us! Benefits include: free housing on campus, full-time hours, great job experience with paid training. Apply by February 15 on myCareer (Job ID: 142936): https://mycareer.dal.ca/postings.htm?pId=142936
12/04/2025
UPass fees have now been added to Halifax student accounts for Winter 2026! If you are eligible to opt out and wish to do so, complete the opt out waiver form by Jan. 22, 2026.
More info: dal.ca/upass
10/15/2025
Congrats to Andy, Selah, Palak, Riho, Chantel, and all of our other winners of the Double your Deposit contest! 🎉
Keep an eye out for more contests to come!
09/22/2025
Your DalCard is your all access pass to campus! Load money on your DalCard to use for purchases at campus locations and enjoy 5% back on many purchases.
From Sept 22 - Oct 5, when you load money on your card, you could DOUBLE your deposit!
Deposit $75-99 and be entered to win 1 of 4 prizes of $75 Dal Dollars
Deposit $100+ and be entered to win 1 of 4 prizes of $100 Dal Dollars
Visit dal.ca/dalcardcontest for more details.
08/17/2025
It's your LAST CHANCE to upload your DalCard photo and have it waiting for you when you arrive on campus!
So take a great selfie and upload it by tonight so we can help you get in the express lane.
Upload today: dal.ca/getmydalcard
08/15/2025
Just three days left to upload your photo online and have your DalCard waiting for you when you arrive on campus. ⏰
For non-residence students, we’ll have your card at our walk-up service windows when you get here.
Upload today: dal.ca/getmydalcard
08/14/2025
The deadline for uploading your DalCard photo is this Sunday!
Remember, your DalCard is your all-access pass to everything Dal – including access, services, and vendors.
We won’t be doing photos at our office this Fall, so uploading yours online is the only way!
Dal.ca/getmydalcard
08/07/2025
Our Online Photo contest ends on Sunday at midnight!
Upload your photo this weekend for a chance to win $100 Dal Dollars.
Dal.ca/getmydalcard
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |