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Arrival & Departure

The dates, times and places you need to know


This year's Explore program will run at HÂþ»­ from July 7 to August 9, 2024.

Registration will take place on July 7th from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. The placement exam to determine your level of competence in English will take place on Monday, JulyÌý8 at 9 a.m. Please plan your arrival with these times in mind. You can plan your departure after breakfast on August 9.

Where you'll be staying

You will be in student residences at Risley Hall, which features single-occupancy rooms.ÌýView Risley Hall on the HÂþ»­ Campus Map. Risley Hall's front entrance is located at 1233 LeMarchant Place. Rooms are not assigned until July 7th after 3 p.m.

Where is HÂþ»­ University?

HÂþ»­ University is located in the south end of Halifax, about a half hour drive from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, and a 15-minute walk to downtown.

Getting to campus

  • - If you are arriving by air, use the shuttle service from the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport to nearby Halifax hotels. You can take the shuttle to downtown HalifaxÌýand from there, take a taxi to HÂþ»­ University, Howe Hall.
  • - Most taxi companies servicing the airport charge a flat rate of $65 to travel to the city.
  • If you arrive by train or bus, you can take a taxi ( or ) from the station to HÂþ»­ University, Howe Hall. You could also catch a Metro Transit bus.

Seeing the sights

  • - If you plan on travelling around Halifax, check out bus schedules and route maps

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