Captain’s Calendar is the #1 way to find out what events are happening and how to get involved!
In-person OR virtual, Captain’s Calendar has all the information you are looking for to enhance your overall student experience.
Please complete the Event Submission Form to have your MSVU student event featured on Captain’s Calendar.
Same-Day Academic Advising
Reserve your same-day appointment with an advisor for help with courses selection or scheduling. Visit Seton 303, email advising@msvu.ca, or call 902 457 6657 to select your appointment time. Reach out early; limited appointments are available each day.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Centre for Academic Advising & Student Success, Seton 303
Indigenous Student Orientation
Pjila’si! New and returning Indigenous students are invited to participate in MSVU’s Indigenous Student Orientation hosted by the Indigenous Student Centre. This event will give students a chance to:
Please note: This orientation is for Indigenous students only; formal self-identification is optional. We have used the term Indigenous to refer inclusively to members of First Nations, status and non-status, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada. If you have any questions, please contact kayla.bernard1@msvu.ca.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Indigenous Student Centre, 46 Melody Drive, lower level
Register for Indigenous Student Orientation
Fiction as Art Writing
A reading/writing session featuring Cesar Aira, facilitated by Sylvie Fortin and Karin Cope. Drop-in: No registration required. Presented in collaboration with the MSVU Art Gallery and the Halifax Art Book Fair 2026.
2 – 3 p.m.
All Nations Church, 2535 Robie Street, Halifax
Mystics Women’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
2 – 4 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Mystics Women’s Volleyball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
4 – 6 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Plant Bingo
Join the Garden Society for a fun game of bingo and get the chance to take home a new houseplant! Test your luck, have a good time, and see if you’ll be the lucky winner of a little green friend for your room.
6-8 p.m.
The Rook Campus Pub
Mystics Men’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
6 – 8 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Math Placement Test (online)
We have three sessions to take the Math Placement Test: Tuesday, September 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (in person Seton 329/331); Tuesday, September 8, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Online); or Friday, September 11, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Online).
Students who plan on taking MATH 1102, MATH 1113 and Math 2500 (Pre-Calculus I, Calculus I, Stats Models and Data Analysis) must take a math placement test prior to registration. The following exceptions apply:
Register for the placement test by emailing MSVUMath@msvu.ca at least 24 hours ahead of time. Practice questions and test information can be found on the Mathematics & Statistics Department website msvu.ca/mathematics. Any course registration inquiries can be sent to MSVUmath@msvu.ca.
7 – 9 p.m.
Online
Register for the Math Placement Test
Laser Tag
Gear up, team up, and get ready for a night of action-packed laser tag!
8 – 11 p.m.
Rosaria Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
Mystics Women’s Volleyball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
9 – 11 a.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
MSVU Colour Chase
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with Colour Chase, an amazing race-style event that combines the thrill of competition with the vibrant fun of powdered paint! Teams will race against the clock and each other, navigating through a series of exciting challenges spread across various checkpoints.
As teams progress through the race, they’ll collect different colors of powdered paint, creating a unique and colorful journey. The event will culminate in a grand finale where the teams will come together for a final, epic color explosion, celebrating their achievements in a burst of vibrant hues.
Open to all Mount Students. Wear a white t-shirt, sunglasses or goggles and a change of shoes for after the event.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Start in Rosaria Lobby
Register by September 11 at 10:00am
Mystics Women’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Mystics Men’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
1 – 3 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Art Galley Exhibition: Celina Eceiza
Join us to celebrate the opening of Argentine Artist Celina Eceiza’s exhibition, A Material called Earth, Volume 2: I will remember this body. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
1 – 4 p.m.
MSVU Art Gallery
Mystics Women’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
5 – 7 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Mystics Men’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
9 – 11 a.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Mystics Women’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Mystics Women’s Volleyball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
1 – 3 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
Mystics Women’s Basketball Official Tryout
Arrive ready to play.
3 – 5 p.m.
A. Garnet Brown Gym (Rosaria)
MSVU Dance Society: Competitive & Halftime Team Auditions
The Google Form to sign up for auditions can be found in the @msvudance Instagram bio; make sure to fill it out if you’re planning on auditioning and take a minute to read through all of the details carefully.
Contemporary – 5:30 p.m.; Hip Hop – 6:15 p.m.; Jazz – 7 p.m.; Halftime – 7:30 p.m.
Mount Fitness Centre
Same-Day Academic Advising
Reserve your same-day appointment with an advisor for help with courses selection or scheduling. Visit Seton 303, email advising@msvu.ca, or call 902 457 6657 to select your appointment time. Reach out early; limited appointments are available each day.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Centre for Academic Advising & Student Success, Seton 303
Drop-in Campus Tour
If you never had a campus tour, or if you want a refresher at the start of the semester, we’ve got you covered! Meet us in the McCain Atrium for a drop-in tour, no registration required.
10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Meet in McCain Atrium
Student Services Pop-Up
There are all kinds of services and supports you can access as a student. Come meet them to learn more about what they offer – and maybe you’ll pick up some swag while you’re at it!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Seton Link, McCain Atrium, Rosaria Mezzanine
Lab Coat Tie-Dye
Join the Science Society for their first event of the year! All you need to bring is your labcoat and creativity, tie-dying supplies are provided!
2 – 5 p.m.
Location TBD
Vincenzo Ravina – Actual Wizard (Magician)
Prepare to be amazed! Step into a world of wonder with Vincenzo Ravina, the acclaimed actual wizard and magician known for his mind-bending illusions, offbeat humor, and interactive storytelling. Blending mystery with charm, Vincenzo will take you on a surreal journey filled with impossible moments, unexpected twists, and a touch of the bizarre. This is a show you won’t want to miss!
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Rosaria Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag
Get ready for an electrifying night of adventure and excitement! Join us for a thrilling Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag event, where the classic game takes on a whole new dimension.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises to be a night of fun, laughter, and glowing memories. Don’t miss out on the chance to shine bright and capture the flag!
9 – 10:30 p.m.
Rosaria Gymnasium
Register at msvu.ca/rec.
Same-Day Academic Advising
Reserve your same-day appointment with an advisor for help with courses selection or scheduling. Visit Seton 303, email advising@msvu.ca, or call 902 457 6657 to select your appointment time. Reach out early; limited appointments are available each day.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Centre for Academic Advising & Student Success, Seton 303
Tech Fair
Learn about the various businesses and University services that make technology more accessible for students!
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
McCain Atrium
Student Services Pop-Up
There are all kinds of services and supports you can access as a student. Come meet them to learn more about what they offer – and maybe you’ll pick up some swag while you’re at it!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Seton Link, McCain Link, Rosaria Mezzanine
Library Tour
Explore inside the Library! From study spots, to printing, to research help, and so much more, the Library has a lot to offer you as an MSVU student. Join MSVU librarian Denyse Rodrigues for an on-site tour of the Library, and learn about the resources, spaces, and supports available.
12:30 – 1 p.m.
Library circulation desk
Register for Library Tour
Black Student Support Office Orientation
This event features networking opportunities, cultural activities, a panel with current students, social events and programs. This is more than a welcome to a space, it is the start toward belonging and success.
2 – 3 p.m.
Black Student Lounge, Seton 314
Drop-in Campus Tour
If you never had a campus tour, or if you want a refresher at the start of the semester, we’ve got you covered! Meet us in the McCain Atrium for a drop-in tour, no registration required.
3 – 4 p.m.
Meet in McCain Atrium
Christian Fellowship Society Meet & Greet
3:30 – 5 p.m.
The Rook Campus Pub
Citadel Ghost Tours
Step into the shadows of Halifax’s National Historic Site, Citadel Hill with a ghost tour. Join us as they lead you through shadowy corridors revealing tales of paranormal encounters and eerie legends that have haunted the hill for centuries. Brought to you by your Students’ Union.
Pre-registration is required; limited spots are available.
7:30 p.m. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Rosaria lobby to take the bus downtown together.
Register for the Citadel Ghost Tour
Student Services Pop-Up
There are all kinds of services and supports you can access as a student. Come meet them to learn more about what they offer – and maybe you’ll pick up some swag while you’re at it!
1 – 2 p.m.
Seton Link, McCain Atrium, Rosaria Mezzanine
Science Society General Meeting
Come meet the Science society’s executive team for their first general meeting and learn all about their involvement in the MSVU community!
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Evaristus 131 (classroom)
Bob Ross Paint & Sip
Relax, let your creativity flow, and embrace those happy little accidents! All artists will receive a free drink ticket for a mocktail of their choice courtesy of the MSVU Students’ Union! First come first serve, limited spots available.
6 – 8 p.m.
The Rook Campus Pub
Student Services Pop-Up
There are all kinds of services and supports you can access as a student. Come meet them to learn more about what they offer – and maybe you’ll pick up some swag while you’re at it!
1 – 2 p.m.
Seton Link, McCain Atrium, Rosaria Mezzanine
Craft n’ Social Night
The Women and Gender Studies Society would like to welcome any new and returning students for a chance to catch up with your old friends, or to make some new friends. We will have crafts available to make bracelets, or you can feel free to bring in your own! This will be a fun night of crafting and socialization.
4 – 6 p.m.
Seton 407 (Faculty Lounge)
The Library Online
Learn tips and tricks for using the Library’s website and online services to get the most out of what is available to you as an MSVU student. Discover how to book study rooms, how to get personalized help with your research, how to find resources to help you in your classes (and more!) with MSVU librarian Denyse Rodrigues.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Online
Register for The Library Online
International Orientation PLAYBACK
Join us for the International Student Orientation Playback, a second opportunity to access important information and resources to help you succeed at MSVU. Please remember to register in advance.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
International Education Centre classroom, Seton Annex 102
Register for International Orientation PLAYBACK
Boardgame Café
Enjoy a calm quiet space to sit down, study, and play a boardgame or two. Free snacks and coffee provided!
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Rook Campus Pub
Mondays with Meagan: Digital Skills Workshop Series – Using Office 365 Products
Join Meagan as she shares some essential tips that will help you when using Microsoft Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Some examples of some of the things that will be covered are dealing with images, file management, adding notes to slides, and troubleshooting your microphone and speaker selection in a meeting. These tips should make using these products for your assignments easier!
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Register for Using Office 365 Products
Finding Books & eBooks at the MSVU Library
Learn how to effectively use the Novanet catalogue to search for and access Mount Library journal articles and eBooks.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Online
Register for Finding Books & eBooks at the MSVU Library
Let’s Chat: Orange Shirt Day
Join us for a casual lunchtime conversation about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Together, we’ll explore the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, the meaning behind Orange Shirt Day, and ways we can move from awareness to action.
This session is part of our monthly Let’s Talk series, which creates space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty, and staff to come together, explore Indigenous topics and issues, ask questions, share perspectives, and learn from one another. Each month will feature a different topic and conversation.
Bring your lunch, bring your curiosity, and join us for a respectful, judgment-free discussion. Questions are encouraged, even the ones you worry might be silly. We’re here to learn together, build understanding, and engage in meaningful conversation. No registration required. Just bring yourself and a willingness to listen, learn, and engage. No silly questions, no judgment, just good conversation and learning together.
12 – 1 p.m.
Indigenous Student Centre, 46 Melody Drive (lower level)
Finding Scholarly Articles
This workshop will provide tips and tricks for effectively searching for and evaluating scholarly sources for your assignments.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Online
Register for Finding Scholarly Articles
Business & Tourism Society Bi-Annual Pizza Social
Join us for free pizza and a chance to connect with MSVU Business and Tourism faculty, grow your network, and enjoy a casual lunch with peers.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Rook Campus Pub
Crow-aoke
Get ready for a night of good music and good memories at Crow-aoke!
7 – 10 p.m.
The Rook Campus Pub
Silent Disco
Ready to turn up the volume? Grab a pair of headphones and hit the dance floor at our Silent Disco! Switch between multiple DJ’s and channels and enjoy a one-of-a-kind party experience that will have everyone moving to their own unique rhythm.
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The Rook Campus Pub
Thinking Critically About Generative AI
If your professor allows the use of generative AI with your assignments this session is for you. Along with covering the guidelines for generative AI use at MSVU, this session will also provide tips for evaluating AI-generated content, show you how to cite content that is AI-generated, and more.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Online
Register for Thinking Critically About Generative AI
Mondays with Meagan: Digital Skills Workshop Series – Finding & Creating Images for Assignments
In this session, Meagan will provide tips like how to find images for assignments that are in the public domain, how to properly use an image that is protected by copyright, and how to create your own images, using tools like Canva.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Register for Finding & Creating Images for Assignments
Academic Integrity: Doing the Work, Showing the Work
Academic integrity is more than avoiding plagiarism; it’s about developing habits that support your learning and make your work transparent. This session explores practical strategies for documenting your research process, citing sources, acknowledging use of AI tools, and building strong scholarly practices that will support you throughout your degree.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Online
Register for Academic Integrity: Doing the Work, Showing the Work
If you are working on a research assignment this term, this session is for you. Learn how to explain your research choices, strengthen your search strategies, and see whether your work is eligible for the MSVU Library Research Awards which includes a $360 prize for well researched undergraduate papers.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Online
Register for Research Process Matters
Live Music @ The Rook
Experience an exciting night of live music at the Rook featuring acclaimed EMCA award-winning artist Asif Illyas!
8:30 p.m.
The Rook Campus Pub