Faculty of Health Professions
School of Social Work
1459 LeMarchant Street, Suite 3201, Halifax, NS, CANADA B3H 4R2 | +1 (902) 494-3760

Policies and information

Registration fees

  • If you are mailing payment for a course, registration must be postmarked on or before the early registration date to qualify for the early registration discount.
  • If you are paying by credit card, payment must be made on or before the early registration date to qualify for the early registration discount.
  • We are not able to invoice employers for course fees.
  • Continuing Education is exempt from taxes.

Group rates and student discounts

  • Registration of five or more participants, mailed in the same envelope, will receive a 10 percent discount (this policy applies to workshops as well as online courses). If you are paying via credit card, a 10 percent discount applies when registration fees for five or more participants are paid in one transaction.
  • Students registered in a full-time program receive a 15 percent discount.  (Copy of Student ID must accompany registration.) 

Cancellation policy

  • In the case of workshops, a non-refundable administrative fee of $35.00 will be charged for all cancellations. Notification should be received one week prior to the workshop to be eligible for a refund.
  • In the case of Certificate Programs, a non-refundable administrative fee of $100.00 will be charged for all cancellations.  Notification should be received one month prior to the beginning of the program for a refund.
  • In the event of a cancellation by the School of Social Work, Dalhousie University, a full refund will be issued.
  • A colleague may attend in your place at no extra cost.  You are required only to notify us of the name of the person attending so that we can correct our records and minimize confusion on the first morning when registration takes place.

No-scents policy

To prevent harm to people who suffer from chemical sensitivities please avoid using scented products such as scented deodorant, after-shave, hairspray, cologne, shampoo, soap, and other scented personal care products.  We share the air. 

Payment and inquiries

  • PLEASE NOTE: Payment in full is required to guarantee your space in the CE programs. You will NOT be guaranteed a space without the registration fee. Payment must be received (or postmarked) by the early registration deadline to qualify for the early registration rate.  Certificates are awarded on the basis of PARTICIPATION only.  These are non-academic courses.  The Continuing Education Program has the right to determine if an applicant is accepted into a program.
  • Payment may be made by cheque, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Debit Card 

Parking information

  • For information on parking at Dalhousie University, please contact Security at (902) 494-6400 or at their office at 6135 University Avenue. Daily or weekly passes are available and will permit parking at all Dalhousie parking lots. Metered parking is available between 8 am and 6 pm around the campus. 
  • To ensure you get a parking spot on campus, it is recommended that you arrive early.

Please Note

It is advisable to dress in layers and please dress for comfort.  While every effort is made to maintain the temperature at a comfortable level, not everyone will agree on what that temperature is.