Dalhousie University’s Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that 150 student-athletes achieved U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status during the 2022-23 season.  

Their hard work and success both on and off the playing surface was celebrated 25th annual Academic All-Canadian Celebration on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Dalhousie Arts Centre.

In 1988, U SPORTS introduced its first Academic All-Canadians, those exceptional student-athletes who achieve an academic standing of 80% or better while playing on one of their university's varsity teams.

Since 2001, over 1,500 Dalhousie student-athletes have received the distinction of U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian.

Students at Dalhousie University strive for excellence in sport, academics and in the greater community. U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian distinction is one of the highest recognitions a university varsity athlete may receive. To earn U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian distinction, a varsity student-athlete must be enrolled full-time and achieve an average of 80% or higher in the academic year. Athletes at Dalhousie University spend over 20 hours per week on school work while committing at least another 20 hours to athletics as they practice daily and compete most weekends. On top of this many student-athletes find time to volunteer with various community organizations. The athletes who earn this prestigious national honour are inspirational to the greater Dalhousie community and the Tigers congratulate them for their work ethic and determination.

2022-23 Celebration Recap Jan. 2024
2021-22 Celebration Recap Jan. 2023
2020-21 Virtual Celebration Feb. 2022
2019-20 Virtual Celebration Feb. 2021
2018-19 Luncheon Recap Jan. 2020
2017-18 Luncheon Recap Jan. 2019
2016-17 Luncheon Recap Jan. 2018
2015-16 Luncheon Recap Jan. 2017

U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadians

Among these outstanding individuals, one female and one male from each U SPORTS regional association are selected annually as Top 8 Academic All-Canadians and receive the Governor General’s Academic All-Canadian Commendation. McGill leads all U SPORTS schools with a record 23 Commendations, while Dalhousie is in second place with 17, followed by the University of Alberta and l'Universite de Laval with 14.