dash.The Portage term, at a glance
The dates Portage Voyageurs ask Dash about most, from Portage's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Fri, Oct 16Fall reading week endsportagecollege.ca
- Mon, Oct 19Classes resume after fall reading weekportagecollege.ca
- Fri, Nov 6Awards deadlineportagecollege.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — college closedportagecollege.ca
- Tue, Dec 15Winter term tuition fees dueportagecollege.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Fall term endsportagecollege.ca
- Mon, Dec 21Holiday break begins — no classesportagecollege.ca
- Fri, Jan 1Holiday break endsportagecollege.ca
Where things live at Portage
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Moodle
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling appointments
Confidential in-person or telephone/video appointments; walk-ins welcome. Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Call 780-623-5551 or 1-866-623-5551.
Mental Health Navigator
Confidential guidance, connections to on- and off-campus services, and wellness tools. Alanna Ansell serves Cold Lake and Frog Lake; Debbie Jansen serves Lac La Biche and St. Paul.
Registrar’s Office
Call 780-623-5551 for advanced or transfer credit information. The office also handles course-change forms and official transcript requests.
Financial aid
Information about Alberta Student Aid, Canada student loans and grants, apprenticeship assistance, Foundational Learning Assistance, and Indigenous student funding. Alberta Student Aid recommends applying at least two months before the program or courses start.
Learning Technology Support
For forgotten passwords and login assistance, call 1-888-623-5717.
- 24/7 suicide crisis supportCall 988, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For emergencies, call 911.
- Alberta Mental Health Helpline24/7 helpline: 1-877-303-2642.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Moodle once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Portage, answered
Straight from Portage's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Portage, in short
Portage College, founded 1968, in Lac La Biche, Alberta.
- The college began in 1968 as Alberta NewStart, an adult education initiative in Lac La Biche.portagecollege.ca
- Indigenous students saved the school from closure with a 26-day sit-in in 1970; it then became Pe-Ta-Pun, meaning “New Dawn.”portagecollege.ca
- The institution adopted the name Portage College in 1999.portagecollege.ca
- Portage College has seven campuses across northern Alberta.portagecollege.ca
- Most classes have between 16 and 24 students, according to the college’s athletics student guide.athletics.portagecollege.ca
- Student Services program advisors help students choose programs and classes.athletics.portagecollege.ca
- Student Learning Services offers help with study skills and time management.athletics.portagecollege.ca
- Fans can meet mascot Eddy Rocks at Voyageurs home games and school activities.athletics.portagecollege.ca
Questions Portage Voyageurs ask
Short answers from Portage's own pages.
What learning system does Portage use?
Portage College uses Moodle. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is holiday break at Portage?
Portage's holiday break is Dec 21–Jan 1, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
How do I contact the registrar at Portage?
Registrar’s Office: Call 780-623-5551 for advanced or transfer credit information. The office also handles course-change forms and official transcript requests.
Where do I get financial aid help at Portage?
Financial aid: Information about Alberta Student Aid, Canada student loans and grants, apprenticeship assistance, Foundational Learning Assistance, and Indigenous student funding. Alberta Student Aid recommends applying at least two months before the program or courses start.
Is Dash affiliated with Portage College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Portage College.
How do Portage students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Portage. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.