# Dash for Northern Lakes College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Northern Lakes College (Slave Lake, Alberta) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Northern Lakes College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/alberta/slave-lake/northern-lakes-college Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at NLC - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Academic penalty deadline — Post Secondary Programs ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Sat, Dec 26, 2026: Christmas holidays — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter 2027 term begins — Post Secondary Programs ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Sun, Mar 14, 2027: Academic penalty deadline — Post Secondary Programs ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Fri, Mar 26, 2027: Good Friday — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Mon, Mar 29, 2027: Easter Monday — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Brightspace (https://learn.northernlakescollege.ca/d2l/home) - 24/7 mental health help: Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642, available 24/7. For immediate risk of harm or personal injury, call 911. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/counselling-services/emergency-resources) - Counselling Services: Free, confidential, short-term, non-clinical mental health support for current students. Call 780-751-3222 or 1-866-652-3456 ext. "counselling"; email counselling@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/counselling-services) - Office of the Registrar: Call 1-866-652-3456. Fee Payment Agreement and Fee Deferral Agreement inquiries: registrar@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/apply-now/fees-and-refunds) - Student Records: For access to information on your student file, call 780-751-3235. Transcript requests can be sent to records@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/faqs) - Loans & Grants: Information on Alberta and Canada student loans and grants. For support planning loan repayment, contact studentsuccess@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/future-students/financial-aid-scholarships-and-funding/loans-grants) - Student Awards: Scholarships, bursaries and awards information: awards@northernlakescollege.ca or 1-866-652-3456. The application page includes a tuition bursary for eligible self-funded students. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/future-students/financial-aid-scholarships-and-funding/register-now-nlc-funding-applications) - Accessibility Services: Listed among the student support services on the Student Wellness page. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/student-wellness) - IT Service Desk: Email ITservicedesk@northernlakescollege.ca or call 780-751-3290 or toll-free 1-866-652-8780 ext. 3290. Guides cover Brightspace, Moodle, password resets and Wi-Fi. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/my-nlc/guides) ## About NLC - Northern Lakes College adopted its current name on August 25, 1999. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/history-and-culture)) - Its roots reach back to 1970–71, when Indigenous Education Technicians trained in Grouard to teach adult basic education. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/history-and-culture)) - The college serves a 164,000-square-kilometre region with more than 50 communities, including fifteen First Nations and four Métis Settlements. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/history-and-culture)) - Its 2017 logo redesign retained the eagle as a symbol of strength, wisdom, courage, and freedom. ([source](https://eduvation.ca/ideas/new-visual-identity-northern-lakes-college/)) - The 17th annual Round Dance drew approximately 200 people to Slave Lake Campus in March 2019 to celebrate Indigenous culture and student success. ([source](https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/colleges/2/762896/nlc-hosts-17th-annual-round-dance.html)) - Every student belongs to the NLCSA, which offers advocacy, bursaries, peer support, and online social connections. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/students-association)) - Student Wellness connects students with counselling, accessibility services, an Elders in Residence Program, and wellness events. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/student-wellness)) - The NLC Connect app gives students access to email, online learning tools, wellness resources, and community bulletin boards. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/public/download/files/105243)) - Students can buy NLC hoodies, shirts, hats, and drinkware at Slave Lake Campus or shop the online apparel store. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/nlcstore)) ## Questions ### What learning system does NLC use? Northern Lakes College uses Brightspace (learn.northernlakescollege.ca). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password. ### When is the last day to withdraw from a course at NLC? Academic penalty deadline — Post Secondary Programs (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### How do I contact the registrar at NLC? Office of the Registrar: Call 1-866-652-3456. Fee Payment Agreement and Fee Deferral Agreement inquiries: registrar@northernlakescollege.ca. ### Where do I get financial aid help at NLC? Student Awards: Scholarships, bursaries and awards information: awards@northernlakescollege.ca or 1-866-652-3456. The application page includes a tuition bursary for eligible self-funded students. ### Is Dash affiliated with Northern Lakes College? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern Lakes College. ### How do NLC students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at NLC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.