dash.The NLC term, at a glance
The dates NLC students ask Dash about most, from NLC's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
- Wed, Nov 4Last day to withdraw — Fallnlc.bc.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — College closednlc.bc.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Last day of Fall classesnlc.bc.ca
- Sun, Dec 6Fall final exams startnlc.bc.ca
- Wed, Dec 16Fall final exams endnlc.bc.ca
- Thu, Dec 24Christmas — Non-instructional daynlc.bc.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day — College closednlc.bc.ca
- Sat, Dec 26Boxing Day — College closednlc.bc.ca
Where things live at NLC
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Desire2Learn (D2L)
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Here2Talk — 24-hour counselling
24-hour phone and chat counselling for B.C. post-secondary students. Call 1-877-857-3397.
BC Mental Health Support Line
Call 310-6789, with no area code, for 24-hour emotional support, mental health information and referrals.
Learning Support Specialists
One-on-one support to identify and overcome learning barriers, help with career planning, and advice on balancing school, personal life and work.
Registrar's Office
Handles admission, transfer credit, registration, scheduling, academic records and graduation. Email registrar@nlc.bc.ca. General inquiries: 1-866-463-6652.
Financial Aid and Awards
Support with education financing, awards, government student loans, other government-funded programs, student lines of credit and budgeting.
- keep.meSAFE — 24/7 student mental wellness supportAll NLC students can access professional counsellors through the My SSP app or the keep.meSAFE website, with support matched to their preferred language and culture.
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 Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
NLC, answered
Straight from NLC's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
NLC, in short
Northern Lights College, founded 1975, in Fort St. John, British Columbia.
- Northern Lights College opened in 1975 to serve the northern third of British Columbia.nlc.bc.ca
- The college is named after the aurora borealis often seen throughout the region.nlc.bc.ca
- NLC is the only post-secondary institution in British Columbia with a rodeo team.nlc.bc.ca
- Rodeo athletes aged 19 and older can live on the NLC farm alongside their horses.nlc.bc.ca
- Local Student Councils host campus activities, with meetings open to all students in person or virtually.nlc.bc.ca
- Regular intramural competitions include volleyball, basketball and floor hockey.nlc.bc.ca
- Devant is a free online career centre offering job searches, resume feedback and live workshops.nlc.bc.ca
- The Elders in Residence program shares Indigenous knowledge through Welcome Feasts, crafting, storytelling and hands-on projects.nlc.bc.ca
Questions NLC students ask
Short answers from NLC's own pages.
What learning system does NLC use?
Northern Lights College uses Desire2Learn (D2L) (d2l.nlc.bc.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?
Last day to withdraw — Fall (Wednesday, November 4, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at NLC?
Fall final exams start starts Sunday, December 6. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at NLC?
Registrar's Office: Handles admission, transfer credit, registration, scheduling, academic records and graduation. Email registrar@nlc.bc.ca. General inquiries: 1-866-463-6652.
Where do I get financial aid help at NLC?
Financial Aid and Awards: Support with education financing, awards, government student loans, other government-funded programs, student lines of credit and budgeting.
Is Dash affiliated with Northern Lights College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern Lights 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.
Nearby campuses
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