# Dash for Northern Lights College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Northern Lights College (Fort St. John, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Desire2Learn (D2L), campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Northern Lights College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/british-columbia/fort-st-john/northern-lights-college Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at NLC - Wed, Nov 4, 2026: Last day to withdraw — Fall ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — College closed ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Last day of Fall classes ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Sun, Dec 6, 2026: Fall final exams start ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Wed, Dec 16, 2026: Fall final exams end ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Christmas — Non-instructional day ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Christmas Day — College closed ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Sat, Dec 26, 2026: Boxing Day — College closed ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Sun, Dec 27, 2026: Christmas period closure starts ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) - Thu, Dec 31, 2026: Christmas period closure ends ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Desire2Learn (D2L) (https://d2l.nlc.bc.ca/) - Student portal: https://borealis.nlc.bc.ca/Student/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fStudent - Here2Talk — 24-hour counselling: 24-hour phone and chat counselling for B.C. post-secondary students. Call 1-877-857-3397. (https://www.nlc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sexual_Violence_Support_Resource_Nov_2025.pdf) - keep.meSAFE — 24/7 student mental wellness support: All 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. (https://myssp.app/keepmesafe/ca/about) - BC Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789, with no area code, for 24-hour emotional support, mental health information and referrals. (https://www.nlc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sexual_Violence_Support_Resource_Nov_2025.pdf) - 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. (https://www.nlc.bc.ca/student-support/) - Registrar's Office: Handles admission, transfer credit, registration, scheduling, academic records and graduation. Email registrar@nlc.bc.ca. General inquiries: 1-866-463-6652. (https://www.nlc.bc.ca/registrars-office/) - Financial Aid and Awards: Support with education financing, awards, government student loans, other government-funded programs, student lines of credit and budgeting. (https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/student-financial-support/) - Access Services: Disability inclusion and accommodation support. Email accessservices@nlc.bc.ca ahead of an appointment because campus schedules may change. (https://www.nlc.bc.ca/student-services-hub/) - Registration assistance: Email StudentHelp@nlc.bc.ca for registration-time questions or prerequisite-related registration problems. For prerequisite issues, include your student ID, desired section and semester. (https://www.nlc.bc.ca/schedule/registration-regulations/) ## About NLC - Northern Lights College opened in 1975 to serve the northern third of British Columbia. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/history/)) - The college is named after the aurora borealis often seen throughout the region. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/who-we-are/)) - NLC is the only post-secondary institution in British Columbia with a rodeo team. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/who-we-are/)) - Rodeo athletes aged 19 and older can live on the NLC farm alongside their horses. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/rodeo/)) - Local Student Councils host campus activities, with meetings open to all students in person or virtually. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/student-groups/)) - Regular intramural competitions include volleyball, basketball and floor hockey. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/student-life/)) - Devant is a free online career centre offering job searches, resume feedback and live workshops. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/student-life/)) - The Elders in Residence program shares Indigenous knowledge through Welcome Feasts, crafting, storytelling and hands-on projects. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/indigenous-students-why-nlc/)) - Students can gather, socialize and study in cafeterias, residence common rooms, Indigenous gathering spaces and lounges. ([source](https://www.nlc.bc.ca/student-life/)) ## Questions ### 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.