dash.The Douglas term, at a glance
The dates Douglas Royals ask Dash about most, from Douglas' academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Fri, Oct 23Fall 2026 outstanding fees due to avoid an additional $100 late payment penaltydouglascollege.ca
- Fri, Oct 30Fall 2026 final exam schedule posteddouglascollege.ca
- Mon, Nov 9Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a standard 15-week course with a Wdouglascollege.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — College closeddouglascollege.ca
- Thu, Nov 12Winter 2027 priority registration begins; access depends on assigned registration time ticketdouglascollege.ca
- Fri, Nov 20Fall 2026 outstanding fees due to avoid an additional $100 late payment penaltydouglascollege.ca
- Fri, Nov 27Winter 2027 priority registration endsdouglascollege.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Winter 2027 tuition payment deadline for domestic and returning international students; non-payment results in deregistrationdouglascollege.ca
Where things live at Douglas
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Blackboard
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Enrolment Services
Registration, admissions, transcripts and financial aid inquiries: 604-527-5478. Non-urgent questions and forms can be submitted through the contact page's webform.
Financial aid and tuition planning
Domestic students: studentsuccess@douglascollege.ca. International students: dci@douglascollege.ca. Assistance with tuition, financial planning and financial aid.
Accessibility Services
Helps remove physical, academic and digital barriers to learning. The College's Logins page provides access to the Accessibility Student Portal.
IT Services Service Desk
Contact servicedesk@douglascollege.ca for IT assistance, including Blackboard and online class technology questions.
Student Success Advisors
Support with admission, registration, myPath, university transfer, financial planning and graduation. Find your assigned advisor through myAccount under Student Records, then Advisors.
- 24/7 mental health support — Here2TalkFree, confidential professional counselling and community referrals for students registered at B.C. post-secondary institutions, available 24/7 by app, phone and web chat.
- Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 9-8-8 for 24/7 help if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide.
- Counselling ServicesFree, confidential student counselling. Book appointments at 604-527-5486 or stuserv@douglascollege.ca. New Westminster: Room S2680; Coquitlam: Room A1050. Same-day appointments are available most afternoons for crisis or urgent concerns.
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 Blackboard once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Douglas, answered
Straight from Douglas' own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Douglas, in short
Douglas College, founded 1970, in New Westminster, British Columbia.
- Founded in 1970, Douglas College is named after former British Columbia Governor Sir James Douglas.en.wikipedia.org
- Douglas has two major campuses in Metro Vancouver: New Westminster and Coquitlam.en.wikipedia.org
- Its coat of arms, unveiled for its 50th anniversary in 2020, was Canada's first whose complete artwork was rendered by an Indigenous artist: Carrielynn Victor.douglascollege.ca
- The coat of arms displays “Excellence, Knowledge, Passion” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, the downriver dialect of Halkomelem.douglascollege.ca
- Intramurals give students a way to try sports, stay active and meet new friends.douglascollege.ca
- Fitness centres offer weights and exercise bikes, while fitness classes include yoga, Pilates, circuit training and spin.douglascollege.ca
- Douglas Unlocked welcomes students with popcorn, a food truck, games, prizes and community activities.douglascollege.ca
- The Career Centre offers one-on-one coaching, career workshops and CareerHUB, an online career portal for students.douglascollege.ca
Questions Douglas Royals ask
Short answers from Douglas' own pages.
What learning system does Douglas use?
Douglas College uses Blackboard (douglascollege.blackboard.com). 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 Douglas?
Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a standard 15-week course with a W (Monday, November 9, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at Douglas?
Fall 2026 final exam schedule posted starts Friday, October 30. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
Where do I get financial aid help at Douglas?
Financial aid and tuition planning: Domestic students: studentsuccess@douglascollege.ca. International students: dci@douglascollege.ca. Assistance with tuition, financial planning and financial aid.
Is Dash affiliated with Douglas College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Douglas College.
How do Douglas students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Douglas. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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