dash.The CNA term, at a glance
The dates CNA students ask Dash about most, from CNA's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Wed, Oct 28Last day to drop fall courses without academic prejudicecna.nl.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day; college closedcna.nl.ca
- Mon, Nov 23Winter semester registration openscna.nl.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Winter semester registration closescna.nl.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Last day of fall classes for courses with final examscna.nl.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Fall exam period begins (includes Flex Day; CAS Transfer timetable may vary)cna.nl.ca
- Thu, Dec 17Fall exam period endscna.nl.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Last day of fall semestercna.nl.ca
Where things live at CNA
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling Services
Confidential support for mental health, personal concerns, academic stress, transitions, academic and career planning, and referrals.
Registrar's Office
Assistance with admissions, registration, scheduling, finances, academic records, transcripts, confirmation letters and graduation.
Financing your Education
Information about funding resources, scholarships and awards, work-integrated learning stipends, and student aid for students with disabilities.
Online Learning / Brightspace Help Desk
Technical and login assistance: call 1-877-465-2250 or email ols.help@cna.nl.ca. Be prepared to provide information to verify your identity.
- Suicide Crisis HelplineCall 9-8-8. Trained responders are available 24/7/365 for anyone thinking of suicide or worried about someone they know.
- 811 HealthlineCall 8-1-1, available 24/7, to speak with local registered nurses about physical and mental health services and health-related questions.
- Hope for Wellness Help LineCall 1-855-242-3310. Offers Indigenous people across Canada mental health counselling and crisis intervention by telephone and online chat, 24/7.
- Kids Help PhoneCall 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Free 24/7 phone, live chat and texting support in English and French.
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.
CNA, answered
Straight from CNA's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
CNA, in short
College of the North Atlantic, founded 1997, in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
- CNA is Newfoundland and Labrador’s only public college.gov.nl.ca
- The college traces its roots to the College of Trades and Technology’s first academic year in 1963–64.cna.nl.ca
- CNA was formed in 1997 by bringing together five previous colleges.en.wikipedia.org
- The college has 17 campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador, with its headquarters in Stephenville.en.wikipedia.org
- Students chose Nanuk’s name and polar bear identity through a mascot contest before his unveiling in 2001.cna.nl.ca
- Residence, off-campus housing options, and housing resources help students settle into college life.cna.nl.ca
- Counselling, accessibility services, and academic support help students navigate their studies.cna.nl.ca
- Student Representative Councils offer opportunities to represent classmates and support campus engagement.cnacurrents.ca
Questions CNA students ask
Short answers from CNA's own pages.
What learning system does CNA use?
College of the North Atlantic uses Brightspace (d2l.cna.nl.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 christmas break at CNA?
CNA's christmas break is starts Dec 18, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at CNA?
Last day to drop fall courses without academic prejudice (Wednesday, October 28, 2026).
When are final exams at CNA?
Fall exam period begins (includes Flex Day; CAS Transfer timetable may vary) starts Tuesday, December 8. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at CNA?
Registrar's Office: Assistance with admissions, registration, scheduling, finances, academic records, transcripts, confirmation letters and graduation.
Is Dash affiliated with College of the North Atlantic?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by College of the North Atlantic.
How do CNA students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at CNA. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
Students across Newfoundland and Labrador text Dash.