dash.The Northern term, at a glance
The dates Northern Huskies ask Dash about most, from Northern's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Fri, Oct 16Fall study week ends (program exceptions apply)northerncollege.ca
- Fri, Nov 6Fall academic penalty withdrawal deadline — last day to withdraw with W rather than F (program exceptions apply)northerncollege.ca
- Sun, Nov 15Winter semester tuition deposit duenortherncollege.ca
- Mon, Dec 14Last week of fall semester begins (program exceptions apply)northerncollege.ca
- Wed, Dec 16Last week of fall semester ends (program exceptions apply)northerncollege.ca
- Wed, Dec 23College closes for holiday break at 4:00 PMnortherncollege.ca
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day — college closednortherncollege.ca
- Mon, Jan 4College reopens after holiday break at 8:00 AMnortherncollege.ca
Where things live at Northern
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.
Registrar — withdrawal assistance
Submit completed withdrawal forms to registrar@northern.on.ca. Students are advised to meet with their Program Coordinator and a Student Advisor before withdrawing.
Student Services — registration and fees
Help with enrolment, course registration, fee payments, forms and academic requirements. Haileybury: hlstudentservices@northern.on.ca; Kirkland Lake: klstudentservices@northern.on.ca; Timmins and Moosonee: tcstudentservices@northern.on.ca.
Financial aid
Financial Aid Officers provide OSAP application assistance, budgeting support and help completing bursary applications.
Accessibility Services
Support for students with disabilities includes learning strategies, accommodations, assistive technology, study spaces and other resources.
IT Support
Help with campus Wi-Fi, Student Portal access and college email. Email StudentITHelp@northern.on.ca or call 1-866-999-0799. Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with extended support hours; responses within 24 business hours.
- Good2Talk — mental health and crisis supportFree, confidential support. Online messaging with a trained volunteer crisis responder is available 24/7 at Good2Talk.ca. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
- Mental Health AdvisingOne-on-one or group support, referrals and service navigation. Contact Nichole Roy: royn@northern.on.ca; 705-235-3211 ext. 2173; Timmins Campus, Room C106. In a crisis or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
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.
Northern, answered
Straight from Northern's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Northern, in short
Northern College, founded 1967, in Timmins, Ontario.
- Northern College was founded in 1967 as part of the creation of Ontario’s college system.en.wikipedia.org
- Its four campuses are in Timmins, Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Moosonee.northerncollege.ca
- The Haileybury School of Mines predates Northern College: it was founded in 1912.en.wikipedia.org
- Northern College has its own tartan, designed by Sylvia Martin.en.wikipedia.org
- The Northern College Huskies won the 1971 Ontario college hockey championship, defeating Algonquin 3–2 in the final.northernnews.ca
- The Haileybury Wellness Centre offers free weekly activities, plus free snowshoe and musical instrument rentals.northerncollege.ca
- Student-led NCSA chapters at Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Timmins help students get involved in campus life.northerncollege.ca
- Timmins Campus has Ma-Mo-Keh-Nah-No, a permanent tipi open year-round for gathering, healing and sharing.northerncollege.ca
Questions Northern Huskies ask
Short answers from Northern's own pages.
What learning system does Northern use?
Northern College uses Blackboard (blackboard.northerncollege.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 college closes for holiday break at 4 at Northern?
Northern's college closes for holiday break at 4 is Dec 23–Jan 4, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to withdraw from a course at Northern?
Fall academic penalty withdrawal deadline — last day to withdraw with W rather than F (program exceptions apply) (Friday, November 6, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at Northern?
Winter Day 10: last day to add courses, withdraw from courses without a transcript record, or withdraw from a program with a tuition refund (Friday, January 22, 2027).
How do I contact the registrar at Northern?
Registrar — withdrawal assistance: Submit completed withdrawal forms to registrar@northern.on.ca. Students are advised to meet with their Program Coordinator and a Student Advisor before withdrawing.
Where do I get financial aid help at Northern?
Financial aid: Financial Aid Officers provide OSAP application assistance, budgeting support and help completing bursary applications.
Is Dash affiliated with Northern College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern College.
How do Northern students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Northern. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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