dash.The JAC term, at a glance
The dates JAC Islanders ask Dash about most, from JAC's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Fri, Oct 30Fall course drop deadline (AE transcript notation), 4 p.m.johnabbott.qc.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Study day / no classes; EUF preparatory day for students in 602-UF2-MQjohnabbott.qc.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Fall last day of classesjohnabbott.qc.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall study day / replacement day in case of school closingjohnabbott.qc.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Fall exam period beginsjohnabbott.qc.ca
- Mon, Dec 21Fall exam period endsjohnabbott.qc.ca
- Wed, Dec 23Last date students must remain available for possible fall make-up daysjohnabbott.qc.ca
- Mon, Jan 4Winter registration beginsjohnabbott.qc.ca
Where things live at JAC
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Moodle; LÉA (Omnivox Classroom)
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Registrar’s Office
Located in Herzberg, room H-128. Current students can find additional information in the Registrar’s Office Community on My JAC Portal.
Financial Assistance Services
Advice on financial assistance options and help with applications, including Québec government student loans and bursaries.
IT support
For Moodle technical or login difficulties: itsupport@johnabbott.qc.ca; 514-457-6610 ext. 3333; in-person assistance in HE-411.
Counselling and Career Exploration
College page for Counselling and Career Exploration.
Student accommodations
Incoming students who had an Individualized Education Plan in high school can request accommodations using the Student Accommodation Request Form linked on the acceptance page and attach medical documentation.
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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 Omnivox Classroom once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
JAC, answered
Straight from JAC's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
JAC, in short
John Abbott College, founded 1971, in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.
- John Abbott welcomed roughly 1,200 students when it opened in September 1971.johnabbott.qc.ca
- The college is named after Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister.johnabbott.qc.ca
- Its lakeside campus is in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, at the western tip of the Island of Montreal.johnabbott.qc.ca
- Rugby coach and alumnus Joel Austen led the Islanders to 14 consecutive championships.sportsandrecreation.johnabbott.qc.ca
- SUJAC, the student union in Penfield 101, represents students and helps with concerns and grievances.johnabbott.qc.ca
- Students can get involved with Bandersnatch, the student newspaper, or CSKY, the student radio station.johnabbott.qc.ca
- Student committees organize Winter Carnival, Multicultural Week and a Model United Nations Conference.johnabbott.qc.ca
- The Sandbox is an innovation and entrepreneurship hub where students develop projects and explore ideas together.johnabbott.qc.ca
Questions JAC Islanders ask
Short answers from JAC's own pages.
What learning system does JAC use?
John Abbott College uses Moodle; LÉA (Omnivox Classroom) (moodle.johnabbott.qc.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 add or drop courses at JAC?
Fall course drop deadline (AE transcript notation), 4 p.m. (Friday, October 30, 2026).
When are final exams at JAC?
Fall exam period begins starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at JAC?
Registrar’s Office: Located in Herzberg, room H-128. Current students can find additional information in the Registrar’s Office Community on My JAC Portal.
Where do I get financial aid help at JAC?
Financial Assistance Services: Advice on financial assistance options and help with applications, including Québec government student loans and bursaries.
Is Dash affiliated with John Abbott College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by John Abbott College.
How do JAC students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at JAC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.