dash.The Dawson term, at a glance
The dates Dawson Blues ask Dash about most, from Dawson's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Wed, Oct 14Fall 2026 midterm assessment and final exam schedule postingdawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Mon, Nov 2Fall 2026 deadline to drop courses with mention on transcriptdawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Study day — no classes; EUF simulation daydawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall 2026 last day of classes — Day Divisiondawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Study day — no classesdawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall 2026 final examination period — first segment beginsdawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Tue, Dec 15Fall 2026 final examination period — first segment endsdawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Thu, Dec 17Fall 2026 final examination period — second segment beginsdawsoncollege.qc.ca
Where things live at Dawson
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
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Mental Health Services
Email mentalhealth@dawsoncollege.qc.ca to arrange an intake appointment with a mental health professional. The email is monitored during regular business hours. Confidential psychotherapy support is available to Dawson students.
Registrar
Admissions, registration, course changes, student records and transcripts. Room 2D.6; 514-933-1234; admissions@dawsoncollege.qc.ca; records@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. Counter hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
Financial Aid
Help with Quebec loans and bursaries, budgeting and a food bank. Room 4E.5; 514-931-8731 ext. 1208; financialaid@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. Open Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–4 p.m. Email for appointments and food bank access.
Student AccessAbility Centre
Specialized services and accommodations relating to learning challenges or medical conditions; room 2E.6. Listed service hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
IT support — Moodle
For Moodle queries and comments, email itsupport@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. Moodle can be accessed directly or through MyDawson under My Online Classroom.
- Dawson Student Assistance Program — 24/7 mental wellness supportFree, confidential support for all enrolled Dawson students through keep.meSAFE. Call 1-844-451-9700 in Canada or the United States; elsewhere call 001-416-380-6578. Chat and telephone support are also available through the My SSP app; appointments are available in 60+ languages.
- 24/7 crisis support and emergenciesSuicide Crisis Helpline: call 9-8-8 for bilingual, Canada-wide 24/7 support. Le Transit Crisis Centre: 514-282-7753. On-campus emergencies: Dawson Security, 514-931-8731 ext. 1000, room 2E.14. Off-campus emergencies: call 9-1-1.
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 Moodle once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Dawson, answered
Straight from Dawson's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Dawson, in short
Dawson College, founded 1969, in Westmount, Quebec.
- Quebec’s first English-language CEGEP, Dawson opened its doors on September 23, 1969.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
- The campus occupies a former nunnery with approximately 12 acres of green space near downtown Montreal.en.wikipedia.org
- An underground tunnel connects Dawson to Atwater Metro.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Dawson pledged to be Carbon Neutral Forever in 2018.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Blue replaced longtime mascot Kool Kat at Dawson’s corn roast in September 2008.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
- The First-Year Students’ Office offers personalized advice and support for students new to CEGEP.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Student clubs include the E-Sports Association, Green Earth Club and student newspaper The Plant.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
- Students have access to free counselling, career planning, financial assistance and peer tutoring services.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Questions Dawson Blues ask
Short answers from Dawson's own pages.
What learning system does Dawson use?
Dawson College uses Moodle (moodle.dawsoncollege.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 Dawson?
Fall 2026 deadline to drop courses with mention on transcript (Monday, November 2, 2026).
When are final exams at Dawson?
Fall 2026 midterm assessment and final exam schedule posting starts Wednesday, October 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at Dawson?
Registrar: Admissions, registration, course changes, student records and transcripts. Room 2D.6; 514-933-1234; admissions@dawsoncollege.qc.ca; records@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. Counter hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
Where do I get financial aid help at Dawson?
Financial Aid: Help with Quebec loans and bursaries, budgeting and a food bank. Room 4E.5; 514-931-8731 ext. 1208; financialaid@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. Open Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–4 p.m. Email for appointments and food bank access.
Is Dash affiliated with Dawson College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dawson College.
How do Dawson students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Dawson. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.