Support for Students
Setting Students Up for Success
Success in Computer Science Technology requires more than strong courses. In the Dawson CST program, students have access to resources, services, and opportunities designed to remove barriers to learning and help them focus on developing the skills they need.
Laptop Loan Program
Access to reliable technology is essential for success in a computing program. Through Dawson’s laptop loan program, eligible students can borrow a laptop for academic use for the duration of their studies, ensuring they have access to the tools needed to complete coursework and projects.
This initiative helps reduce financial barriers and supports students who may not have access to a personal computer capable of running industry-standard software.
Benefits
- Access to a laptop for coursework and projects
- Support for students facing financial challenges
- Ability to participate fully in programming and technical courses
- Consistent access to required software and development tools
No Textbook Costs in CST Courses
We minimizes student expenses by relying on instructor-created materials, online resources, technical documentation, and open educational resources rather than costly textbooks.
Students gain experience working with the same online documentation and reference materials commonly used in industry while saving hundreds of dollars over the course of the program.
Benefits
- Reduced educational costs
- Immediate access to learning materials
- Exposure to professional documentation and technical resources
- Learning materials that can be updated to reflect current technologies
Extracurricular Activities
Dawson and the CST program provide a host of extracurricular activities to broaden students experienced. See our Student Life and Community section for more details.
