Dawson Student Bulletin

August 21, 2026

Get a Campus Life! Check out the Welcome Week Activities:

MONDAY | Aug. 24

Meet ‘n Mingle
Meet other students, make new connections and kick off the semester at this casual get-together. Oliver’s (2C.17), 5:30 PM–7 PM.

Blue Ring Volunteers Recruitment
Looking to get involved at Dawson? Learn more about the Blue Ring Society and how you can volunteer, meet other students and participate in campus activities. Upper Atrium, 10 AM–1 PM.

TUESDAY | Aug. 25

Tuesday Trivia
Test your knowledge and have some fun with Tuesday Trivia for a chance to win free school supplies. Oliver’s (2C.17), 6 PM–7 PM.

Blue Ring Volunteers Recruitment
Interested in getting involved on campus? Stop by the Upper Atrium to learn more about the Blue Ring Society and volunteer opportunities. 10 AM–1 PM.

WEDNESDAY | Aug. 26

Intercollegiate Events Info
Interested in getting involved in intercollegiate activities? Stop by to learn more. Upper Atrium, 10 AM–1 PM.

BINGO Time!
Take a break and join in for a game of BINGO. Upper Atrium CAF, 1:30 PM–3 PM.

THURSDAY | Aug. 27

Welcome Back Fall Fair
Celebrate the start of the semester at the Welcome Back Fall Fair. East Grounds, 12 PM–3 PM.

Key Dates

Aug. 21: End of late registration
Aug. 27: End of course change (Day and Cont. Ed. division)

Thinking of changing a course?

You can change a course starting on Monday, Aug. 24 at 9:30 AM until Thursday, Aug. 27 at 1 PM using the Course Schedule Modification module in Omnivox. There is a $20 fee for each transaction but there is no cost to log in to see what is available to you.

The Registrar’s Office will also offer a service on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Aug. 27 for students wishing to add a course.

Details have been sent to you within your Omnivox Documents and Messages.

Get your Dawson ID card

You need a Dawson ID card for many things including:

Getting an Opus card
Borrowing books and using Library services
Using photocopiers and printers
Writing final exams

Please read this how-to page.

Please note that you can get your physical Dawson ID card as of Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Print Shop in room 2E.01. All you have to do is provide your Dawson student ID number.

Health-related absences

Medical notes are not required for health-related absences of fewer than five consecutive days.

Report each day of absence through the Absence Declaration Form in Omnivox:

Mobile app: Services → Omnivox WEB Services → Omnivox web version → Absence Declaration Form
Desktop/laptop: My College Services → Absence Declaration Form

A medical note is required for absences of five consecutive days or more.

Teachers are notified automatically, but you must contact them to arrange any accommodations.

Still time to get a locker!

Need a locker for the semester? Lockers are available online for a cost of $10 through Omnivox. For more information and rental instructions, click here.

Get your Opus card

To get your student Opus card, log into Omnivox and look for Reduced Fare Opus Card under the My Omnivox Services menu.

Need clothes or shoes for your Phys. Ed. class or sports?

Looking for sportswear? Come by and choose from a selection of clean, gently used sportswear and athletic shoes available for Dawson students.

Monday, August 24–Friday, September 4
8 AM–6 PM
Next to P.A.R.C. (1H.4)

Theatre grad in 51-run show of Les Mis wrapping up this weekend

Nathan Bois-McDonald, a 2023 graduate of Dawson College’s Professional Theatre program, has spent the summer playing Marius Pontmercy in a 51-show run of Les Misérables in Montreal and Quebec City. The production’s popularity in Montreal led organizers to add 18 extra performances.

Read his story to learn what he enjoyed at Dawson and where a Theatre education can lead: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/news/dawson-theatre-grad-starred-in-51-show-run-of-les-miserables-this-summer

Hours of availability for the week of August 24 - August 28, 2026

Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7) and Chat: Academic Advising Schedule
Learning Centre (6D.2): Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Learning Centre Drop-in (6D.2): Monday to Thursday: 11 AM – 3 PM and 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
Career Resource Centre (6D.5): Appointments and Drop-ins are on HOLD until further notice.
Continuing Education Office (2H.1): Monday to Thursday: 10 AM – 5:45 PM / Counter service: 11 AM – 5:45 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM, AEC students: email AEC@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Continuing Education Advising Drop-in (2H.1): Continuing Education Advising Schedule
Financial Aid Office (4E.5): Tuesday to Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – 4 PM, email: financialaid@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
First-Year Students' Office (2D.0): Monday to Friday (in person 2D.0): 9 AM – 6 PM
IT Support (2H.12): Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Library (5C.1): Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Mental Health Services (4E.2): Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Registrar's Office/Student Records (2D.6): Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed 12 PM - 1 PM), Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (closed 12 PM - 1 PM)
Student AccessAbility Centre (2E.6): Monday to Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Student Fees (4B.5): Monday to Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM

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