Join us for Dawson’s Social Science Week Monday through Thursday, Feb. 9-12 in room 5B.16. This annual event is open to all students in any program and offers a space to explore key social issues. Choose from among 20 events and talks featuring subject matter experts from many disciplines. The program includes Jasmin de la Calzada on the realities of migrant women workers (Monday), Samuele Collu on the impact of Tik Tok scrolling on college students (Tuesday), and Sarah Moser on new city projects around the world (Thursday).
Feb. 13: Last day for students to WITHDRAW from courses or the College - Day & ContEd Division
Mar. 1: Last day to apply for admission and program transfer for the Fall semester
Course withdrawal deadline is Feb. 13
Courses withdrawn by the deadline of Friday, Feb. 13 will not appear on your transcript.
How to Withdraw or Drop a Course:
Returning students: Log in to Omnivox → Registration and Course Change → Course or College Withdrawal/Drop Form.
First-semester students: Contact an Academic Advisor to withdraw from a course. Log in to Omnivox and access Academic Advising Drop-In Chat through My College Services. Academic Advising will process the course withdrawal.
Bring your RAMQ card on Tuesday for Vaccine Day
Free Vaccination Clinic – Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM | Back of Conrod’s (2F.4)
Receive free vaccines in compliance with Quebec Immunization Program recommendations
Update your Quebec Vaccination Record
For students enrolled in health programs: you can get an attestation and/or update of your vaccines
Bring your RAMQ card and any relevant medical documents. First come, first served; no booking required.
Available vaccines:
Tetanus and dcaT
Flu vaccine
Covid-19 (Moderna)
Hepatitis B
HPV (Gardasil 9)
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
MPOX
Varicella (chicken pox)
ICYMI: Feb. 23 opt out deadline for DSU health & dental plan
Courtesy message on behalf of the Dawson Student Union (DSU):
The Health & Dental Plan change of coverage/opt-out period for Winter 2026 runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 23, 2026.
To change coverage or opt out, you must complete the process yourself on the Alumo website by the deadline.
If you already opted out in Fall 2025, no action is needed. Eligible students who opt out this term may receive up to $122.00 for Winter 2026 coverage (Fall 2025 fees are non-refundable). This applies only to new Winter 2026 students or returning students who did not opt out in Fall and have not used plan services.
Please contact Alumo directly for any questions—not Dawson College.
Looking for a job?
Student job seekers should check out the Dawson Student Job Bank on Omnivox under the Student Services menu.
Part-time, summertime, full-time jobs posted specifically for Dawson students
Opportunities to gain real-world experience
Build your CV and develop skills
Pre-order your Caribbean lunch to support women's volleyball
Don't miss out! Pre-order your hot Caribbean lunch by OneStop Caribbean Cuisine before Friday, Feb. 13 at 12 PM by completing the order form HERE.
Your $17 meal (choice of fried chicken, jerk chicken or vegan option) is a way to support the Women’s Volleyball Team and celebrate Black History Month. You can also enjoy live steelpan music by PÖNG when the meal is served on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 12 PM to 5 PM in 2F.4 (Conrod's).
Take an art break at Dawson's gallery
What is art for? is the new exhibit on until March 14 at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery at Dawson. It showcases more than 80 artworks created in the pandemic summer of 2020 by artists worldwide who responded to this question, posed by Montreal artist and educator Kathleen Vaughan.
Visit the exhibit at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery (2G.0) near the de Maisonneuve entrance to the College.
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This week at Dawson
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 1:30–3:30 PM | Upper Atrium Cafeteria: Love Song Karaoke – Whether in love with life, someone or no one, sing a love song at karaoke for a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear. Every song performed counts as an entry in a draw for 10 teddy bears. Group performances are welcome.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM or while supplies last | Upper Atrium: "THE DUMP" (School Supply Giveaway) – A variety of school supplies, including art materials and other items, will be available for free to students. First come, first served.
Friday, Feb. 13 | Upper Atrium: 3D Animation & CGI Valentine’s Day Sale – The second-year students of the 3D Animation and CGI program are organizing a Valentine’s Day sale to raise funds for their vernissage.
ICYMI: Last two nights of play "Revolt. She said. Revolt again.”
Don't miss it! Only two more performances:
TONIGHT, Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 PM and
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 PM
These are the last two performances of the Professional Theatre Department's play: Revolt. She said. Revolt again. by Alice Birch.
This week's photo was taken by Tianna Maughn on Dec. 3, 2025 from a window in the Library. Tianna's caption: "A beautiful shot of the setting sun sparkling on the snow! A nice reminder of the beauty of Dawson’s campus while studying."
Financial Aid Drop-in (4E.5): Tuesday and Friday: 9:30 AM – 12 PM, Wednesday and Thursday: 2:30 PM – 4 PM. To make an appointment outside of the drop-in hours, email ydudley@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 – 10:30 PM
Library (5C.1): Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 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
