From March 18–21, Dawson College will host the 2026 CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship. For four exciting days during Spring Break, the Tony Proudfoot Gym will showcase the best women’s basketball in Canada.
We’re looking for student volunteers to help make this national event unforgettable! It’s a great way to support your college, meet athletes and visitors from across the country, and enjoy the games for free. All volunteers will receive a special commemorative shirt.
Volunteer shifts run from March 15–22, including setup, event days, and cleanup.
Feb. 13: Last day for students to WITHDRAW from courses or the College - Day & ContEd Division
Course Withdrawal and Drop Deadlines
Course withdrawal deadline: Feb. 13, 2026 Withdrawn courses will not appear on the transcript.
Course drop deadline: April 7, 2026 (or 60% of course hours for intensive and AEC courses, as shown on the student schedule). An AE (abandon étude) notation will appear on the transcript. Attendance must be validated to drop a course.
Course withdrawal and drop deadlines vary for intensive courses. Check your course schedule or the Timetable for details. Deadlines are also posted in the Academic Calendar on the College website.
Learn more about becoming a doctor at Q & A Feb. 2
The Career Resource Centre (CRC) is hosting a Career Q & A session with Dr. Ryan Antel on Monday,Feb. 2 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM Location: Oliver's 2C.17
•Listen and learn about a pathway into the medical field
•Hear the pathway of a current medical resident
•Learn more about the Canadian education pathway to become a doctor
•Get reliable resources to explore this pathway
•Ask your questions
Feb. 10 is Vaccination Day at Dawson
Date: Feb. 10 Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Location: back of Conrod’s (2F.4)
Free vaccines provided in compliance with Quebec Immunization Program recommendations.
Quebec Vaccination Records update offered: please bring any relevant medical documents for record updating.
Attestation and/or update of your vaccines provided to students enrolled in Health programs.
First come, first served: no booking required. Please bring your RAMQ card (not mandatory, but preferable).
Close up of unrecognizable doctor vaccinating child in medical clinic, copy space
Have Your Say! Your voice can shape future policies!
Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts on how assessments and grades work at Dawson?
Do you have things to say about assessments and evaluations? Do you want to be part of a conversation that could change how grades are determined? If you could design the perfect assessment system, what would it include? Have ideas to make grading fairer and more meaningful?
Then join the Student Focus Group on Assessments & Grading. College Administrators and Faculty will be hosting these student focus group sessions throughout the academic year. Sign up using the following form (link here) to receive more information about upcoming sessions.
Our next session is: Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 7C.5
Snacks provided!
Your opinion matters—don’t miss this chance to make a difference!
This week at Dawson
TUESDAY: Product Design students are holding a popcorn fundraiser for their end-of-year vernissage showcase! Come by the Upper Atrium on Tuesday,Feb. 3 between 12 PM and 4 PM to show your support! Fun popcorn toppings will be available to spice up your snack!
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: Imaginus Poster Sale on Campus. Thousands of posters to choose from. Two days only! In Conrod's (2F.4) on Tuesday,Feb. 2 from 9 AM to 7 PM and Wednesday,Feb. 3 from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Sign up for career workshops- limited space!
Sign up for Career Workshops in Omnivox under the Student Services tab. Workshops begin Feb. 12 and later dates are also available.
Session #1- Career 101
This workshop explores the career development process, covering both hard and soft skills, educational pathways, and other valuable career-related insights. At the end of this workshop, students will receive access to the AFC Holland Psychometric Assessment, which they will complete on their own time. The results of this assessment will be discussed and interpreted during the following workshop.
Session #2- Career Planning
This workshop will review students’ results from the AFC Holland Psychometric Assessment and explore a variety of career resources to help them better understand themselves, align with potential occupations, identify educational pathways, and more.
Enjoy French films every Thursday evening with Ciné-Club
Join the Ciné-Club every Thursday from 6 PM to 9 PM until May 14 in room 4E.15. Every week, there will be a French-language film screening and discussion.
Have you heard about Dawson’s Sustainabili-Team? This is a chance to get involved with the Office of Sustainability and help make the campus greener, healthier, and more connected to the community. Learn more and sign up by emailing sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
The Snack Centre is available to all students registered at Dawson College and is supported solely by the Generations Foundation.
The centre offers cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, and more for students who may have forgotten their lunch or cannot afford a meal that day. Snacks are delivered monthly by the Generations Foundation. To ensure there is enough for everyone, students are asked to take no more than 2 items per day.
Student Jessica Vo is this week's winner of the Dawson Through Your Lens photo contest. Her photo was taken in the Library on Jan. 23. Here is her caption:
"The light is shining through, somehow it created a greenish reflection on the left."
Emergency or accident on campus? Call Dawson Security first!
In an emergency, every second counts. Dawson Campus Security is your first contact for all accidents or urgent situations on campus. They will call 911 and coordinate with Urgences‑Santé and police if needed. Team members are trained First Aiders and can also quickly locate defibrillators (AED) and first aid kits.
If you witness an accident or face an emergency:
Call 514‑931‑8731 x 1000 or dial 1000 from any Dawson phone
Or go to Room 2E.14
Do not call 911
Do not go to Student Health Services
Dawson College Model United Nations drew 200 participants
After nine months of work, DCMUN (Dawson College Model United Nations) welcomed over 200 attendees Jan. 16-18 to a bilingual conference, with a quarter of participating schools representing francophone delegations.
Dawson Theatre play “Revolt. She said. Revolt again.” on now
The Graduating students of the Professional Theatre Department open their new play this week: Revolt. She said. Revolt again. by Alice Birch. Through a series of arresting vignettes and a collection of contemporary characters, the play examines the language, behaviour and forces impacting women in the 21st century, and asks what's stopping us from doing something truly radical to affect change? Directed by Stefanie Buxton.
$5 shows for the Dawson community: On now through Feb. 7
National Suicide Prevention Week is a reminder of how important it is to be kind and support those in need. Offering a listening ear, providing encouragement, or guiding someone to the right resources can really help someone get through a difficult time.
Our collective contribution helps create communities where people feel safe to talk about suicide without fear of judgment. Together, let’s foster hope and make a real difference.
Support and resources:
📞 1-866-277-3553 💬 Text: 53 53 53 🌐 Chat, tools, and information: suicide.ca
Things to explore at Dawson
Mental Health Services
Did you know that asking for help can improve your well-being and relationships, and see issues from different perspectives? If you need emotional support, get free psychotherapy to help manage your mental health.
Hours of availability for the week of Feb. 2 - Feb. 6, 20
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
