It is a rare event for Dawson College to close since the school is directly connected to the metro system. If the college ever needed to close due to a snowstorm or ice or some other reason, students would be advised through an Omnivox mandatory document. The Dawson College website would also feature an alert at the top of the homepage.
Key Dates
Nov. 28: Fee payment deadline for Winter 2026 (returning students)
Dec. 3-9: Last days of classes for Cont. Ed.
Dec. 9: Last day of class
Dec. 10: Study break
Dec. 11-22: Exam Days
Dec. 17: English Exit Exam/Épreuve uniforme de français
Time for Stress Less Week
Photo: Michelle Lee
This coming week (Nov. 24-28), the Campus Life team has planned a program for you to Stress Less every day in Oliver's (2C.17)!
Monday: Up-cycling Journaling, 11:30 AM - 2 PM.
Tuesday: Grow a Plant, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday: Pet Therapy, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Come hang out with the birdies, kitties, and doggos.
Thursday: Make a Dammit Doll, 2 PM to 4 PM
Friday: Karaoke, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Attention program transfers for the W26 semester!
Recently admitted and confirmed into a new program for the Winter 2026 semester?
If you are beginning a new pre-university program next semester and your new progression chart indicates that you have course choices to make, the Registrar’s Office will reach out to you on Nov. 28 to make your preferred course selections. Details about how to submit your preferred options will be sent to you via Documents & Messages in Omnivox.
The deadline for submitting your options is Jan. 5. It’s a first-come, first-served process so don’t delay!
Concerned about possible course failures?
At the end of every semester, rumours circulate about what will happen when students fail courses in their program. Each program sets its own policy regarding the number and type of courses students must pass each semester or academic year to not be expelled.
Do not assume that what is true for your friend in another program is true for you. Get the facts: Read the program standing & advancement policy included in your program manual in Omnivox. Go to Omnivox → My College Services → Program Manual.
This coming week at Dawson
Sip & Thrift: Take a sip, shop and relax at the Legacy Club’s Sip & Thrift on Tuesday,Nov. 25 from 11 AM to 4 PM! Affordable clothing and accessories, baked goods, and quality drinks! Part of the proceeds will aid Sudan and Palestine.
Dawson Improv Club La French is hosting a tournament on Wednesday,Nov. 26 at 8 PM in Conrod's. They will be playing against Plan B from Edouard Montpetit. Come watch!
Discover Your Future with the Canadian Armed Forces. Representatives from the Canadian Armed Forces will be available in the Upper Atrium on Thursday, Nov. 27 from 10:30 AM to 2 PM to share information about career options and opportunities for education reimbursement
Cheer On NCAA Basketball at the Classique du Nord! Dawson’s Women’s Basketball (D1) team will play the Champlain St-Lambert Cavaliers on Saturday,Nov. 29 at 2:30 PM at Place Bell in Laval as part of the Classique du Nord, which also features several NCAA teams. Tickets:Purchase here.
Hope and Care Winter Drive: Collecting non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and winter accessories. Drop off donations near the First-Year Students' Office until Nov. 28.
Combine English and Humanities in Reflections
If you are a hard-working, pre-university day student (ALC, Science or Social Science (except Liberal Arts)) interested in class discussion and engaging material, why not join others like yourself and earn your Humanities and English credits in a dynamic way that pairs these two credits?
You'll find the descriptions of the courses offered in Winter 2026, here.
To pre-register for ENGLISH 102 and HUMANITIES 102, FILL IN THIS FORM.
--> Pre-requisites: Humanities 101 and English 101
To pre-register for ENGLISH BXE and HUMANITIES BXH, FILL IN THIS FORM. --> Pre-requisites: Humanities 101 & 102 and English 101, 102 & 103
*** The courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so do not delay if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. ***
The ALC Festival runs from Nov. 24 – Dec. 9. It celebrates creativity, ideas, and expression. This year’s theme, Echo: Where Words, Images, and Ideas Resound, explores how voices, visuals, and concepts reverberate through art and storytelling. Check out the full program here.
ALC Literary Reading Six student authors from the Arts, Literature, and Communication profile will present samples of their creative works, ranging from television pilots to poems.
The Dawson community is invited to wear purple on Tuesday, Nov. 25. This gesture is a way to show support for ending gender-based violence. The colour purple stands for courage, dignity, and solidarity with survivors. By wearing it, you help raise awareness and spark conversations about creating safer communities for everyone.
Nov. 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This day marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign, which raises awareness and promotes actions to end violence against women and girls worldwide.
Send supplies to Cuba with Dawson students
Students in the Social Change & Solidarity profile are raising funds and collecting donations to bring with them to Cuba in December. With the U.S. embargo, everyday items are scarce. Their list of needed items includes: pain relievers, vitamins, toiletries, laptop bags and cases, school supplies, art supplies, electronics (like new), sports equipment, small toys (also balloons, makeup for children) and costumes.
Drop-off donated items in the donation box in 4A.0.
Donate money to help them bring essential medicines and medical supplies, online here
Ciné-Club is back!
Enjoy quality French films in 4E.15, from 6 PM – 9 PM:
Thursday, Nov. 27 : La guerre des tuques
Thursday, Dec. 4 : Un prophète
Two more nights of The Women presented by Professional Theatre
The Professional Theatre Department's play, The Women, is on this week and closes Saturday, Nov. 22.
The satirical comedy set in the 1930s tells the story of Mary Haines, a wealthy, New-York-City socialite who discovers that her husband is cheating on her with a younger woman. Mary’s socialite, gossipy, so-called friends counsel her to get a divorce and take her husband for everything he’s got.
Tickets are only $6.18 for the Dawson community and are available here.
Seeking men to volunteer for White Ribbon table
Seeking male students to give an hour of service to staff the White Ribbon campaign table Monday through Thursday, Dec. 1-4, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.
MIO your availability to Rhea Gurnagul. Your time can count toward the Recognition of Student Involvement (ROSI) hours.
Award for Engineering Students
The Foundation of the Order of Engineers of Quebec is launching its call for applications for the 2025-2026 edition of the Bourses de l'Avenir/ Scholarships of the Future. These scholarships are aimed at college students who plan to pursue engineering studies in one of Quebec's engineering faculties or schools in the fall of 2026.
You can win one of 12 trips to James Bay June 10–11, 2026, including a visit to Hydro-Québec’s facilities and the Cree community of Chisasibi as well as a coaching workshop led by one of the company’s content creators.
The goal is to give students a full-scale experience and raise awareness about the importance of decarbonizing Québec and using our precious resource—electricity—wisely and responsibly
Passionné·e de cinéma québécois? Participe au Prix Collégial du Cinéma Québécois (PCCQ) cet hiver et découvre des œuvres marquantes tout en échangeant avec d’autres passionné·e.s. Infos et inscription : Contactez Catherine Soleil ou Lorraine Price par Mio, ou inscrivez-vous ici : https://forms.office.com/r/quS3E6RZnf
Get published in the Dawson English Journal: Submit eligible work before Dec. 26 at: www.dawsonenglishjournal.ca and follow the instructions on the How to Submit Your Writing page.
Model Senateoffers post-secondary students a unique opportunity to step into senators’ shoes for a weekend, gain valuable skills and network with like-minded young leaders. The next edition of the event will be hosted in-person at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, from May 7-9, 2026,and will once again feature a range of exciting activities! Applications close Monday, December 8, 2025.
CEGEP students interested in a future in STEM can apply to the NSBE Mentorship Program, which pairs participants with McGill University mentors for support with university admissions, STEM pathways, and academic goals. Apply here:https://forms.gle/GwKppu5gmP4PRXP57
Hours of availability for the week of Nov. 24 - Nov. 28, 2025
The Foundation of the Order of Engineers of Quebec is launching its call for applications for the 2025-2026 edition of the Bourses de l'Avenir/ Scholarships of the Future. These scholarships are aimed at college students who plan to pursue engineering studies in one of Quebec's engineering faculties or schools in the fall of 2026.
