Dawson Student Bulletin
October 9, 2026
Know what to do during the upcoming fire drill and other emergencies
There will be a fire drill next week for the main building (3040 Sherbrooke Street West) between 10 AM and 2 PM on one of the following days: Tuesday, Oct. 13, Wednesday, Oct. 14 or Thursday, Oct. 15.
Know what to do in the event of an armed threat, evacuation, fire, power failure, etc.:
This information is also located in Omnivox: look for Emergency Procedures in red under the My Dawson Life menu on the left.
Key Dates
- Oct. 12: No classes-Thanksgiving stat holiday
- Oct. 14: Midterm assessment and posting of final exam schedule
- Nov. 1: Sunday deadline - last day to apply for admission and program transfer for Winter 2027 semester
Quebec universities here on Thursday, Oct. 15
Considering applying to a Quebec university? Get your questions ready and come visit with representatives from all Quebec universities this Thursday, Oct. 15 from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Upper Atrium (cafeteria side).
Universities present: Bishop's University, Concordia University, ETS, HEC, Université de Laval, McGill University, Université de Montréal, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, UQAM, UQAC-NAD, and UQO.
Other institutions also attending: Explore and Odyssée (Official Languages Programs) and ITHQ.
Cheer for the Blues at Joel Tyrell Basketball Classic this weekend
Dawson College- Tony Proudfoot Gym (1H.4)
Come support the Dawson Blues at this exciting men's and women's Division 1 basketball tournament.
Friday: Women — 5 PM | Dawson vs. Durham
Men — 9 PM | Dawson vs. Algonquin
Saturday: Women — 3 PM | Dawson vs. Humber
Sunday: Women — 10:15 AM | Dawson vs. Mohawk
Men — 1:45 PM | Dawson vs. Humber
Free for kids under 12. Tickets are $10 Friday and $15 Saturday/Sunday. Cards only; no cash accepted.
Citation doesn't have to be scary!
The Learning Centre is here to help you with all your citation-related worries. We offer handouts, drop-in appointments or longer appointments for in-depth assistance.
- Understand how (and why!) to apply the rules
- Keep track of sources and notes
- Cite with confidence
Come see us upstairs in the library (6D.2) or find our online bookings at Omnivox >Learning Centre Appointments.
This week at Dawson
FRIDAY–SUNDAY | OCT. 9–11
Joel Tyrell Basketball Classic
Dawson College- Tony Proudfoot Gym (1H.4)
Come support the Dawson Blues at this exciting men's and women's Division 1 basketball tournament.
Friday: Women — 5 PM | Dawson vs. Durham
Men — 9 PM | Dawson vs. Algonquin
Saturday: Women — 3 PM | Dawson vs. Humber
Sunday: Women — 10:15 AM | Dawson vs. Mohawk
Men — 1:45 PM | Dawson vs. Humber
Free for kids under 12. Tickets are $10 Friday and $15 Saturday/Sunday. Cards only; no cash accepted.
MONDAY | OCT. 12
Aditya Youth Trust Fund Scholarship — Deadline
Five $450 awards are available to eligible first-year students. Deadline: October 12, 2026. Apply through Omnivox > Student Services > Awards and Scholarships.
TUESDAY–THURSDAY | OCT. 13–15
GEEK Week — Pop-Up Sales
9 AM–5 PM | Upper Atrium
Support students in Visual Arts, Illustration, 3D Animation & CGI, and Studio Arts at their Geek Sale Fundraiser. Original stickers, postcards, prints, and more!
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Dawson Nappin'
1–4 PM | Room 2C.03
Need a break between classes? Take some time to rest, recharge, or nap in this quiet, lights-off space. Brought to you by the DSU.
THURSDAY | OCT. 15
SASS Samosa & Chai Sale
Upper Atrium
Grab a snack between classes and support the South Asian Student Society (SASS)! Samosas and chai will be available for sale.
Visual Arts & Studio Arts — Geek Sale Fundraiser
Come support students in Visual Arts, Illustration, 3D Animation & CGI, and Studio Arts at their Geek Sale Fundraiser from Oct. 13-15 in the Upper Atrium. They'll be selling their original stickers, postcards, prints, and more!
Over 60 external vendors will be participating in this year's Geek Pop-Up from Oct. 19-22 in both the Upper and Lower Atrium between 9 AM and 5 PM.
Deadline to apply to two career programs is Nov. 8
Dawson's Continuing Education offers various AEC programs designed specifically for adult learners aiming to enter the job market rapidly.
Check out Network Administration & Support and Accounting Principles & Related Computer Applications; deadline to apply is Nov. 8.
Borrow Anne Carson’s books at the library
This week Anne Carson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”
Find these titles at the Dawson Library:
Register for St. George’s Medical School Presentation Oct. 15
St. George’s University Medical School has campuses in the UK and Grenada, with the option of a pre-med pathway through the University of Waterloo as well. The presentation will cover their medical program and post-study pathways back to practice in Canada.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 6 PM-7:30 PM
Location: Lower Canada College, Saputo Auditorium
Registration required
Thank you from Héma-Québec
The Dawson community made a remarkable contribution during the Sept. 29-30 Héma-Québec blood drive. A total of 152 students and employees donated blood, including 16 first-time donors. After processing, these donations yielded 396 blood products used to help patients requiring transfusions.
"So many lives are saved thanks to you!" said Naderge Ceneston of Héma-Québec.
The next blood drive at Dawson will take place Feb. 16-18.
Office Hours for the week of Oct. 13-16
- Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7) and Chat: Academic Advising Schedule
- Learning Centre (6D.2): Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
- Learning Centre Drop-in (6D.2): Tuesday 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): Tuesday 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): Tuesday to Friday (in person 2D.0): 9 AM – 6 PM
- IT Support (2H.12): Tuesday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Library (5C.1): Tuesday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5 PM
- Mental Health Services (4E.2): Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Registrar's Office/Student Records (2D.6): Tuesday 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): Tuesday to Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Student Fees (4B.5): Tuesday to Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM
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