Welcome Days Fall 2026
Welcome Day will be on August 18 and 19, 2026. New students (including transfer students) are invited to meet their dean and peers; learn about the services available; and get familiarized with the layout of the college before classes start. This event is optional, but students are strongly encouraged to attend.
The following is a detailed schedule of Welcome Days separated by programs/profiles.
To note: Some program/profile presentations are not included in Welcome Days (symbolized by N/A below). This is mostly due to earlier (or later) program-specific events covering the same topics. Additionally, the schedule is subject to change, please verify this webpage again just prior to the event.
Please arrive 20 minutes before the welcome presentation in order to sign in.
Schedule
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
| Program Name | Welcome Presentation | Program / Profile Presentation | ||
| Time | Location | Time | Location | |
| Health & Life Sciences | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 5B.16 |
| Enriched Health & Life Sciences | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 4C.1 |
| Enriched Pure & Applied Science | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 4C.1 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | Lab 2F.13 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology – Automated Manufacturing | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 4E.1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 4E.1 |
| Social Science: Commerce Profile | 10:15 am | Gym | 10:50 am | Gym |
| Accounting & Financial Management Technology | 10:15 am | Gym | 11:00 am | 5B.16 |
| Marketing & Digital Communication Technology | 10:15 am | Gym | 11:00 am | 5B.16 |
| Liberal Arts | 10:15 am | Gym | 11:00 am | 4D.2 |
| Community, Recreation & Leadership Training | 10:15 am | Gym | 11:00 am | 3F.2 |
| Professional Photography | 1:00 pm | Gym | 1:45 pm | Photo Studio |
| Cinema-Communications | 1:00 pm | Gym | 1:45 pm | 5B.16 |
| Interactive Media Arts | 1:00 pm | Gym | 1:45 pm | 3B.2-4 |
| Journeys | 1:00 pm | Gym | 1:45 pm | 4E.1 |
| Literature | 1:00 pm | Gym | 1:45 pm | 4C.1 |
| Languages | 1:00 pm | Gym | 1:45 pm | 4C.1 |
| Social Science: Law, Society & Justice |
1:45 pm | Gym | 2:30 pm | 5B.16 |
| Social Science: Education, Family and Childhood |
1:45 pm | Gym | 2:35 pm | 4C.1 |
| Pure & Applied Science | 2:30 pm | Gym | 3:00 pm | Gym |
| Science – Continuing Education |
2:30 pm | Gym | 3:00 pm | Gym |
| Science, Computer Science and Mathematics ** | 2:30 pm | Gym | 3:15 pm | 4C.1 |
| Computer Science Technology ** | 2:30 pm | Gym | 3:15 pm | 5B.16 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 2:30 pm | Gym | 3:15 pm | 4F.4 |
| Laboratory Technology – Analytical Chemistry | 2:30 pm | Gym | 3:15 pm | 4A.7 |
| Springboard to a DCS |
3:45 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
| Pathways – Orientation | 3:45 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
| Pathways – Pre-requisites | 3:45 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
** Women and gender minorities from these programs are invited to the Dawson ADA Society meeting taking place from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in 5B.16.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
| Program Name | Welcome Presentation | Program / Profile Presentation | ||
| Time | Location | Time | Location | |
| Social Science: Psychology Profile | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 5B.16 |
| Social Science: International Business Studies Profile | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 4C.1 |
| Social Science: Social Change and Solidarity Profile | 9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 8B Lounge |
| Social Science: Society & Technology Profile |
9:30 am | Gym | 10:15 am | 4A.14 |
| Social Science: General Studies Profile | 10:15 am | Gym | 10:50 am | Gym |
| General Social Science – Continuing Education | 10:15 am | Gym | 10:50 am | Gym |
| Physiotherapy Technology | 12:30 pm | Gym | 2:45 pm | 2P.2 |
| Nursing | 12:30 pm | Gym | 2:45 pm | 5B.16 |
| Social Services | 12:30 pm | Gym | 2:45 pm | 4E.1 |
| Radiation Oncology | 12:30 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
| Diagnostic Imaging Technology | 12:30 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
| Medical Ultrasound Technology | 12:30 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
| Biomedical Laboratory Technology | 12:30 pm | Gym | 2:45 pm | 4D.2 |
| Professional Theatre | 2:45 pm | Gym | 3:30 pm | Theatre |
| Studio Arts |
2:45 pm | Gym | 3:30 pm | 4A.7 |
| Visual Arts | 2:45 pm | Gym | 3:30 pm | 2G.15 |
| 3D Animation & Computer-Generated Imagery | 2:45 pm | Gym | 3:30 pm | 4F.4 |
| Interior Design | 2:45 pm | Gym | 3:30 pm | 3G.21 |
| Graphic Design | 2:45 pm | Gym | 3:30 pm | 4D.11 |
| Product Design | 2:45 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
| Arts & Culture | 2:45 pm | Gym | 3:30 pm | 4C.1 |
| Illustration | 2:45 pm | Gym | N/A | N/A |
FAQ
Welcome day is designed to provide new Dawson students with a first look at the tools and resources offered by the college. On your assigned Welcome Day, you will have the opportunity to:
- familiarize yourself with Dawson and the Dawson community.
- learn about the tools, services and support available to you at Dawson.
- find out what the college expects of you as a CEGEP student.
- meet staff, faculty, and other students from your program.
Your attendance will ensure that you have everything you need for a good start to the school term, as well as connect you to the right resources to be successful in your studies.
No, your scheduled time slot will have information specific to your program.
No, you do not need to confirm your presence at the event in advance.
No. There are no fees due on your Welcome Day.
No, Welcome Day is planned for new students.
Course materials (including books) can be purchased (new or used) or rented online through our supplier Follett at Book Stop.
This link will take you to the Concordia bookstore (called Book Stop) online platform to order your course materials.
You can have your course materials delivered to your home ($7.99 flat rate) or you can go to the Concordia bookstore (Book Stop, 1400 de Maisonneuve West, Guy-Concordia Metro) where the course materials will be available in a special section of the store clearly marked for Dawson students.
You can rent a locker online through the My Dawson portal under My Omnivox Services. Detailed instructions can be found on the Campus Life page: Locker Rentals
Should you have any further questions regarding Welcome Days, please email us at studentservices@dawsoncollege.qc.ca or call 514 931-8731, extension 1203.
