- Some programs at Dawson College offer future students the opportunity to spend a day attending classes from their program, meeting teachers and fellow students and visiting their classrooms and facilities. Some programs have specific days scheduled for student for a day visits while others will welcome you into their classrooms at any time.
Please note that not all programs offer this activity. Fill out the form below indicating which program you are interested in taking part in and the program coordinator will contact you with more information in regards to their program's student for a day schedule. Programs
- Visit the 3D Animation & CGI website for more information about their Student for a Day program.
The event is complete for this semester.
The event is complete for this semester.
- Visit the Arts, Literature and Communication website for more information about their Student for a Day program.
The event is complete for this semester.
Please visit us at Open House on February 4. For more information about Open House, please visit here.
Please note that the Computer Science Technology program does not offer Student For A Day activities.
- Visit the Community Recreation and Leadership Training website for more information about their Student for a Day program.
Please note that the Diagnostic Imaging Technology program does not offer Student For A Day activities at the college. However, during the Fall Open House we do offer a sign-up sheet for half-day visits at one of our affiliated sites.
For more information about our program, please look out for Fall or Winter Open House.
- Student for a Day activities are postponed for the Winter 2021 semester.
If you are interested in participating in the Graphic Design Program Student for a Day, please fill out the following form and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Dawson Graphic Design Student-for-a-Day Sign-up
- Visit the Interior Design website for more information about their Student for a Day program.
- Visit the Illustration website for more information about their Student for a Day program.
Please note that the International Business Studies program does not offer Student For A Day activities.
Please contact program chairperson Darren Narine at dnarine@dawsoncollege.qc.ca for more information.
Please note that the Medical Ultrasound Technology program does not offer Student For A Day activities.
For more information about our program, please look out for Fall or Winter Open House.
Please note that the Nursing program does not offer Student For A Day activities.
For more information about our program, please look out for Fall or Winter Open House.
Please contact Kate Hutchinson at khutchinson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca for more information.
Professional Theatre Department: Student for a day takes place in November or in January / early February. Students attend a matinee performance of a show, and speak to current theatre students about their experience. Student for a day may also include a tour of the theatre, rehearsal hall, and studio classrooms.
[Due to the nature of the work, attending classes or rehearsals is not possible.]
Please contact Matt Holland (Mholland@dawsoncollege.qc.ca) for more information.
- Visit the Social Service website for more information about their Student for a Day program.
- Visit the Visual Arts website for more information about their Student for a Day program.
If you are interested in visiting the Dawson campus we suggest that you first attend the Science Sector Open House on February 4. This is a showcase event that is perfect if you would like to:
- Explore the programs and profiles of study offered at Dawson
- Speak directly with faculty, student services and academic advisors
- Take a self-guided tour of the campus
For more information about Open House, please visit here.
We are also organizing student-for-a-day visits. This is an individual visit which is perfect if you would like to:
- Observe the college on a regular school day
- Attend a Science class
- Experience the daily routine of a science student
Please note that individual visits are subject to the availability of student chaperones and classroom space. We ask that you only register for an individual visit if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to Open House, is necessary for you.
To request an individual visit, please complete the following form.
The Dawson Science Program looks forward to hosting you at our college.
A student-for-a-day visit is an individual event which is perfect if you would like to:
- Experience the college on a regular school day
- Attend a Science or a Computer Science class
- Share the daily routine of a student in the Science, Computer Science and Mathematics program.
Visits require registration and are subject to the availability of student chaperones and classroom space. We ask that you only register for an individual visit if you are certain that it is necessary for you.
To request an individual visit please complete the following form
We in the Dawson Science, Computer Science and Mathematics Program look forward to hosting you at our college!
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The Social Science program is inviting you to experience College Life on February 17th, 2026! As a student for a day, you will be attending two courses as well as interacting with current students and faculty.
We ask that you register for this event only if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to the Open House, is necessary for you. Note that places are limited.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our college.
The Social Science program is inviting you to experience College Life on February 17th, 2026! As a student for a day, you will be attending two courses as well as interacting with current students and faculty.
We ask that you register for this event only if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to the Open House, is necessary for you. Note that places are limited.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our college.
The Social Science program is inviting you to experience College Life on February 17th, 2026! As a student for a day, you will be attending two courses as well as interacting with current students and faculty.
We ask that you register for this event only if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to the Open House, is necessary for you. Note that places are limited.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our college.
The Social Science program is inviting you to experience College Life on February 17th, 2026! As a student for a day, you will be attending two courses as well as interacting with current students and faculty.
We ask that you register for this event only if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to the Open House, is necessary for you. Note that places are limited.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our college.
The Social Science program is inviting you to experience College Life on February 17th, 2026! As a student for a day, you will be attending two courses as well as interacting with current students and faculty.
We ask that you register for this event only if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to the Open House, is necessary for you. Note that places are limited.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our college.
The Social Science program is inviting you to experience College Life on February 17th, 2026! As a student for a day, you will be attending two courses as well as interacting with current students and faculty.
We ask that you register for this event only if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to the Open House, is necessary for you. Note that places are limited.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our college.
Please contact program coordinator Sara Louise Kendall at slkendall@dawsoncollege.qc.ca for more information.
The Social Science program is inviting you to experience College Life on February 17th, 2026! As a student for a day, you will be attending two courses as well as interacting with current students and faculty.
We ask that you register for this event only if you are certain that a second trip to Dawson, in addition to the Open House, is necessary for you. Note that places are limited.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our college.
