Welcome to the First-Year Students’ Office.



The First-Year Students’ Office is here to make sure you enjoy the best ±¬ÁϺÚÉç experience possible.

Whether you need academic, financial, wellness or emotional support, ±¬ÁϺÚÉç has services to help you succeed. All you have to do is ask.

We can help you resolve almost any college problem, and If we can’t, we promise to direct you to our friendly colleagues in other services who can.

Check out the resources below to familiarize yourself with everything ±¬ÁϺÚÉç has to offer. Drop by our lounge in 2D.0 between 9 AM and 6 PM if you have classes on campus or contact us at firstyear@dawsoncollege.qc.ca, and we will be happy to assist you.



  • Student Services
    Preferred Name Program

    Request a modification to your first name in the ±¬ÁϺÚÉç systems.

    Preferred Name Program
    • Your preferred name will be used in all internal systems, such as Moodle, as well as:
    • Lea
    • Student ID card
    • Class lists
    • All future correspondences
    View Preferred Name Program
  • Service Centres
    Physics Tutorial Room

    If you have questions about your physics courses, you can find help here.

    Physics Tutorial Room
    • Volunteer tutors helping with your physics courses
    • Tutors are either teachers or selected students
    • In room 7A.1
    View Physics Tutorial Room
  • Getting Involved
    The First-Year Experience Program

    Your first year at ±¬ÁϺÚÉç on easy mode! Meet other first-year students and learn to navigate your College experience with us

    The First-Year Experience Program
    • Peer meeting groups, campus treasure hunts, de-stressing cafés, and more!
    • An opportunity to unpack all your questions and concerns with First-Year staff
    • Free snacks and drinks are include
    View The First-Year Experience Program
  • Student Essentials
    Support with Academic Skills and Writing

    Achieve your academic goals by consulting one of our Learning Centre staff members

    Support with Academic Skills and Writing
    • Meet with a professional who specializes in academic skills support
    • Areas of support include study skills, oral presentations, essay-writing and English language skills.
    • Online or in-person services to suit your needs!
    View Support with Academic Skills and Writing
  • Student Essentials
    Online Student Guides

    Online Tutorials for some of ±¬ÁϺÚÉç's most common applications.

    Online Student Guides
    • Setting up your ±¬ÁϺÚÉç Computer Accounts and Installing Zoom
    • How to Access Omnivox
    • How to Access Office 365
    • How to Access Moodle
    • How to Access MIO
    • How to Access LEA
    View Online Student Guides
  • Student Services Getting Involved
    Campus Life

    Campus Life
    • Online Events
    • Meeting friends
    • Volunteering
    • Para-academic groups
    • Recognition of Student Involvement
    • Second Hand Book Exchange or Sale
    • Locker Rentals
    View Campus Life
  • Policies and Regulations
    Policy on Sexual Violence

    ±¬ÁϺÚÉç is committed to preventing and fighting sexual violence through education and support, as outlined in the Policy on Sexual Violence.

    Policy on Sexual Violence View Policy on Sexual Violence
  • Student Services
    Sexual Violence

    Sexual Violence
    • Need help now?
    • Sexual Violence Services
    • External Information & Resources
    • Report an Incident
    • Policies & Procedures
    View Sexual Violence
  • Getting Started
    Welcome Days

    Start your semester on the right track!

    Welcome Days
    • Welcome Day date for your program
    • Get familiar ±¬ÁϺÚÉç and your new program
    • Learn about the support services available to you
    • Connect with teachers and other new students in your program
    • Get your ±¬ÁϺÚÉç ID card
    View Welcome Days
  • Policies and Regulations
    Academic Integrity Policy

    This policy addresses the expectation that students, staff, faculty and administrators will act truthfully and honestly in the preparation of their work.

    Academic Integrity Policy View Academic Integrity Policy
  • Policies and Regulations
    Code of Conduct

    The Code of Conduct deals with non-academic rules and outlines what actions constitute misconduct.

    Code of Conduct View Code of Conduct
  • Policies and Regulations
    Evaluation Policy (ISEP)

    The evaluation policy outlines the roles and responsibilities of students, teachers and administrators with regard to student evaluation.

    Evaluation Policy (ISEP) View Evaluation Policy (ISEP)
  • Policies and Regulations
    IT User Policy

    This policy applies to all users of ±¬ÁϺÚÉç’s IT resources and relates to rules about cyber-harassment, spamming, hacking and more.

    IT User Policy View IT User Policy
  • Policies and Regulations
    Authorized Absence

    Authorized Absence can be requested if you have serious medical or other reasons that prevented you from attending school for more than three weeks.

    Authorized Absence View Authorized Absence
  • Getting Involved
    Recreational Activities

    Check out our list of activities to keep in shape!

    Recreational Activities
    • Group classes
    • Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Rip, Kung Fu and more
    • Open gyms
    • Badminton, volleyball, basketball, ping pong and more
    • Weight training
  • Getting Involved
    Athletics (tryouts)

    Home of the ±¬ÁϺÚÉç Blues! Check out our Athletics site.

    Athletics (tryouts)
    • Find out about our teams
    • Check the tryout schedule
    • Learn more about our sports facilities
    • Stay fit with our Campus Recreation options
  • Getting Involved
    Student Clubs

    Join one of many ±¬ÁϺÚÉç student clubs!

    Student Clubs
    • All clubs are student run
    • The DSU oversees the creation and operation of clubs
    • We have clubs of all types
    • If it doesn’t exist, find out how and create your own!
  • Getting Involved
    Sustainable ±¬ÁϺÚÉç

    ±¬ÁϺÚÉç is a leader in sustainability!

    Sustainable ±¬ÁϺÚÉç
    • Find out about Living Campus initiatives
    • Learn about our rooftop gardens/bee hives
    • Visit our Habitat Zones
    • Get involved!
    View Sustainable ±¬ÁϺÚÉç
  • Getting Involved
    Blue Ring Society

    Would you like to become a ±¬ÁϺÚÉç ambassador? Here’s how.

    Blue Ring Society
    • Participate in leadership activities
    • Host college events
    • Organize fundraising activities
    • Meet students with similar interests
    View Blue Ring Society
  • Getting Involved
    ±¬ÁϺÚÉç Student Union

    Get involved and represent your fellow students!

    ±¬ÁϺÚÉç Student Union
    • Support student rights
    • Represent students with college administration
    • Inspire and empower students
    • Connect students through engaging campus activities
  • Service Centres
    Library

    Visit our historic yet high-tech library that once housed the chapel of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame.

    Library
    • Use the online search tools to find books and articles
    • Find out Library hours
    • Get help with your research project
    • Ask a librarian!
  • Service Centres
    Bookstore

    Most of what you need in terms of books and school supplies can be found here!

    Bookstore
    • Find out which books you need
    • See our selection of binders, notebooks and pens, etc.
    • Check out the ±¬ÁϺÚÉç-branded apparel
    View Bookstore
  • Service Centres
    Computer Labs

    Labs are available for you to access PC’s.

    Computer Labs
    • Locations of labs
    • Computer lab schedule
    • Technicians available to help you
    View Computer Labs
  • Service Centres
    Athletics Facilities (PARC)

    ±¬ÁϺÚÉç’s athletic facilities are located in the P.A.R.C. complex.

    Athletics Facilities (PARC)
    • Triple Gymnasium
    • Multiple weight training rooms
    • Dance/combat rooms
    • Spinning equipment
  • Service Centres
    Learning Centre

    This service will be crucial to your academic success.

    Learning Centre
    • Free and confidential service
    • Professional help with your studies
    • Peer tutoring
    • Help with exam prep and oral presentations
    View Learning Centre
  • Service Centres
    CLÉO French Resources

    This centre will help you improve your performance in the required French courses.

    CLÉO French Resources
    • Help with correction of written assignments
    • Feedback on oral presentations
    • Improvement of reading comprehension
    View CLÉO French Resources
  • Service Centres
    Math Tutorial Rooms

    If you’re taking Calculus I, Linear Algebra or Calculus II, this is an important resource to help you succeed.

    Math Tutorial Rooms
    • Volunteer tutors helping with your math comprehension
    • Student tutors familiar with your courses
    • Teachers also staff the rooms voluntarily to help you
    View Math Tutorial Rooms
  • Student Services
    Academic Advising

    Academic Advisors will help you with your academic decisions.

    Academic Advising
    • In-person drop-in schedule
    • Online chat schedule
    • Information for potential students
    • Advising for new students
    • Planning for returning students
    • Guidance for graduating students
    View Academic Advising
  • Student Services
    Awards and Scholarships

    You may be eligible for a scholarship!

    Awards and Scholarships
    • In-course scholarships
    • Graduation awards
    • External awards
    • How to apply
    • Nomination process
    View Awards and Scholarships
  • Student Services
    Financial Aid

    Financial support throughout your studies when money is tight!

    Financial Aid
    • Government loans and bursaries
    • Book loans
    • Emergency loans
    • Budgeting tips
    • Food bank
    • Snack centre
    View Financial Aid
  • Student Services
    Services for Indigenous Students

    All the info you need as an Indigenous student!

    Services for Indigenous Students
    • First Peoples’ Centre
    • Indigenous Student Association
    • Indigenous Days
    • How to get involved
    View Services for Indigenous Students
  • Student Services
    AccessAbility Centre

    Support for students with medical conditions, learning disabilities, hearing, visual, or motor/coordination impairment issues.

    AccessAbility Centre
    • Note takers
    • Exam accommodations
    • Specialized equipment and software
    • Liaison with teachers
    • Alternative formats of texts or documents
    View AccessAbility Centre
  • Student Services
    Health Services

    General health/medical support at ±¬ÁϺÚÉç.

    Health Services
    • Consultation with a Nurse by appointment
    • Doctor available by appointment (if you do not have a family doctor)
    • Gynecologist appointments on campus
    • STI prevention and testing
    • Pregnancy testing
    • Contraceptive counseling and prescription
    View Health Services
  • Student Services
    Mental Health Services

    Get help with personal problems and challenges you might be facing.

    Mental Health Services
    • Confidential, free psychotherapy sessions
    • Simplified intake process
    • Mental health professionals ready to assist you
    • Support for a range of mental health concerns
    View Mental Health Services
  • Student Services
    Career Counselling

    Not sure about your career path? We can help!

    Career Counselling
    • Individual career counselling (formulating career pathways through exploration around identity development)
    • Career assessments (available in workshops only)
    • Career workshops drop-ins (for general questions)
    • Career resources (available on the website)
    • Outreach (ex. intercollegiate Career Q&As)
    View Career Counselling
  • Student Services
    Student Employment

    Looking for work? Come see us!

    Student Employment
    • Help with your CV
    • Visit the student job bank
    • Drop-in availability
    • We host the Annual ±¬ÁϺÚÉç Job Fair
    View Student Employment
  • Student Services
    Athletics

    Home of the ±¬ÁϺÚÉç Blues! Check out our Athletics site.

    Athletics
    • Find out about our teams
    • Check the tryout schedule
    • Learn more about our sports facilities
    • Stay fit with our Campus Recreation options
  • Student Essentials
    Buzz Words you need to know

    From Advancement to Mid-term Assessment to Program Transfer, these are some must-know terms.

    Buzz Words you need to know
    • Learn the academic lingo that students need to know
    • Understand the information the college sends you
    View Buzz Words you need to know
  • Student Essentials
    Student ID Card

    Your ID card is essential to access College services.

    Student ID Card
    • How to get your ID card
    • What services require your card
    • Your card needs a validation sticker
    View Student ID Card
  • Student Essentials
    Opus Card Information

    Taking the bus/train/metro to ±¬ÁϺÚÉç? This is what you need.

    Opus Card Information
    • STM photo studio info
    • Costs involved
    • Where to get the form for your student fare access
    View Opus Card Information
  • Student Essentials
    Locker Rental

    You’re going to need a locker, here’s how to get one.

    Locker Rental
    • Lockers are available online
    • Certain fees apply
    • Art/Design students require portfolio lockers
    View Locker Rental
  • Student Essentials
    Wifi, Computer and Photocopy/Printing Access

    What you need to know about computer/smart phone access at ±¬ÁϺÚÉç.

    Wifi, Computer and Photocopy/Printing Access
    • How to get your username and password
    • Where can you print/copy documents?
    • Computer lab locations
    View Wifi, Computer and Photocopy/Printing Access
  • Student Essentials
    Printing and Photocopying

    Printing and Photocopying View Printing and Photocopying
  • Student Essentials
    Tutoring

    Why struggle with a course when you can get free tutoring?

    Tutoring
    • Peer tutors are students with strong grades who can help you with specific course material
    • How to access a tutor via the Learning Centre
    • How to become a tutor if you’re qualified
    View Tutoring
  • Student Essentials
    Used Textbooks

    New textbooks are purchased in the bookstore, but sometimes used books are an option.

    Used Textbooks
    • Check out the Facebook page where books are bought and sold
    • Deal directly with students selling books
    • Post your books for sale at the end of the semester
  • Getting Started
    Placement Tests

    Get placed in the right English and French classes.

    Placement Tests
    • Check whether you need to write an English and/or French placement test
    • See test dates
    View Placement Tests
  • Getting Started
    Registration Videos

    How-to videos to help you register for your courses.

    Registration Videos
    • How to activate your student portal
    • Step-by-step registration guide
    • Course change instructions
    • How to pay fees
    • Where to find your schedule online
    View Registration Videos
  • Getting Started
    Registration Fees

    All the info you need about your ±¬ÁϺÚÉç course fees.

    Registration Fees
    • Student fees for new, returning, and Continuing Education students
    • Fee deadlines
    • Payment options
    • Tax receipts
    • Non-Quebec Resident fees
    View Registration Fees
  • Getting Started
    Course Registration

    All the documents you need to choose your courses.

    Course Registration
    • Timetable of courses
    • Course descriptions
    • Teacher information
    • Course pre-requisites
    • Registration Help Info
    View Course Registration
  • Student Services
    Gender Advocacy Centre

    We serve all ±¬ÁϺÚÉç students, regardless of gender identity.

    Gender Advocacy Centre
    • Free menstrual supplies
    • Shaving kits
    • Soothing tea and hot compresses for pains
    • Chest binders available
    • A Safe Space – come talk to us!