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September / October 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION
Continuing Education Office (2H.1)
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 6:45pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:15pm
Tel: 514-933-3771
Internet address: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/conted
Important Information about Springboard to
a DCS (DEC):
According to the Ministry of Education, you cannot be registered for more
than three consecutive Fall/Winter semesters in 081.25/28 Springboard to
a DCS. If during your third semester in 081.25/28, you do not apply and
get admitted to a DEC program (Day or Continuing Education) you will
be transferred to 080.72 – Independent Studies as of your fourth semester.
While in 080.72, you will not be considered a full-time student regardless
of your course load. After at least one semester in 080.72, you may want
to complete an online Program Transfer back to 081.25/28 Springboard to
a DCS or apply to a DEC program (Day or Continuing Education). For
more information, please contact the Continuing Education office, room
2H.1
Deadline to withdraw from courses:
Friday, September 18
Students who wish to withdraw must fill out a Course Withdrawal Form at
the Continuing Education office (2H.1) by September 18. Students who
abandon courses after September 18 will receive a failing grade and will
be liable for all fees.
If you are thinking about withdrawing from a course, please consider
the following before making your decision:
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Having difficulty with the course material?
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Speak to your teacher.
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Need help with study skills, writing skills, writing a paper?
Need a tutor? Go to the Academic Skills Centre, room 6D.2
and/or get help with Math in room 7B.1 and with Physics in room
7A.1.
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Unsure which course(s) to drop? Will dropping a course affect
your chances of admission to a program? Speak to an Academic
Adviser at a Continuing Education Drop-in or make an appointment
in room 2H1.
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Are you a full-time student (minimum 180 hours)?
If you drop a course and no longer have full-time status, you will be
billed tuition fees for the courses you keep and you may jeopardize
your eligibility for Financial Aid.
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Are you aware of the Academic Standing policy that applies to
you? Make sure you are aware of how many courses you must pass
to be in good standing and be able to register for the next semester
without restriction. Speak to an Academic adviser for more
information.
Friday, October 9, Saturday October 10 and
Monday, October 12
There are no classes (Thanksgiving holiday).
Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday Continuing Education classes will take place as usual.
Sunday, October 25
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Dawson College
Meet faculty and
staff,
participate
in
activities
throughout the school,
explore parts of the
school you did not know even
existed, ask questions about programs: there is something for everyone at
Open House. All are welcome.
Monday, November 2
November 2, 2015 is the deadline to apply for Winter 2016 admission to
Quebec university programs and CEGEP
DEC programs.
McGill Law Information Sessions
September 30 at 12:15pm: Law School and Diversity – please register
on the website listed below
October 8 at 5pm: General Plenary on Law Admissions 17:00 in the
Maxwell Cohen Moot Court (New Chancellor Day Hall, room 100) *
Tour of Law Faculty starts earlier.
See the website for times and location: http://www.mcgill.ca/lawadmissions/undergraduates/recruitment-events
Medical Technologies Information Session
Planning to apply for the Nursing, Biomedical Laboratory, Physical
Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging or Radiation Oncology program for
the Fall 2016 semester? Don’t wait until the last minute to find out what
you need to do in order to maximize your chance of being accepted. An
information session will be held on November 18. Please contact the
Continuing Education office in October for further information.
University Open House Information
UQAM
McGill University
Concordia University
Université de Montréal
HEC
Bishop’s
Ecole Polytechnique
Nov 7 10am-4pm
Oct. 25 10am-4pm
Nov. 7 10 am- 4pm
Nov.8 10am- 4pm
Nov.8 10am- 4pm
Oct. 24 9:30am-3pm
Nov 8 10am – 4pm
University Visits
Sept. 14 New York University
12 – 2pm Upper Atrium
Sept. 16 Laurentide Aviation School 10:00- pm Upper Atrium
Sept. 23 Bishop’s University
10 - 2:30pm Upper Atrium
Sept. 29 Concordia University
10 - 2pm 3rd floor Cafeteria
Oct. 1
St. Andrew’s, Scotland
10 – 11:30am Upper Atrium
Oct. 6
Ontario Universities
9-11 in 3rd Floor Cafeteria
Oct. 14 Quebec Universities
11:30 – 1:30 Conrod’s 2F.4
Oct. 15 Cape Breton University
10-2:00 Upper Atrium
Nov. 3 Atlantic Universities
10:30 – 2:00 Conrod’s 2F.4
Nov. 4 Bishop’s University
10 – 2:30pm Upper Atrium
Nov. 10 McGill University
11 – 2pm Conrod’s 2F.4
Nov. 12 University of Ottawa
10 – 2pm Conrod’s 2F.4
Nov. 25 Trent University
10:00 – 2:00 Upper Atrium
*Please be sure to check the bulletin board outside 2H.1 for the most upto-date information on times and locations. Other university visits will be
listed at: http://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/academic-advising/universityvisits/
Math, Physics and Chemistry Students!
Did you know that final exams from previous semesters are available on
the department websites? Go to the Dawson College website and use the
SEARCH box on the upper right hand side to do a search for the
Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics department. Once on the department
page, scroll down and click on “PREVIOUS FINAL EXAMS.”
Authorized Absence for Medical Reasons
Students who have been unable to attend classes for three weeks or longer
due to medical reasons during the Fall 2015 term may request an
Authorized Absence. Requests must be submitted before the end of the
semester. Request forms and guidelines can be obtained from the
Registrar's office, room 2D-6 or the Continuing Education office, room
2H.1.
Attendance Verification
Attendance Validation for Continuing Education courses will be done
online. As of September 21, students can log in to MyDawson, Omnivox
Services and click on Attendance Validation to complete the required
form. For more information, consult the Continuing Education bulletin
board. All students must confirm their attendance each semester after the
course drop deadline. Failure to attend a course or courses may affect
your status and may result in part-time fees being applied as per the
Ministry of Education regulations.
All students
Please check your schedule to verify that you are attending the course
section(s) you registered for and go to the Continuing Education office if
there is a problem.
Campus Life & Leadership- OPUS
If you wish to get the reduced privilege fare for the OPUS card
(bus/metro/train card), please go to your My Dawson Portal under My
College Services and click: Registration Info and then click Opus Student
Fare Access Form. You will need to download both forms that are
available on this screen in order to obtain/renew your OPUS card. In
order to be qualified for this reduced fare, you must be taking four (4)
courses or 12 hours +.
Parking
$5.00 per evening (after 3:30 pm) or Saturday.
Maisonneuve O. See Security in room 2E.14
Enter at 4011 de
Change of Address
If your contact information (address, telephone number or email address)
has changed, please update it via the MYDAWSON PORTAL on the
homepage of the College’s website. Click on Personal file (under My
Omnivox Services). Or you may advise, in writing, the Continuing
Education Office, room 2H.1, or the Registrar’s Office, room 2D.6. This
will allow us to maintain your Dawson student file up-to-date, and also to
contact you should there be any change to your course schedule (e.g. class
schedule (e.g. class cancellation).
Mid-term Assessment Fall 2015
In October, your teachers will be submitting an evaluation of your work in
each course. For each course, it will indicate whether you are:
PASSING (satisfactory results so far)
AT RISK (possibility of failing; ‘borderline’ results)
FAILING (your work is below expected standards)
If no assessment is available, you will be advised to
SEE YOUR TEACHER
Meanwhile, if you need help or advice regarding any course, don’t wait!
See your teacher right away or visit the Academic Skills Centre, or
Counselling and Career Development, or see an Academic Advisor.
Your midterm assessments will be available online as of Thurs.
October 22 at noon.
To access your Midterm Assessments, log in to the MY DAWSON
PORTAL and click on Results – Mid-Term Report under My Omnivox
Services. If you would like a paper copy of your Midterm Assessments,
please send an e-mail request to Toni Hakem at
midtassess@dawsoncollege.qc.ca before October 19, 2015. If you have
login problems to the MY DAWSON PORTAL, please go to the
Computer Center Help Desk in 2H12, with your Dawson ID. Once
logged-in, if you receive an Access Denied message, please follow the
instructions on the screen.
ID Cards
Students registered in credit courses may obtain their photo ID card in
room 2E.01 (Audio Visual counter) Monday to Thursday 3:30 – 6:30pm.
Bring your schedule/receipt and any photo ID and have your photo taken.
Students with Dawson ID from a previous semester may obtain a sticker
to validate their ID in 2E.01. All students writing final exams in the
final exam period will have to show their Dawson ID.
Winter 2016 Session
The Winter 2016 timetable for continuing education credit courses will be
available online late November/early December.
Winter Applications
Programs
for
Dawson
DEC
If you are currently in Springboard or Independent Studies and wish to be
considered for admission to a DEC program in either the day division or
in Continuing Education, you must submit a program application.
Applications for the day division may be submitted on-line:
(http://commonapplication.qc.ca). Applications for Continuing Education
DEC programs are available in rooms 2H.1 and 2D.6. If you are currently
in a program and wish to switch to a Day DEC program or different
Continuing Education program, you must submit an online program
transfer request through MyDawson > My College Services > Program
Transfer Request.
Application Deadline: November 2 is the deadline to apply for
Winter 2016 admission to all DEC programs offered in the day division
and in Continuing Education.
Continuing Education Diploma (DEC) Programs
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Science

Social Sciences
Please note that in most cases it will not be possible to complete these
DEC (diploma) programs through Continuing Education.
Springboard to a DCS (DEC)
The Springboard to a DCS (DEC) is designed for students who want to
take CEGEP courses in order to explore CEGEP studies, to complete
prerequisites required for admission to a CEGEP program, to upgrade
their academic record to improve their chances of admission or
readmission to a CEGEP program, to upgrade language skills, or to
complete a CEGEP program.
University Prerequisites
Students who already have a DEC or equivalent and who wish to
complete courses specifically required by a university for admission to a
program must register in 08040.
Full-time Attestation (AEC) Programs
The following AEC programs will be offered in Winter 2016:
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Commercial Photography
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Network Administration & Support
(840 hours) Full-time – Evening
Deadline to apply: Nov. 1, 2015
Program start date: Jan. 20, 2016
Information Sessions:
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 pm Room 4C.1
Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:00 pm Room 4C.1
This program is sponsored by Emploi Quebec.
Please see your local Employ Quebec Agent.
(1260 hours) Full-time – Intensive - Day
Deadline to apply: Nov. 8, 2015
Program start date: February 1, 2016
Information Sessions:
Tuesday, Sept.15, at 6:00 pm Room 4C.1
Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:00 pm Room 4C.1
For all updates and course descriptions and related information please go
to our website: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/aec or contact the AEC
Office, room 3H.1, tel: 514- 931-8731 ext. 3210
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited inside the College and including nine meters from
all entrances around the College (as per the signs placed in each entrance).
Smoking is only permitted nine meters away from all entrances according
to the Provincial law. Anyone caught smoking within the above
mentioned prohibited limits will be fined $85.
SERVICES
Bookstore Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Open until 6:30pm September 9, 10, 15, 16 and 21
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays
Academic Advising (2H.1)
An Academic Adviser can help with questions or concerns about CEGEP
or university programs and applications, course selection, admission
requirements, graduation requirements, and academic regulations and
policies. Continuing Education students who wish to make an
appointment to see an academic adviser should drop by room 2H.1 or call
514-933-3771. Please check the My Dawson portal and the Continuing
Education Advising page for Drop - In times each week
http://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/conted-advising/
Computer labs (2F wing)
The computer lab schedule (Mon-Sat.) is posted next to 2H.12.
(Scheduled classes have priority). Students are reminded that they may
not enter the 2F wing computer labs while a class is in progress if they are
not enrolled in that class. Access to lab 2F.26 is available Monday to
Friday: 8:00am – 10:00pm. If you require assistance from the Computer
Centre Help Desk you must show your Dawson ID or your schedule with
bar code.
Student Employment Center (2E.7-1)
Looking for a job?
The Dawson Student Job Bank is a great tool for students looking for parttime employment. Not only will you be able to view on line all job
postings, but you will also have access to job search links and job search
tips. Go to: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca Sign in from My Dawson Portal
Click on Student Services (on left)
Then click on Student Job Bank.
Every job offer received by Dawson is posted on this Student Job Bank.
To view the job listing, click on “Part-time & Summer jobs” or
“Summer Camps” or “Call Centres” or “Volunteering”.
Job Search Tips provides information on resume writing, cover letters
and interview tips. After using the samples to write your own resume and
cover letter, you may see the Employment Counselor for feedback should
you feel it is needed.
Facebook
Like our Facebook page in order to get notifications for Job Fairs,
Interview and Job Search tips, notice of job postings and so much more!
www.facebook.com/DawsonStudentEmploymentCentre
A.E.C. Students
Job-search assistance is available to A.E.C. students looking for full-time
employment. Please contact the Employment Counselor.
Financial Aid (2E.15)
Anyone interested in applying for the Quebec Loans and Bursaries
program must be a full-time student, in a recognized program of study.
Full-time is defined as 12 academic hours per week or 4 courses.
Applications are available on-line at www.afe.gouv.qc.ca or at the
Financial Aid office 2E.15. There are part-time loans for students who
do not meet the requirements for full time status; these loans are not
interest free. Please inquire at the Financial Aid office for information
about these loans.
Financial Aid Hours: Monday to Wednesday 8 am to 5 pm, Thursday
and Friday 8 am to 1 pm.
Academic Skills Centre (6D.2)
The professionals at the Skills Centre can help you to
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write better essays and term papers
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improve your reading and listening skills
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take clear, concise notes
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study more effectively
We can also help by
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providing a peer tutor for a difficult course
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preparing you for the English Exit Exam
Services include
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individual tutoring sessions
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language-development groups
To discuss your needs or to schedule an appointment, visit 4E.3 during
our drop-in hours
Monday – Thursday
11:00 – 3:00 / 5:00 – 7:00
Friday
11:00 – 3:00
For more details, visit www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/lc
or call us at 514-931-8731, ext. 1488
EVENING STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
For schedules or further details, visit 4E.3 or see our Web site at
www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/lc
Mathematics Tutorial (7B.1)
A math teacher is available to help students with their math problems at
various hours during the day. A detailed schedule is posted at 7B.1 and on
the bulletin board outside 2H.1.
Physics Tutorial (7A.1)
A physics teacher is available to help students with their physics problems
Mon. and Wed. 4:00-5:00, and at various other hours Mon. – Fri. A
detailed schedule is posted outside 7A.1 and on the bulletin board outside
2H.1.
Athletics
All students who pay a student activity fee are eligible for student rates in
the sports facility. All programs run until Dec. 5th. For a complete list of
extra-curricular activities please contact the Athletics/P.A.R.C. at 5034 or
come see us at 1H.4.
Library (5C.1)
Monday to Thursday:
8:00am – 6:30pm
Friday:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday:
Closed
Visit the Dawson Library website http://library.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/. In
addition to the catalogue of books and media, the Library also provides
online access to thousands of E-books, streamed videos, full-text journals
and magazines. All Dawson College students can access these resources
in the college and off-campus using their network login. If you have a
question about the Library or need any help with your research, click on
Ask-A-Librarian on our website.
Student AccessAbility Centre (2E.8-A)
Our services are available to students who have a documented disability,
whether permanent or temporary. Our regular office hours are Monday –
Thursday, from 8:00am – 5:00pm, and on Fridays from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
With advance notice, we can make arrangements to meet the needs of
evening students outside of our regular office hours. Examples of the type
of services we offer are note takers, exam accommodations, and faculty
liaison, to name just a few. If you have any questions or need services,
please contact our office at ext. 1195 during regular office hours. You can
also leave a voice message and we will get back to you.
Career Resource Centre (2D.07)
The Centre is a library where students can research educational and career
planning materials and more. Online and print resources include
university, college and vocational school directories, as well as
occupational descriptions including job prospects, salaries, and career
paths. The lending library offers books on careers, job-search skills, and
work/study abroad programs.
Office Hours: Posted on the door of 2D.7 and on the My Dawson portal.
Ombuds Office
The Ombuds office provides an independent and confidential service to
help ensure that every member of the Dawson College Community
receives fair and equitable treatment within the college system.
Some reasons to consult the Ombudsperson include:
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You have a problem at Dawson and do not know how to
proceed
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You feel you have been treated unfairly
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You need information about policies or procedures at Dawson
College
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You need information about grievance procedures and your
rights at Dawson College
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You feel that you are the victim of harassment or discrimination
Michele Pallett in 2E.7-2. Michele can be reached at 514- 931-8731, ext.
1191, email mpallett@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
CLÉO (Centre de langue écrite et orale)
(The French Academic Skills Centre) (4E.10)
The Centre is open until 6:00pm Monday through Thursday and until
4:00pm Friday. You may drop in to use the French reference materials
and specialized software. To make an appointment for help with your
French studies, sign up outside 4E.10. (no appointment required 12:302:30pm).
Language Lab (5E.13)
The language lab is open Monday-Thursday evenings 6-9pm.
Student Health Services (2D.2)
Information and advice on different topics: substance and alcohol use,
mental health, sexually transmitted infections (STI), nutrition, exercise,
stop smoking or any health issues...
You can also get condoms, information on birth control, have a pregnancy
test or Gardasil vaccines ($$$), Services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
Meet with the Health Education Nurse in 2D.2. Office hours are posted
on our office door at 2D.2.
Counselling and Career Development Service
(2D.2)
Telephone: 514-931-8731 ext.1206
For a first meeting with a counsellor come to one of our “drop-in” times.
The “drop-in” schedule can be found on the My Dawson Portal as well as
posted outside our office, room 2D.2 In addition to our daytime “drop-in”
times, we have a “drop-in” session in the evening on Tuesdays from
4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Continuing Education Office, (2H.1)
Upcoming Career Planning Workshops:
Are you undecided about your career direction, which university major to
choose, or whether you are in the right CEGEP program? Why not sign
up for one of our three-session Career Planning Workshops? Taking one
of these workshops will give you access to the best interest and
personality tests designed for college students and it’s free of charge! You
are welcome to sign up for any one of our daytime three-session career
planning workshops.
We also offer a one-session, 90 minute career planning workshop entitled
“Career Cruising”. In this workshop you will be introduced to an
excellent career planning website which will enable you to find
information about many careers, as well as to see how these careers match
your interests and skills. You are welcome to sign up for any one of our
daytime “Career Cruising” workshops.
For more information and/or to sign up, come to room 2D.2 or call
514-931-8731, ext. 1206.
Student Agendas
Student agendas are available free of charge in room 2H.1, while
quantities last. Please note that some of the information in the agendas
applies to students in the Day division only. Continuing Education
students should consult the Continuing Education Academic Calendar
online or on p.7 of the Continuing Education timetable for important
dates.
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CENTRE FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT – FALL 2015
Non-Credit Courses – Room 2G.1
Courses offered evenings and weekends
Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Cloud Computing, Social Media,
How to Find & Manage Computer Files, …
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, …
Painting, Drawing, Scriptwriting for Hollywood, Creative Writing,
Intro to Interior Decorating, Portfolio Preparation, …
Tap Dancing, Adult Ballet, Djembe Drumming, …
Language courses: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese,
Japanese and German conversation courses. English Writing Skills,
Le français des Affaires
Tutorial for the OQLF French Exam, health sector, online or in-class
For more info and a complete list of courses, please call 514-933-0047
or check our website: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ctd
These courses are open to all students aged 16 years or older.