LIST OF REQUIRED STEPS FOR ADMISSION FALL 2024

In order to finalize your admission and before being permitted to attend classes
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
The information on our New Student orientation web page is designed to help guide you through your first semester.
You will find links to all the services and resources to support a successful and enjoyable transition to Dawson.
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/new-students/
1. English and/or French placement tests
When: early May
English and French are compulsory subjects in any CEGEP DEC program. Since there are various streams of English and French
courses, an English and/or a French Placement Evaluation are/is required. Please refer to the document Placement Test -
Registration and Results in your online ‘Admission Package’ for full instructions.
2. Determine your Quebec residency status for fee purposes
When: starting April 14 (personal submission date)

If you are born in Quebec, you do not have to complete this step and no action is required.

The Ministry of Education of Quebec requires students who were not born in Quebec to qualify for Quebec Residence status in
order to be exempt from paying additional tuition fees. Please refer to the ‘Determination of your Quebec residence status’ in your
online ‘Admissions package’ to know what documents are required to be submitted before (your personal submission date). If you
do not complete and submit your required documents you will be charged non-Quebec resident fees (approx. 1780$ per semester).
For more information, please consult https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/finance/student-fees/non-quebec-resident-fees/
3. Review your new Program Handbook online
When: as soon as possible
Review your new Program Handbook. Along with important program information, be sure to carefully review the Standing and
Advancement Policies in order to gain a clear understanding of what is required of you to successfully advance in and complete the
studies of your program. You may download a PDF copy of your new Program Handbook online in your My Dawson portal: look
on the left-hand My College Services menu, and select Program Handbook.
4 Access your Graduation Requirements Profile (Progression Chart) document online
When: by early to mid-May
Your Graduation Requirements Profile will indicate what courses you must complete term by term in order to graduate from your
program. This document is available in your My Dawson portal: look on the left-hand menu Go to MyDawson → My Omnivox
Services → Progression chart. Your Progression Chart (also called a graduation profile) is a tool that helps you plan your
path to graduation. In addition to successfully completing all of the courses listed, you must pass the English or French
Exit Test, which is offered once per semester on a specific date, and the comprehensive examination for your program.
Note that courses proposed (i.e. that you must take) for next semester are shaded in pink.
5. Indicating your preferred Specific Education courses (*see below):
When: mid-May
Please refer to the above item - Graduation requirements Profile (Progression Chart). On the chart, you will see if Options need to
be selected. Please read this carefully and if this situation applies to you, you will receive further instructions by email about how
and when to transmit your preferred course selection to us early to mid-May.
*Applies to certain pre-university programs where options are proposed within their specific education (concentration)
courses. Failure to submit your options will result with the college choosing courses for you.
6. Pay your semester fees
When: starting May
You must pay your student fees by the deadline provide by Finance, or you will not be able to register for classes. Please refer to
the document How to pay your fees in your online “Admission Package” for full instructions. You may also refer to video tutorial
at the Web page mentioned above.
7. Register for courses
When: starting in August

If you have paid your fees, you will be able to register online within specific dates for your program. The registration dates for your
program will be posted in the Timetable & Registration Guide available online late June. The timetable can be found in your
MYDAWSON portal under My College Services menu, and select Timetable & Registration Guide. To find out at what
time your personal registration begins, log on to MYDAWSON and under My Omnivox Services and select Course
Registration. Online appointments will be generated towards the end of July.
Tip: you may refer to video tutorial and Useful Links at https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/new-students.
8. My Dawson email

As a Dawson student, you are given an official Dawson College email address along with access to Office 365. This email will be
used to communicate with you throughout your studies with us. Links to Office 365 can be found from the Dawson website
Quicklinks or MyDawson portal > My Dawson Life > Office 365 account. Your email address is displayed as you are redirected to
the Office 365 login page. For more information, please refer to Office 365 in your My Dawson Portal.
9. Attend Welcoming Activities – Optional (but strongly recommended)
When: August
As a new student, you will be invited to attend Welcome Week in August before beginning studies at Dawson. You will receive an
invitation from Student Services informing you of the dates and times of your welcoming activities. For more details, contact
Student Services at https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/services/student-services .
In addition, some departments may hold special activities specific to their program – if this is the case, the department will contact
students directly.
If you require assistance, please contact us at admissions@dawsoncollege.qc.ca or at 514-933-1234.
We look forward to seeing you in August!
The Admissions Team