# Dash for Northern Lakes College students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Northern Lakes College (Slave Lake, Alberta) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Northern Lakes College. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/alberta/slave-lake/northern-lakes-college
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at NLC

- Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Academic penalty deadline — Post Secondary Programs ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar))
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026: Christmas holidays — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter 2027 term begins — Post Secondary Programs ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar))
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: Academic penalty deadline — Post Secondary Programs ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar))
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027: Good Friday — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar))
- Mon, Mar 29, 2027: Easter Monday — all campuses closed ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/calendar))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://learn.northernlakescollege.ca/d2l/home)
- 24/7 mental health help: Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642, available 24/7. For immediate risk of harm or personal injury, call 911. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/counselling-services/emergency-resources)
- Counselling Services: Free, confidential, short-term, non-clinical mental health support for current students. Call 780-751-3222 or 1-866-652-3456 ext. "counselling"; email counselling@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/counselling-services)
- Office of the Registrar: Call 1-866-652-3456. Fee Payment Agreement and Fee Deferral Agreement inquiries: registrar@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/apply-now/fees-and-refunds)
- Student Records: For access to information on your student file, call 780-751-3235. Transcript requests can be sent to records@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/faqs)
- Loans & Grants: Information on Alberta and Canada student loans and grants. For support planning loan repayment, contact studentsuccess@northernlakescollege.ca. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/future-students/financial-aid-scholarships-and-funding/loans-grants)
- Student Awards: Scholarships, bursaries and awards information: awards@northernlakescollege.ca or 1-866-652-3456. The application page includes a tuition bursary for eligible self-funded students. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/future-students/financial-aid-scholarships-and-funding/register-now-nlc-funding-applications)
- Accessibility Services: Listed among the student support services on the Student Wellness page. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/student-wellness)
- IT Service Desk: Email ITservicedesk@northernlakescollege.ca or call 780-751-3290 or toll-free 1-866-652-8780 ext. 3290. Guides cover Brightspace, Moodle, password resets and Wi-Fi. (https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/my-nlc/guides)

## About NLC

- Northern Lakes College adopted its current name on August 25, 1999. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/history-and-culture))
- Its roots reach back to 1970–71, when Indigenous Education Technicians trained in Grouard to teach adult basic education. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/history-and-culture))
- The college serves a 164,000-square-kilometre region with more than 50 communities, including fifteen First Nations and four Métis Settlements. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-us/history-and-culture))
- Its 2017 logo redesign retained the eagle as a symbol of strength, wisdom, courage, and freedom. ([source](https://eduvation.ca/ideas/new-visual-identity-northern-lakes-college/))
- The 17th annual Round Dance drew approximately 200 people to Slave Lake Campus in March 2019 to celebrate Indigenous culture and student success. ([source](https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/colleges/2/762896/nlc-hosts-17th-annual-round-dance.html))
- Every student belongs to the NLCSA, which offers advocacy, bursaries, peer support, and online social connections. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/students-association))
- Student Wellness connects students with counselling, accessibility services, an Elders in Residence Program, and wellness events. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/student-wellness))
- The NLC Connect app gives students access to email, online learning tools, wellness resources, and community bulletin boards. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/public/download/files/105243))
- Students can buy NLC hoodies, shirts, hats, and drinkware at Slave Lake Campus or shop the online apparel store. ([source](https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/nlcstore))

## Questions

### What learning system does NLC use?

Northern Lakes College uses Brightspace (learn.northernlakescollege.ca). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### When is the last day to withdraw from a course at NLC?

Academic penalty deadline — Post Secondary Programs (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### How do I contact the registrar at NLC?

Office of the Registrar: Call 1-866-652-3456. Fee Payment Agreement and Fee Deferral Agreement inquiries: registrar@northernlakescollege.ca.

### Where do I get financial aid help at NLC?

Student Awards: Scholarships, bursaries and awards information: awards@northernlakescollege.ca or 1-866-652-3456. The application page includes a tuition bursary for eligible self-funded students.

### Is Dash affiliated with Northern Lakes College?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern Lakes College.

### How do NLC students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at NLC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.

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**About Dash.** Dash is an AI sidekick for college and university students that you text over iMessage or SMS. It tracks every deadline and texts you before each one, answers questions about your campus, helps you study, and, with your yes, orders food, books things, makes phone calls and handles admin. Free to start. iMessage on iPhone and SMS on any phone. No app, no login. For students at colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. Dash never writes, answers or submits graded work. It explains, quizzes and plans. Dash is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.

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