# Dash for Northern College students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/ontario/timmins/northern-college
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Northern

- Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall study week ends (program exceptions apply) ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Fall academic penalty withdrawal deadline — last day to withdraw with W rather than F (program exceptions apply) ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026: Winter semester tuition deposit due ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Last week of fall semester begins (program exceptions apply) ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Wed, Dec 16, 2026: Last week of fall semester ends (program exceptions apply) ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: College closes for holiday break at 4:00 PM ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027: New Year's Day — college closed ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: College reopens after holiday break at 8:00 AM ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter semester classes begin (program exceptions apply) ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))
- Fri, Jan 22, 2027: Winter Day 10: last day to add courses, withdraw from courses without a transcript record, or withdraw from a program with a tuition refund ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Blackboard (https://blackboard.northerncollege.ca/ultra)
- Student portal: https://www.northerncollege.ca/mynorthern/
- Good2Talk — mental health and crisis support: Free, confidential support. Online messaging with a trained volunteer crisis responder is available 24/7 at Good2Talk.ca. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/news-and-updates/good2talk-student-resource/)
- Mental Health Advising: One-on-one or group support, referrals and service navigation. Contact Nichole Roy: royn@northern.on.ca; 705-235-3211 ext. 2173; Timmins Campus, Room C106. In a crisis or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/advising/mental-health/)
- Registrar — withdrawal assistance: Submit completed withdrawal forms to registrar@northern.on.ca. Students are advised to meet with their Program Coordinator and a Student Advisor before withdrawing. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/registrar/withdrawals/)
- Student Services — registration and fees: Help with enrolment, course registration, fee payments, forms and academic requirements. Haileybury: hlstudentservices@northern.on.ca; Kirkland Lake: klstudentservices@northern.on.ca; Timmins and Moosonee: tcstudentservices@northern.on.ca. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/services/)
- Financial aid: Financial Aid Officers provide OSAP application assistance, budgeting support and help completing bursary applications. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/services/)
- Accessibility Services: Support for students with disabilities includes learning strategies, accommodations, assistive technology, study spaces and other resources. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/advising/)
- IT Support: Help with campus Wi-Fi, Student Portal access and college email. Email StudentITHelp@northern.on.ca or call 1-866-999-0799. Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with extended support hours; responses within 24 business hours. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/technology/)
- Student Advising: Free, confidential academic and personal advising. Haileybury: advisingserviceshl@northern.on.ca; Kirkland Lake: advisingkl@northern.on.ca; Timmins and Moosonee: advisingtc@northern.on.ca. (https://www.northerncollege.ca/registrar/withdrawals/)

## About Northern

- Northern College was founded in 1967 as part of the creation of Ontario’s college system. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_College_(Ontario)))
- Its four campuses are in Timmins, Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Moosonee. ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/about/))
- The Haileybury School of Mines predates Northern College: it was founded in 1912. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_College_(Ontario)))
- Northern College has its own tartan, designed by Sylvia Martin. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_College_(Ontario)))
- The Northern College Huskies won the 1971 Ontario college hockey championship, defeating Algonquin 3–2 in the final. ([source](https://www.northernnews.ca/news/gold-miners-to-honour-northern-huskies))
- The Haileybury Wellness Centre offers free weekly activities, plus free snowshoe and musical instrument rentals. ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/campuses/haileybury/athletics/))
- Student-led NCSA chapters at Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Timmins help students get involved in campus life. ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/life/))
- Timmins Campus has Ma-Mo-Keh-Nah-No, a permanent tipi open year-round for gathering, healing and sharing. ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/indigenous/))
- The college hosts an Annual Pow Wow, Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week and Treaties Recognition Week activities. ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/indigenous/))
- The Student Employment Resource Centre at Timmins Campus helps students access employment resources. ([source](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/))

## Questions

### What learning system does Northern use?

Northern College uses Blackboard (blackboard.northerncollege.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 college closes for holiday break at 4 at Northern?

Northern's college closes for holiday break at 4 is Dec 23–Jan 4, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.

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

Fall academic penalty withdrawal deadline — last day to withdraw with W rather than F (program exceptions apply) (Friday, November 6, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at Northern?

Winter Day 10: last day to add courses, withdraw from courses without a transcript record, or withdraw from a program with a tuition refund (Friday, January 22, 2027).

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

Registrar — withdrawal assistance: Submit completed withdrawal forms to registrar@northern.on.ca. Students are advised to meet with their Program Coordinator and a Student Advisor before withdrawing.

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

Financial aid: Financial Aid Officers provide OSAP application assistance, budgeting support and help completing bursary applications.

### Is Dash affiliated with Northern College?

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

### How do Northern students start using Dash?

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

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