Dawson College is a large, long-established public English-language institution in downtown Montreal within Quebec's CEGEP network.
Dawson College is a large, long-established public educational institution within Quebec's network of CEGEPs. It is an English-language institution and is described as the largest in Quebec's CEGEP network. The college is located at 3040 Sherbrooke St. W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3Z 1A4, in the heart of Montréal. It has 1,176 faculty and staff and 105,466 alumni.
Dawson College has been operating since its establishment in 1969. Its stated focus since then has been delivering exceptional programs and cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and resilient Dawson community.
Dawson offers 28 programs, including 22 career-oriented programs and 6 pre-university programs. Admission routes include standard CEGEP admission with a Quebec Secondary School Diploma, admission from secondary schools outside Quebec, international applicants, and pre-testing for applicants who studied outside Quebec. Some programs have specific thresholds and require a Certificate of Eligibility for English Instruction.
Dawson is located on 12 acres of green space and is connected to Atwater Metro. The main campus combines its heritage site status with modern upgrades, including a rock-climbing wall, an ecological Peace Garden, a library, and active learning classrooms and labs. Facilities listed include a PARC Training Center, a gym, a group fitness studio, the Warren G Flowers Gallery, locker rentals, and a theatre.
Dawson College pledged to be Carbon Neutral Forever in 2018. The college has been recognized with numerous accolades for its sustainability dedication through its Living Campus initiative.