College of the North AtlanticStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for College of the North Atlantic

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Winter Semester 2027
  3. Trades Intersession 2027
  4. Intersession 2027
  5. Spring Semester 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

C

CNASU
College of the North Atlantic Student Union, the primary representative body for students across all campuses.

D

D2L
The Desire2Learn/Brightspace learning management system where students access course materials and grades.
DL
Distributed Learning, the department responsible for managing online courses and distance education.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the local student leadership group found at individual campus locations.
Shop
Refers to the specialized industrial training areas or laboratories used by trades students.

T

The Caf
The campus cafeteria, typically managed by third-party providers like Chartwells, serving as the primary dining hall.
The College
A common local term used to distinguish CNA from Memorial University (MUN) in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Res
The general shorthand for on-campus student residences, specifically at the Bay St. George, Burin, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay campuses.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
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Baker-Lee Dining Hall
Carbonear
The Carbonear Campus, serving the Conception Bay North region.
chett_cafeteria
CHETT Cafeteria
l_a_bown_building_cafeteria
L.A. Bown Building Cafeteria
PPD
The Prince Philip Drive Campus in St. John's, the college's largest facility.
Ridge Road
The Ridge Road Campus in St. John's, primarily focused on Engineering Technology and Applied Science.
Seal Cove
The Seal Cove Campus, which specializes in industrial trades and petroleum-related training.
Self-Service
The online portal used by students for course registration, viewing schedules, and checking final grades.
Student ID
The mandatory identification card required for library services, exams, and accessing campus facilities.
U-Pass
The universal transit pass included in student fees for those attending St. John's area campuses, providing unlimited Metrobus access.
Webmail
The official Microsoft 365 student email system used for all college communications.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Stephenville for College of the North Atlantic Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Stephenville.

Timezone

America/St_Johns

Median Rent

$850

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

800

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Local taxi services; limited or no formal bus system

Nearest Airports

Stephenville International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

41°F

Avg Snowfall

95 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

D.S.B Fowlow Building Student Lot

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Designated student parking area by the main entrance.

Residence Student Lot

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Located directly across the street from the D.S.B. Fowlow Building.

L.A. Bown Building Student Lot

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Designated parking area on the west end of the building.

Campus News

Latest updates from College of the North Atlantic

100 heritage sites preserved and counting

The RCD TAC reaches a 100-site milestone in Newfoundland and Labrador heritage preservation using laser scanning technology.

Aug 28, 2026

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CNA student heading to WorldSkills 2026

Logan Bowers, a first-year student, is preparing to represent CNA on the world stage at WorldSkills 2026.

Aug 18, 2026

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Lights, camera, premiere

Digital Filmmaking students in Stephenville premiere their most ambitious film to date, RANGER ROCK.

Jun 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at College of the North Atlantic

Deadline for Credit Transfer/Exemption/PLAR requests

September 9, 2026

Bay St. George Campus

Final day for students to submit requests for credit transfers, exemptions, or Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for the Fall semester.

Last day to add courses

September 16, 2026

Bay St. George Campus

The final deadline for students to add new courses to their Fall semester schedule.

Fall Semester Fees Due

September 30, 2026

Bay St. George Campus

Deadline for payment of Fall semester fees and the last day to opt out of Health & Dental plans.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (College Closed)

September 30, 2026

All Campuses

The college will be closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at College of the North Atlantic

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

D.S.B. Fowlow Building

Grand River Hall

Capacity: 50

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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