# Dash for students in Alberta

> Dash is an AI sidekick students text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, campus answers and admin. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/alberta

## Campuses

- [Athabasca University](https://textdash.ai/alberta/athabasca/athabasca) — Athabasca; learning system: Brightspace
- [Bow Valley College](https://textdash.ai/alberta/calgary/bow-valley-college) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [Keyano College](https://textdash.ai/alberta/fort-mcmurray/keyano-college) — Fort McMurray; learning system: Moodle
- [Lethbridge Polytechnic](https://textdash.ai/alberta/lethbridge/lethbridge-polytechnic) — Lethbridge; learning system: Canvas
- [MacEwan University](https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/macewan) — Edmonton; learning system: paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs
- [Medicine Hat College](https://textdash.ai/alberta/medicine-hat/medicine-hat-college) — Medicine Hat; learning system: Blackboard
- [Mount Royal University](https://textdash.ai/alberta/calgary/mount-royal) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [NorQuest College](https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/norquest-college) — Edmonton; learning system: Moodle (misiwé pehtâkwan)
- [Northern Alberta Institute of Technology](https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/nait) — Edmonton; learning system: Brightspace
- [Northern Lakes College](https://textdash.ai/alberta/slave-lake/northern-lakes-college) — Slave Lake; learning system: Brightspace
- [Olds College](https://textdash.ai/alberta/olds/olds-college) — Olds; learning system: Moodle
- [Portage College](https://textdash.ai/alberta/lac-la-biche/portage-college) — Lac La Biche; learning system: Moodle
- [Red Deer Polytechnic](https://textdash.ai/alberta/red-deer/red-deer-polytechnic) — Red Deer; learning system: Brightspace
- [Southern Alberta Institute of Technology](https://textdash.ai/alberta/calgary/sait) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [The King's University](https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/the-kings-university) — Edmonton; learning system: Moodle
- [University of Alberta](https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/ualberta) — Edmonton; learning system: Canvas
- [University of Calgary](https://textdash.ai/alberta/calgary/ucalgary) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [University of Lethbridge](https://textdash.ai/alberta/lethbridge/ulethbridge) — Lethbridge; learning system: Moodle

## Next breaks

- University of Calgary: fall break, Nov 8–14 ([source](https://www.ucalgary.ca/secretariat/sites/default/files/teams/1/Calendars/2026-2027/Combined%20Annual%20Calendar%202026-2027%20-%20updated%202026-04-09_1.pdf))
- Bow Valley College: reading week, Nov 9–13 ([source](https://www.bowvalleycollege.ca/apply/dates-and-deadlines/important-dates))
- MacEwan University: reading week, Nov 9–13 ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology: fall break, Nov 9–13 ([source](https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-resources/important-dates))
- The King's University: fall break, Nov 9–11 ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar))
- University of Alberta: reading week, Nov 9–13 ([source](https://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?catoid=69&hl=&navoid=20884))
- University of Lethbridge: fall break, Nov 9–14 ([source](https://www.ulethbridge.ca/international/frequently-asked-questions))
- Lethbridge Polytechnic: reading week, Nov 12–13 ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines))
- Medicine Hat College: fall break, Nov 12–13 ([source](https://www.mhc.ab.ca/-/media/mhc/documents/student-life/registrars-office/academic-calendar/academic-calendar-2026-2027.pdf))
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: fall break, Nov 12–15 ([source](https://www.nait.ca/nait/admissions/academic-schedule))
- Olds College: student christmas break, Dec 21–Jan 8 ([source](https://www.oldscollege.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/calendar-of-important-dates-2026-27-2-1.pdf))
- Portage College: holiday break, Dec 21–Jan 1 ([source](https://portagecollege.ca/important-dates/))
- NorQuest College: winter break, Dec 24–Jan 1 ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/))
- Athabasca University: easter break, Mar 26–29 ([source](https://www.athabascau.ca/calendar/undergraduate/general-information/important-dates.html))

## Questions

### Which Alberta schools does Dash work with?

Dash has pages for 18 schools in Alberta: Athabasca University, Bow Valley College, Keyano College, Lethbridge Polytechnic, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, NorQuest College and 10 more. Students at any of them can text Dash for their deadlines, campus answers and admin.

### When are the next breaks at Alberta schools?

University of Calgary: fall break, Nov 8–14; Bow Valley College: reading week, Nov 9–13; MacEwan University: reading week, Nov 9–13; Southern Alberta Institute of Technology: fall break, Nov 9–13; The King's University: fall break, Nov 9–11; University of Alberta: reading week, Nov 9–13. From each school's academic dates; Dash can text you a heads-up the week before yours.

### Which learning systems do Alberta schools use?

Brightspace: AU, BVC, MRU, NAIT, NLC and 3 more. Moodle: Keyano, NorQuest, Olds College, Portage, King's and 1 more. Canvas: Lethbridge Polytechnic and U of A. paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs: MacEwan. Blackboard: MHC. Dash reads your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### Is Dash free for students in Alberta?

Yes. Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it your school; you're set up over text, no app to download.

### Is Dash affiliated with Alberta colleges or universities?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.