dash.The MRU term, at a glance
The dates MRU Cougars ask Dash about most, from MRU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Fri, Oct 16Fall reading break endsmtroyal.ca
- Mon, Oct 26Final exam schedule postedmtroyal.ca
- Fri, Nov 20Last day to withdraw from courses with a W grademtroyal.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall classes endmtroyal.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Last day to withdraw from courses with a WC grademtroyal.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall final exam period beginsmtroyal.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Fall final exam period endsmtroyal.ca
Where things live at MRU
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student Counselling Services
Free, confidential counselling for personal, relationship, educational, career and mental health concerns. Call 403-440-6362 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or email counselling@mtroyal.ca. Located in Wellness Services U216. Weekday afternoon walk-in bookings begin at 12:45 p.m.; last booking at 3:15 p.m., first-come, first-served.
Office of the Registrar
Help with registration, fees, finances, student records, exams and convocation. Visit A101, use the Contact and Resource Finder, or request a callback. Regular hours are Monday and Wednesday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.
Financial Aid
The Office of the Registrar provides guidance on student loan applications and financing education. Financial Aid 101 covers applying, receiving funding and repaying loans.
Accessibility Services — accommodation deadlines
Information on deadlines for medical documentation, meetings with an Access Advisor, accommodation letters, semester requests and exam seating requests. Missing deadlines may delay accommodations until the following semester.
- Distress Centre — 24/7 crisis supportPhone or text 403-266-4357. Crisis support is available 24/7 by phone, text and chat; live chat at distresscentre.com. In immediate danger, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
- After Hours Peer Support CentreFree, confidential peer support, crisis management and resource referrals for students in crisis or distress. Monday–Friday, 2–9 p.m., Z210, second floor of Wyckham House.
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Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
MRU, answered
Straight from MRU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
MRU, in short
Mount Royal University, founded 1910, in Calgary, Alberta.
- Founded in 1910, Mount Royal became a university in 2009.mtroyal.ca
- Mount Royal’s first campus was affectionately known as “the barn.”mtroyal.ca
- Its residences were used for the 1988 Winter Olympics.mtroyal.ca
- The university’s motto means “How well, not how much” and dates back to its founding.mtroyal.ca
- The Students’ Association offers over 75 academic, social, cultural and representational clubs.mtroyal.ca
- The Peer Support Centre in Z210 offers free breakfasts, financial supports and someone to talk to.mtroyal.ca
- Intramural sports welcome all skill levels, with registration as a team or a free agent.mtroyal.ca
- Recreation facilities include a fitness centre, running track, climbing wall, aquatic centre and squash courts.mtroyal.ca
Questions MRU Cougars ask
Short answers from MRU's own pages.
What learning system does MRU use?
Mount Royal University uses Brightspace (learn.mru.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 MRU?
Last day to withdraw from courses with a W grade (Friday, November 20, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at MRU?
Final exam schedule posted starts Monday, October 26. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at MRU?
Office of the Registrar: Help with registration, fees, finances, student records, exams and convocation. Visit A101, use the Contact and Resource Finder, or request a callback. Regular hours are Monday and Wednesday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.
Where do I get financial aid help at MRU?
Financial Aid: The Office of the Registrar provides guidance on student loan applications and financing education. Financial Aid 101 covers applying, receiving funding and repaying loans.
Is Dash affiliated with Mount Royal University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mount Royal University.
How do MRU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at MRU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.