dash.The UCalgary term, at a glance
The dates UCalgary Dinos ask Dash about most, from UCalgary's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Sun, Nov 8Fall break begins — no lecturesucalgary.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — university closeducalgary.ca
- Sat, Nov 14Fall break endsucalgary.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Fall classes enducalgary.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Fall exams beginucalgary.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Fall exams enducalgary.ca
- Thu, Dec 24Fall term endsucalgary.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Holiday observance begins — university closeducalgary.ca
Where things live at UCalgary
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.
Counselling Services
Free, confidential counselling for UCalgary students, available in person at the Health and Wellness Clinic or virtually. One-at-a-Time Counselling offers a 50-minute initial or single session.
Registrar — Enrolment Services
Visit Hunter Student Commons, Room 220. Office hours are Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Live chat is available weekdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Service requests can also be submitted through Student Centre.
IT help — UService
Contact UService (IT) for password resets or assistance accessing D2L.
- 24/7 mental health supportCall 403-210-9355. After hours, callers can speak with a crisis counsellor from Wood's Homes Community Mental Health Services or a trained Distress Centre volunteer.
- Distress Centre24/7 crisis support: 403-266-4357.
- Wood's Homes Community Mental Health Services24/7 support: 403-299-9699 or 1-800-563-6106. Text 587-315-5000 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Financial AidInformation on provincial financial aid, out-of-province aid, U.S. student loans, emergency financial assistance, and maintaining interest-free status.
What it's like to text Dash
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.
UCalgary, answered
Straight from UCalgary's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UCalgary, in short
University of Calgary, founded 1966, in Calgary, Alberta.
- UCalgary became independent from the University of Alberta in 1966.ucalgary.ca
- Bermuda Shorts Day began in 1960 when a freshman wrote a message on a blackboard inviting everyone to wear shorts.ucalgary.ca
- The university's Gaelic motto, “Mo shúile togam suas,” means “I will lift up my eyes.”ucalgary.ca
- UCalgary has an official red-and-gold tartan designed by alumnus Jim Odell and accredited in 2001.ucalgary.ca
- The Den & Black Lounge is a Students’ Union-owned restaurant and bar that first opened as Dinny’s Den in 1969.den.su.ucalgary.ca
- The Olympic Oval offers skating, while campus recreation facilities include gyms, a pool, racquet courts and climbing facilities.ucalgary.ca
- The Claim Your Seat program gives students free access to many performing arts events.ucalgary.ca
- Students can choose from more than 400 campus clubs, including the Solar Car Team and Outdoor Adventurers.ucalgary.ca
Questions UCalgary Dinos ask
Short answers from UCalgary's own pages.
What learning system does UCalgary use?
University of Calgary uses Brightspace (d2l.ucalgary.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 fall break at UCalgary?
UCalgary's fall break is Nov 8–14, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When are final exams at UCalgary?
Fall exams begin starts Tuesday, December 8. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UCalgary?
Registrar — Enrolment Services: Visit Hunter Student Commons, Room 220. Office hours are Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Live chat is available weekdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Service requests can also be submitted through Student Centre.
Where do I get financial aid help at UCalgary?
Financial Aid: Information on provincial financial aid, out-of-province aid, U.S. student loans, emergency financial assistance, and maintaining interest-free status.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Calgary?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Calgary.
How do UCalgary students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UCalgary. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.