dash.The MacEwan term, at a glance
The dates MacEwan Griffins ask Dash about most, from MacEwan's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Mon, Nov 9Fall 2026 reading break begins — no regular session classescalendar.macewan.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — university closedcalendar.macewan.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall 2026 reading break endscalendar.macewan.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Fall 2026 last day of regular session classescalendar.macewan.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from regular session classes without academic penaltycalendar.macewan.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall 2026 final exams begincalendar.macewan.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Fall 2026 final exams endcalendar.macewan.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day — university closedcalendar.macewan.ca
Where things live at MacEwan
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Uwill Online Counselling
Up to six confidential online counselling sessions each year. Register at uwill.com using your MacEwan University email address. Registration support: support@uwill.com.
On-campus counselling
Free, confidential counselling. Professional counsellors are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wellness and Psychological Services provides face-to-face support.
Office of the University Registrar
Support for admissions, enrolment, student records, fees and financial aid. Building 7, 10700–104 Avenue NW, Edmonton. Phone: 780-497-5000. Use your @mymacewan.ca email and include your student ID when contacting staff.
Fees and Financial Aid
Help with tuition, fees, student loans, scholarships, awards and bursaries. Payment issues can be directed to feeservices@macewan.ca.
Academic accommodations — ADR
ADR helps students with disabilities or medical conditions arrange accommodations and support to remove barriers to learning.
- Uwill Student Crisis LineConfidential, immediate support from a registered therapist for MacEwan students, available 24/7. Call 1-587-205-8225.
- Suicide crisis and emergency supportCall or text 988 if considering suicide or self-harm. Call 911 for emergencies.
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 paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
MacEwan, answered
Straight from MacEwan's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
MacEwan, in short
MacEwan University, founded 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Founded as a community college in 1971, MacEwan became a university in 2009.macewan.ca
- MacEwan is the only Alberta university named in honour of a real person: Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan.macewan.ca
- Its Latin motto, “Discendo Floremus,” means “Through learning we flourish.”gg.ca
- The campus stretches across six city blocks, with indoor connectors, patios and a community garden.macewan.ca
- CBS’s 48 Hours filmed an episode in Allard Hall’s professional TV studio.macewan.ca
- The John L. Haar Library offers tech rentals, assignment help and quiet study spaces.macewan.ca
- Students can use the Makerspace’s 3D printers, sewing machines and laser cutters for free.macewan.ca
- Students receive free tickets to all Griffins home games.macewan.ca
Questions MacEwan Griffins ask
Short answers from MacEwan's own pages.
What learning system does MacEwan use?
MacEwan University uses paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is reading week at MacEwan?
MacEwan's reading week is Nov 9–13, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to withdraw from a course at MacEwan?
Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from regular session classes without academic penalty (Monday, December 7, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at MacEwan?
Fall 2026 final exams begin starts Wednesday, December 9. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at MacEwan?
Office of the University Registrar: Support for admissions, enrolment, student records, fees and financial aid. Building 7, 10700–104 Avenue NW, Edmonton. Phone: 780-497-5000. Use your @mymacewan.ca email and include your student ID when contacting staff.
Where do I get financial aid help at MacEwan?
Fees and Financial Aid: Help with tuition, fees, student loans, scholarships, awards and bursaries. Payment issues can be directed to feeservices@macewan.ca.
Is Dash affiliated with MacEwan University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by MacEwan University.
How do MacEwan students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at MacEwan. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.