# Dash for MacEwan University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at MacEwan University (Edmonton, Alberta) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with MacEwan University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/macewan
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at MacEwan

- Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Fall 2026 reading break begins — no regular session classes ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — university closed ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall 2026 reading break ends ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of regular session classes ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from regular session classes without academic penalty ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall 2026 final exams begin ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall 2026 final exams end ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Christmas Day — university closed ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026: University closure begins ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))
- Thu, Dec 31, 2026: University closure ends ([source](https://calendar.macewan.ca/academic-schedule/current/current.pdf))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs
- Student portal: https://myportal.macewan.ca
- Uwill Student Crisis Line: Confidential, immediate support from a registered therapist for MacEwan students, available 24/7. Call 1-587-205-8225. (https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/student-mental-health/crisis-support/)
- Suicide crisis and emergency support: Call or text 988 if considering suicide or self-harm. Call 911 for emergencies. (https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/student-mental-health/crisis-support/)
- 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. (https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/student-mental-health/uwill-online-counselling/)
- 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. (https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/student-mental-health/)
- 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. (https://www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/administration/office-of-the-university-registrar/)
- Fees and Financial Aid: Help with tuition, fees, student loans, scholarships, awards and bursaries. Payment issues can be directed to feeservices@macewan.ca. (https://www.macewan.ca/apply-enrol/fees-finances/student-loans-grants/contact-us/)
- Academic accommodations — ADR: ADR helps students with disabilities or medical conditions arrange accommodations and support to remove barriers to learning. (https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/student-mental-health/)
- MacEwan Help Centre: For IT and mêskanâs support, log in to myPortal and select MacEwan Help Centre at the bottom of Quick Links. (https://helpcentre.macewan.ca/space/MSS/1867218952/New%20Students)

## About MacEwan

- Founded as a community college in 1971, MacEwan became a university in 2009. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/history/))
- MacEwan is the only Alberta university named in honour of a real person: Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/history/))
- Its Latin motto, “Discendo Floremus,” means “Through learning we flourish.” ([source](https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/2027))
- The campus stretches across six city blocks, with indoor connectors, patios and a community garden. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/future-students/get-to-know-your-campus/))
- CBS’s 48 Hours filmed an episode in Allard Hall’s professional TV studio. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/future-students/get-to-know-your-campus/))
- The John L. Haar Library offers tech rentals, assignment help and quiet study spaces. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/future-students/get-to-know-your-campus/))
- Students can use the Makerspace’s 3D printers, sewing machines and laser cutters for free. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/future-students/get-to-know-your-campus/))
- Students receive free tickets to all Griffins home games. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/future-students/university-life/))
- Community Nests connects students with a senior student, peers and social activities. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/future-students/university-life/))
- Weekly karaoke at Towers is one way to meet people on campus. ([source](https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/news/primer/news-primer-make-new-friends/))

## Questions

### 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.