dash.The NAIT term, at a glance
The dates NAIT Ooks ask Dash about most, from NAIT's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — NAIT closednait.ca
- Thu, Nov 12Fall Break begins; apprenticeship and non-credit classes continuenait.ca
- Sun, Nov 15Fall Break endsnait.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Winter 2027 tuition and fees payment deadlinenait.ca
- Wed, Dec 16Last day of Fall 2026 termnait.ca
- Thu, Dec 17No-class period for most students beginsnait.ca
- Wed, Dec 23No-class period for most students endsnait.ca
- Thu, Dec 24Winter Break begins — NAIT closednait.ca
Where things live at NAIT
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.
NAITSA MyWellness online counselling
Online counselling through GreenShield+. Register using organization code NAITSA. A free 15-minute initial consultation is offered; subsequent sessions have fees, with possible reimbursement for students enrolled in the NAITSA Extended Health Plan.
Student Service Centre
Help with enrolment, entrance requirements, funding options and MyNAIT navigation. General inquiries: 780-471-6248. Located at CAT 180 on the main campus; in-person hours Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Financial Aid
For questions about funding when studying part-time or receiving student funding from a province other than Alberta, email financialaid@nait.ca.
Brightspace technical support
End User Support: 1-877-325-7778. Automated, live chat and email support are accessible through the chat icon in Brightspace.
- Kids Help Phone — 24/7 crisis supportCall 1-800-668-6868, text 686868, or use online chat. Available 24/7 and not just for kids.
- Adult Mental Health Crisis Response TeamCall 780-342-7777 for support from trained professionals, available 24/7.
- NAIT Student CounsellingFree, confidential counselling for current students. Book through MyNAIT or call 780-378-6133; email counselling@nait.ca. Main campus location: W111PB, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. For immediate risk of harm, call 911 or visit an emergency room.
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.
NAIT, answered
Straight from NAIT's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
NAIT, in short
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, founded 1962, in Edmonton, Alberta.
- NAIT welcomed its first students in fall 1962 and officially opened in May 1963.techlifetoday.nait.ca
- A 68-foot technology mosaic was commissioned to brighten NAIT’s original glass-and-steel campus.techlifetoday.nait.ca
- The mosaic of NAIT’s original logo contains more than 250,000 tiles.techlifetoday.nait.ca
- In 2019, NAIT acquired more than 13 hectares in neighbouring Blatchford for future expansion.techlifetoday.nait.ca
- Ooks Life connects students with around 180 NAITSA events each year, including karaoke, cooking classes and meditation.naitsa.ca
- The Nest Eatery is the main-campus bar, serving food and drinks and offering a place to watch games.naitsa.ca
- NAITSA Campus Clubs let students join or start groups and connect with peers.naitsa.ca
- The NAIT Nugget publishes six print issues during the school year, with student news online year-round.naitsa.ca
Questions NAIT Ooks ask
Short answers from NAIT's own pages.
What learning system does NAIT use?
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology uses Brightspace (login.nait.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 NAIT?
NAIT's fall break is Nov 12–15, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
How do I contact the registrar at NAIT?
Office of the Registrar: Office of the Registrar information.
Where do I get financial aid help at NAIT?
Financial Aid: For questions about funding when studying part-time or receiving student funding from a province other than Alberta, email financialaid@nait.ca.
Is Dash affiliated with Northern Alberta Institute of Technology?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
How do NAIT students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at NAIT. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
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