# Dash for NorQuest College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at NorQuest College (Edmonton, Alberta) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle (misiwé pehtâkwan), campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with NorQuest College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/norquest-college Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at NorQuest - Fri, Oct 23, 2026: Fall 2026 withdrawal deadline without academic penalty ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — college closed ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 exam period starts ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Wed, Dec 16, 2026: Fall 2026 exam period ends ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Wed, Dec 16, 2026: Fall 2026 term ends ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Winter break starts — college closed ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter break ends — college closed ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: New Year's Day — college closed ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter 2027 term starts ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter 2027 tuition and fees due ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (misiwé pehtâkwan) (https://myclass.norquest.ca/) - After-hours crisis support: Distress line: 780.482.4357. For a medical or mental health emergency, call 911. (https://www.norquest.ca/student-services/health-and-wellness-supports/) - Mobile mental health: For immediate support in a mental health crisis, call 780.342.7777. (https://www.norquest.ca/student-services/health-and-wellness-supports/mental-health/) - Mental health services: Free, private professional mental health services for NorQuest students, including individual support, wellness workshops, and referrals. (https://www.norquest.ca/student-services/health-and-wellness-supports/mental-health/) - Student Health and Wellness Centre appointments: Book in person in room 1-101 or call 780.644.6155. Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 am–4:30 pm. (https://www.norquest.ca/student-services/health-and-wellness-supports/booking-an-appointment/) - Office of the Registrar: Help with admissions, enrolment, student records, fees, and student financial accounts. Email info@norquest.ca or call 780.644.6000 or 866.534.7218. Main floor, Civic Employees Legacy Tower, Edmonton campus. Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 8:15 am–4:30 pm; Thursday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm; closed weekends and statutory holidays. (https://www.norquest.ca/student-services/office-of-the-registrar/) - Financial aid and funding: Funding options, scholarships, bursaries, and emergency funding information. Email financial.aid@norquest.ca or call 780.644.6000. Visit the Student Service Center in the CELT Main Lobby. Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm. (https://www.norquest.ca/applying-to-norquest/funding-your-education/) - Accessibility services: Support includes assistive technology, academic coaching, accommodated exams, and sign language interpretation for students with ongoing or temporary disabilities. (https://norquest.ca/accessibility-services) - Computer Commons technical support: Support for Moodle and other applications. Email computercommons@norquest.ca or call 780.644.6085. The Student Moodle User Manual lists the location as the 5th Floor, Learner Centre, and hours as Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. (https://www.norquest.ca/NorquestCollege/media/pdf/Student-Moodle-User-Manual.pdf) ## About NorQuest - NorQuest’s campus community represents 108 countries of birth and 73 first languages. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/about-norquest/about-norquest-college/)) - Founded in 2020, NorQuest Esports was Edmonton’s first institutionally backed collegiate esports program. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/about-norquest/news-and-events/news/2023/norquest-esports-joins-esports-canada/)) - The student lounges feature Diana Ohiozebau’s 35-by-18-foot mural, Faces of Belonging in a Shared Journey. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/about-norquest/news-and-events/stories/three-new-student-lounges-open-on-campus/)) - The miyo-pimâtisiwin Centre’s name means ‘to live a good life’ in Cree. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-services/indigenous-student-services/miyo-pimatisiwin/)) - Student lounges on the third and fourth floors of the Singhmar Centre for Learning offer space to unwind, with free pool and air hockey on the fourth floor. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/about-norquest/news-and-events/stories/three-new-student-lounges-open-on-campus/)) - Indigenous students can drop into miyo-pimâtisiwin Centre for free Tuesday lunches, daily snacks, printing, and tutoring. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-services/indigenous-student-services/miyo-pimatisiwin/)) - NorQuest’s esports community welcomes everyone to compete, play, or watch. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/campus-life/)) - The Networking Café, Ten Thousand Coffees, helps students meet others and develop their career potential. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/campus-life/)) - SANQC provides student advocacy and handles the health and dental plan, U-Pass, student clubs, and council. ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/campus-life/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does NorQuest use? NorQuest College uses Moodle (misiwé pehtâkwan) (myclass.norquest.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 winter break at NorQuest? NorQuest's winter break is Dec 24–Jan 1, 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 NorQuest? Fall 2026 withdrawal deadline without academic penalty (Friday, October 23, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at NorQuest? Fall 2026 exam period starts starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at NorQuest? Office of the Registrar: Help with admissions, enrolment, student records, fees, and student financial accounts. Email info@norquest.ca or call 780.644.6000 or 866.534.7218. Main floor, Civic Employees Legacy Tower, Edmonton campus. Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 8:15 am–4:30 pm; Thursday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm; closed weekends and statutory holidays. ### Where do I get financial aid help at NorQuest? Financial aid and funding: Funding options, scholarships, bursaries, and emergency funding information. Email financial.aid@norquest.ca or call 780.644.6000. Visit the Student Service Center in the CELT Main Lobby. Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm. ### Is Dash affiliated with NorQuest College? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by NorQuest College. ### How do NorQuest students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at NorQuest. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.