# Dash for The King's University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at The King's University (Edmonton, Alberta) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with The King's University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/alberta/edmonton/the-kings-university Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at King's - Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Fall break; no classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Fall break; no classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Day in lieu of Remembrance Day; no classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Mon, Nov 30, 2026: Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall Term last day of classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall Term examinations begin ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall Term examinations end ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Jan 6, 2027: Winter Term classes begin ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Tue, Jan 12, 2027: Winter registration confirmation deadline ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Jan 13, 2027: Last day to add or drop Winter Term courses with a full refund ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle - Student portal: https://portal.kingsu.ca/cmcportal/ - 24-hour Distress Line: Call 780-482-4357 (HELP). (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling/crisis-information) - Addictions and Mental Health Access 24/7: Call 780-424-2424. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling) - Alberta's 24/7 Helpline: Call, text or message 211. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling) - Student Counselling: Free, confidential counselling for all students. Book through kingscares@strathearnpsychology.com. Appointments are available on campus or at Strathearn Psychology, 9409-98 Ave NW, Edmonton. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling) - Registration and Student Finance: Phone: 780-465-8330. Email: registrar@kingsu.ca. Registrar Lawrence Vanbeek: Lawrence.Vanbeek@kingsu.ca, office C112. (https://registry.kingsu.ca/registrycontact.html) - Student Accounts and Awards: Angela Gray, Coordinator, Student Accounts and Awards. Phone: 780-465-3500 ext. 8030. Email: Angela.gray@kingsu.ca. Office C116. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/financial-aid/contact-us) - IT Services: Email support@kingsu.ca or visit A-139 for help accessing university services, computer issues and printing. (https://www.kingsu.ca/student-hub/resources/resources) - Moodle Support: Moodle help guides and support through TopDesk. Include the course name and code, term, and relevant user's full name and email when submitting a ticket. (https://kingsu.libguides.com/moodle_support) ## About King's - King's was established in 1979 as The King's College. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings)) - The average class size is 22 students. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings)) - The athletics teams became the Eagles in 1992 after the university community was invited to suggest a new name. ([source](https://athletics.kingsu.ca/history)) - In 2011, King's became Canada's first post-secondary institution to receive ECO Canada's professional accreditation for its Environmental Studies program. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings/history)) - Mascot Izzy wears number 40, inspired by the eagle imagery in Isaiah 40:31. ([source](https://athletics.kingsu.ca/fan-zone/Izzy_the_Eagle)) - On-campus housing includes rooms, suites, and apartments. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - Students can participate in chapel, small groups, and weekly pop-up events. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - First Year Connect Groups help new students build connections and friendships. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - Students can get involved in leadership opportunities, the campus media team, and the student newspaper. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - The Centre for Teaching and Learning includes writing and testing facilities, student workspace, and a career centre. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings/history)) ## Questions ### What learning system does King's use? The King's University uses Moodle. 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 King's? King's fall break is Nov 9–11, 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 King's? Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses (Monday, November 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When is the last day to add or drop courses at King's? Last day to add or drop Winter Term courses with a full refund (Wednesday, January 13, 2027). ### When are final exams at King's? Fall Term examinations begin starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### Where do I get financial aid help at King's? Student Accounts and Awards: Angela Gray, Coordinator, Student Accounts and Awards. Phone: 780-465-3500 ext. 8030. Email: Angela.gray@kingsu.ca. Office C116. ### Is Dash affiliated with The King's University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The King's University. ### How do King's students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at King's. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.