# Dash for Lethbridge Polytechnic students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Lethbridge Polytechnic (Lethbridge, Alberta) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Lethbridge Polytechnic. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/alberta/lethbridge/lethbridge-polytechnic Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Lethbridge Polytechnic - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — polytechnic closed ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Thu, Nov 12, 2026: Fall reading break begins ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall reading break ends ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall last day of classes ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall last day to withdraw — shorter courses have earlier deadlines ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall final exams begin ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall final exams end ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Winter break closure begins ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Thu, Dec 31, 2026: Fall term ends ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter break closure ends ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://lethbridge.instructure.com/) - 24/7 Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta: Call 1-888-787-2880. Available 24/7, including outside counselling operating hours. (https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/wellness-services/counselling-services) - Canadian Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: Call or text 988. (https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/wellness-services/counselling-services) - Counselling Services: Free counselling for students, including registered incoming students; virtual appointments available. Phone 403-320-3289 or email counselling@lethpolytech.ca. Location: CE1380. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays. (https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/wellness-services/counselling-services) - Registrar's Office: Phone 403-320-3202 or 1-800-572-0103 ext. 3202; email registration@lethpolytech.ca. Location: PA1130. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (https://lethpolytech.ca/contact-card/registrars-office) - Registration: Support with block registration, self-registration, tuition payments, confirmation of enrolment and student ID cards. Phone 403-320-3323 or email registration@lethpolytech.ca. (https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/registration) - Student Awards and Financial Aid: Help with awards, scholarships, grants, loans and budgeting. Phone 403-320-3372 or email awards@lethpolytech.ca. Location: PA1130. Office hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; in-person drop-ins available. (https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/student-awards-and-financial-aid) - Accessibility Services forms: The Document Centre lists accessibility resources including Request First Appointment, Accessibility Services FAQ, exam authorization forms, and accommodation letter instructions. (https://lethpolytech.ca/document-centre) - ITS Help Desk: Phone 403-320-3202 (or ext. 3333); email help.desk@lethpolytech.ca. Supports Canvas and other institutionally licensed digital learning tools. (https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/information-technology-services/canvas-support) ## About Lethbridge Polytechnic - Founded in 1957, it was Canada’s first publicly funded community college. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/marketing-communications-external-engagement/brand-toolkit)) - The institution became Lethbridge Polytechnic in 2024 and is the only polytechnic south of Calgary. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/executive-leadership/presidents-message)) - Its logo represents local coulees, a chinook and the Rocky Mountains, with a border inspired by a teepee ring. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/marketing-communications-external-engagement/brand-toolkit)) - The school had a snowmobile demonstration team in the early 1970s. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/wider-horizons/winter-2018/go-kodiaks)) - myPolytech connects students to campus services, student-life information and Kodiaks game information. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/student-life)) - Wellness Services offers personal counselling, with in-person, online, video and telephone options. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/student-life)) - Residence assistants host bi-weekly events to help residents get involved in campus life. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/residence-life/current-residents)) - MyCreds lets students access and securely share official digital transcripts and other documents. ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/student-life)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Lethbridge Polytechnic use? Lethbridge Polytechnic uses Canvas (lethbridge.instructure.com). 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 Lethbridge Polytechnic? Lethbridge Polytechnic's reading week is Nov 12–13, 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 Lethbridge Polytechnic? Fall last day to withdraw — shorter courses have earlier deadlines (Friday, December 11, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at Lethbridge Polytechnic? Fall final exams begin starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Lethbridge Polytechnic? Registrar's Office: Phone 403-320-3202 or 1-800-572-0103 ext. 3202; email registration@lethpolytech.ca. Location: PA1130. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Lethbridge Polytechnic? Student Awards and Financial Aid: Help with awards, scholarships, grants, loans and budgeting. Phone 403-320-3372 or email awards@lethpolytech.ca. Location: PA1130. Office hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; in-person drop-ins available. ### Is Dash affiliated with Lethbridge Polytechnic? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lethbridge Polytechnic. ### How do Lethbridge Polytechnic students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.