# Dash for British Columbia Institute of Technology students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with British Columbia Institute of Technology. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/british-columbia/burnaby/bcit Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at BCIT - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Fall 2026 deadline to withdraw with a W on transcript ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026 final exams begin ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 final exams end ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Fall 2026 final grades available on myBCIT ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Winter 2027 deadline to apply for course credit ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter 2027 standard 20-week term begins ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Winter 2027 fee deadline for continuing students ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Winter 2027 deadline to apply to audit a course ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Winter 2027 deadline to withdraw from a full-time program with a refund, minus commitment fee ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) - Mon, Mar 15, 2027: Winter 2027 spring break begins; confirm dates with program area ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/academic-dates/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Brightspace (https://learn.bcit.ca) - Student portal: https://my.bcit.ca - BCITSA Student Assistance Program: Confidential mental health and wellness support available 24/7, 365 days a year. Dialogue's 24/7 bilingual call centre: 1-855-853-0565. Immediate access to clinicians for crisis situations. (https://bcitsa.alumo.ca/mental-health-coverage) - Here2Talk: 24-hour telephone and chat-based single-session counselling for students registered at a BC post-secondary school, accessible through app, phone and chat. The source also lists crisis support at 1-800-784-2433 or 988, and mental health support at 310-6789. (https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/resource/here2talk-0) - BCIT Counselling & Student Development: Call 604-432-8608 to book. In-person appointments at Burnaby and Downtown campuses, plus video and telephone counselling. Services are available only to students currently residing in British Columbia. (https://www.bcit.ca/counselling/book-your-appointment/) - Student Information and Enrolment Services — Registrar's Office: Help with registration, tuition, general information and Program Advising appointments. Call 604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Last call intake is 4:15 p.m.; closed weekends and statutory holidays. (https://www.bcit.ca/contacts/) - Student Financial Aid & Awards: Information on student loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, awards and tuition fee deferrals. (https://www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/) - Technology Service Desk: Help with Banner and Learning Hub login issues and password resets. Call 604-412-7444 or 1-800-351-5533; IT Services is option 1. (https://www.bcit.ca/contacts/) - Learning Hub support: Email learninghub@bcit.ca with your BCIT ID and course name and number. Call 604-412-7444 option 2 or 1-800-351-5533 option 2. Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; location SE12–101 area. (https://www.bcit.ca/learning-teaching-centre/services/education-technology-support/) - Safety and Security: 24/7 campus safety support: 604-451-6856 or safety@bcit.ca. For police, fire or ambulance emergencies, call 911. (https://www.bcit.ca/contacts/) ## About BCIT - BCIT opened its Burnaby Campus in 1964, welcoming nearly 500 students studying Engineering, Health and Business. ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/about/leadership-vision/history/)) - BCIT’s Latin motto, “Quisque dominus summi,” means “Each is master of the summit.” ([source](https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/610)) - Guichon Creek runs through the main campus and is represented by wavy bars in BCIT’s heraldic arms. ([source](https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/610)) - BCIT introduced its first Bachelor of Technology degree in Environmental Engineering and Technology in 1996. ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/about/leadership-vision/history/)) - Habitat Pub in SE2 is a campus spot to grab a bite with friends. ([source](https://www.bcitsa.ca/campus-life/)) - Geared Up sells school and program apparel, drinkware, calculators and more. ([source](https://www.bcitsa.ca/campus-life/)) - Campus activities include intramural sports, student clubs, paint nights and free breakfast Tuesdays. ([source](https://commons.bcit.ca/lifeatbcit/life-on-campus/)) - The Indigenous Gathering Place at Burnaby offers cultural and educational activities. ([source](https://www.bcit.ca/about/leadership-vision/history/)) - BCITSA’s winter Kickstart event features free drinks and bunnies students can pet at Burnaby, Aerospace and Downtown campuses. ([source](https://bcitnews.com/photo-kickstarting-the-new-year-are-students-excited/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does BCIT use? British Columbia Institute of Technology uses Brightspace (learn.bcit.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 spring break at BCIT? BCIT's spring break is starts Mar 15, 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 BCIT? Fall 2026 deadline to withdraw with a W on transcript (Wednesday, November 11, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at BCIT? Fall 2026 final exams begin starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at BCIT? Student Information and Enrolment Services — Registrar's Office: Help with registration, tuition, general information and Program Advising appointments. Call 604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Last call intake is 4:15 p.m.; closed weekends and statutory holidays. ### Where do I get financial aid help at BCIT? Student Financial Aid & Awards: Information on student loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, awards and tuition fee deferrals. ### Is Dash affiliated with British Columbia Institute of Technology? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by British Columbia Institute of Technology. ### How do BCIT students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at BCIT. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.