dash.The SFU term, at a glance
The dates SFU Red Leafs ask Dash about most, from SFU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
- Tue, Nov 3Fall: last day to drop a class using goSFU with a WD notationsfu.ca
- Wed, Nov 4Fall: course drops require extenuating circumstances from this datesfu.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day: classes cancelled and university closedsfu.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Fall 2026 last day of classessfu.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall 2026 exams beginsfu.ca
- Sun, Dec 20Fall 2026 exams endsfu.ca
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day: university closedsfu.ca
- Tue, Jan 5Spring 2027 classes startsfu.ca
Where things live at SFU
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Canvas
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Health & Counselling
Free health and counselling services for students currently enrolled in classes, available in person, online, or by phone. Book appointments at 778-782-4615. For urgent counselling during operating hours, notify the front desk when calling.
Registrar and Information Services
Help with enrolment, academic dates, tuition, goSFU, transcripts, IDs, policies, and forms. Email reginfo@sfu.ca or call 778-782-6930; LiveHelp is available with an SFU Computing ID.
Financial Aid and Awards
Advising on government student assistance, bursaries, scholarships, awards, and funding. Email fiassist@sfu.ca or call 778-782-6930. Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30–3:30 PM.
Student Accounts
Help with tuition, payment plans, and refunds: student_accounts@sfu.ca. Burnaby drop-in hours: 10 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30–3:30 PM.
Canvas support
Student guides and resources for accessing and using Canvas. Current courses use Canvas Cloud at canvas.sfu.ca.
- My SSP — 24/7 mental health supportFree, confidential, multilingual mental health support worldwide for SFU and FIC students. SFU students can call 1-833-768-2188 or use the MySSP app.
- Immediate crisis supportCall or text 9-8-8 for crisis support. For a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
- Campus Security24/7 urgent security and first aid at Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver: 778-782-4500. Non-emergency security and Safe Walk: 778-782-7991.
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 Canvas once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
SFU, answered
Straight from SFU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
SFU, in short
Simon Fraser University, founded 1965, in Burnaby, British Columbia.
- SFU opened on September 9, 1965, welcoming 2,500 charter students.sfu.ca
- Students can take courses at all three campuses: Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver.sfu.ca
- The university motto, “Nous sommes prêts,” means “We are ready.”sfu.ca
- Haida artist Bill Reid designed SFU’s ceremonial mace using jade from the Academic Quadrangle reflecting pool.sfu.ca
- The Red Leafs name was unveiled on September 6, 2022, after a working group considered over 65 names.athletics.sfu.ca
- Explore miles of hiking trails surrounding the Burnaby Mountain campus.sfu.ca
- Science undergraduates belong to both the Faculty of Science Student Union and their departmental student union.sfu.ca
- Help teach K–12 students through Science in Action or Let’s Talk Science outreach programs.sfu.ca
Questions SFU Red Leafs ask
Short answers from SFU's own pages.
What learning system does SFU use?
Simon Fraser University uses Canvas (canvas.sfu.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at SFU?
Fall: last day to drop a class using goSFU with a WD notation (Tuesday, November 3, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at SFU?
Spring: last day to add or swap classes or change tutorials using goSFU (Monday, January 11, 2027).
When are final exams at SFU?
Fall 2026 exams begin starts Wednesday, December 9. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at SFU?
Registrar and Information Services: Help with enrolment, academic dates, tuition, goSFU, transcripts, IDs, policies, and forms. Email reginfo@sfu.ca or call 778-782-6930; LiveHelp is available with an SFU Computing ID.
Where do I get financial aid help at SFU?
Financial Aid and Awards: Advising on government student assistance, bursaries, scholarships, awards, and funding. Email fiassist@sfu.ca or call 778-782-6930. Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30–3:30 PM.
Is Dash affiliated with Simon Fraser University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Simon Fraser University.
How do SFU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at SFU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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