# Dash for Selkirk College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Selkirk College (Castlegar, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Selkirk College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/british-columbia/castlegar/selkirk-college Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Selkirk College - Sat, Oct 31, 2026: Selkirk College bursary application closes ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — college closed ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Thu, Nov 12, 2026: Fall Term study break — college open with limited services ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Fri, Nov 20, 2026: Last day to withdraw without grade penalty in regular Fall Term ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall Term instruction ends — most programs ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall Term exams begin — consult your program for details ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Winter Term tuition and fees payment deadline ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Fall Term exams end — consult your program for details ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Winter break begins — college closed ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter break ends — college closed ([source](https://selkirk.ca/apply-register/important-dates)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (https://learn.selkirk.ca/) - Student portal: https://student.selkirk.ca/login - Financial Aid Services: Support for scholarships, bursaries, government student assistance and emergency assistance. Direct phone: 1 (250) 365-1295. Located at 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar; campus hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4 pm. (https://selkirk.ca/staff-directory/financial-aid) - Registrar’s Office: Services for admissions, enrolment, registration and graduation. Records and transfer inquiries: records@selkirk.ca. Class and exam scheduling: scheduling@selkirk.ca. (https://forms2.selkirk.ca/staff/dept/registrarsoffice/) - Student Knowledge Centre — Moodle access: Instructions for accessing Moodle using your Selkirk Microsoft account. The primary Moodle site is learn.selkirk.ca; instructors provide course enrolment keys closer to the start date. (https://selkirkcollege.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/193954032/How+to+access+Moodle) - Payment help: Instructions for paying through online banking or your student record, checking outstanding fees and obtaining receipts. (https://www.selkirk.ca/tuition-financial-aid/how-pay/faqs) ## About Selkirk College - Opened in 1966, Selkirk is British Columbia’s oldest regional college. ([source](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016AVED0088-001696)) - Its 458 charter students took classes in bunkhouses while waiting for the new campus to open in January 1967. ([source](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016AVED0088-001696)) - The Skattebo Education Forest gives students a diverse ecosystem in which to learn, research and practise their skills. ([source](https://selkirk.ca/history)) - The logo unveiled in 2025 incorporates graduation caps, mountain peaks and an abstract larch tree. ([source](https://www.selkirk.ca/news/selkirk-college-launches-new-logo)) - Visit The HUB near Castlegar Campus’s main entrance for student ambassador support or a student-led campus tour. ([source](https://selkirk.ca/student-life-support/student-life/student-leadership/student-ambassadors)) - Start a student club and access Student Experience Team funding for equipment, activities and student-driven events. ([source](https://selkirk.ca/student-life-support/student-life/student-clubs)) - Athletics & Recreation offers drop-in sports, activities and fitness facilities. ([source](https://selkirk.ca/student-life-support/student-life)) - The Selkirk College Students’ Union acts as students’ collective voice. ([source](https://selkirk.ca/student-life-support/student-life)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Selkirk College use? Selkirk College uses Moodle (learn.selkirk.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 fall break at Selkirk College? Selkirk College's fall break is Nov 12, 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 Selkirk College? Last day to withdraw without grade penalty in regular Fall Term (Friday, November 20, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at Selkirk College? Fall Term exams begin — consult your program for details starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Selkirk College? Registrar’s Office: Services for admissions, enrolment, registration and graduation. Records and transfer inquiries: records@selkirk.ca. Class and exam scheduling: scheduling@selkirk.ca. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Selkirk College? Financial Aid Services: Support for scholarships, bursaries, government student assistance and emergency assistance. Direct phone: 1 (250) 365-1295. Located at 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar; campus hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4 pm. ### Is Dash affiliated with Selkirk College? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Selkirk College. ### How do Selkirk College students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Selkirk College. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.