dash.The COTR term, at a glance
The dates COTR students ask Dash about most, from COTR's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
January
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — College closedcotr.bc.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall 2026 final withdrawal deadline for semestered coursescotr.bc.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Winter 2027 tuition fees due for semestered coursescotr.bc.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall 2026 last day of classes for semestered coursescotr.bc.ca
- Sat, Dec 12Fall 2026 examination period beginscotr.bc.ca
- Sun, Dec 20Fall 2026 examination period endscotr.bc.ca
- Fri, Dec 25December break begins — College closed December 25–January 1cotr.bc.ca
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day — College closedcotr.bc.ca
Where things live at COTR
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Moodle
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling
Free counselling for all College students. Book online, visit Student Services, or call 250-489-8243.
Office of the Registrar / Admission and Registration Services
Admissions, registration, student records, transcripts, withdrawals and graduation support. Phone: 250-489-8237 or 1-877-489-2687 ext. 3237. Email: reghelp@cotr.bc.ca.
Financial Aid and Awards
Scholarship, bursary, loan and government assistance information; appointments available with the Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor. Student Services: 250-489-8243; studentservices@cotr.bc.ca.
Accessibility Services
Available through Student Support. Contact Student Services at 250-489-8243 or studentservices@cotr.bc.ca; in-person and online appointments are available.
COTROnline Help Desk
Email: cotronline@cotr.bc.ca. Phone: 250-420-6846, option 2. Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–6:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Closed weekends and holidays.
- 24/7 crisis lineCanadian Mental Health Association crisis line: 1-888-353-2273. Emotional support for people experiencing any type of crisis or emotional distress.
- Empower Me24/7 solution-focused counselling support for students on the health plan, including phone support and support in a preferred language.
- GuardMe Student Support24/7 linguistically and culturally matched counselling support for international students. Phone: 1-844-451-9700.
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 Moodle once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
COTR, answered
Straight from COTR's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
COTR, in short
College of the Rockies, founded 1975, in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
- Established in 1975 as East Kootenay Community College, the school became College of the Rockies in 1995.cotr.bc.ca
- A hard rock miner, James Patterson, helped initiate the college’s creation to meet local apprenticeship-training needs.cotr.bc.ca
- The college’s Latin motto, “Ad culmina,” means “To the summits.”gg.ca
- The college has six campuses: two in Cranbrook and one each in Creston, Fernie, Golden, and Invermere.cotr.bc.ca
- The logo combines abstract mountains and an infinity sign to represent its location and lifelong learning.strutcreative.com
- The gym and weight room, drop-in activities, and intramurals are part of Student Life and Athletics.cotr.bc.ca
- PEAKS Campus Store is an on-campus student amenity.cotr.bc.ca
- The Cranbrook main campus has a disc golf course and a track.cotr.bc.ca
Questions COTR students ask
Short answers from COTR's own pages.
What learning system does COTR use?
College of the Rockies uses Moodle (cotronline.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 december break at COTR?
COTR's december break is starts Dec 25, 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 COTR?
Fall 2026 final withdrawal deadline for semestered courses (Friday, November 13, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at COTR?
Winter 2027 late registration and course-change deadline; last day to withdraw without a permanent-record entry (Wednesday, January 20, 2027).
When are final exams at COTR?
Fall 2026 examination period begins starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at COTR?
Office of the Registrar / Admission and Registration Services: Admissions, registration, student records, transcripts, withdrawals and graduation support. Phone: 250-489-8237 or 1-877-489-2687 ext. 3237. Email: reghelp@cotr.bc.ca.
Where do I get financial aid help at COTR?
Financial Aid and Awards: Scholarship, bursary, loan and government assistance information; appointments available with the Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor. Student Services: 250-489-8243; studentservices@cotr.bc.ca.
Is Dash affiliated with College of the Rockies?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by College of the Rockies.
How do COTR students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at COTR. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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