dash.The TRU term, at a glance
The dates TRU students ask Dash about most, from TRU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
- Fri, Oct 30Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a semester course with no academic penaltytru.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — university closedtru.ca
- Thu, Nov 12Fall 2026 mid-term break startstru.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall 2026 mid-term break endstru.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Fall 2026 classes endtru.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Fall 2026 examinations starttru.ca
- Wed, Dec 23Fall 2026 examinations endtru.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Winter holiday closure startstru.ca
Where things live at TRU
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.
Enrolment Services — dates and deadlines
Enrolment Services can help with questions about academic dates and deadlines.
Student Awards & Financial Aid
Email finaid@tru.ca for campus funding inquiries, olfinaid@tru.ca for Open Learning funding, or studentawards@tru.ca for awards, bursaries and scholarships. Phone: 250-828-5024. Office: Old Main, Room 1629; Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. PT. Email first to arrange an appointment.
IT Service Desk
For account access or other IT issues, contact itservicedesk@tru.ca or use the IT Services Portal.
- Emergency financial assistanceEmergency funding is available year-round to eligible currently enrolled students experiencing financial hardship.
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.
TRU, answered
Straight from TRU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
TRU, in short
Thompson Rivers University, founded 1970, in Kamloops, British Columbia.
- TRU began as Cariboo College in 1970, enrolling almost 600 students in its first year.tru.ca
- The university takes its name from the North and South Thompson Rivers, which converge at Kamloops.web.archive.org
- A wolf sculpture installed on University Drive for TRU’s 50th anniversary features hand-cut steel fur.tru.ca
- The WolfPack men’s soccer team won the 2022 U Sports national championship, which TRU hosted.en.wikipedia.org
- Cplul’kw’ten is an inviting Indigenous centre where students can socialize, study and take a break.tru.ca
- The Back-to-School BBQ welcomes students with free food, music and entertainment in the Campus Commons.trusu.ca
- The Campus Clothing Exchange offers a free, weeklong pop-up shop of donated clothing.trusu.ca
- IDays celebrates campus cultures through a multicultural food fair, performances and a fashion show.tru.ca
Questions TRU students ask
Short answers from TRU's own pages.
What learning system does TRU use?
Thompson Rivers University uses Moodle (moodle.tru.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 TRU?
TRU's fall break 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 TRU?
Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a semester course with no academic penalty (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at TRU?
Fall 2026 examinations start starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
Where do I get financial aid help at TRU?
Student Awards & Financial Aid: Email finaid@tru.ca for campus funding inquiries, olfinaid@tru.ca for Open Learning funding, or studentawards@tru.ca for awards, bursaries and scholarships. Phone: 250-828-5024. Office: Old Main, Room 1629; Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. PT. Email first to arrange an appointment.
Is Dash affiliated with Thompson Rivers University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thompson Rivers University.
How do TRU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at TRU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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