# Dash for Thompson Rivers University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Thompson Rivers University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/british-columbia/kamloops/thompson-rivers Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at TRU - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a semester course with no academic penalty ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — university closed ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Thu, Nov 12, 2026: Fall 2026 mid-term break starts ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall 2026 mid-term break ends ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Fall 2026 classes end ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 examinations start ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Fall 2026 examinations end ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Winter holiday closure starts ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter holiday closure ends ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) - Fri, Jan 8, 2027: Winter 2027 registration deadline ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.tru.ca/) - Student portal: https://mytru.tru.ca/ - Wellness Centre: Student Affairs and Well-being resource. (https://www.tru.ca/current/wellness/wellness.html) - Counselling resources: Resources page within Counselling Services. (https://www.tru.ca/current/wellness/counselling/links.html) - Enrolment Services — dates and deadlines: Enrolment Services can help with questions about academic dates and deadlines. (https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html) - 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. (https://www.tru.ca/awards/contact.html) - Emergency financial assistance: Emergency funding is available year-round to eligible currently enrolled students experiencing financial hardship. (https://www.tru.ca/awards.html) - IT Service Desk: For account access or other IT issues, contact itservicedesk@tru.ca or use the IT Services Portal. (https://www.tru.ca/itsportal) ## About TRU - TRU began as Cariboo College in 1970, enrolling almost 600 students in its first year. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/vpacademic/strategic-enrolment-management/foundations.html)) - The university takes its name from the North and South Thompson Rivers, which converge at Kamloops. ([source](https://web.archive.org/web/20170815123106/http:/www.tru.ca/about/glance/facts.html)) - A wolf sculpture installed on University Drive for TRU’s 50th anniversary features hand-cut steel fur. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/__shared/assets/fall-202052808.pdf)) - The WolfPack men’s soccer team won the 2022 U Sports national championship, which TRU hosted. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompson_Rivers_WolfPack)) - Cplul’kw’ten is an inviting Indigenous centre where students can socialize, study and take a break. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/student-life.html)) - The Back-to-School BBQ welcomes students with free food, music and entertainment in the Campus Commons. ([source](https://trusu.ca/campus-life/)) - The Campus Clothing Exchange offers a free, weeklong pop-up shop of donated clothing. ([source](https://trusu.ca/campus-life/)) - IDays celebrates campus cultures through a multicultural food fair, performances and a fashion show. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/idays.html)) - Winter Fest brings marshmallow roasting, live music and the lighting of a 60-foot tree to the campus commons. ([source](https://trusu.ca/campus-life/winter-fest/)) ## Questions ### 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.