# Dash for Justice Institute of British Columbia students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Justice Institute of British Columbia (New Westminster, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Blackboard Learn, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Justice Institute of British Columbia. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/british-columbia/new-westminster/justice-institute-of-british-columbia Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at JIBC - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to drop a course or withdraw from the Institute with a W; afterward an F is recorded. Applies to 3-credit courses lasting 13–15 weeks ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — Institute closed ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of classes ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter 2027 semester begins ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Winter 2027 deadline to drop without a W, withdraw for an 80% refund, or change from credit to audit; applies to 3-credit courses lasting 13–15 weeks ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Mon, Feb 15, 2027: Family Day — Institute closed ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Tue, Feb 16, 2027: Winter 2027 mid-semester reading break begins ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Feb 19, 2027: Winter 2027 mid-semester reading break ends ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Feb 26, 2027: Winter 2027 last day to drop a course or withdraw from the Institute with a W; afterward an F is recorded. Applies to 3-credit courses lasting 13–15 weeks ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Mar 26, 2027: Good Friday — Institute closed ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/academic-calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Blackboard Learn (https://elearn.jibc.ca/webapps/login/) - Student portal: https://www.jibc.ca/myjibc - 24/7 crisis support: Call or text 988 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline. For a mental health crisis, call 310-6789. For immediate risk of harm, call 911 or visit an emergency room. (https://www.jibc.ca/provincial-crisis-lines) - Mental health and student resources: Contact studentresources@jibc.ca for help navigating supports and resources or to chat with someone. (https://www.jibc.ca/provincial-crisis-lines) - Registration: register@jibc.ca; 604.528.5590 or 1.877.528.5591. (https://www.jibc.ca/registration/registration-help) - Financial Aid & Awards: Assistance with financial solutions, loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and emergency funding. Contact financialaid@jibc.ca; 604.528.5762 or 1.877.275.4332. (https://www.jibc.ca/student-services/financial-aid) - Disability Services: studentresources@jibc.ca; 604.528.5792. (https://www.jibc.ca/contact-us) - Student Helpdesk: Help with WiFi, email, passwords, student accounts and Blackboard. Contact studenthelpdesk@jibc.ca or servicedesk@jibc.ca; Service Desk phone 604.528.5900. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm; closed weekends and holidays. (https://www.jibc.ca/student-services/student-helpdesk) - Student Services: General student inquiries: info@jibc.ca; 604.525.5422 or 1.888.865.7764. (https://www.jibc.ca/student-services) ## About JIBC - JIBC was established in 1978 to meet British Columbia’s justice and public safety training needs. ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/about-us)) - It is BC’s only post-secondary institute dedicated to public safety professions. ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/about-us)) - In 2022, JIBC replaced its griffin logo with a stylized eagle as part of its journey toward decolonization. ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/news/article/jibc-unveils-new-brand)) - JIBC’s Police Academy provides basic training for all municipal police officers in British Columbia. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_Institute_of_British_Columbia)) - The student-run Justice Institute Students’ Union offers advocacy, money-saving services and community events. ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/student-services/student-support/student-union)) - Students can apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries, including a general student bursary. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_Institute_of_British_Columbia)) - International Week in February 2026 featured atrium trivia, Campus Connect & Chai and a virtual student panel. ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/event/international-week)) - Welcome Back Appreciation Lunch events in fall 2025 brought students, staff and faculty together at three campuses. ([source](https://www.jibc.ca/event/welcome-back-appreciation-lunch-new-west-maple-ridge-and-pitt-meadow-campus)) ## Questions ### What learning system does JIBC use? Justice Institute of British Columbia uses Blackboard Learn (elearn.jibc.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 reading week at JIBC? JIBC's reading week is Feb 16–19, 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 JIBC? Fall 2026 last day to drop a course or withdraw from the Institute with a W; afterward an F is recorded. Applies to 3-credit courses lasting 13–15 weeks (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When is the last day to add or drop courses at JIBC? Winter 2027 deadline to drop without a W, withdraw for an 80% refund, or change from credit to audit; applies to 3-credit courses lasting 13–15 weeks (Friday, January 15, 2027). ### Where do I get financial aid help at JIBC? Financial Aid & Awards: Assistance with financial solutions, loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and emergency funding. Contact financialaid@jibc.ca; 604.528.5762 or 1.877.275.4332. ### Is Dash affiliated with Justice Institute of British Columbia? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Justice Institute of British Columbia. ### How do JIBC students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at JIBC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.