# Dash for University of Northern British Columbia students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of Northern British Columbia (Prince George, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of Northern British Columbia. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/british-columbia/prince-george/unbc Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at UNBC - Wed, Oct 14, 2026: Fall 2026 awards competition: applications close ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/financial-aid)) - Wed, Oct 28, 2026: September semester: last day to withdraw without academic penalty, with 50% tuition refund ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/calendar/undergraduate/2026-27academicdates.pdf)) - Mon, Nov 9, 2026: September semester: mid-semester break begins ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day: university closed ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: September semester: mid-semester break ends ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: September semester: last day of classes ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) - Sat, Dec 12, 2026: September semester: exam period begins ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: September semester: exam period ends ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) - Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Winter break: university closure begins ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) - Thu, Dec 31, 2026: Winter break: university closure ends ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/semester-dates)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.unbc.ca/) - Student portal: https://selfservice.unbc.ca/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/registration - Here2Talk — 24/7 mental health support: Free, confidential counselling and community referrals for registered B.C. post-secondary students, available 24/7 by app, phone and web. Phone: 1-877-857-3397; text line listed: 1-905-278-4890. (https://www.unbc.ca/counselling/urgent-after-hours-support) - Northern Crisis Line: 24-hour crisis support: 250-563-1214. (https://www.unbc.ca/counselling/urgent-after-hours-support) - Counselling Services: Room 5-168, Prince George campus. Phone: 250-960-6369; email: studentwellness@unbc.ca. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., closed noon–1:00 p.m. (https://www.unbc.ca/counselling) - Office of the Registrar: Admissions, course and exam scheduling, registration and Convocation. Location: 7-702; email: studentinfo@unbc.ca; phone listed: 250-560-6300. (https://www.unbc.ca/registrar) - Awards and Financial Aid: Scholarship and bursary information and educational budgeting services. Email: Awards@unbc.ca. (https://www.unbc.ca/financial-aid) - Access Resource Centre: Access and accommodations for students with disabilities. Location: 5-157; email: arc@unbc.ca; phone: 250-960-5682. (https://www.unbc.ca/access-resource-centre/contact) - IT Service Desk: Phone: 250-960-5321 or 1-866-960-5321; email: support@unbc.ca; location: LAB 8-262. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., closed noon–12:30 p.m. (https://www.unbc.ca/login) - Accounts Receivable: Tuition, student account balances and payment arrangements for temporary financial difficulties. Email: accountsreceivable@unbc.ca; phone: 250-960-6390. (https://www.unbc.ca/finance/accounts-receivable/tuition-and-fees) ## About UNBC - UNBC was officially created in June 1990 when B.C. legislators passed the UNBC Act. ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc/history-timeline)) - UNBC’s motto, ‘En Cha Huná, was gifted by Dakelh (Carrier) Elders and is interpreted as “respecting all forms of life.” ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc/coat-arms)) - The largest campus is in Prince George, on the unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh. ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc)) - UNBC’s coat of arms features a spirit bear and a woodland caribou representing different regions of northern B.C. ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc/coat-arms)) - Intramurals offer basketball, volleyball, pickleball, ultimate frisbee and other recreational activities for all skill levels. ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/international/varsity-and-intramurals)) - The Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Varsity Club partners with the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club for coaching and nearby training facilities. ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/international/varsity-and-intramurals)) - UNBC’s red stole tradition recognizes the achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit graduates. ([source](https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc)) ## Questions ### What learning system does UNBC use? University of Northern British Columbia uses Moodle (moodle.unbc.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 september semester at UNBC? UNBC's september semester is Nov 9–13, 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 UNBC? September semester: last day to withdraw without academic penalty, with 50% tuition refund (Wednesday, October 28, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at UNBC? September semester: exam 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 UNBC? Office of the Registrar: Admissions, course and exam scheduling, registration and Convocation. Location: 7-702; email: studentinfo@unbc.ca; phone listed: 250-560-6300. ### Where do I get financial aid help at UNBC? Awards and Financial Aid: Scholarship and bursary information and educational budgeting services. Email: Awards@unbc.ca. ### Is Dash affiliated with University of Northern British Columbia? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Northern British Columbia. ### How do UNBC students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UNBC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.