dash.The KPU term, at a glance
The dates KPU students ask Dash about most, from KPU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Fri, Oct 23Spring 2027: Class schedule publicationkpu.ca
- Mon, Nov 9Spring 2027: Registration openskpu.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day closurecalendar.kpu.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Fall 2026: Last day to withdraw (unavailable once a final grade is entered)kpu.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Fall 2026: Last day of classeskpu.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Fall 2026: Exam period beginskpu.ca
- Tue, Dec 15Fall 2026: Exam period endskpu.ca
- Thu, Dec 17Fall 2026: Term endscalendar.kpu.ca
Where things live at KPU
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 Services
Online and in-person counselling. Call 604-599-2828 or email Counsellor@kpu.ca. Initial meet-and-greet sessions are offered Monday–Friday by phone and online.
Office of the Registrar
Student inquiries and assistance: 604-599-2000 or studentinfo@kpu.ca. Located in the Maple Building at 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey.
IT Service Desk
Call 604-599-2116 or email servicedesk@kpu.ca. Surrey walk-in desk: Library Main Floor, Arbutus Building; Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Call centre: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–8:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; final exam support until 10:00 PM.
Fees and payment information
Information on how to pay, fee deadlines and refunds, and T2202 forms.
- 24/7 TELUS Health Student SupportProfessional counselling for all KPU students, with telephone and app-based chat support. Call 1-844-451-9700; from outside North America, call 001-416-380-6578. Multilingual support is available.
- 24/7 suicide crisis supportCall or text 988 for Canada's national suicide crisis helpline. In BC, call 1-800-784-2433 for the 24/7 suicide prevention and intervention line.
- Student Awards and Financial AssistanceFinancial Aid Advisors provide guidance on student loans, grants, scholarships, bursaries and emergency assistance, depending on eligibility.
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.
KPU, answered
Straight from KPU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
KPU, in short
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, founded 1981, in Surrey, British Columbia.
- The Kwantlen First Nation gifted the university its name, meaning “Tireless Runner.”kpu.ca
- KPU began as Kwantlen College in 1981 and became Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2008.kpu.ca
- KPU has five Metro Vancouver campuses, including KPU Tech in Cloverdale and KPU Civic Plaza in Surrey City Centre.kpu.ca
- Kwantlen First Nation artist Drew Atkins carved KPU’s ceremonial mace, which leads the convocation procession.kpu.ca
- Distinctive study options include Brewing and Brewery Operations, Farrier Science, and Fashion and Technology.kpu.ca
- The student-led Peer Wellness program helps students find the KPU resources and services they need.runnermag.ca
- The Learning Centre, academic advising, and library services are resources students can turn to for academic support.runnermag.ca
- Student Awards and Financial Assistance provides help with student finances.runnermag.ca
Questions KPU students ask
Short answers from KPU's own pages.
What learning system does KPU use?
Kwantlen Polytechnic University uses Moodle (courses.moodle.kpu.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at KPU?
Fall 2026: Last day to withdraw (unavailable once a final grade is entered) (Friday, December 4, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at KPU?
Fall 2026: Exam period begins starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at KPU?
Office of the Registrar: Student inquiries and assistance: 604-599-2000 or studentinfo@kpu.ca. Located in the Maple Building at 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey.
Where do I get financial aid help at KPU?
Student Awards and Financial Assistance: Financial Aid Advisors provide guidance on student loans, grants, scholarships, bursaries and emergency assistance, depending on eligibility.
Is Dash affiliated with Kwantlen Polytechnic University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
How do KPU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at KPU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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