dash.The Columbia College term, at a glance
The dates Columbia College Koalas ask Dash about most, from Columbia College's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Mon, Nov 9Spring open registration beginsgocolumbia.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Daygocolumbia.edu
- Fri, Nov 13Last day to drop Fall courses with a Wgocolumbia.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving holiday beginsgocolumbia.edu
- Fri, Nov 27Thanksgiving holiday endsgocolumbia.edu
- Sat, Nov 28Non-instructional days begingocolumbia.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Non-instructional days endgocolumbia.edu
- Sat, Dec 5Last day to request or revoke Fall Pass/No Pass gradinggocolumbia.edu
Where things live at Columbia College
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Canvas
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student IT Service Desk
209-588-5385. Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm; closed Wednesdays, 10–11 am.
Online Learning Lab
Drop in during open lab hours or call 209-588-5011 to make an appointment.
- 24/7 Canvas supportLive chat support from a Canvas representative is available 24/7.
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 Canvas once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Columbia College, answered
Straight from Columbia College's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Columbia College, in short
Columbia College, founded 1936, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Founded in 1854, Columbia College is a private liberal arts college in Columbia, South Carolina.columbiasc.edu
- Students chose the koala mascot over crickets in the 1970s.columbiasc.edu
- The founding motto, “Non quem sed quid,” means “not who, but what.”columbiasc.edu
- The college emphasizes the “Four Cs”: Courage, Commitment, Confidence, and Competence.columbiasc.edu
- CeCe brings school spirit to athletic games, campus events, and community gatherings.columbiasc.edu
- Porter Gymnasium is the Koalas’ basketball arena.en.wikipedia.org
- Younts Stadium is the home venue for Koalas soccer.en.wikipedia.org
- Greer Natatorium is the college’s aquatics center.en.wikipedia.org
Questions Columbia College Koalas ask
Short answers from Columbia College's own pages.
What learning system does Columbia College use?
Columbia College uses Canvas (gocolumbia.instructure.com). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is non-instructional days at Columbia College?
Columbia College's non-instructional days is Nov 28–29, 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 Columbia College?
Last day to drop Fall courses with a W (Friday, November 13, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at Columbia College?
Fall finals week begins starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
Is Dash affiliated with Columbia College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Columbia College.
How do Columbia College students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Columbia College. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
Students across British Columbia text Dash.