dash.The ECU term, at a glance
The dates ECU students ask Dash about most, from ECU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
- Mon, Nov 9Fall 2026: Last day to withdraw with a Wecuad.ca
- Tue, Nov 10Fall 2026: Reading Break beginsecuad.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Fall 2026: Remembrance Day — university closedecuad.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall 2026: Reading Break endsecuad.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Fall 2026: Last day of classes; Wednesday class schedule appliesecuad.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall 2026: Assessment Period beginsecuad.ca
- Thu, Dec 17Fall 2026: Assessment Period endsecuad.ca
- Wed, Dec 23University closes for holidaysecuad.ca
Where things live at ECU
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 + Wellness
Free, confidential 55-minute phone or in-person counselling sessions for enrolled full- and part-time degree students residing in B.C. and most provinces. Appointments Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Email counselling@ecuad.ca or visit Room D2380 on Level 2.
Student Services and Registrar’s Office
Support for academic advising, transcripts, student records and other academic matters. Registration and MyEC help: reghelp@ecuad.ca. General inquiries: reception@ecuad.ca. Student Services Desk is inside Student Commons on Level 2, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed 12:30–1:30 p.m., weekends and statutory holidays.
Financial Aid + Awards
Assistance exploring and applying for funding for full- and part-time students. Email finawards@ecuad.ca or call 604-844-3844.
Student Accessibility Services
Helps students with disabilities and medical conditions identify and remove barriers to learning through accommodations, services and ongoing support.
- Crisis support and Here2TalkCall the Greater Vancouver Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433 or visit your local hospital emergency department. Here2Talk provides 24/7 counselling and community referral services for B.C. post-secondary students.
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.
ECU, answered
Straight from ECU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
ECU, in short
Emily Carr University of Art + Design, founded 1925, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Founded in 1925, ECU began as the Vancouver School of Decorative and Applied Arts.ecuad.ca
- The university moved from Granville Island to its Great Northern Way campus in 2017.ecuad.ca
- ECU’s LEED Gold-certified campus is Canada’s first purpose-built facility for education and research in visual arts, design and media arts.ecuad.ca
- Its motto, “Eye Mind and Hand,” connects seeing the world, developing creative ideas and bringing them to life.gg.ca
- The Aboriginal Gathering Place is a dedicated centre for Indigenous cultural development.ecuad.ca
- Students can create in 19+ shops, labs and studios, including facilities for motion capture, 3D printing, ceramics and textiles.ecuad.ca
- More than 30 student clubs offer opportunities to connect beyond the classroom.ecuad.ca
- The Writing Centre offers tutoring and communication support.ecuad.ca
Questions ECU students ask
Short answers from ECU's own pages.
What learning system does ECU use?
Emily Carr University of Art + Design uses Moodle (courses.ecuad.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 ECU?
ECU's reading week is Nov 10–13, 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 ECU?
Fall 2026: Last day to withdraw with a W (Monday, November 9, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at ECU?
Fall 2026: Assessment Period begins starts Wednesday, December 9. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at ECU?
Student Services and Registrar’s Office: Support for academic advising, transcripts, student records and other academic matters. Registration and MyEC help: reghelp@ecuad.ca. General inquiries: reception@ecuad.ca. Student Services Desk is inside Student Commons on Level 2, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed 12:30–1:30 p.m., weekends and statutory holidays.
Where do I get financial aid help at ECU?
Financial Aid + Awards: Assistance exploring and applying for funding for full- and part-time students. Email finawards@ecuad.ca or call 604-844-3844.
Is Dash affiliated with Emily Carr University of Art + Design?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
How do ECU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at ECU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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