# Dash for Emily Carr University of Art + Design students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (Vancouver, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/british-columbia/vancouver/emily-carr-university-of-art-and-design Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at ECU - Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Fall 2026: Last day to withdraw with a W ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Fall 2026: Reading Break begins ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Fall 2026: Remembrance Day — university closed ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall 2026: Reading Break ends ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Fall 2026: Last day of classes; Wednesday class schedule applies ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall 2026: Assessment Period begins ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Thu, Dec 17, 2026: Fall 2026: Assessment Period ends ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Wed, Dec 23, 2026: University closes for holidays ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: New Year's Day — university closed ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: University reopens ([source](https://ecuad.ca/calendars/academic-schedule/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (https://courses.ecuad.ca) - Crisis support and Here2Talk: Call 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. (https://ecuad.ca/campus-directory/services-resources/counselling-services/) - 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. (https://ecuad.ca/life-at-ecu/student-services/student-support/counselling/) - 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. (https://ecuad.ca/campus-directory/administration/student-services/) - Financial Aid + Awards: Assistance exploring and applying for funding for full- and part-time students. Email finawards@ecuad.ca or call 604-844-3844. (https://ecuad.ca/campus-directory/services-resources/financial-aid-office/) - Student Accessibility Services: Helps students with disabilities and medical conditions identify and remove barriers to learning through accommodations, services and ongoing support. (https://ecuad.ca/life-at-ecu/student-services/student-support/) - IT Service Desk: Student support telephone: 604.630.4565. (https://mediaspace.ecuad.ca/media/Logging+in+to+Moodle+%28ECU+Users%29/0_2wjun3qm) - Moodle login and course support: Sign in at https://courses.ecuad.ca. The service desk FAQ covers missing courses, dashboard filters and login problems. (https://servicedesk.emilycarru.ca/TDClient/114/Portal/KB/Article/13599/Frequently-Asked-Moodle-Questions) - Tuition payments, deferrals and account restrictions: Contact accountsreceivable@ecuad.ca for tuition deferrals and non-payment restrictions. For payment assistance, contact cashier@ecuad.ca or call 604-629-4515. (https://ecuad.ca/life-at-ecu/student-services/financial-matters/paying-your-tuition/) ## About ECU - Founded in 1925, ECU began as the Vancouver School of Decorative and Applied Arts. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/our-history/)) - The university moved from Granville Island to its Great Northern Way campus in 2017. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/our-history/)) - ECU’s LEED Gold-certified campus is Canada’s first purpose-built facility for education and research in visual arts, design and media arts. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/our-history/)) - Its motto, “Eye Mind and Hand,” connects seeing the world, developing creative ideas and bringing them to life. ([source](https://gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/1397)) - The Aboriginal Gathering Place is a dedicated centre for Indigenous cultural development. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/why-ecu/at-a-glance/)) - Students can create in 19+ shops, labs and studios, including facilities for motion capture, 3D printing, ceramics and textiles. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/why-ecu/at-a-glance/)) - More than 30 student clubs offer opportunities to connect beyond the classroom. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/why-ecu/at-a-glance/)) - The Writing Centre offers tutoring and communication support. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/life-at-ecu/)) - The Library + Archives supports research, learning and discovery. ([source](https://ecuad.ca/life-at-ecu/)) ## Questions ### 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.