dash.The UVic term, at a glance
The dates UVic Vikes ask Dash about most, from UVic's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Sat, Oct 31Last day to withdraw from coursesonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
- Mon, Nov 9Fall reading break beginsonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Fall reading break ends; university closedonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Last day of fall classesonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Fall final examinations beginonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
- Wed, Dec 23Fall final examinations endonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Winter university closure beginsonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
- Thu, Dec 31Winter university closure endsonlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca
Where things live at UVic
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student Wellness — counselling
Individual counselling for undergraduate and graduate students, plus group counselling and workshops.
Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Management
Program, admission and financial information. For admissions, registration, transcripts, records and tuition: undergraduate students can contact 250-721-8121 or studentsupport@uvic.ca; graduate students can contact 250-472-4657 or garo@uvic.ca.
Student Awards & Financial Aid
Scholarships, awards, bursaries and financial aid. Contact 250-721-8423 or finaid@uvic.ca. Located in Jamie Cassels Centre, A-Wing, Room A202; Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding statutory holidays.
UVic Computer Help Desk
Email helpdesk@uvic.ca for assistance with NetLink ID, passphrase or account access.
- SupportConnect — 24/7 mental health supportFree, confidential counselling for UVic students, available 24/7 by phone and online. North America: 1-844-773-1427. International collect: 1-250-999-7621. Live chat and calls are also available through the TELUS Health Student Support app.
- Emergency and crisis contactsImmediate help: 911 or Campus Security at 250-721-7599. Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988. Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888.
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 Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
UVic, answered
Straight from UVic's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UVic, in short
University of Victoria, founded 1903, in Victoria, British Columbia.
- UVic received degree-granting status in 1963, but its roots go back to Victoria College in 1903.uvic.ca
- The three birds on UVic’s shield are martlets—footless heraldic birds that recall its early affiliation with McGill.uvic.ca
- UVic’s international student population comes from more than 100 countries.uvic.ca
- UVic is one of only 16 post-secondary institutions worldwide to hold a STARS Platinum sustainability rating.uvic.ca
- Vikes Recreation offers fitness classes, aquatics, intramural sports and 25 sport recreation clubs.uvic.ca
- Student Wellness supports emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing with counsellors, doctors, nurses and chaplains.uvic.ca
- CARSA is home to Vikes basketball games.en.wikipedia.org
- UVic Fine Arts hosts more than 200 theatre, music, dance performances and cultural events each year.uvic.ca
Questions UVic Vikes ask
Short answers from UVic's own pages.
What learning system does UVic use?
University of Victoria uses Brightspace (bright.uvic.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 UVic?
UVic's reading week is Nov 9–11, 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 UVic?
Last day to withdraw from courses (Saturday, October 31, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at UVic?
Fall final examinations begin starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UVic?
Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Management: Program, admission and financial information. For admissions, registration, transcripts, records and tuition: undergraduate students can contact 250-721-8121 or studentsupport@uvic.ca; graduate students can contact 250-472-4657 or garo@uvic.ca.
Where do I get financial aid help at UVic?
Student Awards & Financial Aid: Scholarships, awards, bursaries and financial aid. Contact 250-721-8423 or finaid@uvic.ca. Located in Jamie Cassels Centre, A-Wing, Room A202; Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding statutory holidays.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Victoria?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Victoria.
How do UVic students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UVic. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
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