dash.The UCN term, at a glance
The dates UCN students ask Dash about most, from UCN's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
January
- Mon, Nov 2Winter registration beginsucn.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — UCN closeducn.ca
- Fri, Nov 20Fall: last day to drop a course or completely withdraw; VW grade recordeducn.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall: last day of classes that have a final examucn.ca
- Mon, Dec 14Fall exam period beginsucn.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Fall exam period endsucn.ca
- Sat, Dec 19Christmas break beginsucn.ca
- Sun, Jan 3Christmas break endsucn.ca
Where things live at UCN
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.
Registrar / Enrolment Services — The Pas
204-627-8500; admissions@ucn.ca. Contact Enrolment Services to request transcripts.
Tuition and fees
Payment information and fee policies. Students wishing to defer fees may discuss arrangements with the UCN Revenue/Receivables Supervisor.
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.
UCN, answered
Straight from UCN's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UCN, in short
University College of the North, founded 1966, in The Pas, Manitoba.
- UCN has campuses in The Pas and Thompson in northern Manitoba.ucn.ca
- Established as University College of the North on July 1, 2004, the institution traces its roots to Keewatin Community College in 1966.en.wikipedia.org
- UCN held a naming contest for its white bear mascot, which became known as Peyton.bammascots.com
- The Pas is adjacent to Clearwater Lake, described as one of the clearest lakes in North America.bammascots.com
- Mamawechetotan Centre is listed among UCN's student centres.ucn.ca
- Ininiwi kiskinwamakewin Centre is another student centre listed by UCN.ucn.ca
- Student housing is included among UCN's student-life resources.ucn.ca
- UCN lists food services and a weekly menu for The Pas.ucn.ca
Questions UCN students ask
Short answers from UCN's own pages.
What learning system does UCN use?
University College of the North uses Brightspace (d2l.ucn.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 christmas break at UCN?
UCN's christmas break is Dec 19–Jan 3, 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 UCN?
Fall: last day to drop a course or completely withdraw; VW grade recorded (Friday, November 20, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at UCN?
Winter: last day to add a course via online registration (Sunday, January 3, 2027).
When are final exams at UCN?
Fall exam period begins starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UCN?
Registrar / Enrolment Services — The Pas: 204-627-8500; admissions@ucn.ca. Contact Enrolment Services to request transcripts.
Where do I get financial aid help at UCN?
Financial Aid and Awards Office: Financial Aid and Awards Office page.
Is Dash affiliated with University College of the North?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University College of the North.
How do UCN students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UCN. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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