# Dash for University College of the North students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at University College of the North (The Pas, Manitoba) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University College of the North. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/manitoba/the-pas/ucn
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UCN

- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Winter registration begins ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — UCN closed ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026: Fall: last day to drop a course or completely withdraw; VW grade recorded ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall: last day of classes that have a final exam ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall exam period begins ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall exam period ends ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Christmas break begins ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Sun, Jan 3, 2027: Christmas break ends ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines/))
- Sun, Jan 3, 2027: Winter: last day to add a course via online registration ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter courses begin ([source](https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://d2l.ucn.ca/d2l/login?sessionExpired=0&target=%2Fd2l%2Fhome)
- Registrar / Enrolment Services — The Pas: 204-627-8500; admissions@ucn.ca. Contact Enrolment Services to request transcripts. (https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/)
- Registrar / Enrolment Services — Thompson: 204-677-6450; admissions@ucn.ca. (https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/)
- Counsellors: School counsellors page. (https://ucn.ca/counsellors/)
- Financial Aid and Awards Office: Financial Aid and Awards Office page. (https://ucn.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/office/)
- Tuition and fees: Payment information and fee policies. Students wishing to defer fees may discuss arrangements with the UCN Revenue/Receivables Supervisor. (https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/tuition-and-fees/)
- Academic calendars and schedule: Program and course information, rules and regulations. Courses outside regular term dates may have different deadlines. The important-dates page labels its winter section 'Winter 2026', conflicting with the explicitly dated January 2027 entries elsewhere; unconfirmed Winter 2027 dates are omitted here. (https://ucn.ca/registrars-office/academic-calendars/)

## About UCN

- UCN has campuses in The Pas and Thompson in northern Manitoba. ([source](https://ucn.ca/))
- Established as University College of the North on July 1, 2004, the institution traces its roots to Keewatin Community College in 1966. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_College_of_the_North))
- UCN held a naming contest for its white bear mascot, which became known as Peyton. ([source](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/ucns-mascot-warms-hearts-in-the-north))
- The Pas is adjacent to Clearwater Lake, described as one of the clearest lakes in North America. ([source](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/ucns-mascot-warms-hearts-in-the-north))
- Mamawechetotan Centre is listed among UCN's student centres. ([source](https://ucn.ca/student-centers/mamawechetotan-centre/))
- Ininiwi kiskinwamakewin Centre is another student centre listed by UCN. ([source](https://ucn.ca/student-centers/))
- Student housing is included among UCN's student-life resources. ([source](https://ucn.ca/))
- UCN lists food services and a weekly menu for The Pas. ([source](https://ucn.ca/))

## Questions

### 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.