dash.The UM term, at a glance
The dates UM Bisons ask Dash about most, from UM's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Mon, Nov 9Fall Term Break beginsumanitoba.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — university closedcatalog.umanitoba.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall Term Break endsumanitoba.ca
- Tue, Nov 24Fall voluntary withdrawal deadlineumanitoba.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall classes endumanitoba.ca
- Sat, Dec 12Fall examinations and tests beginumanitoba.ca
- Wed, Dec 23Fall examinations and tests endumanitoba.ca
- Thu, Dec 24Winter Holiday closure beginsumanitoba.ca
Where things live at UM
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 (UM Learn)
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student Counselling Centre
Free counselling and mental health support for UM, English Language Centre and ICM students residing in Manitoba. Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., year-round. Phone: 204-474-8592. Location: 474 UMSU University Centre.
Registrar's Office
400 UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry campus. Phone: 204-474-9420 or 1-877-474-9420 toll-free. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. In-person visitors must check in to the virtual queue.
Financial Aid and Awards
Information about scholarships, bursaries and award eligibility. The Financial Aid and Awards card is available in Aurora.
Student Accessibility Services
Support and advocacy for students with disabilities and accessibility issues, including visual, hearing, learning, mental health, medical, physical, injury-related or temporary needs.
- 24/7 mental health crisis supportCanada Mental Health Crisis Helpline: 988. Klinic Crisis Line: 204-786-8686. Both are listed as available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- UMSU Student Assistance ProgramMental health and wellness services through Dialogue, available 24/7. Bilingual call centre: 1-855-853-0565; online registration and appointments are available.
- Campus emergency supportCampus security: 204-474-9341.
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 UM Learn once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
UM, answered
Straight from UM's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UM, in short
University of Manitoba, founded 1877, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- Founded in 1877, UM was Western Canada’s first university.umanitoba.ca
- UM hosts the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.umanitoba.ca
- Underground campus tunnels feature colourful murals designed by students.macleans.ca
- The Bisons won the 2025 U SPORTS women’s volleyball title.gobisons.ca
- IQ’s Cafe and Billiards is a campus social spot owned by the University of Manitoba Students’ Union.cbc.ca
- Peer mentoring programs connect students with trained upper-year students for help navigating university life.umanitoba.ca
- The Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre supports students of all beliefs.umanitoba.ca
- UM Recreation Services offers ways to stay active, relieve stress and connect with others.umanitoba.ca
Questions UM Bisons ask
Short answers from UM's own pages.
What learning system does UM use?
University of Manitoba uses Brightspace (UM Learn). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is fall break at UM?
UM's fall break is Nov 9–13, 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 UM?
Fall voluntary withdrawal deadline (Tuesday, November 24, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at UM?
Fall examinations and tests begin starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UM?
Registrar's Office: 400 UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry campus. Phone: 204-474-9420 or 1-877-474-9420 toll-free. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. In-person visitors must check in to the virtual queue.
Where do I get financial aid help at UM?
Financial Aid and Awards: Information about scholarships, bursaries and award eligibility. The Financial Aid and Awards card is available in Aurora.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Manitoba?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Manitoba.
How do UM students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UM. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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