dash.The UNB term, at a glance
The dates UNB students ask Dash about most, from UNB's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
- Fri, Oct 16Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with a prorated refundunb.ca
- Tue, Nov 3Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses without academic penaltyunb.ca
- Mon, Nov 9Fall Reading Week begins — no classes or tests/assignments scheduledunb.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — university closedunb.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall Reading Week endsunb.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall classes endunb.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with a WF (withdrawn fail)unb.ca
- Sat, Dec 12Fall Reading Day — no classes or tests/assignments scheduledunb.ca
Where things live at UNB
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.
UNB Counselling Services
Free, confidential short-term mental health services for undergraduate and graduate degree-program students from UNB Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton and STU. Clinical services are provided to students residing within New Brunswick.
Registrar's Office
Academic records, enrolment confirmation, transcripts, examinations and registration-related services. Fredericton: registrar@unb.ca, 506-453-4864. Saint John: unbsjreg@unb.ca, 506-648-5670. The Fredericton office is not accessible to people with a mobility disability; email for alternative in-person arrangements.
IT Service Desk
Help with login issues, password resets and account activation: itservicedesk@unb.ca or 1-506-453-4357.
- 988 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 for free mental health and suicide prevention support, available 24/7. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
- TogetherallFree, anonymous online mental health peer support available 24/7 to UNB and STU students aged 16 or older. Monitored by trained mental health professionals; register using your UNB/STU student email.
- Mobile Crisis ServicesFredericton: 506-453-2132, Monday–Friday 4:30 p.m.–midnight and Saturday–Sunday 3–11 p.m. Saint John: 1-888-811-3664, daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. with 24-hour response.
- UNB Security24/7 campus assistance. Fredericton: 506-453-4830. Saint John: 506-648-5675.
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.
UNB, answered
Straight from UNB's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UNB, in short
University of New Brunswick, founded 1785, in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
- UNB is Canada's oldest English-language university; its Fredericton campus was established in 1785.unb.ca
- UNB is home to Canada's first engineering program, forestry program and faculty of computer science.unb.ca
- UNB's first national team championship came in men's soccer in 1980, won on home turf.goredsgo.ca
- The university's coat of arms was first used in 1956 and draws on New Brunswick and Beaverbrook heraldry.lib.unb.ca
- Students can choose from more than 120 clubs and societies.unb.ca
- UNB offers 15 residences, often just a two-minute walk from classrooms, libraries and cafés.unb.ca
- The Lord Beaverbrook Room in the Harriet Irving Library is highlighted as a favourite study spot in a student guide.macleans.ca
- Winter Carnival is among UNB's annual student events.lib.unb.ca
Questions UNB students ask
Short answers from UNB's own pages.
What learning system does UNB use?
University of New Brunswick uses Brightspace (lms.unb.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 UNB?
UNB's reading week 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 UNB?
Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with a prorated refund (Friday, October 16, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at UNB?
Fall final examinations begin starts Sunday, December 13. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UNB?
Registrar's Office: Academic records, enrolment confirmation, transcripts, examinations and registration-related services. Fredericton: registrar@unb.ca, 506-453-4864. Saint John: unbsjreg@unb.ca, 506-648-5670. The Fredericton office is not accessible to people with a mobility disability; email for alternative in-person arrangements.
Where do I get financial aid help at UNB?
Financial Aid: Assistance with bursaries, awards, emergency financial support, government student loans and budgeting. Fredericton: finaid@unb.ca, first floor of C.C. Jones Student Services Centre, 26 Bailey Drive. Saint John: finaidsj@unb.ca, Philip W. Oland Hall, Room G15.
Is Dash affiliated with University of New Brunswick?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of New Brunswick.
How do UNB students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UNB. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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