# Dash for University of New Brunswick students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, New Brunswick) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of New Brunswick. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/new-brunswick/fredericton/unb Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at UNB - Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with a prorated refund ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Tue, Nov 3, 2026: Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses without academic penalty ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Fall Reading Week begins — no classes or tests/assignments scheduled ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — university closed ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall Reading Week ends ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall classes end ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with a WF (withdrawn fail) ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall Reading Day — no classes or tests/assignments scheduled ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Sun, Dec 13, 2026: Fall final examinations begin ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) - Mon, Dec 21, 2026: Fall final examinations end ([source](https://www.unb.ca/secretariat/academic-governance/academic-dates/undergraduate-dates2627.html)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Brightspace (https://lms.unb.ca/d2l/login?noRedirect=1) - Student portal: https://unbcloud.sharepoint.com/sites/Registrar/SitePages/Registration.aspx - 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 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. (https://www.unb.ca/sas/wellness/healthcentre/emergency.html) - Togetherall: Free, 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. (https://www.unb.ca/sas/wellness/counselling/togetherall.html) - 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. (https://www.unb.ca/sas/wellness/counselling/) - Mobile Crisis Services: Fredericton: 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. (https://www.unb.ca/sas/wellness/counselling/) - UNB Security: 24/7 campus assistance. Fredericton: 506-453-4830. Saint John: 506-648-5675. (https://www.unb.ca/sas/wellness/counselling/) - 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. (https://www.unb.ca/registrar/contact/index.html) - 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. (https://www.unb.ca/sas/finance/) - IT Service Desk: Help with login issues, password resets and account activation: itservicedesk@unb.ca or 1-506-453-4357. (https://online.unb.ca/BAMOStudentSuccess) ## About UNB - UNB is Canada's oldest English-language university; its Fredericton campus was established in 1785. ([source](https://www.unb.ca/aboutunb/quickfacts.html)) - UNB is home to Canada's first engineering program, forestry program and faculty of computer science. ([source](https://www.unb.ca/aboutunb/quickfacts.html)) - UNB's first national team championship came in men's soccer in 1980, won on home turf. ([source](https://goredsgo.ca/information/history)) - The university's coat of arms was first used in 1956 and draws on New Brunswick and Beaverbrook heraldry. ([source](https://lib.unb.ca/archives/unbhistory/events-symbols/university-new-brunswick-coat-arms)) - Students can choose from more than 120 clubs and societies. ([source](https://www.unb.ca/studentlife/)) - UNB offers 15 residences, often just a two-minute walk from classrooms, libraries and cafés. ([source](https://www.unb.ca/studentlife/)) - The Lord Beaverbrook Room in the Harriet Irving Library is highlighted as a favourite study spot in a student guide. ([source](https://macleans.ca/education/university/university-of-new-brunswick-student-life-on-campus/)) - Winter Carnival is among UNB's annual student events. ([source](https://lib.unb.ca/archives/unbhistory/student-events-escapades)) ## Questions ### 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.