dash.The MtA term, at a glance
The dates MtA Mounties ask Dash about most, from MtA's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
- Fri, Oct 16Fall study break endsmta.ca
- Fri, Oct 30End of withdrawal period for fall 3-credit coursesmta.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — no classes, university offices closedmta.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall final exam period begins, including mid-year tests in full-year coursesmta.ca
- Mon, Dec 21Fall final exam period endsmta.ca
- Wed, Dec 23University holiday closure beginsmta.ca
- Fri, Jan 1University holiday closure endsmta.ca
- Wed, Jan 6Winter term classes beginmta.ca
Where things live at MtA
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Moodle
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling and social work support
Free brief, solution-focused counselling during fall and winter terms. Contact wellness@mta.ca for booking information.
Wellness Centre
Email wellness@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2163. Appointments required; open during the academic year, September–April.
Registrar's Office
Email regoffice@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2269. Located on the second floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre, 62 York St., Sackville, NB.
Financial aid and awards counsellor
Email financialaid@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2258 for financial assistance and counselling, including scholarships, bursaries and loans.
- Student Wellness Program — 24/7Call 1-833-549-3281. Free for Mount Allison students; students can request an appointment with an external counsellor.
- Suicide Crisis Helpline — 24/7Call or text 988 from Canadian phones.
- Crisis Text Line — 24/7Text 686868; open to international phones.
- Campus Security — 24/7Call (506) 364-2228. In an emergency, call 911 and notify Campus Security.
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 Moodle once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
MtA, answered
Straight from MtA's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
MtA, in short
Mount Allison University, founded 1839, in Sackville, New Brunswick.
- In 1875, Grace Annie Lockhart became the first woman to earn a university degree in the British Commonwealth at Mount Allison.mta.ca
- The Owens Art Gallery, welcomed in 1895, was Canada's first university art gallery.mta.ca
- Mount Allison's 72-acre campus sits on the Tantramar marshes in Sackville, New Brunswick.mta.ca
- Mount Allison has produced 57 Rhodes Scholars, including biochemistry student Claire Wilbur in 2024.mta.ca
- Garnet and gold have been the university's official colours since 1886.mta.ca
- Explore 110+ student-run clubs and societies, including climbing, musical theatre, tabletop gaming, and AI and robotics.mta.ca
- Peer tutors, peer-assisted study sessions (PASS), and residence academic mentors offer student-to-student academic support.mta.ca
- Fall Orientation offers 4–5 days of activities before classes and welcomes both on-campus and off-campus new students.mta.ca
Questions MtA Mounties ask
Short answers from MtA's own pages.
What learning system does MtA use?
Mount Allison University uses Moodle (moodle.mta.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at MtA?
End of withdrawal period for fall 3-credit courses (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at MtA?
Last day to register or change registration in winter 3-credit courses (Friday, January 15, 2027).
When are final exams at MtA?
Fall final exam period begins, including mid-year tests in full-year courses starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at MtA?
Registrar's Office: Email regoffice@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2269. Located on the second floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre, 62 York St., Sackville, NB.
Where do I get financial aid help at MtA?
Financial aid and awards counsellor: Email financialaid@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2258 for financial assistance and counselling, including scholarships, bursaries and loans.
Is Dash affiliated with Mount Allison University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mount Allison University.
How do MtA students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at MtA. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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