dash.The StFX term, at a glance
The dates StFX students ask Dash about most, from StFX's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Mon, Oct 19Classes resume after Fall Study Breakstfx.ca
- Wed, Nov 4Last day to drop first-term three-credit coursesstfx.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day observance: no classes, offices closedstfx.ca
- Thu, Dec 3Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier: no classesstfx.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Wednesday classes held on the second-last day of first-term classesstfx.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Last day of first-term classesstfx.ca
- Thu, Dec 10First-term examinations beginstfx.ca
- Sat, Dec 19Christmas break begins after the last examinationstfx.ca
Where things live at StFX
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.
Health and Counselling Centre
Confidential, student-focused mental health services. Book online through Pomelo or in person; new appointments open weekdays at 7:30 a.m. For booking assistance, call 902-867-2263 during office hours. Located at 305 Bloomfield Centre, 5555 Union Place.
Registrar’s Office
Registration, course add/drop, transcripts, enrolment verification, academic regulations and examination schedules. Email registrar@stfx.ca; phone 902-867-2160. Located on the 2nd floor of Nicholson Tower, 2329 Notre Dame Avenue.
Financial Aid Office
Scholarships, need-based bursaries, student loan support and financial literacy. Email financialaid@stfx.ca; phone 902-867-2374 or 902-867-2301. Located in rooms 204/206, Nicholson Tower.
Student Accounts
Student fee billing, collection, payment information and account inquiries. Email aservice@stfx.ca; phone 902-867-2123 or 902-867-3738.
- Good2Talk Nova Scotia24/7 free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling for postsecondary students: 1-833-292-3698.
- Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line24/7 crisis support: 1-888-429-8167.
- 988 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Crisis Text Line24/7 support: text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868.
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.
StFX, answered
Straight from StFX's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
StFX, in short
St. Francis Xavier University, founded 1853, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
- Founded in Arichat in 1853, StFX moved to Antigonish in 1855.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
- In 1897, StFX became the first co-educational Catholic institution in North America to grant degrees to women.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
- The traditional X-Ring investiture ceremony began in 1958.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
- The university motto, Quaecumque Sunt Vera, means “Whatsoever Things are True.”stfx.ca
- A close-knit residence community lets students live and learn together.stfx.ca
- Free tutoring is listed for computer science, business administration, economics, mathematics and statistics.stfx.ca
- Flourish@X offers health and wellness programs.stfx.ca
- Fans can meet Captain X and Super Xavia at games in the stadium, gymnasium or arena.goxgo.ca
Questions StFX students ask
Short answers from StFX's own pages.
What learning system does StFX use?
St. Francis Xavier University uses Moodle (moodle.stfx.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 university closes for holiday break at StFX?
StFX's university closes for holiday break is Dec 23–Jan 4, 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 StFX?
Last day to drop first-term three-credit courses (Wednesday, November 4, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at StFX?
First-term examinations begin starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at StFX?
Registrar’s Office: Registration, course add/drop, transcripts, enrolment verification, academic regulations and examination schedules. Email registrar@stfx.ca; phone 902-867-2160. Located on the 2nd floor of Nicholson Tower, 2329 Notre Dame Avenue.
Where do I get financial aid help at StFX?
Financial Aid Office: Scholarships, need-based bursaries, student loan support and financial literacy. Email financialaid@stfx.ca; phone 902-867-2374 or 902-867-2301. Located in rooms 204/206, Nicholson Tower.
Is Dash affiliated with St. Francis Xavier University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by St. Francis Xavier University.
How do StFX students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at StFX. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
Students across Nova Scotia text Dash.