# Dash for Dalhousie University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Dalhousie University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/nova-scotia/halifax/dalhousie Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Dal - Thu, Nov 5, 2026: Fall last day to drop with W ([source](https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_payments/Important_Due_Dates.html)) - Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Fall Break begins — excludes co-op, clinicals and internships ([source](https://www.dal.ca/study/plan-your-degree/important-dates.html)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — university closed ([source](https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_payments/Important_Due_Dates.html)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall Break ends — excludes co-op, clinicals and internships ([source](https://www.dal.ca/study/plan-your-degree/important-dates.html)) - Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Thanksgiving lieu day — Monday class schedule ([source](https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_payments/Important_Due_Dates.html)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall term classes end ([source](https://academiccalendar.dal.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?catalogid=141&chapterid=-1&loaduseredits=False&pageid=viewcatalog&topicgroupid=42705)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation lieu day — Wednesday schedule ([source](https://www.dal.ca/study/plan-your-degree/important-dates.html)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall break before exams ([source](https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_payments/Important_Due_Dates.html)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall examinations begin ([source](https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_payments/Important_Due_Dates.html)) - Sun, Dec 20, 2026: Fall examinations end ([source](https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_payments/Important_Due_Dates.html)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Brightspace (https://dal.brightspace.com/) - Student portal: https://register.dal.ca/StudentRegistrationSsb_PROD/ssb/registration - Good2Talk — 24/7 counselling: Free, confidential counselling for post-secondary students, available 24/7/365 in 120+ languages. Call 1-833-292-3698 or text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868. (https://www.dal.ca/life-at-dal/health-and-wellness/my-health/mental-health.html) - Same-day counselling: No-charge counselling appointments at the Student Health & Wellness Centre in Halifax and at Sexton Campus on Tuesdays. Book online or call 902-494-2171. (https://www.dal.ca/life-at-dal/health-and-wellness/my-health/mental-health.html) - Empower Me — 24/7 counselling: Free, confidential counselling by phone or online, offered through the Student Union for all Dal students. (https://dsu.ca/empower-me) - Registrar’s Office: Room 130, Henry Hicks Administration Building, Halifax. Telephone: 902-494-2450. Email: Registrar@dal.ca. (https://www.dal.ca/study/registrars-office.html) - Awards and Financial Aid: Contact Awards & Financial Aid for questions about awards, bursaries and scholarships. Money Matters provides tuition, payment and financial-resource information. (https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters.html) - Student Accessibility Centre: Accommodations, assistive technology and support for students with disabilities or chronic health conditions. (https://dal.ca/accessibility) - IT Help Desk and Brightspace support: Student Brightspace support: 902-494-4357, option 1, or 1-800-869-3931; email support@dal.ca. (https://dal.brightspace.com/) - NetID account support: Activate your account, change your password, update MFA options or reset a forgotten password. For assistance, contact itsupport@dal.ca. (https://myaccount.dal.ca/) ## About Dal - Founded in 1818, Dalhousie originally stood where Halifax City Hall stands today. ([source](https://www.dal.ca/about/our-story/history.html)) - George Munro Day, observed on the first Friday in February, honours the donor who saved Dalhousie from closure. ([source](https://www.dal.ca/about/our-story/history.html)) - Studley Campus tunnels connect the Killam Library to the Life Sciences Centre, offering a warm, dry route between buildings. ([source](https://studentlife.dal.ca/article/2025/06/15-things-every-student-should-know-about-dal.html)) - The New Dawn Staff of Place and Belonging replaced the ceremonial mace at Convocation in spring 2019. ([source](https://www.dal.ca/about/our-story/traditions.html)) - The Loaded Ladle offers a free healthy lunch in the SUB when you bring your own container and utensils. ([source](https://studentlife.dal.ca/article/2025/06/15-things-every-student-should-know-about-dal.html)) - Students can attend home varsity games for free with their DalCard. ([source](https://studentlife.dal.ca/article/2025/06/15-things-every-student-should-know-about-dal.html)) - UPass gives full-time students on Halifax campuses access to Halifax Transit buses and ferries. ([source](https://www.dal.ca/life-at-dal.html)) - The student union runs The Grawood café and eatery on Studley Campus and the T Room on Sexton Campus. ([source](https://www.dal.ca/life-at-dal/get-involved-connect.html)) - The Writing Centre, study workshops, tutoring, and academic advising help students with their coursework. ([source](https://studentlife.dal.ca/article/2025/06/15-things-every-student-should-know-about-dal.html)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Dal use? Dalhousie University uses Brightspace (dal.brightspace.com). 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 Dal? Dal'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 Dal? Fall last day to drop with W (Thursday, November 5, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at Dal? Fall examinations begin starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Dal? Registrar’s Office: Room 130, Henry Hicks Administration Building, Halifax. Telephone: 902-494-2450. Email: Registrar@dal.ca. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Dal? Awards and Financial Aid: Contact Awards & Financial Aid for questions about awards, bursaries and scholarships. Money Matters provides tuition, payment and financial-resource information. ### Is Dash affiliated with Dalhousie University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dalhousie University. ### How do Dal students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Dal. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.