dash.The King's term, at a glance
The dates King's Blue Devils ask Dash about most, from King's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
- Thu, Nov 5Last day to drop fall courses with a Wukings.ca
- Thu, Nov 5Last day to drop multi-term courses without a Wukings.ca
- Mon, Nov 9Fall study break begins, except fourth-year BJH, BJ One-Year and first-year MJ studentsukings.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — university closedukings.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall study break ends, except fourth-year BJH, BJ One-Year and first-year MJ studentsukings.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall term classes endukings.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Break before fall examsukings.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall examinations beginukings.ca
Where things live at King's
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.
Student Support Advisor
Isaac Wright, Registered Social Worker, provides support in person, virtually or by phone for mental health, housing and food insecurity, resource navigation and student wellness. Email isaac.wright@ukings.ca to book.
Dalhousie Student Health and Wellness
Available to all King's students, with free services including same-day counselling and ongoing counselling.
Stay Connected Peer Support
Two on-campus peer support workers provide free, confidential, non-judgmental mental health support. Drop-ins are available.
Registrar's Office and academic advising
Registration and advising support: registrar@ukings.ca or 902-422-1271. The Academic Services Team is typically available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Student Accounts
Tuition, residence fees and student account questions: accounts@ukings.ca or 902-422-1271 ext. 116. Located on the second floor of the Arts & Administration Building.
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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.
King's, answered
Straight from King's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
King's, in short
University of King's College, founded 1789, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Founded in Windsor, Nova Scotia, in 1789, King’s was the first university established in English Canada.ukings.ca
- From 1941 to 1945, the campus became HMCS Kings, a training site for Royal Canadian Navy officers.ukings.ca
- King’s students first designed the college crest in 1870.ukings.ca
- Through its partnership with Dalhousie, King’s offers access to more than 2,500 courses and over 98 exchange programs.ukings.ca
- One in three students has an on-campus job during their time at King’s.ukings.ca
- At Matriculation, new students wear academic gowns and sign the college’s Matricula to formally join King’s.ukings.ca
- Classics in the Quad stages Greek theatre outdoors on the library steps, with first-year students given preference for roles.ukings.ca
- Big Night is the annual campus talent showcase for students, faculty and staff.ukings.ca
Questions King's Blue Devils ask
Short answers from King's own pages.
What learning system does King's use?
University of King's College uses Brightspace. 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 King's?
King'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 King's?
Last day to drop fall courses with a W (Thursday, November 5, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at King's?
Last day to drop multi-term courses without a W (Thursday, November 5, 2026).
When are final exams at King's?
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 King's?
Registrar's Office and academic advising: Registration and advising support: registrar@ukings.ca or 902-422-1271. The Academic Services Team is typically available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where do I get financial aid help at King's?
Financial Aid: University financial aid information.
Is Dash affiliated with University of King's College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of King's College.
How do King's students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at King's. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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