dash.The MSVU term, at a glance
The dates MSVU Mystics ask Dash about most, from MSVU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Mon, Oct 19Classes resume after Fall study breakmsvu.ca
- Thu, Nov 5Last day to drop Fall Term courses without academic penalty (WF)msvu.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — University closedmsvu.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Fall classes end; Wednesday class schedule appliesmsvu.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall Reading Daymsvu.ca
- Sat, Dec 12Fall exams begin — 9:00 a.m.msvu.ca
- Mon, Dec 21Fall exams end — 10:00 p.m.msvu.ca
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day — University closedmsvu.ca
Where things live at MSVU
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 Services
Located at EMF 108. Call 902-457-6567 or email counselling@msvu.ca.
Registrar's Office
Evaristus Hall, Room 207. Email registration@msvu.ca; call 902-457-6117 or 1-877-733-6788. Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. September–May and 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. June–August.
Financial Aid
Questions about bursaries, Student Works, scholarships and applying for government student loans: financial.aid@msvu.ca; 902-457-6351 or 1-877-733-6788, option 2. Located at 207 Evaristus Hall.
Financial Services
Tuition, fees, payments and government student loan payments: financial.services@msvu.ca; 902-457-6277. Student Counter on the second floor of Evaristus Hall.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health supportFree, confidential support for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. Call 1-833-292-3698 for professional counselling.
- Crisis Text Line — 24/7/365Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868 to connect with a trained volunteer crisis responder.
- TogetherallAnonymous, clinically moderated online community offering mental health support 24/7.
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.
MSVU, answered
Straight from MSVU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
MSVU, in short
Mount Saint Vincent University, founded 1873, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1873, the Mount was among Canada's few institutions offering higher education to women and girls.msvu.ca
- For decades, thousands of crows have gathered on campus at dusk to roost in its trees.msvu.ca
- The university's athletic teams have been known as the Mount Mystics since 1983.oe.msvu.ca
- MSVU has the longest-standing accredited co-operative education program in Atlantic Canada.msvu.ca
- The university community includes more than 4,000 students representing close to 70 countries.msvu.ca
- The Crow's Nest is the Students' Union's 24-hour student computer lounge.msvu.ca
- The Crow n' Go is a campus convenience store run by the Students' Union.msvu.ca
- The Dance Society offers drop-in classes and opportunities to join performance projects.msvu.ca
Questions MSVU Mystics ask
Short answers from MSVU's own pages.
What learning system does MSVU use?
Mount Saint Vincent University uses Moodle (learn.msvu.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 MSVU?
Last day to drop Fall Term courses without academic penalty (WF) (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 MSVU?
Last day to register or add Winter Term courses (Wednesday, January 13, 2027).
When are final exams at MSVU?
Fall exams begin — 9:00 a.m. starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at MSVU?
Registrar's Office: Evaristus Hall, Room 207. Email registration@msvu.ca; call 902-457-6117 or 1-877-733-6788. Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. September–May and 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. June–August.
Where do I get financial aid help at MSVU?
Financial Aid: Questions about bursaries, Student Works, scholarships and applying for government student loans: financial.aid@msvu.ca; 902-457-6351 or 1-877-733-6788, option 2. Located at 207 Evaristus Hall.
Is Dash affiliated with Mount Saint Vincent University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mount Saint Vincent University.
How do MSVU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at MSVU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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