dash.The CBU term, at a glance
The dates CBU Capers ask Dash about most, from CBU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
Where things live at CBU
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.
Personal counselling
Free, confidential counselling through the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre. Call 902-563-1359 or email healthservices@cbu.ca to inquire or book an appointment.
Registrar's Office
Academic records, registration, exams, grades and graduation support. Located in the Marvin Harvey Building. Email enrolment@cbu.ca or call 902-563-1330. Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm.
Financial aid
Support with financial needs and applications for federal, provincial and American loan programs. RESP forms can be emailed to awards@cbu.ca or dropped off at B-111-G.
Accessibility accommodations
The Symplicity Accommodate portal supports registration with the JKC, accommodation requests, note-taking support, assistive-device checkout and test/exam accommodation scheduling.
IT account access guidance
Instructions for network, email, Compass and Moodle access, plus password changes and resets. Moodle uses the same username and password as the campus network.
- 24/7 Mental Health & Addictions Crisis LineCall 1-888-429-8167 for mental health crisis support, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- 24/7 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall 988 for immediate suicide crisis support. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
- GuardMe Student Support ProgramInternational students with Guard.Me insurance have access to a 24/7 digital mental health support program, with counsellor matching based on situation, language and cultural preferences.
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.
CBU, answered
Straight from CBU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
CBU, in short
Cape Breton University, founded 1951, in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
- CBU’s logo chevron points northeast to represent its location, forward thinking and vision for the future.cbu.ca
- The athletic teams were called the UCCB Capers from 1982 to 2005, before the university’s name changed.gocapersgo.ca
- CBU celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, with its soccer teams wearing retro jerseys for the 2024–2025 season.cbu.ca
- The Capers won national men’s soccer championships in 2017 and 2023, and a national women’s soccer championship in 2007.en.wikipedia.org
- Week of Welcome runs each September, January and May, with activities, campus tours and introductions to student services.cbu.ca
- Sports 4 All offers non-competitive drop-in activities including basketball, pickleball, cricket and badminton.cbu.ca
- Students can join intramural sports as a team or register individually as free agents.cbu.ca
- The Students’ Union runs The Pit and Caper Convenience, and houses Caper Radio and the Pride and Ally Centre.cbu.ca
Questions CBU Capers ask
Short answers from CBU's own pages.
What learning system does CBU use?
Cape Breton University uses Moodle (cbumoodle.cbu.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 add or drop courses at CBU?
Last day to finalize Winter 2027 standard-term course registration; financial penalties apply to later drops (Friday, January 15, 2027).
How do I contact the registrar at CBU?
Registrar's Office: Academic records, registration, exams, grades and graduation support. Located in the Marvin Harvey Building. Email enrolment@cbu.ca or call 902-563-1330. Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm.
Where do I get financial aid help at CBU?
Financial aid: Support with financial needs and applications for federal, provincial and American loan programs. RESP forms can be emailed to awards@cbu.ca or dropped off at B-111-G.
Is Dash affiliated with Cape Breton University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cape Breton University.
How do CBU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at CBU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
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