# Dash for Cape Breton University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Cape Breton University (Sydney, Nova Scotia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Cape Breton University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/nova-scotia/sydney/cape-breton Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at CBU - Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Last day of regularly scheduled Fall 2026 classes ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/important-dates/)) - Wed, Jan 6, 2027: Winter course start ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-finance-hub/tuition-and-fees/payment-deadlines/)) - Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Last day to finalize Winter 2027 standard-term course registration; financial penalties apply to later drops ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/important-dates/page/3/)) - Sat, Jan 16, 2027: Winter term fee payment deadline ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-finance-hub/tuition-and-fees/payment-deadlines/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (https://cbumoodle.cbu.ca/local/login/) - 24/7 Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Line: Call 1-888-429-8167 for mental health crisis support, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/mental-health-resources/) - 24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 988 for immediate suicide crisis support. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/personal-counselling/) - 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. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/personal-counselling/) - GuardMe Student Support Program: International 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. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/personal-counselling/) - 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. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/registrars-office/) - 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. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-finance-hub/tuition-and-fees/financial-aid/) - Accessibility accommodations: The Symplicity Accommodate portal supports registration with the JKC, accommodation requests, note-taking support, assistive-device checkout and test/exam accommodation scheduling. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/your-accounts/) - 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. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/your-accounts/) ## About CBU - CBU’s logo chevron points northeast to represent its location, forward thinking and vision for the future. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/our-cbu/)) - The athletic teams were called the UCCB Capers from 1982 to 2005, before the university’s name changed. ([source](https://gocapersgo.ca/landing/index)) - CBU celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, with its soccer teams wearing retro jerseys for the 2024–2025 season. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/articles/celebrating-50-years-cbu-capers-in-soccer-retro-jerseys/)) - The Capers won national men’s soccer championships in 2017 and 2023, and a national women’s soccer championship in 2007. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBU_Capers)) - Week of Welcome runs each September, January and May, with activities, campus tours and introductions to student services. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/future-students/orientation/)) - Sports 4 All offers non-competitive drop-in activities including basketball, pickleball, cricket and badminton. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/campus-life-recreation/)) - Students can join intramural sports as a team or register individually as free agents. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/campus-life-recreation/)) - The Students’ Union runs The Pit and Caper Convenience, and houses Caper Radio and the Pride and Ally Centre. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/student-stories/cbusu-get-to-know-your-cbu-students-union/)) - December to Remember is an annual holiday-break event series with free activities for students who register. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/releases/cape-breton-university-hosts-annual-december-to-remember/)) ## Questions ### 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.