dash.The Redeemer term, at a glance
The dates Redeemer Royals ask Dash about most, from Redeemer's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Thu, Oct 29Fall Reading Break begins — no classesredeemer.ca
- Fri, Oct 30Fall Reading Break endsredeemer.ca
- Tue, Nov 10Fall last day to drop a course or change to auditredeemer.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall last day of classesredeemer.ca
- Mon, Dec 14Fall final assessments, first block begins at 2:00 p.m.redeemer.ca
- Sat, Dec 19Fall final assessments, first block ends at 5:00 p.m.redeemer.ca
- Mon, Dec 21Fall final assessments, second block begins at 2:00 p.m.redeemer.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Fall final assessments end at 10:00 p.m.redeemer.ca
Where things live at Redeemer
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Discovery
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Campus Security
Available at any time: 905-648-2139 ext. 4444 or 905-961-4444; security@redeemer.ca. Responds to medical and other emergencies.
Registrar's Office
Academic advising, course changes and program planning. Email regoffice@redeemer.ca; simple course changes can be sent to coursechanges@redeemer.ca.
Financial Aid
Information about scholarships, bursaries and government student assistance. Contact financialaid@redeemer.ca, ext. 4206.
Student Accounts
Student account and payment questions: studentaccounts@redeemer.ca, ext. 4286.
Learning Services
Contact learningservices@redeemer.ca. The institutional login page uses the same credentials as other institutional services.
- Wellness CentreLocated in Luther Court; provides physical, mental and emotional support for all students. Nurse Practitioner and Director of Student Health and Wellness Julie Kingma staffs the centre three days a week for non-emergency concerns, including mental health concerns.
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 Discovery once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Redeemer, answered
Straight from Redeemer's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Redeemer, in short
Redeemer University, founded 1982, in Ancaster, Ontario.
- Redeemer opened on September 6, 1982, with 97 full-time students in a temporary home at Hamilton’s Bell Cairn School.redeemer.ca
- The university’s campus covers 83 acres in Ancaster, Ontario.redeemer.ca
- Before Rex the Lion, the Royals’ original mascot was Rex the Raccoon.libguides.redeemer.ca
- Rooted Worship began as Church in the Box, named for the small studio theatre where its first service was held.redeemer.ca
- LAUNCH orientation introduces students to classmates, faculty, academic supports and campus services.redeemer.ca
- Midnight Breakfast is a recurring campus event in December and April.redeemer.ca
- Rooted Worship brings students together monthly from September through May.redeemer.ca
- Writers and artists can contribute to The Crown newspaper, Anno Domini yearbook and Quest creative writing magazine.redeemer.ca
Questions Redeemer Royals ask
Short answers from Redeemer's own pages.
What learning system does Redeemer use?
Redeemer University uses Discovery. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is reading week at Redeemer?
Redeemer's reading week is Oct 29–30, 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 Redeemer?
Fall last day to drop a course or change to audit (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at Redeemer?
Winter last day to add a course (Wednesday, January 20, 2027).
When are final exams at Redeemer?
Fall final assessments, first block begins at 2:00 p.m. starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at Redeemer?
Registrar's Office: Academic advising, course changes and program planning. Email regoffice@redeemer.ca; simple course changes can be sent to coursechanges@redeemer.ca.
Where do I get financial aid help at Redeemer?
Financial Aid: Information about scholarships, bursaries and government student assistance. Contact financialaid@redeemer.ca, ext. 4206.
Is Dash affiliated with Redeemer University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Redeemer University.
How do Redeemer students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Redeemer. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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