# Dash for Redeemer University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Redeemer University (Ancaster, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Discovery, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Redeemer University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/ancaster/redeemer Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Redeemer - Thu, Oct 29, 2026: Fall Reading Break begins — no classes ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall Reading Break ends ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Fall last day to drop a course or change to audit ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall last day of classes ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall final assessments, first block begins at 2:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Fall final assessments, first block ends at 5:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Mon, Dec 21, 2026: Fall final assessments, second block begins at 2:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Fall final assessments end at 10:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter classes begin ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Wed, Jan 20, 2027: Winter last day to add a course ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Discovery - Student portal: https://selfservice.redeemer.ca/ - Wellness Centre: Located 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. (https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/campus-wellness/) - Campus Security: Available at any time: 905-648-2139 ext. 4444 or 905-961-4444; security@redeemer.ca. Responds to medical and other emergencies. (https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/campus-wellness/) - Registrar's Office: Academic advising, course changes and program planning. Email regoffice@redeemer.ca; simple course changes can be sent to coursechanges@redeemer.ca. (https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/offices/registrars-office/) - Financial Aid: Information about scholarships, bursaries and government student assistance. Contact financialaid@redeemer.ca, ext. 4206. (https://www.redeemer.ca/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/) - Student Accounts: Student account and payment questions: studentaccounts@redeemer.ca, ext. 4286. (https://www.redeemer.ca/contact/administration/) - Learning Services: Contact learningservices@redeemer.ca. The institutional login page uses the same credentials as other institutional services. (https://redeemer.mywconline.com/) - Redeemer App support: For questions about the Redeemer App, visit its Resource Centre or email apphelp@redeemer.ca. The desktop app is available at app.redeemer.ca. (https://www.redeemer.ca/about/information-for/students/) ## About Redeemer - Redeemer opened on September 6, 1982, with 97 full-time students in a temporary home at Hamilton’s Bell Cairn School. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/stories-and-podcasts/celebrating-40-years-of-redeemer/)) - The university’s campus covers 83 acres in Ancaster, Ontario. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/about/)) - Before Rex the Lion, the Royals’ original mascot was Rex the Raccoon. ([source](https://libguides.redeemer.ca/c.php?g=730288&p=5249476)) - Rooted Worship began as Church in the Box, named for the small studio theatre where its first service was held. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/stories-and-podcasts/worship-inside-and-outside-the-box/)) - LAUNCH orientation introduces students to classmates, faculty, academic supports and campus services. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/launch-orientation/)) - Midnight Breakfast is a recurring campus event in December and April. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/)) - Rooted Worship brings students together monthly from September through May. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/)) - Writers and artists can contribute to The Crown newspaper, Anno Domini yearbook and Quest creative writing magazine. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/clubs-and-activities/)) - Students can join clubs for dancing, improv comedy, chess and outdoor exploration—or get help starting a new club. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/clubs-and-activities/)) ## Questions ### 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.