dash.The Georgian term, at a glance
The dates Georgian Grizzlies ask Dash about most, from Georgian's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Mon, Oct 26Fall study week beginsgeorgiancollege.ca
- Fri, Oct 30Fall study week endsgeorgiancollege.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Last day to withdraw from most fall programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund)georgiancollege.ca
- Tue, Dec 1Full-time registration for winter term beginsgeorgiancollege.ca
- Tue, Dec 15Winter add/drop registration opensgeorgiancollege.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Last day of fall classes for most programsgeorgiancollege.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Fall final grades due for most programsgeorgiancollege.ca
- Thu, Dec 24Winter holiday campus closure begins (Dec. 24 to Jan. 1)georgiancollege.ca
Where things live at Georgian
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Blackboard
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling services
Free, confidential counselling for all Georgian students, with virtual and in-person appointments. Email studentsuccess@georgiancollege.ca or call 1.877.722.1523. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Accessibility advising and appointment booking
Book appointments with accessibility advisors, navigators or counsellors. For assistance, call 1.877.722.1523 or email StudentSuccess@GeorgianCollege.ca.
Office of the Registrar
Support for admissions, registration, records, fees and transfer services. Call 705.722.1511 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In-person service is available at Barrie C170 and Owen Sound A145.
Financial Aid and Awards
Help with OSAP, scholarships, bursaries, awards and other financial aid. Email financialaid@georgiancollege.ca.
OSAP and financial aid information
Information about financial assistance through loans and grants, eligibility and applying for OSAP.
- After-hours mental health support — students living in CanadaCall 1.800.668.6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. For a mental health emergency requiring immediate help, call 911 or go to your local hospital.
- 24/7 mental health support — international students studying from their home countryConfidential support through Guard Me Student Support Program: call 1-844-451-9700 or download the MySSP app.
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 Blackboard once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Georgian, answered
Straight from Georgian's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Georgian, in short
Georgian College, founded 1967, in Barrie, Ontario.
- Georgian began in a storefront in downtown Barrie’s Wellington Plaza, with 101 students in five programs on Oct. 5, 1967.content.georgiancollege.ca
- The college’s first convocation in 1968 had just seven graduates.content.georgiancollege.ca
- Georgian is Canada’s first and only college designated a changemaker college by Ashoka U.georgiancollege.ca
- Students can apply for an Entrepreneurial Co-op to start a business or an Innovation Co-op to develop solutions for community needs.georgiancollege.ca
- The Last Class Lounge is a place to relax and hang out with friends.georgiancollege.ca
- Georgian FoodLocker provides confidential emergency food-bank support, including non-perishable food and hygiene items.georgiancollege.ca
- Gym membership is included in the student activity fee, with rock climbing, fitness classes and intramurals available.georgiancollege.ca
- Halloween Havoc brings students together for a tri-campus dodgeball tournament.georgiancollege.ca
Questions Georgian Grizzlies ask
Short answers from Georgian's own pages.
What learning system does Georgian use?
Georgian College uses Blackboard (gc.blackboard.com). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is fall break at Georgian?
Georgian's fall break is Oct 26–30, 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 Georgian?
Last day to withdraw from most fall programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund) (Friday, November 13, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at Georgian?
Winter add/drop registration opens (Tuesday, December 15, 2026).
How do I contact the registrar at Georgian?
Office of the Registrar: Support for admissions, registration, records, fees and transfer services. Call 705.722.1511 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In-person service is available at Barrie C170 and Owen Sound A145.
Where do I get financial aid help at Georgian?
Financial Aid and Awards: Help with OSAP, scholarships, bursaries, awards and other financial aid. Email financialaid@georgiancollege.ca.
Is Dash affiliated with Georgian College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Georgian College.
How do Georgian students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Georgian. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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