# Dash for Georgian College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Georgian College (Barrie, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Blackboard, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Georgian College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/barrie/georgian-college Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Georgian - Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall study week begins ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall study week ends ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Last day to withdraw from most fall programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund) ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/news-events/events/last-day-to-withdraw-from-most-fall-programs-courses-without-academic-penalty-no-refund-4/)) - Tue, Dec 1, 2026: Full-time registration for winter term begins ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Tue, Dec 15, 2026: Winter add/drop registration opens ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Last day of fall classes for most programs ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Fall final grades due for most programs ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Winter holiday campus closure begins (Dec. 24 to Jan. 1) ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter term begins; orientation for most programs ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) - Tue, Jan 12, 2027: First day of winter classes ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/important-dates/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Blackboard (https://gc.blackboard.com/) - Student portal: https://georgiancollege.service-now.com/mygclife - After-hours mental health support — students living in Canada: Call 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. (https://clockwork.georgiancollege.ca/user/appt/default.aspx) - 24/7 mental health support — international students studying from their home country: Confidential support through Guard Me Student Support Program: call 1-844-451-9700 or download the MySSP app. (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/student-services/counselling) - 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. (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/student-services/counselling) - 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. (https://clockwork.georgiancollege.ca/user/appt/default.aspx) - 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. (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/contact/) - Financial Aid and Awards: Help with OSAP, scholarships, bursaries, awards and other financial aid. Email financialaid@georgiancollege.ca. (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/contact/) - OSAP and financial aid information: Information about financial assistance through loans and grants, eligibility and applying for OSAP. (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/finance-and-fees/osap-financial-aid/) - Information Technology: Student account login guidance, password management and information about Banner, Blackboard, email and MyGCLife. For forgotten credentials, use the password management service or contact IT Support. (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/campus-services/information-technology/) ## About Georgian - Georgian began in a storefront in downtown Barrie’s Wellington Plaza, with 101 students in five programs on Oct. 5, 1967. ([source](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/GC_50th_TimeCapsuleBook_spreads_V02.pdf)) - The college’s first convocation in 1968 had just seven graduates. ([source](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/GC_50th_TimeCapsuleBook_spreads_V02.pdf)) - Georgian is Canada’s first and only college designated a changemaker college by Ashoka U. ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/)) - Students can apply for an Entrepreneurial Co-op to start a business or an Innovation Co-op to develop solutions for community needs. ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/)) - The Last Class Lounge is a place to relax and hang out with friends. ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/students-administrative-council/)) - Georgian FoodLocker provides confidential emergency food-bank support, including non-perishable food and hygiene items. ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/students-administrative-council/)) - Gym membership is included in the student activity fee, with rock climbing, fitness classes and intramurals available. ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/students-administrative-council/)) - Halloween Havoc brings students together for a tri-campus dodgeball tournament. ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/athletics)) - The Barrie-based CyberGrizzlies Esports Club welcomes casual and competitive players across all games. ([source](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/students-administrative-council/clubs-associations/)) ## Questions ### 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.