dash.The Loyalist term, at a glance
The dates Loyalist Lancers ask Dash about most, from Loyalist's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Mon, Oct 26Fall Study Week begins — no classesloyalistcollege.com
- Sun, Nov 1Fall Study Week endsloyalistcollege.com
- Tue, Nov 10Fall program/course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty (grade W); nonstandard courses use completion of two-thirds of the courseloyalistcollege.com
- Wed, Dec 2Winter registration begins — all students; schedules subject to changeloyalistcollege.com
- Sun, Dec 20Fall semester ends by this date — some exceptions applyloyalistcollege.com
- Thu, Dec 24Holiday period — College closes at noonloyalistcollege.com
- Mon, Jan 4College reopens from holiday closureloyalistcollege.com
- Tue, Jan 12Winter classes begin — all studentsloyalistcollege.com
Where things live at Loyalist
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Canvas
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling Services
Free, short-term, confidential counselling. Health and IMPACT Centre, Room 2S01. Appointments Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Email healthcentre@loyalistcollege.com to schedule.
Registrar’s Office
Support with registration, timetables, academic records, credit transfer, transcripts and financial aid. Visit the Welcome Centre, Room 2H1, or email info@loyalistcollege.com.
Financial aid, bursaries and funding
Government-sponsored bursary applications are available in myLoyalist under myApps > Awards-Gov.-funded. Eligibility includes demonstrated financial need; application dates appear in the academic calendar.
AccessAbility Services
Academic supports for students with documented disabilities.
Technology Services — Service Desk
Email servicedesk@loyalistcollege.com or call 613-969-1913 ext. 2420. In-person support at the Welcome Centre, Room 2H1, Kente building, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed 12:30–1:30 p.m. Self-service: loyalistcollege.topdesk.net.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health supportCall 1-866-925-5454. Free, confidential, anonymous telephone counselling and referrals for Ontario college and university students, available 24/7 in English and French.
- Crisis Intervention Centre24-hour crisis support: 1-888-757-7766, or 613-969-5511 and dial 0 to ask for Crisis Intervention. Emergency mental health intervention is available daily from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Belleville General Hospital.
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 Canvas once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Loyalist, answered
Straight from Loyalist's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Loyalist, in short
Loyalist College, founded 1967, in Belleville, Ontario.
- Founded in 1967, Loyalist initially operated out of a local high school.en.wikipedia.org
- The college’s name reflects the area's original settlement by United Empire Loyalists.en.wikipedia.org
- Loyalist’s campus spans more than 200 acres in the Bay of Quinte region.loyalistcollege.com
- Its heraldic motto, “COGNITIO AD VITAM,” means “Learning through life.”gg.ca
- The Student Centre and Shark Tank Pub offer movies, live performances, pub nights, pool and an outdoor patio.loyalistcollege.com
- The Parrott Centre Library provides individual and group study spaces, computers and electronic collections accessible 24/7.loyalistcollege.com
- The FailSafe makerspace lets students experiment with 3D printers, recording booths and e-sports gaming computers.loyalistcollege.com
- Fitness Centre access is included in full-time tuition at the Belleville campus.loyalistcollege.com
Questions Loyalist Lancers ask
Short answers from Loyalist's own pages.
What learning system does Loyalist use?
Loyalist College uses Canvas. 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 Loyalist?
Loyalist's fall break is Oct 26–Nov 1, 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 Loyalist?
Fall program/course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty (grade W); nonstandard courses use completion of two-thirds of the course (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
How do I contact the registrar at Loyalist?
Registrar’s Office: Support with registration, timetables, academic records, credit transfer, transcripts and financial aid. Visit the Welcome Centre, Room 2H1, or email info@loyalistcollege.com.
Where do I get financial aid help at Loyalist?
Financial aid, bursaries and funding: Government-sponsored bursary applications are available in myLoyalist under myApps > Awards-Gov.-funded. Eligibility includes demonstrated financial need; application dates appear in the academic calendar.
Is Dash affiliated with Loyalist College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Loyalist College.
How do Loyalist students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Loyalist. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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