dash.The U of G term, at a glance
The dates U of G Gryphons ask Dash about most, from U of G's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
December
January
- Wed, Oct 14Classes resume after Fall study breakuoguelph.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Last day of Fall classesuoguelph.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Deadline to drop Fall coursesuoguelph.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Fall final exam period beginsuoguelph.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Fall final exam period endsuoguelph.ca
- Mon, Jan 11Winter 2027 classes beginuoguelph.ca
- Mon, Jan 11Winter late registration fee ($100) beginsuoguelph.ca
- Fri, Jan 15Last day to enrol in Winter classesuoguelph.ca
Where things live at U of G
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
CourseLink
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling Services
Student Wellness, J.T. Powell Building, 168 Reynolds Walk. Call 519-824-4120 ext. 52131.
Accessibility Services
Student Wellness, J.T. Powell Building, 168 Reynolds Walk. Call 519-824-4120 ext. 52131.
Registrar — schedule of dates
Academic calendar schedules for undergraduate, graduate, associate diploma and Guelph-Humber students.
Student Financial Services
Support with tuition, payments, scholarships, bursaries, financial aid counselling, OSAP and on-campus work programs. Contact fininfo@uoguelph.ca for appointments or alternate-format information.
CourseLink Technical Support
Email courselink@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120 ext. 56939 or 1-866-275-1478 toll-free for CourseLink login and password assistance.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health helplineFree, bilingual, confidential counselling and referrals for Ontario post-secondary students, available 24/7/365. Call 1-866-925-5454.
- Crisis Text Line and suicide crisis supportText UofG to 686868 to connect with a trained volunteer Crisis Responder at any time. For suicide crisis support, call or text 988 anytime in English or French.
- GuardMe — international and ELP student supportFree, confidential mental wellness support available 24/7 by chat, phone or virtual appointments for international and English Language Program students. Call 1-844-451-9700; outside North America, call 001-416-380-6578.
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 CourseLink once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
U of G, answered
Straight from U of G's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
U of G, in short
University of Guelph, founded 1964, in Guelph, Ontario.
- Founded in 1964, U of G brought together the Ontario Agricultural College, Ontario Veterinary College and Macdonald Institute.news.uoguelph.ca
- The Gryphon name began with the softball team in 1966 and was officially adopted for all university sports teams in 1967.uoguelph.ca
- The main campus includes a 165-hectare (408-acre) Arboretum.news.uoguelph.ca
- U of G has more than 300 student clubs, and students can form their own.uoguelph.ca
- Paint Old Jeremiah in Branion Plaza after sunset, then guard your design until sunrise.uoguelph.ca
- Students decorate the Begging Bear at College Avenue and Gordon Street with removable outfits and decorations.uoguelph.ca
- Rub the Gryphon statue’s beak at Stone Road and Gordon Street for good luck before exams.uoguelph.ca
- During Orientation Week, new students learn a dance and compete for the spirit award at the Pep Rally.uoguelph.ca
Questions U of G Gryphons ask
Short answers from U of G's own pages.
What learning system does U of G use?
University of Guelph uses CourseLink (courselink.uoguelph.ca). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at U of G?
Deadline to drop Fall courses (Friday, December 4, 2026).
When are final exams at U of G?
Fall final exam period begins starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at U of G?
Registrar — schedule of dates: Academic calendar schedules for undergraduate, graduate, associate diploma and Guelph-Humber students.
Where do I get financial aid help at U of G?
Student Financial Services: Support with tuition, payments, scholarships, bursaries, financial aid counselling, OSAP and on-campus work programs. Contact fininfo@uoguelph.ca for appointments or alternate-format information.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Guelph?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Guelph.
How do U of G students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at U of G. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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