# Dash for University of Guelph students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of Guelph (Guelph, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, CourseLink, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of Guelph. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/guelph/uguelph Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at U of G - Wed, Oct 14, 2026: Classes resume after Fall study break ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Last day of Fall classes ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Deadline to drop Fall courses ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall final exam period begins ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Fall final exam period ends ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter 2027 classes begin ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter late registration fee ($100) begins ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Last day to enrol in Winter classes ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Winter tuition and fees payment deadline ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) - Fri, Feb 12, 2027: Winter break begins at end of classes ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/thelinc/dates)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: CourseLink (https://courselink.uoguelph.ca/) - Student portal: https://www.uoguelph.ca/webadvisor - Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health helpline: Free, bilingual, confidential counselling and referrals for Ontario post-secondary students, available 24/7/365. Call 1-866-925-5454. (https://wellness.uoguelph.ca/good-2-talk) - Crisis Text Line and suicide crisis support: Text 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. (https://wellness.uoguelph.ca/mental-health-helplines-and-websites) - GuardMe — international and ELP student support: Free, 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. (https://wellness.uoguelph.ca/GuardMe) - Counselling Services: Student Wellness, J.T. Powell Building, 168 Reynolds Walk. Call 519-824-4120 ext. 52131. (https://wellness.uoguelph.ca/GuardMe) - Accessibility Services: Student Wellness, J.T. Powell Building, 168 Reynolds Walk. Call 519-824-4120 ext. 52131. (https://wellness.uoguelph.ca/GuardMe) - Registrar — schedule of dates: Academic calendar schedules for undergraduate, graduate, associate diploma and Guelph-Humber students. (https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/schedule-of-dates) - 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. (https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/index?index=) - 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. (https://courses.scs.uoguelph.ca/contentManagement.do?code=CM000034&method=load) ## About U of G - Founded in 1964, U of G brought together the Ontario Agricultural College, Ontario Veterinary College and Macdonald Institute. ([source](https://news.uoguelph.ca/2024/05/university-of-guelph-celebrates-60-years/)) - The Gryphon name began with the softball team in 1966 and was officially adopted for all university sports teams in 1967. ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/brand-evolution)) - The main campus includes a 165-hectare (408-acre) Arboretum. ([source](https://news.uoguelph.ca/2024/05/university-of-guelph-celebrates-60-years/)) - U of G has more than 300 student clubs, and students can form their own. ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/get-involved)) - Paint Old Jeremiah in Branion Plaza after sunset, then guard your design until sunrise. ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/painting-the-cannon)) - Students decorate the Begging Bear at College Avenue and Gordon Street with removable outfits and decorations. ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/gryphon-traditions)) - Rub the Gryphon statue’s beak at Stone Road and Gordon Street for good luck before exams. ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/gryphon-traditions)) - During Orientation Week, new students learn a dance and compete for the spirit award at the Pep Rally. ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/gryphon-traditions)) - Use GryphLife to find student clubs, events, workshops and co-curricular opportunities. ([source](https://www.uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/get-involved)) ## Questions ### 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.