# Dash for St. Lawrence College students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at St. Lawrence College (Kingston, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Blackboard, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with St. Lawrence College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/kingston/st-lawrence-college
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at SLC

- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall Study Week begins — no classes ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall Study Week ends ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Fall program/course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall semester ends — standard 14-week semester ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter classes begin — returning students, BSCN and apprenticeship students ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Jan 22, 2027: Winter program withdrawal deadline with refund of fees ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Sun, Jan 31, 2027: Winter late fees applied to student accounts ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027: Winter Study Week begins — no classes; program exceptions apply ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Mar 5, 2027: Winter Study Week ends ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))
- Mon, Mar 8, 2027: Winter program/course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/eventscalendar/academic-calendar))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Blackboard
- Student portal: https://slc.me/
- WeConnect — 24/7 counselling for domestic students: Free, confidential 24/7 online counselling. Call 855-853-0565 or download the Dialogue app. (https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/about/reports-and-policies/sexual-violence-policy/get-support)
- GuardMe Student Support Program — international students: Confidential, multilingual professional counselling available 24/7. Call 1-844-451-9700 or use the TELUS Health Student Support app. (https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/services/student-wellness-and-accessibility/wellness-services-and-resources/guardme-ssp)
- Student Wellness and Accessibility — counselling: Counselling is available to all SLC students. Email SWA@sl.on.ca. Kingston: 613-544-5400 ext. 5504, Room 01230; Brockville: 613-345-0660 ext. 5504; Cornwall: 613-933-6080 ext. 5504, Student Services. (https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/about/reports-and-policies/sexual-violence-policy/get-support)
- Accessibility and disability-related financial supports: Contact an Accessibility Advisor or Counsellor, or email swa@sl.on.ca, about Bursaries for Students with Disabilities and reduced-course-load tuition subsidies for eligible students. (https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/services/services-at-slc/financial-supports)
- After-hours crisis resources: Kingston AMHS 24-hour crisis line: 613-544-4229. Brockville General Hospital 24-hour crisis hotline: 1-866-281-2911 or 613-345-4600. Cornwall 24/7 mental health crisis line for adults 16+: 1-866-996-0991 or 613-722-6914. In an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department. (https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/services/student-wellness-and-accessibility/out-of-office-resources)
- Registrar’s Office: Admissions, registration, scheduling, fees, academic records, transfer credits and convocation. Email Registrar@sl.on.ca. (https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/services/registrars-office)
- Financial supports: Information about OSAP, disability-related financial support, scholarships and bursaries. Scholarship and bursary application rounds run July–September and November–January. (https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/services/services-at-slc/financial-supports)
- SLC.me login and DUO help: For username, password or DUO mobile issues, email slc.me@sl.on.ca with a description of the issue, student ID and full name. (https://urslc.sl.on.ca/Toast/web_login)

## About SLC

- Kingston is SLC’s largest campus. ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/student-life-at-slc))
- The Surge name was unveiled in 2020, uniting Kingston’s Vikings, Brockville’s Schooners, and Cornwall’s Sharks. ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/news/st-lawrence-college-unveils-new-name-branding-for-its-athletics-teams))
- Storm’s blue hair, red body, horns, and teeth pay homage to SLC’s past colours and varsity names. ([source](https://slcsurge.com/StormSZN))
- Varsity sports operate from Kingston, but students from all three campuses can join the teams. ([source](https://slcsurge.com/About_SLC_Surge))
- Co-ed intramural leagues run each semester, with sports including basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, and futsal. ([source](http://stlawrencecollege.ca/campuses-and-services/athletics-and-student-life/athletics/))
- All campuses have fitness centres; full-time Brockville and Kingston students also get local YMCA access at no additional cost. ([source](http://stlawrencecollege.ca/campuses-and-services/athletics-and-student-life/athletics/))
- Student Navigators offer support in Student & Enrolment Services on each campus or by email. ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/services/student-life))
- The Waasaabiidaasamose Indigenous Centre offers study and gathering spaces, technology, cultural support, and community events. ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/services/indigenous-services/Waasaabiidaasamose-indigenous-centre))
- An annual Pride t-shirt design contest helps outfit SLC participants in Cornwall, Brockville, and Kingston Pride parades. ([source](https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/blog/slc-student-designed-pride-t-shirt))

## Questions

### What learning system does SLC use?

St. Lawrence College uses Blackboard. 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 SLC?

SLC'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 SLC?

Fall program/course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty (Friday, November 6, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### How do I contact the registrar at SLC?

Registrar’s Office: Admissions, registration, scheduling, fees, academic records, transfer credits and convocation. Email Registrar@sl.on.ca.

### Where do I get financial aid help at SLC?

Accessibility and disability-related financial supports: Contact an Accessibility Advisor or Counsellor, or email swa@sl.on.ca, about Bursaries for Students with Disabilities and reduced-course-load tuition subsidies for eligible students.

### Is Dash affiliated with St. Lawrence College?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by St. Lawrence College.

### How do SLC students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at SLC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.