# Dash for Fanshawe College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Fanshawe College (London, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Fanshawe College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/london/fanshawe-college Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Fanshawe - Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Winter domestic non-refundable deposit deadline; confirm your individual invoice ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/tuition/fee-dates)) - Wed, Nov 18, 2026: Fall withdrawal without academic penalty, with school approval — most programs ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates/deadline-withdrawal-fall)) - Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall exam period begins; check FanshaweOnline for specific exam dates ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates/academic-calendar)) - Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Fall term-end date window begins; dates vary by program ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates)) - Mon, Dec 21, 2026: Fall term-end date window ends; not necessarily the last day of class ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates)) - Mon, Dec 21, 2026: Fall exam period ends ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Winter holiday closure begins ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: New Year's Day — college closed ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates)) - Sun, Jan 3, 2027: Winter holiday closure ends ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/important-dates)) - Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Winter domestic tuition balance due (standard-start programs) ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/tuition/fee-dates)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Brightspace - Counselling Services: Confidential mental health and personal support for registered students. Same-day/next-day appointments; online booking is available 24/7. Email: counselling@fanshawec.ca. (https://www.fanshawec.ca/students/support/health-wellness/counselling) - Office of the Registrar: Admissions, registration, student records, fees, transcripts and graduation support. Email: info@fanshawec.ca. Room E1012; Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/registrars-office) - Financial Aid and Student Awards: Help with scholarships, bursaries, OSAP, financial aid forms and financial literacy. (https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/financial-aid-awards) - Accessibility Services: Accommodations to support an inclusive learning experience; listed in the Current Students hub. (https://www.fanshawec.ca/current-students) - IT Service Desk: Account and login support. Phone: 519-452-6902. Room E2030, London campus. In person Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; LiveHelp/phone Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon. LiveHelp chat is a preferred contact method. (https://livehelp.fanshawec.ca) - Account self-service: Password reset using your Fanshawe username or seven-digit student number. Contact IT if your account is locked or you do not know your credentials; identity verification is required. (https://password.fanshawec.ca/react/Login.aspx) ## About Fanshawe - Fanshawe opened in September 1967 with 1,000 students and just three campus buildings. ([source](https://www.fanshawelibrary.com/virtual-exhibits/roots-of-innovation/)) - The London Campus spans 100 acres, and one in six Londoners has attended Fanshawe. ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/why-fanshawe/campus-life)) - Fashion Design graduate Claire Burgess helped build the redesigned Freddie the Falcon mascot unveiled in 2017. ([source](https://fanshawefalcons.ca/general/2017-18/releases/20180611kc2xth)) - Students, alumni and staff chose the Falcons' 2015 varsity logo through an online survey. ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/sites/default/files/legacy/oldfanshawe/sites/default/files/assets/athletics/Fanshawe%20Athletics%20Unveils%20New%20Falcons%20Logo.pdf)) - The Student Wellness Centre provides recreational programs, counselling and pharmacy services. ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/why-fanshawe/campus-life)) - Full-time students can join or start FSU clubs, including the Anime Club, Queer Haven and TableTop Gamers Guild. ([source](https://www.fsu.ca/clubs)) - London Campus dining includes Starbucks, Tim Hortons and restaurants available with or without a meal plan. ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/why-fanshawe/campus-life)) - Innovation Village offers collaborative workspaces and virtual reality and multimedia labs at the London Campus. ([source](https://www.fanshawec.ca/about-fanshawe)) - The Library Learning Commons offers peer tutoring, writing help and bookable study spaces. ([source](https://www.fanshawelibrary.com/virtual-exhibits/roots-of-innovation/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Fanshawe use? Fanshawe College uses Brightspace. 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 withdraw from a course at Fanshawe? Fall withdrawal without academic penalty, with school approval — most programs (Wednesday, November 18, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at Fanshawe? Fall exam period begins; check FanshaweOnline for specific exam dates starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Fanshawe? Office of the Registrar: Admissions, registration, student records, fees, transcripts and graduation support. Email: info@fanshawec.ca. Room E1012; Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Fanshawe? Financial Aid and Student Awards: Help with scholarships, bursaries, OSAP, financial aid forms and financial literacy. ### Is Dash affiliated with Fanshawe College? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fanshawe College. ### How do Fanshawe students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Fanshawe. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.