# Dash for Western University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Western University (London, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Western University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/london/western
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Western

- Mon, Nov 30, 2026: Last day to withdraw from Fall 12-week courses without academic penalty ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))
- Tue, Jan 12, 2027: Last day to add or drop Winter 12-week courses without a transcript entry ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))
- Mon, Feb 1, 2027: Last day to withdraw from Fall/Winter 24-week courses without academic penalty ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))
- Tue, Mar 30, 2027: Last day to withdraw from Winter 12-week courses without academic penalty ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://westernu.brightspace.com)
- Office of the Registrar / Student Central: Help with registration, student records, transcripts, tuition payments, financial aid, exams and graduation. Room 1120, Western Student Services Building, 1151 Richmond Street, London. Telephone: 519-661-2100. In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m. (https://registrar.uwo.ca/services/contact_us.html)
- Student Finances: Information about OSAP and government loans, fees and refunds, scholarships, bursaries, work study and financial counselling. (https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/index.html)
- OWL Brightspace Help: Login guidance for OWL Brightspace. Use your Western UserID@uwo.ca and password; Duo multi-factor authentication is required. (https://brightspacehelp.uwo.ca/getting-started/)

## About Western

- Founded on March 7, 1878, Western first opened its doors to students in 1881. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/about/whoweare/history.html))
- Western purchased its current campus from the Kingsmill family in 1916. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/about/whoweare/history.html))
- Western researchers developed the world’s first “cobalt bomb” for cancer treatment in 1951. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/about/whoweare/history.html))
- In 1935, students voted 20 to 1 to keep the Mustangs name rather than switch to “the Purples.” ([source](https://westerngazette.ca/sports/how-jw-and-the-mustangs-came-to-be/article_1207980a-d0c3-11e5-8e23-ebde5a2b0c7f.html))
- Grab a Spoke bagel, a familiar campus food tradition. ([source](https://westerngazette.ca/features/traditions-to-keep-purple-pride-alive/article_151b051c-68e0-11e6-ac1c-9f17e948d39e.html))
- Homecoming brings students and alumni together in purple for celebrations centred on a Mustangs football game. ([source](https://westerngazette.ca/features/traditions-to-keep-purple-pride-alive/article_151b051c-68e0-11e6-ac1c-9f17e948d39e.html))
- Orientation Week’s upper-year student leaders, called Sophs, help welcome and support new students. ([source](https://news.westernu.ca/2024/08/orientation-week-2024/))
- Find your community through more than 200 student clubs. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/campus_life/index.html))
- Campus Recreation and intramural leagues offer ways to get involved in recreation. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/campus_life/index.html))

## Questions

### What learning system does Western use?

Western University uses Brightspace (westernu.brightspace.com). 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 Western?

Last day to withdraw from Fall 12-week courses without academic penalty (Monday, November 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at Western?

Last day to add or drop Winter 12-week courses without a transcript entry (Tuesday, January 12, 2027).

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

Office of the Registrar / Student Central: Help with registration, student records, transcripts, tuition payments, financial aid, exams and graduation. Room 1120, Western Student Services Building, 1151 Richmond Street, London. Telephone: 519-661-2100. In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m.

### Is Dash affiliated with Western University?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Western University.

### How do Western students start using Dash?

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