# Dash for students in Oshawa, Ontario

> Dash is an AI sidekick students text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, campus answers and admin. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/oshawa

## Campuses

- [Durham College](https://textdash.ai/ontario/oshawa/durham-college) — Oshawa; learning system: D2L Brightspace (DC Connect)
- [Ontario Tech University](https://textdash.ai/ontario/oshawa/ontario-tech) — Oshawa; learning system: Canvas

## Next breaks

- Durham College: reading week, Oct 26–Nov 1 ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Ontario Tech University: fall break, Dec 8 ([source](https://registrar.ontariotechu.ca/academic-schedule/ug-academic-schedule.php))

## Questions

### Which Oshawa schools does Dash work with?

Dash has pages for 2 schools in Oshawa, Ontario: Durham College and Ontario Tech University. Students at any of them can text Dash for their deadlines, campus answers and admin.

### When are the next breaks at Oshawa schools?

Durham College: reading week, Oct 26–Nov 1; Ontario Tech University: fall break, Dec 8. From each school's academic dates; Dash can text you a heads-up the week before yours.

### Which learning systems do Oshawa schools use?

Brightspace: DC. Canvas: Ontario Tech. Dash reads your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### Is Dash free for students in Oshawa?

Yes. Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it your school; you're set up over text, no app to download.

### Is Dash affiliated with Oshawa colleges or universities?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.