dash.The DC term, at a glance
The dates DC students ask Dash about most, from DC's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Mon, Oct 26Fall reading week beginsdurhamcollege.ca
- Sun, Nov 1Fall reading week endsdurhamcollege.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Winter: semester payment deadline for domestic and international returning studentsdurhamcollege.ca
- Mon, Nov 23Fall: last day to withdraw from a course with a Wdurhamcollege.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Fall: last day of classes for most programsdurhamcollege.ca
- Thu, Dec 24Holiday break and school closure begindurhamcollege.ca
- Sun, Jan 3Holiday break and school closure enddurhamcollege.ca
- Mon, Jan 4Winter: full-time timetable changes through MyDC begin at 9 a.m.durhamcollege.ca
Where things live at DC
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
D2L Brightspace (DC Connect)
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Financial aid important dates
OSAP application and documentation deadlines, bursary application dates, and student employment program dates for 2026–2027.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or DC Connect once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
DC, answered
Straight from DC's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
DC, in short
Durham College, founded 1967, in Oshawa, Ontario.
Questions DC students ask
Short answers from DC's own pages.
What learning system does DC use?
Durham College uses D2L Brightspace (DC Connect). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is reading week at DC?
DC's reading week is Oct 26–Nov 1, 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 DC?
Fall: last day to withdraw from a course with a W (Monday, November 23, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at DC?
Winter: full-time timetable changes through MyDC begin at 9 a.m. (Monday, January 4, 2027).
Where do I get financial aid help at DC?
Financial aid important dates: OSAP application and documentation deadlines, bursary application dates, and student employment program dates for 2026–2027.
Is Dash affiliated with Durham College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Durham College.
How do DC students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at DC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
Students across Ontario text Dash.