dash.The AC term, at a glance
The dates AC Algonquin Wolves ask Dash about most, from AC's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Fri, Oct 16Fall final assessment schedule available on ACSIS and Mobile Appalgonquincollege.com
- Mon, Oct 26Fall mid-term break begins — Ottawa, most programs; no classes, College openalgonquincollege.com
- Fri, Oct 30Fall mid-term break ends — Ottawa, most programsalgonquincollege.com
- Fri, Nov 13Last day to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penalty — Ottawa, most programs; check timetable for actual datealgonquincollege.com
- Sun, Nov 15Winter tuition fees due for returning students; payment or deferral requirements varyalgonquincollege.com
- Mon, Dec 7Winter timetable change period begins — Ottawa, most programs; add, drop or change course sectionsalgonquincollege.com
- Sat, Dec 12Fall last day of classes — Ottawa, most programsalgonquincollege.com
- Sat, Dec 12Fall final assessment week begins — Ottawa, most programsalgonquincollege.com
Where things live at AC
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Registrar's Office
Admission-through-graduation assistance, available in person at Student Central and online. Phone: 613-727-0002. Self-service options are available through ACSIS.
Financial Aid & Student Awards
Support with OSAP, awards, bursaries, scholarships and budgeting. Contact a Financial Aid Officer for assistance.
ITS help
For assistance accessing Brightspace, contact 5555@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 extension 5555.
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 Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
AC, answered
Straight from AC's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
AC, in short
Algonquin College, founded 1967, in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Algonquin was founded in 1967 through the merger of the Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology and the Ontario Vocational Centre.algonquincollege.com
- The College is named after the First Nations Peoples who first inhabited the Ottawa Valley.algonquincollege.com
- Algonquin has three Ontario campuses: Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth.en.wikipedia.org
- Students gave the College a wampum in 2017; it appears in the coat of arms and represents a shared past, future and direction.gg.ca
- The Ottawa campus features the DARE District and Library.algonquincollege.com
- Peer Tutoring is among the College’s student support services.algonquincollege.com
- Counselling Services and Health Services are available as student supports.algonquincollege.com
- The Mamidosewin Centre is listed among the College’s student support services.algonquincollege.com
Questions AC Algonquin Wolves ask
Short answers from AC's own pages.
What learning system does AC use?
Algonquin College uses Brightspace (brightspace.algonquincollege.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 fall break at AC?
AC'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 AC?
Last day to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penalty — Ottawa, most programs; check timetable for actual date (Friday, November 13, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at AC?
Winter timetable change period begins — Ottawa, most programs; add, drop or change course sections (Monday, December 7, 2026).
When are final exams at AC?
Fall final assessment schedule available on ACSIS and Mobile App starts Friday, October 16. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at AC?
Registrar's Office: Admission-through-graduation assistance, available in person at Student Central and online. Phone: 613-727-0002. Self-service options are available through ACSIS.
Where do I get financial aid help at AC?
Financial Aid & Student Awards: Support with OSAP, awards, bursaries, scholarships and budgeting. Contact a Financial Aid Officer for assistance.
Is Dash affiliated with Algonquin College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Algonquin College.
How do AC students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at AC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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