dash.The Carleton term, at a glance
The dates Carleton Ravens ask Dash about most, from Carleton's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Mon, Oct 26Fall break begins; no classes October 26–30calendar.carleton.ca
- Fri, Oct 30Fall break endscalendar.carleton.ca
- Sun, Nov 15Last day for academic withdrawal from full fall and late fall coursescalendar.carleton.ca
- Wed, Nov 25Winter term payment deadlinecarleton.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall term ends; last day of full fall and late fall classescalendar.carleton.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Last day to pay remaining fall tuition fees to avoid holds on marks and official documentscarleton.ca
- Sat, Dec 12Fall final examinations and fall/winter midterm examinations begincalendar.carleton.ca
- Wed, Dec 23Fall final examinations and fall/winter midterm examinations endcalendar.carleton.ca
Where things live at Carleton
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.
Counselling Services
Support for personal and emotional difficulties. Call 613-520-6674, press 2, for urgent counselling support, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Single-session, brief individual, group and specialized counselling options are available.
Registrar's Office
Registration, academic records and student documents. registrar@carleton.ca; 613-520-3500. Located at 300 Tory Building; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Awards and Financial Aid Office
OSAP, scholarships, bursaries and government financial aid. awards@carleton.ca; 613-520-3600. Located at 202 Pigiarvik; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Include your name and student number when emailing.
Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities
Services include academic accommodations, attendant services, alternate formats, adaptive technology, note-taking and sign language interpretation.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health supportCall 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English, French and Mandarin.
- Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region24/7 bilingual phone support: distress 613-238-3311; crisis 613-722-6914. Text 343-306-5550 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; texting is English-only for Ottawa and Ottawa Region residents.
- Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 9-8-8.
- Emergency assistanceImmediate danger: call 9-1-1. On-campus emergency: 613-520-4444 or extension 4444 from an on-campus phone.
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.
Carleton, answered
Straight from Carleton's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Carleton, in short
Carleton University, founded 1943, in Ottawa, Ontario.
- The waves in Carleton’s logo evoke book pages, the waterways bordering campus and a raven’s wings.carleton.ca
- Carleton’s heraldic motto is “Ours the Task Eternal.”gg.ca
- The Ravens men’s basketball team had an 87-game winning streak from 2003 to 2006.en.wikipedia.org
- The women’s basketball team won its first national championship in 2018.en.wikipedia.org
- Ravens’ Nest is the home arena for Carleton basketball.en.wikipedia.org
- Carleton Ice House is the Ravens’ ice hockey arena.en.wikipedia.org
- Fall orientation combines social events, campus tours, academic preparation and skill-building workshops.carleton.ca
- Carleton Athletics & Recreation offers recreation leagues, fitness classes and access to facilities.carleton.ca
Questions Carleton Ravens ask
Short answers from Carleton's own pages.
What learning system does Carleton use?
Carleton University uses Brightspace (brightspace.carleton.ca). 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 Carleton?
Carleton'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 Carleton?
Last day for academic withdrawal from full fall and late fall courses (Sunday, November 15, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at Carleton?
Fall final examinations and fall/winter midterm examinations begin starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at Carleton?
Registrar's Office: Registration, academic records and student documents. registrar@carleton.ca; 613-520-3500. Located at 300 Tory Building; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where do I get financial aid help at Carleton?
Awards and Financial Aid Office: OSAP, scholarships, bursaries and government financial aid. awards@carleton.ca; 613-520-3600. Located at 202 Pigiarvik; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Include your name and student number when emailing.
Is Dash affiliated with Carleton University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carleton University.
How do Carleton students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Carleton. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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