dash.The uOttawa term, at a glance
The dates uOttawa Gee-Gees ask Dash about most, from uOttawa's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Thu, Oct 15Fall 2026 exam schedule posted in uoZoneuottawa.ca
- Sun, Oct 25Fall 2026 reading week begins — faculty and program exceptions applyuottawa.ca
- Sat, Oct 31Fall 2026 reading week ends — faculty and program exceptions applyuottawa.ca
- Fri, Nov 20Fall 2026 final withdrawal deadline — no financial credituottawa.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall 2026 classes end; usual Monday course schedule appliesuottawa.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Fall 2026 exam period beginsuottawa.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Fall 2026 exam period endsuottawa.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Holiday closure begins at 5 p.m.uottawa.ca
Where things live at uOttawa
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.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health supportBilingual post-secondary student helpline in Ontario: call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868; for French, text ALLOJECOUTEON.
- Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 in Canada. Bilingual support available 24/7.
- Ottawa Distress Centre24/7 bilingual support: 613-238-3311 in Ottawa and region; 1-866-676-1080 in Gatineau and region.
- Student Assistance ProgramMental health and wellness services available 24/7 through Dialogue. Bilingual call centre: 1-855-853-0565. Eligibility depends on plan coverage.
What it's like to text Dash
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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.
uOttawa, answered
Straight from uOttawa's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
uOttawa, in short
University of Ottawa, founded 1848, in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Founded in 1848 as the College of Bytown, uOttawa taught students in both English and French from the beginning.uottawa.ca
- uOttawa is the world's largest English-French bilingual university.uottawa.ca
- The Gee-Gees name comes from the initials of garnet and grey; a gee-gee is also the lead horse in a race.geegees.ca
- Established in 1881, uOttawa's football team is the third oldest university football team in Canada.teams.geegees.ca
- 101 Week welcomes first-year students with campus activities, Shinerama and friendly inter-faculty competitions.seuo-uosu.com
- The annual uoShow is a free Welcome Week music festival attracting up to 6,000 students.uottawa.ca
- The Panda Game pits the uOttawa Gee-Gees against the Carleton Ravens in a football rivalry.uottawa.ca
- The Dining Hall hosts more than 70 special events.uottawa.ca
Questions uOttawa Gee-Gees ask
Short answers from uOttawa's own pages.
What learning system does uOttawa use?
University of Ottawa uses Brightspace (uottawa.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 reading week at uOttawa?
uOttawa's reading week is Oct 25–31, 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 uOttawa?
Fall 2026 final withdrawal deadline — no financial credit (Friday, November 20, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at uOttawa?
Fall 2026 exam schedule posted in uoZone starts Thursday, October 15. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Ottawa?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Ottawa.
How do uOttawa students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at uOttawa. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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