# Dash for Trent University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Trent University (Peterborough, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Blackboard Learn, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Trent University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/peterborough/trent Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Trent - Fri, Oct 23, 2026: Last day of classes before Fall reading break ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall reading break begins ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/records-registration/course-registration)) - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall reading break ends ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/records-registration/course-registration)) - Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Classes resume after Fall reading break ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Final date to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penalty ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/records-registration/course-registration)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall classes end ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations begin ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations end at 10:30 p.m. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Winter holiday closure begins ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter holiday closure ends ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Blackboard Learn - Student portal: https://www.trentu.ca/mytrent - 24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 for support, available 24/7. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough: 24/7 volunteer-staffed support: 705-745-2273. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Good2Talk: Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Trent Counselling Services: Free, confidential, short-term mental health support for registered students, in person or virtually. Email counselling@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1386. Appointment booking requires online registration and a Medeo account using a trentu.ca email address. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/counselling) - Emergency and Campus Security: In an emergency call 911. Peterborough Campus Security: 705-748-1333. Durham Campus Security: 905-435-5111. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Registrar / Enrolment Services: Records and registration support: registrar@trentu.ca; 705-748-1215. Office: Blackburn Hall, Suite 101, Peterborough. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET. Phone calls answered Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/contact) - Financial Aid: Support for scholarships, bursaries, OSAP and the Trent Work Study Program. Email financialaid@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1524. (https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/contact) - Student Accounts: Tuition and fee enquiries: studentaccounts@trentu.ca; 705-748-1317. (https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/contact) ## About Trent - Founded in 1964, Trent’s motto means “Now I know in part.” ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/)) - The Otonabee River runs through Trent’s 1,400-acre Peterborough campus. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/)) - The Peterborough campus has 30 kilometres of hiking trails. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/trent-numbers)) - Trent has five colleges: Traill, Champlain, Lady Eaton, Otonabee and Gzowski. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/collegiate-advantage)) - Architect Ron Thom’s vision for Trent included original furniture and built-in benches, not just buildings. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/heritage/)) - The East vs. West Hockey Game brings friendly rivalry to Trent’s all-colleges traditions. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/collegiate-advantage)) - College-based one-to-one academic advising helps students choose courses and navigate degree requirements. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/collegiate-advantage)) - Students can choose from more than 100 clubs and groups. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/trent-numbers)) - Orientation Week welcomes both residence and off-campus students with events led by upper-year volunteers. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/ladyeaton/celebrate/traditions)) - Lady Eaton College’s art auction displays student and fellow artwork in the Pit, with all proceeds returned to the artists. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/ladyeaton/celebrate/traditions)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Trent use? Trent University uses Blackboard Learn. 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 Trent? Trent's reading week is Oct 23–Nov 2, 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 Trent? Final date to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penalty (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at Trent? Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations begin starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Trent? Registrar / Enrolment Services: Records and registration support: registrar@trentu.ca; 705-748-1215. Office: Blackburn Hall, Suite 101, Peterborough. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET. Phone calls answered Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Trent? Financial Aid: Support for scholarships, bursaries, OSAP and the Trent Work Study Program. Email financialaid@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1524. ### Is Dash affiliated with Trent University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Trent University. ### How do Trent students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Trent. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.