# Dash for Brock University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Brock University (St. Catharines, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Brock University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/st-catharines/brock Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Brock - Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall Reading Week ends ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/)) - Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Fall-only D2 courses — last day to withdraw without academic penalty/no grade ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/drops-withdrawals/)) - Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Fall last day of lectures (D2) ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Make-up day for National Truth and Reconciliation Day ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall snow/reading day ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall examinations begin ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/)) - Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Fall examinations end ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Christmas and New Year university closure begins at noon; limited services may be available ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/all/)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Christmas and New Year university closure ends ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/all/)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter undergraduate classes begin; university reopens ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Brightspace (https://lms.brocku.ca) - Student portal: https://my.brocku.ca - 24/7 telephone crisis counselling: Confidential crisis counselling: 1-833-276-2533 (1-833-BROCK33) in North America; 001 416 382 3257 outside North America. The line can also be used to request an on-campus counselling appointment. (https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2024/09/fair-to-showcase-student-wellness-success-supports/) - Mental Health and Wellness Services: Free counselling for Brock students registered in at least 1.5 credits. Contact mentalhealth@brocku.ca or visit the fourth floor of Schmon Tower. Virtual appointments require students to be in Ontario. Open Door Single Session Counselling is available Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm. (https://brocku.ca/health-wellness-accessibility/student-health/mental-health/personal-counselling/) - Brock Central — Office of the Registrar: Email central@brocku.ca. Call 905-688-5550, press 1, then extension 3052. In-person service at ST300: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–4 pm; Friday, 9:30 am–4 pm. Live chat: Monday–Friday, 10 am–3 pm. Registration and records inquiries: records@brocku.ca. (https://brocku.ca/registrar/contact-us/) - Student Accounts and Financial Aid: Information on tuition, fees, payments, refunds, budgeting, scholarships, bursaries and other funding. (https://brocku.ca/safa/) - IT Help Desk: Contact extension 4357 or ithelp@brocku.ca for account and technical assistance. Contact the Help Desk to reset multi-factor authentication settings after losing or replacing a phone. (https://brocku.ca/information-technology/activate-account/) ## About Brock - Brock opened in September 1964 with 127 students taking classes in a refurbished refrigeration factory. ([source](https://brocku.ca/about/history/)) - Schmon Tower was completed in 1966 as the University moved to its permanent home atop the Niagara Escarpment. ([source](https://brocku.ca/about/history/)) - Brock’s coat of arms features a badger representing tenacity of purpose and the motto “Surgite.” ([source](https://brocku.scholaris.ca/items/84a66eca-dec2-467a-abd7-11640d39149e)) - The Brock Badger mascot debuted at Homecoming in November 1982, later becoming known as Boomer the Badger. ([source](https://gobadgers.ca/news/2024/12/11/badgers-bulletin-then-and-now-boomers-evolution-from-court-star-to-campus-icon.aspx)) - The annual Homecoming Grape Stomp brings students and alumni to Jubilee Court for grape-crushing fun. ([source](https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2024/09/making-memories-at-brocks-messiest-tradition/)) - ExperienceBU is the online portal for finding campus events, joining clubs and tracking involvement. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/get-involved-on-campus/)) - The Student Life Involvement Commons in MCA 204 offers support for getting involved on campus. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/)) - Foundations in Leadership helps students develop leadership skills through professional development programming. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/)) - CareerZone lists student jobs, off-campus employment, volunteer opportunities and career resources. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/get-involved-on-campus/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Brock use? Brock University uses Brightspace (lms.brocku.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at Brock? Fall-only D2 courses — last day to withdraw without academic penalty/no grade (Friday, November 6, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at Brock? Fall examinations begin starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Brock? Brock Central — Office of the Registrar: Email central@brocku.ca. Call 905-688-5550, press 1, then extension 3052. In-person service at ST300: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–4 pm; Friday, 9:30 am–4 pm. Live chat: Monday–Friday, 10 am–3 pm. Registration and records inquiries: records@brocku.ca. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Brock? Student Accounts and Financial Aid: Information on tuition, fees, payments, refunds, budgeting, scholarships, bursaries and other funding. ### Is Dash affiliated with Brock University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Brock University. ### How do Brock students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Brock. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.