dash.The Laurentian term, at a glance
The dates Laurentian Voyageurs ask Dash about most, from Laurentian's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
December
January
February
- Thu, Oct 29Fall courses: last day for 10% tuition credit; no refunds after this datelaurentian.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Fall/Winter courses: last day for 50% tuition creditlaurentian.ca
- Mon, Jan 4Winter 2027 tuition and fees payment duelaurentian.ca
- Fri, Jan 15Winter courses: last day for 100% tuition creditlaurentian.ca
- Fri, Jan 22Fall/Winter courses: last day for 10% tuition credit; no refunds after this datelaurentian.ca
- Fri, Feb 12Winter courses: last day for 50% tuition creditlaurentian.ca
- Fri, Feb 26Winter courses: last day for 10% tuition credit; no refunds after this datelaurentian.ca
Where things live at Laurentian
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
Book an in-person, telephone or videoconference appointment: 705-673-6506 or counselling@laurentian.ca.
Accessibility Services
705-675-1151 ext. 3324; accessibilityservicesinfo@laurentian.ca. R.D. Parker Building, 2nd Floor, Room P-230.
IT Services — Service Desk
Help with accounts, access, troubleshooting and software support. Email it@laurentian.ca or call 705-675-1151 ext. 2200.
Academic Advising and Registration Assistance
Help with course planning and registration: academicadvising@laurentian.ca or 705-675-1151 ext. 3469. Access Self-Service through my.laurentian.ca.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health supportFree, confidential support for postsecondary students in Ontario. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada for anyone thinking of suicide or worried about someone else.
- GuardMe — support outside OntarioFree 24/7 immediate and ongoing support for Laurentian students outside Ontario or Canada, with multilingual and culturally matched counsellors. No appointment needed.
- Campus SecurityAvailable 24/7, 365 days a year: 705-673-6562 or security@laurentian.ca. For an emergency or life-threatening situation, call 911, then Campus Security.
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.
Laurentian, answered
Straight from Laurentian's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Laurentian, in short
Laurentian University, founded 1960, in Sudbury, Ontario.
- Laurentian is Canada’s only university with a tricultural mandate, embracing English, French and Indigenous education.laurentian.ca
- Students originally preferred copper-red and nickel-grey, but university leaders chose blue and gold in November 1960.laurentian.ca
- Laurentian hosted a NASA tracking station that participated in the GEOS-A and GEOS-B satellite projects.laurentian.ca
- The university’s Latin motto, “Emitte lucem et veritatem,” means “Send out light and truth.”gg.ca
- Fall Orientation includes Residence Fest, Beach Day, a Pep Rally, Silent Disco and Outdoor Movie Night.laurentian.ca
- Sacred Fire, Tea and Bannock, and Anishinaabemowin Bingo are part of orientation’s cultural programming.laurentian.ca
- Residence events include LU’s Got Talent, an annual baseball tournament and a Haunted House Fundraiser.laurentian.ca
- Residence offers weekly dance fitness and yoga classes, plus substance-free TGIF weekend social events.laurentian.ca
Questions Laurentian Voyageurs ask
Short answers from Laurentian's own pages.
What learning system does Laurentian use?
Laurentian University uses Brightspace. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
Is Dash affiliated with Laurentian University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Laurentian University.
How do Laurentian students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Laurentian. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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