# Dash for Centennial College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Centennial College (Toronto, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Blackboard, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Centennial College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/toronto/centennial-college Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Centennial College - Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter 2027 14-week semester starts ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Winter 2027 course change deadline for most programs ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Mon, Jan 25, 2027: Winter 2027 withdrawal with partial refund deadline ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Mon, Feb 15, 2027: College closed for Family Day ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Mon, Mar 1, 2027: Winter 2027 Engagement Week (Reading Week) begins ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Sun, Mar 7, 2027: Winter 2027 Engagement Week (Reading Week) ends ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Fri, Mar 19, 2027: Winter 2027 withdrawal without academic penalty deadline ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Fri, Mar 26, 2027: College closed for Good Friday ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) - Fri, Apr 23, 2027: Winter 2027 14-week semester ends ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services/academic-and-planning-calendar/winter-semester-2027)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Blackboard (https://alt-luminate.centennialcollege.ca/) - Student portal: https://my.centennialcollege.ca - Good2Talk 24/7 counselling helpline: Call 1-866-925-5454 to connect with a counsellor 24/7. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centre-for-accessible-learning-and-counselling-services/personal-counselling-and-mental-health-support/crisis-help) - Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services: Accessibility and counselling services: 437-568-4799 or calcs@centennialcollege.ca. Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; not an emergency service. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centre-for-accessible-learning-and-counselling-services) - International Student Helpline: After-hours, non-emergency health and wellness support: 1-844-451-9700. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centre-for-accessible-learning-and-counselling-services/personal-counselling-and-mental-health-support/crisis-help) - Domestic Student WeConnect Support Helpline: After-hours, non-emergency health and wellness support: call or text 1-888-377-0002. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centre-for-accessible-learning-and-counselling-services/personal-counselling-and-mental-health-support/crisis-help) - Life Safety and Security: 24/7 service: 416-289-5000, ext. 52020. In an emergency, call 911. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centre-for-accessible-learning-and-counselling-services/personal-counselling-and-mental-health-support/crisis-help) - Enrolment Services: Assistance with admissions, registration, fee payments, transcripts, student financial services and graduation. Call 416-289-5300, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, except holiday closures. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/enrolment-services) - Student Financial Services: Call 416-289-5300. Current students can submit OSAP, scholarship and bursary inquiries through CASS. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/contact-us) - Centennial Access to Student Services (CASS): Submit service requests 24/7 and track their status. Support includes course adds and drops, advising, enrolment letters, program transfers, OSAP, scholarships and bursaries. (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centennial-access-to-student-services-cass) ## About Centennial College - Established in 1966, Centennial is Ontario’s first public college. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/about-us)) - Centennial’s first campus was a converted radar instrument factory; classes began on October 17, 1966. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/50th-anniversary)) - Comedic actor John Candy attended Centennial for Journalism and Acting in 1969. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/careers/did-you-know)) - Degrassi High was filmed at Centennial’s Story Arts Campus in 1989. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/careers/did-you-know)) - Toronto’s CN Tower lit up in Centennial green during the college’s 50th-anniversary celebrations. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/50th-anniversary)) - Centennial Place at Progress Campus offers residence programming, maker-spaces on every floor and 24/7 support. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centennial-housing-service/centennial-place-residence/community-and-residence-life)) - Engagement Week offers personal development sessions, skill-building programs and social gatherings. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/get-involved/student-engagement-week)) - The Peer Mentorship Program connects students with experienced peers for guidance on navigating college life. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-community-and-engagement/transitions-and-student-life)) - Transitions and Student Life helps students find food-security resources, including food banks and community gardens. ([source](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-community-and-engagement/transitions-and-student-life)) - Progress Library houses the Centennial Archives, with archival material available by request in reading room L3-16. ([source](https://library.centennialcollege.ca/research-collections/centennial-archives/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Centennial College use? Centennial College uses Blackboard (alt-luminate.centennialcollege.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 reading week at Centennial College? Centennial College's reading week is Mar 1–7, 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 Centennial College? Winter 2027 withdrawal with partial refund deadline (Monday, January 25, 2027). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When is the last day to add or drop courses at Centennial College? Winter 2027 course change deadline for most programs (Monday, January 18, 2027). ### Where do I get financial aid help at Centennial College? Student Financial Services: Call 416-289-5300. Current students can submit OSAP, scholarship and bursary inquiries through CASS. ### Is Dash affiliated with Centennial College? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Centennial College. ### How do Centennial College students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Centennial College. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.