dash.The TMU term, at a glance
The dates TMU students ask Dash about most, from TMU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
January
February
April
- Fri, Nov 20Fall 2026: Last day to drop courses or withdraw in good academic standing, without refundtorontomu.ca
- Fri, Jan 29Winter 2027: Last day to drop courses or withdraw with a full refundtorontomu.ca
- Fri, Feb 12Winter 2027: Last day to drop courses or withdraw with a 50% refundtorontomu.ca
- Fri, Apr 2Winter 2027: Last day to drop courses or withdraw in good academic standing, without refundtorontomu.ca
Where things live at TMU
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.
Centre for Student Development and Counselling
Book an appointment by calling 416-979-5195 or visiting JOR 07C. If unable to call or visit, email csdc@torontomu.ca.
ServiceHub — Office of the Registrar student support
Support for fees and financial assistance, MyServiceHub, exams and class schedules, official letters and transcripts, and graduation applications. Phone: 416-979-5036. Location: POD 150.
Student Financial Assistance
Information about applying for and maintaining OSAP, financial aid deadlines, provincial and territorial aid, U.S. and international aid, and loan repayment.
MyServiceHub student tutorials
Guides for enrolment, academics, financial aid, personal information, student fees and account holds.
Brightspace student essentials
Student resources for Brightspace, including notifications, user settings and tutorials.
- Good2Talk — 24-hour student helplineFree, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario: 1-866-925-5454. TMU also lists it for support after 5 p.m.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall or text 988, available 24/7.
- Toronto Campus SecurityContact 416-979-5040 or security@torontomu.ca. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
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.
TMU, answered
Straight from TMU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
TMU, in short
Toronto Metropolitan University, founded 1948, in Toronto, Ontario.
- Founded in 1948 as the Ryerson Institute of Technology, TMU occupies the site of Ontario’s first teacher-training college.torontomu.ca
- In 1949, electronics students broadcast Canada’s first live television show for a general audience.torontomu.ca
- TMU’s Latin motto, “Mente et Artificio,” means “With Mind and Skill.”torontomu.ca
- Some classes take place in the Cineplex movie theatre at Yonge-Dundas Square, with lecture slides shown on the cinema screen.torontomu.ca
- TMU became the first university in Toronto to host a Pow Wow in 1998; the gathering is now an annual event.torontomu.ca
- The award-winning Student Learning Centre provides space to study, collaborate and share ideas.torontomu.ca
- Oakham Cafe and The Met Campus Pub are listed among TMU’s campus dining options.torontomu.ca
- The TMU Bold play at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, located at the historic Maple Leaf Gardens site.torontomu.ca
Questions TMU students ask
Short answers from TMU's own pages.
What learning system does TMU use?
Toronto Metropolitan 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.
When is the last day to withdraw from a course at TMU?
Fall 2026: Last day to drop courses or withdraw in good academic standing, without refund (Friday, November 20, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at TMU?
Winter 2027: Last day to drop courses or withdraw with a full refund (Friday, January 29, 2027).
How do I contact the registrar at TMU?
ServiceHub — Office of the Registrar student support: Support for fees and financial assistance, MyServiceHub, exams and class schedules, official letters and transcripts, and graduation applications. Phone: 416-979-5036. Location: POD 150.
Where do I get financial aid help at TMU?
Student Financial Assistance: Information about applying for and maintaining OSAP, financial aid deadlines, provincial and territorial aid, U.S. and international aid, and loan repayment.
Is Dash affiliated with Toronto Metropolitan University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Toronto Metropolitan University.
How do TMU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at TMU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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