dash.The U of T term, at a glance
The dates U of T Varsity Blues ask Dash about most, from U of T's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
December
January
February
March
- Thu, Dec 24University winter closure beginssgs.calendar.utoronto.ca
- Tue, Jan 5University winter closure endssgs.calendar.utoronto.ca
- Mon, Feb 15Family Day — University closedsgs.calendar.utoronto.ca
- Fri, Mar 26Good Friday — University closedsgs.calendar.utoronto.ca
Where things live at U of T
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Canvas (Quercus)
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
U of T Telus Health Student Support
Free, confidential counselling and support 24 hours a day in up to 146 languages. Call 1-844-451-9700; outside North America, call 001-416-380-6578.
Health & Wellness counselling
Call 416-978-8030 ext. 5 to book same-day counselling or an appointment later in the week, online or in person. Wellness Navigation Advisors are available through the same number.
University Registrar's Office
Supports registration, student academic records, financial aid, awards and fee assessment across all three campuses.
UTSC Registrar's Office
Registration and fee-deferral enquiries: askro.utsc@utoronto.ca. Campus-specific academic and financial deadlines are published by the office.
Financial Aid & Awards
Information about UTAPS, scholarships, bursaries and financial resources for education costs.
- Good2Talk24/7 confidential support for Ontario postsecondary students. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text 686868.
- Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 for 24-hour support in English and French across Canada.
- Emergency help and Campus SafetyFor immediate emergencies call 911, then Campus Safety: St. George and UTSC 416-978-2222; UTM 905-569-4333. Campus Safety emergency service is available 24/7.
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 Quercus once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
U of T, answered
Straight from U of T's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
U of T, in short
University of Toronto, founded 1827, in Toronto, Ontario.
- Founded in 1827, U of T has nearly two centuries of history.utoronto.ca
- U of T has three campuses: St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough.utoronto.ca
- Professor Steve Mann invented hydraulophones—musical instruments played by covering water jets.magazine.utoronto.ca
- Gerstein Science Information Centre has a two-level safe built in 1910 to protect rare books and valuables.magazine.utoronto.ca
- The Varsity Blues football team won the first Grey Cup in 1909 and the first Vanier Cup in 1965.en.wikipedia.org
- University College’s Fireball is a themed formal dance held around Valentine’s Day.magazine.utoronto.ca
- The Lady Godiva Memorial Band welcomes members with no musical talent required—even traffic cones and kazoos count as instruments.discover.engineering.utoronto.ca
- Engineering’s Blue & Gold Committee maintains an inventory of tools that engineering students can borrow.discover.engineering.utoronto.ca
Questions U of T Varsity Blues ask
Short answers from U of T's own pages.
What learning system does U of T use?
University of Toronto uses Canvas (Quercus). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is winter break at U of T?
U of T's winter break is Dec 24–Jan 5, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
How do I contact the registrar at U of T?
University Registrar's Office: Supports registration, student academic records, financial aid, awards and fee assessment across all three campuses.
Where do I get financial aid help at U of T?
Financial Aid & Awards: Information about UTAPS, scholarships, bursaries and financial resources for education costs.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Toronto?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Toronto.
How do U of T students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at U of T. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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