# Dash for University of Toronto students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas (Quercus), campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of Toronto. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ontario/toronto/uoft Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at U of T - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: University winter closure begins ([source](https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/sessional-dates)) - Tue, Jan 5, 2027: University winter closure ends ([source](https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/sessional-dates)) - Mon, Feb 15, 2027: Family Day — University closed ([source](https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/sessional-dates)) - Fri, Mar 26, 2027: Good Friday — University closed ([source](https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/sessional-dates)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (Quercus) - 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. (https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/mental-health-supports/) - Good2Talk: 24/7 confidential support for Ontario postsecondary students. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text 686868. (https://mentalhealth.utoronto.ca/students-resources/) - Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 for 24-hour support in English and French across Canada. (https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/get-24-hour-emergency-help-on-or-off-campus/) - 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. (https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/mental-health-supports/) - Emergency help and Campus Safety: For 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. (https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/get-24-hour-emergency-help-on-or-off-campus/) - University Registrar's Office: Supports registration, student academic records, financial aid, awards and fee assessment across all three campuses. (https://www.registrar.utoronto.ca/) - UTSC Registrar's Office: Registration and fee-deferral enquiries: askro.utsc@utoronto.ca. Campus-specific academic and financial deadlines are published by the office. (https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/fall-2026-winter-2027-financial-dates) - Financial Aid & Awards: Information about UTAPS, scholarships, bursaries and financial resources for education costs. (https://www.registrar.utoronto.ca/financial-aid-awards/) ## About U of T - Founded in 1827, U of T has nearly two centuries of history. ([source](https://www.utoronto.ca/about-u-of-t)) - U of T has three campuses: St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough. ([source](https://www.utoronto.ca/about-u-of-t/quick-facts)) - Professor Steve Mann invented hydraulophones—musical instruments played by covering water jets. ([source](https://magazine.utoronto.ca/campus/36-amazing-things-about-u-of-t-campus-records-feats-facts/)) - Gerstein Science Information Centre has a two-level safe built in 1910 to protect rare books and valuables. ([source](https://magazine.utoronto.ca/campus/36-amazing-things-about-u-of-t-campus-records-feats-facts/)) - The Varsity Blues football team won the first Grey Cup in 1909 and the first Vanier Cup in 1965. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Toronto_Varsity_Blues)) - University College’s Fireball is a themed formal dance held around Valentine’s Day. ([source](https://magazine.utoronto.ca/campus/history/those-things-we-do-university-of-toronto-traditions-janet-rowe/)) - The Lady Godiva Memorial Band welcomes members with no musical talent required—even traffic cones and kazoos count as instruments. ([source](https://discover.engineering.utoronto.ca/student-life/traditions/)) - Engineering’s Blue & Gold Committee maintains an inventory of tools that engineering students can borrow. ([source](https://discover.engineering.utoronto.ca/student-life/traditions/)) - Skule Nite is a spring sketch-comedy show written and performed by engineering students. ([source](https://discover.engineering.utoronto.ca/student-life/traditions/)) - True Blue appears at every home football game and selected basketball, volleyball and hockey home games. ([source](https://varsityblues.ca/sports/2008/8/18/FASTP_0818084240.aspx)) ## Questions ### 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.