dash.The York term, at a glance
The dates York Lions ask Dash about most, from York's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Fri, Oct 16Fall Reading Week endsregistrar.yorku.ca
- Thu, Oct 29Fall final examination schedule published onlineregistrar.yorku.ca
- Tue, Nov 10Last day to drop Fall courses without receiving a graderegistrar.yorku.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Fall course withdrawal period begins — W on transcriptregistrar.yorku.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Fall classes endregistrar.yorku.ca
- Tue, Dec 8Last day to withdraw from Fall courses with a Wregistrar.yorku.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall study dayregistrar.yorku.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Fall examinations beginregistrar.yorku.ca
Where things live at York
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Moodle (eClass)
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student Counselling, Health & Well-being
Single-session walk-in and short-term counselling, in person and virtually, plus support groups. Phone: 416-736-5297. Keele location: N110, Bennett Centre for Student Services.
Student Accessibility Services
Academic accommodations and support for students with disabilities. Phone: 416-736-5755. Location: N108 Ross Building, Keele Campus.
Registrar's Office
Course enrolment, add/drop, exam schedules, student records, transcripts and graduation services. Self-service tools require Passport York.
Student Support & Advising — financial aid and student accounts
Help with financial aid and OSAP, tuition and fees, student accounts, student records and admissions inquiries.
My Student Account
View current and historical financial account details, fees, payments and monthly statements. Requires Passport York.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health supportFree, confidential support for post-secondary students in Ontario. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
- GuardMe Student Support ProgramFree, 24/7 mental health support for international and exchange students.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Response HelplineSuicide prevention and crisis response helpline listed by York's counselling service.
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 eClass once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
York, answered
Straight from York's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
York, in short
York University, founded 1959, in Toronto, Ontario.
- York was founded in 1959 as Toronto’s second university.library.yorku.ca
- The University of Toronto transferred the Glendon Hall campus to York for $1.library.yorku.ca
- York’s motto, “Tentanda Via,” means “the way must be tried.”library.yorku.ca
- Beyond its Toronto-area campuses, York has an EcoCampus in Costa Rica.yorku.ca
- Students can attend regular-season York Lions varsity games for free.futurestudents.yorku.ca
- YU Connect is the hub for finding York’s student-run clubs.students.yorku.ca
- Winter Orientation, known as Frost Week, takes place in January.yorku.ca
- Students can get active in an 11,000-square-foot fitness centre and a 25-metre pool.futurestudents.yorku.ca
Questions York Lions ask
Short answers from York's own pages.
What learning system does York use?
York University uses Moodle (eClass) (eclass.yorku.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 winter break at York?
York's winter break is starts Dec 24, 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 York?
Fall course withdrawal period begins — W on transcript (Wednesday, November 11, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at York?
Last day to drop Fall courses without receiving a grade (Tuesday, November 10, 2026).
When are final exams at York?
Fall final examination schedule published online starts Thursday, October 29. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at York?
Registrar's Office: Course enrolment, add/drop, exam schedules, student records, transcripts and graduation services. Self-service tools require Passport York.
Where do I get financial aid help at York?
Student Support & Advising — financial aid and student accounts: Help with financial aid and OSAP, tuition and fees, student accounts, student records and admissions inquiries.
Is Dash affiliated with York University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by York University.
How do York students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at York. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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