dash.The UPEI term, at a glance
The dates UPEI Panthers ask Dash about most, from UPEI's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Fri, Oct 16Fall mid-semester break endscalendar.upei.ca
- Fri, Oct 30Last day to discontinue Fall courses — 50% tuition refund; no discontinuations afterwardcalendar.upei.ca
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day — no classescalendar.upei.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Final day of Fall classes (except DVM and BEd)calendar.upei.ca
- Fri, Dec 11Fall examination period beginscalendar.upei.ca
- Sun, Dec 20Fall examination period endscalendar.upei.ca
- Wed, Dec 23Fall semester endscalendar.upei.ca
- Mon, Jan 11Winter classes begin (except DVM and BEd)calendar.upei.ca
Where things live at UPEI
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
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Accessibility Services and Student Supports
Accessibility Services is a unit of Student Supports and Services. Contact studentserv@upei.ca or 902-566-0488; Dalton Hall, fifth floor. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–noon and 1:00–4:00 pm.
Tuition and payment arrangements
Students unable to pay by the deadline can request approval of a Permission to Pay Later form from Student Financial Services. Approval does not waive late fees or interest.
IT account and sign-in help
IT Systems and Services provides account setup, security and sign-in help. The sign-on page lists the Help Desk number as 566-0465.
International Student Office
Support from first contact through first-year courses. Located on the fourth floor of Dalton Hall. Contact studentsupport@upei.ca.
- 24/7 Mental Health and Addictions phone lineCall 1-833-553-6983 toll-free, 24/7. Staffed by social workers and registered nurses.
- Student Wellness — 24/7 virtual counsellingProfessional counselling covered through UPEI student health insurance. Call 1-833-549-3281 across Canada or 1-416-956-2963 outside Canada. Interpreter services are available.
- UPEI Counselling ServicesProfessionally certified counsellors provide short-term support and crisis response, with referrals and bridging services when longer-term care is needed.
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 Moodle once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
UPEI, answered
Straight from UPEI's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UPEI, in short
University of Prince Edward Island, founded 1969, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
- UPEI traces its roots to Prince of Wales College, established in 1834, and Saint Dunstan’s University, established in 1855.upei.ca
- UPEI’s coat of arms and flag honour both founding institutions with their historic symbols.upei.ca
- UPEI ranked seventh among Canadian undergraduate universities for sponsored research funding in the 2025 Maclean’s University Rankings.upei.ca
- Welcome Week offers orientation sessions, social events, campus tours, and faculty meet-and-greets.projects.upei.ca
- Homecoming’s Green and White Day invites students and alumni to wear school colours and support Panther athletes.upei.ca
- The “Start with Hello” campaign encourages campus conversations, friendships, and a stronger sense of belonging.upei.ca
- The UPEI Events Calendar lists varsity games, student events, public presentations, and other university activities.upei.ca
Questions UPEI Panthers ask
Short answers from UPEI's own pages.
What learning system does UPEI use?
University of Prince Edward Island uses Moodle (moodle31.upei.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at UPEI?
Last day to discontinue Fall courses — 50% tuition refund; no discontinuations afterward (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at UPEI?
Winter registration and course-change/cancellation deadline; full tuition refund (Friday, January 22, 2027).
When are final exams at UPEI?
Fall examination period begins starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UPEI?
Registrar's Office: Questions about registration, degree audits and prerequisites.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Prince Edward Island?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Prince Edward Island.
How do UPEI students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UPEI. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.