# Dash for Concordia University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Concordia University (Montreal, Quebec) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Concordia University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/quebec/montreal/concordia Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Concordia - Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall reading week ends ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Fall-term academic withdrawal deadline (DISC) ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall classes end ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Make-up day for classes cancelled on Quebec Election Day ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall examinations begin ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Fall examinations end ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Holiday closure begins — December 24 to January 5 ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter tuition fee payment due ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/important-dates.html)) - Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter classes begin; fall/winter classes resume ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) - Mon, Jan 25, 2027: Last day to add winter-term courses ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.concordia.ca) - Student portal: https://www.concordia.ca/students - 24/7 Student Assistance Program: Powered by Dialogue. Mental health and wellness services available 24/7; bilingual call centre: 1-855-853-0565. Eligibility depends on coverage. (https://concordia-csu.alumo.ca/student-assistance-program) - Mental health entry: Intake assessment and referral for currently enrolled students in Quebec, on the Sir George Williams Campus or online. Contact mhe.info@concordia.ca or 514-848-2424 ext. 6630. (https://www.concordia.ca/health/mental-health/services.html) - Counselling and Psychological Services: Short-term counselling for registered students residing in Quebec, virtually or in person. Students who have seen a Concordia counsellor within the past year can contact their counsellor or cps.info@concordia.ca. (https://www.concordia.ca/health/mental-health/counselling.html) - Birks Student Service Centre: Help with account blocks, university policies and procedures, and general student inquiries. Call 514-848-2424 ext. 2668 or email students@concordia.ca. In-person service Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Loyola visits require an appointment. (https://www.concordia.ca/students/birks.html) - Office of the Registrar: Office of the Registrar. (https://www.concordia.ca/offices/registrar.html) - Tuition and Financial Aid: Information about tuition, payment, scholarships, bursaries, awards, loans, employment and budgeting. (https://www.concordia.ca/students/financial.html) - IITS Moodle support: Contact Help@concordia.ca for requests to retrieve Moodle content between three and five years old. (https://www.concordia.ca/it/services/moodle-lms.html) ## About Concordia - Concordia was founded on August 24, 1974, through the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/about/history.html)) - Its name comes from Montreal’s motto, Concordia salus, meaning “well-being through harmony.” ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/about/history.html)) - In 1998, the Stingers women’s hockey team won the inaugural national university women’s hockey championship. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/about/history/timeline.html)) - In 2018, the Gina Cody School became Canada’s first university engineering and computer science faculty named after a woman. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/about/history/timeline.html)) - The historic Grey Nuns silent reading room offers a quiet place to study. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/campus-life.html)) - Wear Concordia participants can show their school colours or branded apparel for a free small drip coffee at participating cafés. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/events/wear-concordia.html)) - Le Gym is a fitness centre in the EV Building, open to students, faculty, staff and the public. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/about/history/timeline.html)) - Homeroom helps new undergraduate students connect and navigate university life together. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/life.html)) - Student-led Orientation/Frosh events include mixers, excursions and outdoor gatherings at the start of fall and winter terms. ([source](https://www.concordia.ca/students/new/orientation/student-led-events.html)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Concordia use? Concordia University uses Moodle (moodle.concordia.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 Concordia? Fall-term academic withdrawal deadline (DISC) (Monday, November 16, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When is the last day to add or drop courses at Concordia? Last day to add winter-term courses (Monday, January 25, 2027). ### When are final exams at Concordia? Fall examinations begin starts Wednesday, December 9. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Concordia? Office of the Registrar: Office of the Registrar. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Concordia? Tuition and Financial Aid: Information about tuition, payment, scholarships, bursaries, awards, loans, employment and budgeting. ### Is Dash affiliated with Concordia University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Concordia University. ### How do Concordia students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Concordia. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.