dash.The McGill term, at a glance
The dates McGill students ask Dash about most, from McGill's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
- Wed, Oct 14Fall reading break endsmcgill.ca
- Tue, Oct 27Fall course or university withdrawal without refund deadlinemcgill.ca
- Thu, Dec 3Fall makeup day — Monday class schedule replaces Thursday schedulemcgill.ca
- Fri, Dec 4Fall classes endmcgill.ca
- Sat, Dec 5Fall study days beginmcgill.ca
- Sun, Dec 6Fall study days endmcgill.ca
- Mon, Dec 7Fall final exams beginmcgill.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Fall final exams endmcgill.ca
Where things live at McGill
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
myCourses
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student Wellness Hub — mental health and counselling
Individual counselling, therapy groups, specialist consultations, peer support and wellness advising. Phone: 514-398-6017, Monday–Friday 8:30 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:00 pm. Brown Student Services Building, 1070 Avenue Dr. Penfield, 3rd floor.
Service Point — Registrar's Office
Help with registration, academic records, transcripts, tuition fees, payment deadlines and fee deferrals. Phone: 514-398-7878. Address: 3415 McTavish St, Montréal.
Scholarships and Student Aid
Financial aid, government aid, debt management and tuition payment deferrals. Phone: 514-398-6013; email: student.aid@mcgill.ca. Counter and phone service Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Financial aid application status and appointment instructions are available in Minerva.
Student Accessibility and Achievement — ClockWork portal
The IT services page identifies ClockWork as the Student Accessibility and Achievement portal for requesting appointments and scheduling tests or exams.
IT services for students
Information about McGill credentials, two-factor authentication, email, Minerva and myCourses. The myCourses login page directs users needing assistance to the ICS Service Desk.
- GuardMe — 24/7 mental health supportFree crisis support and counselling for all McGill students, available 24/7. North America: 1-844-451-9700; outside North America: 001-416-380-6578. Telephone or mobile chat counselling is also available through the TELUS Health Student Support app.
- Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 in Canada for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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 myCourses once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
McGill, answered
Straight from McGill's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
McGill, in short
McGill University, founded 1821, in Montreal, Quebec.
- McGill was founded in 1821.mcgill.ca
- Archie, the world’s first internet search engine, was created at McGill.mcgill.ca
- Ernest Rutherford conducted his Nobel Prize-winning research on radioactivity at McGill.mcgill.ca
- McGill’s early campus included a stream, a pond and grazing cows.mcgill.ca
- The New Student Buddy Program pairs incoming students with upper-year students in their program or faculty.mcgill.ca
- Campus events include Frosh, film screenings, exhibitions and public lectures.mcgill.ca
- Student clubs cover interests including journalism, dragon boating, dance, K-pop and trivia.mcgill.ca
- Mount Royal is steps from the downtown campus for a hike and fresh air.mcgill.ca
Questions McGill students ask
Short answers from McGill's own pages.
What learning system does McGill use?
McGill University uses myCourses (mycourses2.mcgill.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 McGill?
Fall course or university withdrawal without refund deadline (Tuesday, October 27, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at McGill?
Fall final exams begin starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at McGill?
Service Point — Registrar's Office: Help with registration, academic records, transcripts, tuition fees, payment deadlines and fee deferrals. Phone: 514-398-7878. Address: 3415 McTavish St, Montréal.
Where do I get financial aid help at McGill?
Scholarships and Student Aid: Financial aid, government aid, debt management and tuition payment deferrals. Phone: 514-398-6013; email: student.aid@mcgill.ca. Counter and phone service Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Financial aid application status and appointment instructions are available in Minerva.
Is Dash affiliated with McGill University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by McGill University.
How do McGill students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at McGill. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.