dash.The Vanier term, at a glance
The dates Vanier Cheetahs ask Dash about most, from Vanier's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
January
- Tue, Nov 3Day studies course drop deadlinevaniercollege.qc.ca
- Wed, Nov 18Pre-EUF exam day — no classesvaniercollege.qc.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Fall 2026 last day of classes — Monday schedulevaniercollege.qc.ca
- Wed, Dec 16Exit exams — no classesvaniercollege.qc.ca
- Fri, Dec 25Holiday break begins — College closedvaniercollege.qc.ca
- Fri, Jan 1Holiday break ends — College closed through this datevaniercollege.qc.ca
Where things live at Vanier
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.
Mental Health and Wellness counselling
Contact intake@vaniercollege.qc.ca to book a 30-minute intake appointment. Located within Student Services, C-203. Student Services: 514.744.7885.
Registrar's Office
Information about transcripts, enrolment letters, grade reviews, program changes, withdrawals and course drops. Contact requestforms@vaniercollege.qc.ca for enrolment forms or help recovering Omnivox access.
Financial aid and scholarships
The Financial Aid Office assists with grants, loans, bursaries, scholarships and work-study programs. Current opportunities and financial aid resources are available through the Omnivox community.
Access Centre for Students with Disabilities
Services for students with learning, physical, medical and mental health disabilities.
IT help desk
Call 514.744.7500 ext. 7529 or visit E-402. Submit IT support requests through Octopus; call the help desk if Octopus is inaccessible or has technical issues.
- Urgent mental health supportFor a crisis requiring urgent support, the College directs students to Tel-Aide or the Centre de prévention du suicide Montréal. No helpline numbers or hours are provided in the supplied sources.
- Safety and Security / off-hours distress supportCall 514.744.7575 or visit F-243 for immediate danger on or off campus. For non-immediate distress on campus outside Student Services hours, the College directs students to Safety and Security in F-243.
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.
Vanier, answered
Straight from Vanier's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Vanier, in short
Vanier College, founded 1970, in Montreal, Quebec.
- Vanier opened on September 8, 1970, welcoming close to 1,400 students in its first cohort.vaniercollege.qc.ca
- The college is named after Georges P. Vanier, a Canadian soldier, diplomat and former Governor General.vaniercollege.qc.ca
- The campus's educational roots reach back to 1847, when the Sisters of Sainte-Croix opened a school for girls.vaniercollege.qc.ca
- The A building once housed nuns' quarters; today it houses Academic Advising, the Music department and the auditorium.vaniercollege.qc.ca
- The Sports Complex offers fitness activities, recreational sports, and clubs and intramurals engaging over 800 students.vaniercollege.qc.ca
- The VCSA funds student clubs covering a wide variety of interests and hobbies.vcsavanier.com
- VCSA events include beginning- and end-of-year BBQs and free breakfasts.vcsavanier.com
- Student Life offers animal therapy, yoga and zen days with hot chocolate.vaniercollege.qc.ca
Questions Vanier Cheetahs ask
Short answers from Vanier's own pages.
What learning system does Vanier use?
Vanier College uses Moodle (vanier.moodle.decclic.qc.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 holiday break at Vanier?
Vanier's holiday break is Dec 25–Jan 1, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at Vanier?
Day studies course drop deadline (Tuesday, November 3, 2026).
How do I contact the registrar at Vanier?
Registrar's Office: Information about transcripts, enrolment letters, grade reviews, program changes, withdrawals and course drops. Contact requestforms@vaniercollege.qc.ca for enrolment forms or help recovering Omnivox access.
Where do I get financial aid help at Vanier?
Financial aid and scholarships: The Financial Aid Office assists with grants, loans, bursaries, scholarships and work-study programs. Current opportunities and financial aid resources are available through the Omnivox community.
Is Dash affiliated with Vanier College?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vanier College.
How do Vanier students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Vanier. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.