dash.The SIAST term, at a glance
The dates SIAST students ask Dash about most, from SIAST's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
January
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Daysaskpolytech.ca
- Thu, Nov 12Fall mid-term break starts; confirm applicability with your programsaskpolytech.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall mid-term break ends; confirm applicability with your programsaskpolytech.ca
- Thu, Dec 17Fall last day of classes and examssaskpolytech.ca
- Fri, Dec 18Winter break startssaskpolytech.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Fall marks posted by end of daysaskpolytech.ca
- Fri, Jan 1Winter break endssaskpolytech.ca
- Mon, Jan 4Winter semester starts (16-week semesters)saskpolytech.ca
Where things live at SIAST
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student Well-Being and Counselling Services
Virtual and in-person appointments. Email counselling@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4050.
Enrolment Services
Support for registration, student records, transcripts, tuition assessments and payments. Call 1-866-467-4278. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Student loans and financial administration
Enrolment Services supports student loans, tuition and fee assessments, and fee payments. Call 1-866-467-4278.
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services is offered through Counselling, Health & Accessibility Services within Student Services.
Technical support
Tech Services assists with login issues, password resets, mySaskPolytech, online applications, Brightspace and Kaltura. The contact page directs students to Tech Services.
- 24/7 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 for urgent mental health support, available 24/7/365. Dial 911 if you are in immediate danger.
- TogetherallFree, anonymous online peer support available 24/7/365 and moderated by mental health professionals.
- Local mobile crisis servicesMoose Jaw: 306-694-7605; Prince Albert: 306-764-1011; Regina: 306-757-0127; Saskatoon: 306-933-6200.
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 Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
SIAST, answered
Straight from SIAST's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
SIAST, in short
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, founded 1959, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Saskatchewan’s only polytechnic.saskpolytech.ca
- Its four campuses are in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon.saskpolytech.ca
- Formerly known as SIAST, the institution became Saskatchewan Polytechnic on September 24, 2014.saskpolytech.ca
- Its first degree program, introduced in 2013, was a Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing.saskpolytech.ca
- In 2024–25, 2,534 students participated in applied research projects.saskpolytech.ca
- The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students’ Association provides peer support, services, activities and clubs in each campus city.saskpolytech.ca
- Students can start societies and get SPSA help hosting events, fundraising and raising awareness on campus.saskpolytech.ca
- Monthly Student Open Forum Assembly meetings let students share feedback; the SOFA Level Up program rewards participation.saskpolytech.ca
Questions SIAST students ask
Short answers from SIAST's own pages.
What learning system does SIAST use?
Saskatchewan Polytechnic uses Brightspace (online.saskpolytech.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 fall break at SIAST?
SIAST's fall break is Nov 12–13, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
Where do I get financial aid help at SIAST?
Student loans and financial administration: Enrolment Services supports student loans, tuition and fee assessments, and fee payments. Call 1-866-467-4278.
Is Dash affiliated with Saskatchewan Polytechnic?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
How do SIAST students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at SIAST. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
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