# Dash for Saskatchewan Polytechnic students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/saskatchewan/saskatoon/saskatchewan-polytechnic Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at SIAST - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Thu, Nov 12, 2026: Fall mid-term break starts; confirm applicability with your program ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall mid-term break ends; confirm applicability with your program ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Thu, Dec 17, 2026: Fall last day of classes and exams ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Winter break starts ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Fall marks posted by end of day ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter break ends ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter semester starts (16-week semesters) ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Mon, Feb 15, 2027: Family Day ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) - Tue, Feb 16, 2027: Winter mid-term break starts; confirm applicability with your program ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/academic-year-and-breaks.aspx)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Brightspace (https://online.saskpolytech.ca/d2l/login?noredirect=1) - Student portal: https://mysaskpolytech.ca/ - 24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 for urgent mental health support, available 24/7/365. Dial 911 if you are in immediate danger. (https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/support/counselling-services/resources.aspx) - Student Well-Being and Counselling Services: Virtual and in-person appointments. Email counselling@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4050. (https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/support/counselling-services/index.aspx) - Togetherall: Free, anonymous online peer support available 24/7/365 and moderated by mental health professionals. (https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/support/counselling-services/resources.aspx) - Local mobile crisis services: Moose Jaw: 306-694-7605; Prince Albert: 306-764-1011; Regina: 306-757-0127; Saskatoon: 306-933-6200. (https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/support/counselling-services/resources.aspx) - 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. (https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/contact-us.aspx) - Student loans and financial administration: Enrolment Services supports student loans, tuition and fee assessments, and fee payments. Call 1-866-467-4278. (https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/contact-us.aspx) - Accessibility Services: Accessibility Services is offered through Counselling, Health & Accessibility Services within Student Services. (https://saskpolytech.ca/about/organization/student-services.aspx) - Technical support: Tech Services assists with login issues, password resets, mySaskPolytech, online applications, Brightspace and Kaltura. The contact page directs students to Tech Services. (https://saskpolytech.ca/about/about-us/contact.aspx) ## About SIAST - Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Saskatchewan’s only polytechnic. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/about/about-us/quick-facts.aspx)) - Its four campuses are in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/about/about-us/quick-facts.aspx)) - Formerly known as SIAST, the institution became Saskatchewan Polytechnic on September 24, 2014. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/news/posts/2015/proud-history-prosperous-future.aspx)) - Its first degree program, introduced in 2013, was a Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/news/posts/2015/proud-history-prosperous-future.aspx)) - In 2024–25, 2,534 students participated in applied research projects. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/about/about-us/quick-facts.aspx)) - The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students’ Association provides peer support, services, activities and clubs in each campus city. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/student-life/students-association.aspx)) - Students can start societies and get SPSA help hosting events, fundraising and raising awareness on campus. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/student-life/students-association.aspx)) - Monthly Student Open Forum Assembly meetings let students share feedback; the SOFA Level Up program rewards participation. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/student-life/students-association.aspx)) - The Campus Store and Print Services offer in-store, online and remote services across all four campus cities. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/about/organization/communications-and-marketing/index.aspx)) - The 2024 Season of Sharing brought holiday meals, games and decorating activities to Indigenous Students’ Centres in all four cities. ([source](https://saskpolytech.ca/news/posts/2024/season-of-sharing-indigenous-student-success.aspx)) ## Questions ### 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.