# Dash for students in Alberta

> Dash is an AI sidekick students text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, campus answers and admin. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/alberta

## Campuses

- [Athabasca University](https://textdash.com/alberta/athabasca/athabasca) — Athabasca; learning system: Brightspace
- [Bow Valley College](https://textdash.com/alberta/calgary/bow-valley-college) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [Keyano College](https://textdash.com/alberta/fort-mcmurray/keyano-college) — Fort McMurray; learning system: Moodle
- [Lethbridge Polytechnic](https://textdash.com/alberta/lethbridge/lethbridge-polytechnic) — Lethbridge; learning system: Canvas
- [MacEwan University](https://textdash.com/alberta/edmonton/macewan) — Edmonton; learning system: paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs
- [Medicine Hat College](https://textdash.com/alberta/medicine-hat/medicine-hat-college) — Medicine Hat; learning system: Blackboard
- [Mount Royal University](https://textdash.com/alberta/calgary/mount-royal) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [NorQuest College](https://textdash.com/alberta/edmonton/norquest-college) — Edmonton; learning system: Moodle (misiwé pehtâkwan)
- [Northern Alberta Institute of Technology](https://textdash.com/alberta/edmonton/nait) — Edmonton; learning system: Brightspace
- [Northern Lakes College](https://textdash.com/alberta/slave-lake/northern-lakes-college) — Slave Lake; learning system: Brightspace
- [Olds College](https://textdash.com/alberta/olds/olds-college) — Olds; learning system: Moodle
- [Portage College](https://textdash.com/alberta/lac-la-biche/portage-college) — Lac La Biche; learning system: Moodle
- [Red Deer Polytechnic](https://textdash.com/alberta/red-deer/red-deer-polytechnic) — Red Deer; learning system: Brightspace
- [Southern Alberta Institute of Technology](https://textdash.com/alberta/calgary/sait) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [The King's University](https://textdash.com/alberta/edmonton/the-kings-university) — Edmonton; learning system: Moodle
- [University of Alberta](https://textdash.com/alberta/edmonton/ualberta) — Edmonton; learning system: Canvas
- [University of Calgary](https://textdash.com/alberta/calgary/ucalgary) — Calgary; learning system: Brightspace
- [University of Lethbridge](https://textdash.com/alberta/lethbridge/ulethbridge) — Lethbridge; learning system: Moodle

## Next breaks

- The King's University: fall break, Nov 10–11 ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar))
- Lethbridge Polytechnic: reading week, Nov 12–13 ([source](https://lethpolytech.ca/departments/registrars-office/important-dates-and-deadlines))
- Medicine Hat College: fall break, Nov 12–13 ([source](https://www.mhc.ab.ca/-/media/mhc/documents/student-life/registrars-office/academic-calendar/academic-calendar-2026-2027.pdf))
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: fall break, Nov 12–15 ([source](https://www.nait.ca/nait/admissions/academic-schedule))
- Olds College: student christmas break, Dec 21–Jan 8 ([source](https://www.oldscollege.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/calendar-of-important-dates-2026-27-2-1.pdf))
- Portage College: holiday break, Dec 21–Jan 1 ([source](https://portagecollege.ca/important-dates/))
- Bow Valley College: winter break, Dec 24–Jan 1 ([source](https://www.bowvalleycollege.ca/apply/dates-and-deadlines/important-dates))
- NorQuest College: winter break, Dec 24–Jan 1 ([source](https://www.norquest.ca/student-resources/academic-schedule/))
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology: winter break, Dec 25–Jan 1 ([source](https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-resources/important-dates))
- Athabasca University: easter break, Mar 26–29 ([source](https://www.athabascau.ca/calendar/undergraduate/general-information/important-dates.html))

## Questions

### Which Alberta schools does Dash work with?

Dash has pages for 18 schools in Alberta: Athabasca University, Bow Valley College, Keyano College, Lethbridge Polytechnic, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, NorQuest College and 10 more. Students at any of them can text Dash for their deadlines, campus answers and admin.

### When are the next breaks at Alberta schools?

The King's University: fall break, Nov 10–11; Lethbridge Polytechnic: reading week, Nov 12–13; Medicine Hat College: fall break, Nov 12–13; Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: fall break, Nov 12–15; Olds College: student christmas break, Dec 21–Jan 8; Portage College: holiday break, Dec 21–Jan 1. From each school's academic dates; Dash can text you a heads-up the week before yours.

### Which learning systems do Alberta schools use?

Brightspace: AU, BVC, MRU, NAIT, NLC and 3 more. Moodle: Keyano, NorQuest, Olds College, Portage, King's and 1 more. Canvas: Lethbridge Polytechnic and U of A. paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs: MacEwan. Blackboard: MHC. Dash reads your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### Is Dash free for students in Alberta?

Yes. Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it your school; you're set up over text, no app to download.

### Is Dash affiliated with Alberta colleges or universities?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.

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**About Dash.** Dash is an AI sidekick for college and university students that you text over iMessage or SMS. It tracks every deadline and texts you before each one, answers questions about your campus, helps you study, and, with your yes, orders food, books things, makes phone calls and handles admin. Free to start. iMessage on iPhone and SMS on any phone. No app, no login. For students at colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. Dash never writes, answers or submits graded work. It explains, quizzes and plans. Dash is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.

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