# Dash for The King's University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at The King's University (Edmonton, Alberta) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with The King's University. Start at https://textdash.com/start Page: https://textdash.com/alberta/edmonton/the-kings-university Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at King's - Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Fall break; no classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Fall break; no classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Day in lieu of Remembrance Day; no classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Mon, Nov 30, 2026: Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall Term last day of classes ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall Term examinations begin ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall Term examinations end ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Jan 6, 2027: Winter Term classes begin ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Tue, Jan 12, 2027: Winter registration confirmation deadline ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) - Wed, Jan 13, 2027: Last day to add or drop Winter Term courses with a full refund ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle - Student portal: https://portal.kingsu.ca/cmcportal/ - 24-hour Distress Line: Call 780-482-4357 (HELP). (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling/crisis-information) - Addictions and Mental Health Access 24/7: Call 780-424-2424. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling) - Alberta's 24/7 Helpline: Call, text or message 211. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling) - Student Counselling: Free, confidential counselling for all students. Book through kingscares@strathearnpsychology.com. Appointments are available on campus or at Strathearn Psychology, 9409-98 Ave NW, Edmonton. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/student-counselling) - Registration and Student Finance: Phone: 780-465-8330. Email: registrar@kingsu.ca. Registrar Lawrence Vanbeek: Lawrence.Vanbeek@kingsu.ca, office C112. (https://registry.kingsu.ca/registrycontact.html) - Student Accounts and Awards: Angela Gray, Coordinator, Student Accounts and Awards. Phone: 780-465-3500 ext. 8030. Email: Angela.gray@kingsu.ca. Office C116. (https://www.kingsu.ca/services/financial-aid/contact-us) - IT Services: Email support@kingsu.ca or visit A-139 for help accessing university services, computer issues and printing. (https://www.kingsu.ca/student-hub/resources/resources) - Moodle Support: Moodle help guides and support through TopDesk. Include the course name and code, term, and relevant user's full name and email when submitting a ticket. (https://kingsu.libguides.com/moodle_support) ## About King's - King's was established in 1979 as The King's College. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings)) - The average class size is 22 students. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings)) - The athletics teams became the Eagles in 1992 after the university community was invited to suggest a new name. ([source](https://athletics.kingsu.ca/history)) - In 2011, King's became Canada's first post-secondary institution to receive ECO Canada's professional accreditation for its Environmental Studies program. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings/history)) - Mascot Izzy wears number 40, inspired by the eagle imagery in Isaiah 40:31. ([source](https://athletics.kingsu.ca/fan-zone/Izzy_the_Eagle)) - On-campus housing includes rooms, suites, and apartments. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - Students can participate in chapel, small groups, and weekly pop-up events. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - First Year Connect Groups help new students build connections and friendships. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - Students can get involved in leadership opportunities, the campus media team, and the student newspaper. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/campus-life)) - The Centre for Teaching and Learning includes writing and testing facilities, student workspace, and a career centre. ([source](https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings/history)) ## Questions ### What learning system does King's use? The King's University uses Moodle. 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 King's? King's fall break is Nov 10–11, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before. ### When is the last day to withdraw from a course at King's? Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses (Monday, November 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When is the last day to add or drop courses at King's? Last day to add or drop Winter Term courses with a full refund (Wednesday, January 13, 2027). ### When are final exams at King's? Fall Term examinations begin starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### Where do I get financial aid help at King's? Student Accounts and Awards: Angela Gray, Coordinator, Student Accounts and Awards. Phone: 780-465-3500 ext. 8030. Email: Angela.gray@kingsu.ca. Office C116. ### Is Dash affiliated with The King's University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The King's University. ### How do King's students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at King's. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download. --- **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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