# Dash for Thompson Rivers University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops, British Columbia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Thompson Rivers University. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/british-columbia/kamloops/thompson-rivers
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at TRU

- Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a semester course with no academic penalty ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — university closed ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026: Fall 2026 mid-term break starts ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall 2026 mid-term break ends ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Fall 2026 classes end ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 examinations start ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Fall 2026 examinations end ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Winter holiday closure starts ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter holiday closure ends ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))
- Fri, Jan 8, 2027: Winter 2027 registration deadline ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.tru.ca/)
- Student portal: https://mytru.tru.ca/
- Wellness Centre: Student Affairs and Well-being resource. (https://www.tru.ca/current/wellness/wellness.html)
- Counselling resources: Resources page within Counselling Services. (https://www.tru.ca/current/wellness/counselling/links.html)
- Enrolment Services — dates and deadlines: Enrolment Services can help with questions about academic dates and deadlines. (https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/dates-deadlines.html)
- Student Awards & Financial Aid: Email finaid@tru.ca for campus funding inquiries, olfinaid@tru.ca for Open Learning funding, or studentawards@tru.ca for awards, bursaries and scholarships. Phone: 250-828-5024. Office: Old Main, Room 1629; Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. PT. Email first to arrange an appointment. (https://www.tru.ca/awards/contact.html)
- Emergency financial assistance: Emergency funding is available year-round to eligible currently enrolled students experiencing financial hardship. (https://www.tru.ca/awards.html)
- IT Service Desk: For account access or other IT issues, contact itservicedesk@tru.ca or use the IT Services Portal. (https://www.tru.ca/itsportal)

## About TRU

- TRU began as Cariboo College in 1970, enrolling almost 600 students in its first year. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/vpacademic/strategic-enrolment-management/foundations.html))
- The university takes its name from the North and South Thompson Rivers, which converge at Kamloops. ([source](https://web.archive.org/web/20170815123106/http:/www.tru.ca/about/glance/facts.html))
- A wolf sculpture installed on University Drive for TRU’s 50th anniversary features hand-cut steel fur. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/__shared/assets/fall-202052808.pdf))
- The WolfPack men’s soccer team won the 2022 U Sports national championship, which TRU hosted. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompson_Rivers_WolfPack))
- Cplul’kw’ten is an inviting Indigenous centre where students can socialize, study and take a break. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/current/student-life.html))
- The Back-to-School BBQ welcomes students with free food, music and entertainment in the Campus Commons. ([source](https://trusu.ca/campus-life/))
- The Campus Clothing Exchange offers a free, weeklong pop-up shop of donated clothing. ([source](https://trusu.ca/campus-life/))
- IDays celebrates campus cultures through a multicultural food fair, performances and a fashion show. ([source](https://www.tru.ca/idays.html))
- Winter Fest brings marshmallow roasting, live music and the lighting of a 60-foot tree to the campus commons. ([source](https://trusu.ca/campus-life/winter-fest/))

## Questions

### What learning system does TRU use?

Thompson Rivers University uses Moodle (moodle.tru.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 TRU?

TRU's fall break is Nov 12–13, 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 TRU?

Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a semester course with no academic penalty (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at TRU?

Fall 2026 examinations start starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

### Where do I get financial aid help at TRU?

Student Awards & Financial Aid: Email finaid@tru.ca for campus funding inquiries, olfinaid@tru.ca for Open Learning funding, or studentawards@tru.ca for awards, bursaries and scholarships. Phone: 250-828-5024. Office: Old Main, Room 1629; Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. PT. Email first to arrange an appointment.

### Is Dash affiliated with Thompson Rivers University?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thompson Rivers University.

### How do TRU students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at TRU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.

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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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