# Dash for Langara College students

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

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Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Langara

- Sat, Oct 31, 2026: Fall regular-semester courses: last day to withdraw, before 21:00 ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026: Spring 2027 registration date and time activation opens ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/enrolment-services/important-dates))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day: college closed ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Spring 2027 Registration Period 1 begins ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall regular-semester classes end ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026: Fall regular-semester final exams begin ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026: Fall regular-semester final exams end ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026: Spring 2027 fee payment deadline, before 21:00 ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Spring 2027 Open Registration Period 2 begins; fees for added courses due immediately ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Winter Break begins: college closed ([source](https://langara.ca/student-services/important-dates))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://d2l.langara.ca)
- Student portal: https://langara.ca/login/
- Here2Talk — 24/7 mental health support: Free, confidential, 24/7 counselling and community referrals for students currently registered at a BC post-secondary institution. (https://langara.ca/student-services/student-support/counselling/mental-health-support-resources)
- Empower Me — 24/7 counselling: Free counselling, 24/7, 365 days a year, for students covered by the Langara Students' Union Health and Dental plan. (https://langara.ca/student-services/student-support/counselling/mental-health-support-resources)
- Counselling Services: Free, confidential personal, educational and career counselling, plus walk-in crisis support. B111; counselling@langara.ca; 604.323.5221. For an urgent crisis appointment, visit the front desk. For immediate suicide risk, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department. (https://langara.ca/student-services/student-support/counselling)
- Registrar & Enrolment Services: Admissions, registration, graduation, records and transfer support. T101; geninfo@langara.ca; 604.323.5241. Open Monday–Thursday 09:00–16:30 and Friday 09:00–16:00; closed weekends, statutory holidays and campus closures. (https://langara.ca/student-services/enrolment-services/contact-enrolment-services)
- Financial Aid: Student loans, scholarships, bursaries and awards. finaid@langara.ca; 604.323.5376. In-person service at T101 Monday–Thursday 12:30–15:00, excluding holidays and closures. Advising appointments Monday–Friday 10:00–16:00 by phone, Zoom or in person. (https://langara.ca/financial-aid)
- Student login and IT help: Help with Student Information System login and PIN resets. Outside Registrar & Enrolment Services office hours, use the IT Service Desk or Remote Support. The IT Service Desk is open Saturday 09:00–12:00; government-issued photo ID is required for remote password-reset support. (https://langara.ca/quick-links/student-information-system/student-login-help)
- Learning tools help: Help with Brightspace, Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, WordPress and PebblePad. (https://iweb.langara.ca/lts/)
- Student Support, Rights & Responsibilities: Support following sexualized violence, including safety planning, referrals, academic considerations and reporting options. A formal complaint is not required. studentconduct@langara.ca; 604.323.5151; T Building rooms 204–206, Monday–Friday 09:00–16:30, excluding college closures. (https://langara.ca/student-services/student-support/support-education-sexual-violence/get-support)

## About Langara

- Musqueam gifted Langara the name snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓, meaning “house of teachings.” ([source](https://langara.ca/about-langara))
- The West 49th Avenue campus opened in 1970; Langara became an independent public institution in 1994. ([source](https://langara.ca/about-langara))
- Langara’s Latin motto, “Eruditio Libertas Est,” means “Knowledge is freedom.” ([source](https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/2499))
- The falcons on Langara’s coat of arms wear collars with binary code representing “L” and “C.” ([source](https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/2499))
- In 2024, the Falcons ranked seventh among all-time CCAA athletics programs, with 25 national championships. ([source](https://langara.ca/news-events/stories/falcons-named-7th-all-time-ccaa-athletics-program))
- A 14-foot Musqueam house post carved by Brent Sparrow Jr. welcomes visitors at the northwest corner of campus. ([source](https://langara.ca/langara-musqueam-partnership))
- Academic advising helps students plan their courses and educational pathways. ([source](https://langara.ca/about-langara))
- Student counselling, peer mentoring, and career support are available to all Langara students. ([source](https://langara.ca/about-langara))
- Students can join clubs, volunteer, and participate in educational and cultural events on campus. ([source](https://sites.langara.ca/global/why-langara/))
- Financial aid and awards can help with tuition, books, and living expenses. ([source](https://langara.ca/about-langara))

## Questions

### What learning system does Langara use?

Langara College uses Brightspace (d2l.langara.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 winter break at Langara?

Langara's winter break is starts Dec 24, 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 Langara?

Fall regular-semester courses: last day to withdraw, before 21:00 (Saturday, October 31, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at Langara?

Fall regular-semester final exams begin starts Saturday, December 5. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

### How do I contact the registrar at Langara?

Registrar & Enrolment Services: Admissions, registration, graduation, records and transfer support. T101; geninfo@langara.ca; 604.323.5241. Open Monday–Thursday 09:00–16:30 and Friday 09:00–16:00; closed weekends, statutory holidays and campus closures.

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

Financial Aid: Student loans, scholarships, bursaries and awards. finaid@langara.ca; 604.323.5376. In-person service at T101 Monday–Thursday 12:30–15:00, excluding holidays and closures. Advising appointments Monday–Friday 10:00–16:00 by phone, Zoom or in person.

### Is Dash affiliated with Langara College?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Langara College.

### How do Langara students start using Dash?

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

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