# Dash for Vancouver Community College students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/british-columbia/vancouver/vancouver-community-college
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at VCC

- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day; college closed ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/upcoming-holidays/))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Online and in-person registration unavailable: December 7–9 ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/fall-term-2026/))
- Tue, Dec 15, 2026: Last day of fall classes and exams ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/fall-term-2026/))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Winter break closure begins ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/upcoming-holidays/))
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter break closure ends, inclusive ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/upcoming-holidays/))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: College reopens after winter break ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/fall-term-2026/))
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027: Family Day ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/upcoming-holidays/))
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027: Good Friday ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/upcoming-holidays/))
- Mon, Mar 29, 2027: Easter Monday ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/upcoming-holidays/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.vcc.ca)
- Student portal: https://myvcc.ca
- Counselling: VCC lists counselling among its student services. (https://www.vcc.ca/services/services-for-students/counselling/)
- Here2Talk: VCC lists 24/7 counselling services for international students. (https://www.vcc.ca/international/about/news-and-events/news/article/here2talk--counselling-services.html)
- Registrar's Office and student records: Submit course withdrawal forms or formal withdrawal requests to records@vcc.ca. Refund appeal forms may also be submitted to the Registrar's Office at any VCC campus. (https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/student-records/withdraw-from-a-course-or-program/)
- Registration Services: For many programs, the Admissions & Registration team in the Registrar's Office registers students into required courses. (https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/)
- Moodle login guidance: First-time users should log in at myVCC.ca and select Online Courses. Returning users can log in directly to Moodle using the same username and password as myVCC. (https://vcc.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/50/Portal/KB/PrintArticle?ID=79)
- VCC Account and Password: VCC provides an account and password resource for current students. (https://www.vcc.ca/services/current-students/vcc-account-and-password/)

## About VCC

- VCC offers more than 150 academic and practical programs to 13,000 students of all ages and backgrounds. ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/brand/?trk=public_post-text))
- VCC has campuses on East Broadway and West Pender Street in Vancouver. ([source](https://suvcc.ca/events/))
- The college is located on the traditional, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/president/messages-from-the-president/archive/presidents-message--national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-1.html))
- VCC celebrated its Fall 2025 graduates at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/convocation/previous-ceremonies/))
- SUVCC Welcome Days help new students meet the Students’ Union and learn about campus life. ([source](https://suvcc.ca/events/))
- Student Stress Relief events offer snacks, board games, art activities, movies, and video games. ([source](https://suvcc.ca/events/))
- The Students’ Union celebrates semester-end with a carnival featuring games, music, and food. ([source](https://suvcc.ca/events/))
- Students organizing an event, lecture series, or conference can apply for up to $250 from SUVCC’s Student Activity Fund. ([source](https://suvcc.ca/events/))
- The Downtown campus hosts an annual Lunar New Year celebration; the 2026 event featured food, games, red pockets, and a lion dance. ([source](https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/events/article/lunar-new-year-celebrations---dtn-campus-.html))

## Questions

### What learning system does VCC use?

Vancouver Community College uses Moodle (moodle.vcc.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 VCC?

VCC's winter break is Dec 23–Jan 1, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.

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

Registrar's Office and student records: Submit course withdrawal forms or formal withdrawal requests to records@vcc.ca. Refund appeal forms may also be submitted to the Registrar's Office at any VCC campus.

### Is Dash affiliated with Vancouver Community College?

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

### How do VCC students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at VCC. 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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