# Dash for Maritime College of Forest Technology students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Maritime College of Forest Technology (Fredericton, New Brunswick) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Maritime College of Forest Technology. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/new-brunswick/fredericton/maritime-college-of-forest-technology
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at MCFT

- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — college closed ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall last day of classes ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Last day of fall semester ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Christmas break begins ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Christmas break ends ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Tue, Jan 5, 2027: Winter regular classes begin ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Tue, Jan 5, 2027: Winter tuition due ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Mon, Feb 1, 2027: Remaining Semester 2 / Semester 4 balances due ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027: New Brunswick Family Day — college closed ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027: Winter reading week begins ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/2025-2026-important-dates/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.mcft.com/)
- Student portal: https://maritimecollegeofforesttechnology.my.site.com/portal/s/login/
- Student records, payments and account balances: Lindsay LePage, Accounts Receivable, Payments, and Graduate Records: 506-458-0643; llepage@mcft.ca. Contact for payments, student records, account balances and financial records. (https://www.mcft.ca/contact-mcft/)
- Financing your education: Information on external scholarships, bursaries, grants, government student loans and student lines of credit. MCFT states that it does not offer its own scholarships, bursaries or grants. (https://www.mcft.ca/financing-your-education/)
- Recruitment and admissions: For recruitment, applications, admissions and information packages: recruitment@mcft.ca; toll-free 866-619-9900. (https://www.mcft.ca/contact-mcft/)
- General inquiries and staff contacts: Reception, Samantha Leaman: 506-458-0199. Contact for hours of operation and staff contacts. (https://www.mcft.ca/contact-mcft/)

## About MCFT

- Founded in 1946 as the Maritime Forest Ranger School, the college helped retrain returning World War II veterans. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/history/))
- The college adopted its current name in 2003 when its program expanded from one year to two. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/history/))
- Its Bathurst campus opened in 1980 and trains forest technicians in French. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/history/))
- MCFT's education includes paid summer work practicums. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/explore/))
- The Woodsmen teams compete in intercollegiate lumberjacking events such as axe throwing, pole climbing and crosscut sawing. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/student-clubs/))
- The Swamp Donkeys hockey team welcomes students without tryouts and plays UNB Forestry in the annual Forestry Cup. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/student-clubs/))
- All students have access to fitness facilities in Torunski Hall Residence. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/student-clubs/))
- Campus has two ponds for skating and pond hockey, plus access to nearby woodlot trails for biking and cross-country skiing. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/campus-2/))
- Bedard Hall and Torunski Hall offer residence lounges, outdoor-gear mudrooms and a 19-meal-per-week meal plan. ([source](https://www.mcft.ca/student-residences/))

## Questions

### What learning system does MCFT use?

Maritime College of Forest Technology uses Moodle (moodle.mcft.com). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### When is christmas break at MCFT?

MCFT's christmas break is starts Dec 14, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.

### Is Dash affiliated with Maritime College of Forest Technology?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maritime College of Forest Technology.

### How do MCFT students start using Dash?

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

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