# Dash for Mount Allison University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Mount Allison University (Sackville, New Brunswick) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Mount Allison University. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/new-brunswick/sackville/mount-allison
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at MtA

- Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall study break ends ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026: End of withdrawal period for fall 3-credit courses ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day — no classes, university offices closed ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall final exam period begins, including mid-year tests in full-year courses ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Mon, Dec 21, 2026: Fall final exam period ends ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: University holiday closure begins ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027: University holiday closure ends ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Wed, Jan 6, 2027: Winter term classes begin ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Last day to register or change registration in winter 3-credit courses ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Last day to pay account balance without penalty ([source](https://www.mta.ca/academic_calendar/_2.html))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.mta.ca/local/login/index.php)
- Student Wellness Program — 24/7: Call 1-833-549-3281. Free for Mount Allison students; students can request an appointment with an external counsellor. (https://mta.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/urgent-assistance-and-crisis-support)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline — 24/7: Call or text 988 from Canadian phones. (https://mta.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/urgent-assistance-and-crisis-support)
- Crisis Text Line — 24/7: Text 686868; open to international phones. (https://mta.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/urgent-assistance-and-crisis-support)
- Campus Security — 24/7: Call (506) 364-2228. In an emergency, call 911 and notify Campus Security. (https://mta.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/urgent-assistance-and-crisis-support)
- Counselling and social work support: Free brief, solution-focused counselling during fall and winter terms. Contact wellness@mta.ca for booking information. (https://mta.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/counselling-and-social-work-support)
- Wellness Centre: Email wellness@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2163. Appointments required; open during the academic year, September–April. (https://mta.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness)
- Registrar's Office: Email regoffice@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2269. Located on the second floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre, 62 York St., Sackville, NB. (https://mta.ca/registrars-office)
- Financial aid and awards counsellor: Email financialaid@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2258 for financial assistance and counselling, including scholarships, bursaries and loans. (https://mta.ca/current-students/student-finances/financial-aid-current-students)

## About MtA

- In 1875, Grace Annie Lockhart became the first woman to earn a university degree in the British Commonwealth at Mount Allison. ([source](https://mta.ca/about/leadership-and-governance/mount-allison-strategic-plan/who-we-are))
- The Owens Art Gallery, welcomed in 1895, was Canada's first university art gallery. ([source](https://mta.ca/about/leadership-and-governance/mount-allison-strategic-plan/who-we-are))
- Mount Allison's 72-acre campus sits on the Tantramar marshes in Sackville, New Brunswick. ([source](https://mta.ca/about/key-facts-and-history))
- Mount Allison has produced 57 Rhodes Scholars, including biochemistry student Claire Wilbur in 2024. ([source](https://mta.ca/about/key-facts-and-history))
- Garnet and gold have been the university's official colours since 1886. ([source](https://mta.ca/brand))
- Explore 110+ student-run clubs and societies, including climbing, musical theatre, tabletop gaming, and AI and robotics. ([source](https://mta.ca/life-mta/student-involvement))
- Peer tutors, peer-assisted study sessions (PASS), and residence academic mentors offer student-to-student academic support. ([source](https://mta.ca/life-mta/student-involvement))
- Fall Orientation offers 4–5 days of activities before classes and welcomes both on-campus and off-campus new students. ([source](https://mta.ca/current-students/student-life/get-involved-student-life/orientation-new-students))
- The Mount Allison Students' Union (MASU) advocates for students within the university and at all levels of government. ([source](https://mta.ca/life-mta/student-involvement))

## Questions

### What learning system does MtA use?

Mount Allison University uses Moodle (moodle.mta.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at MtA?

End of withdrawal period for fall 3-credit courses (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at MtA?

Last day to register or change registration in winter 3-credit courses (Friday, January 15, 2027).

### When are final exams at MtA?

Fall final exam period begins, including mid-year tests in full-year courses starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Registrar's Office: Email regoffice@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2269. Located on the second floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre, 62 York St., Sackville, NB.

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

Financial aid and awards counsellor: Email financialaid@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2258 for financial assistance and counselling, including scholarships, bursaries and loans.

### Is Dash affiliated with Mount Allison University?

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

### How do MtA students start using Dash?

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