# Dash for Cape Breton University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Cape Breton University (Sydney, Nova Scotia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Cape Breton University. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/nova-scotia/sydney/cape-breton
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at CBU

- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Last day of regularly scheduled Fall 2026 classes ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/important-dates/))
- Wed, Jan 6, 2027: Winter course start ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-finance-hub/tuition-and-fees/payment-deadlines/))
- Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Last day to finalize Winter 2027 standard-term course registration; financial penalties apply to later drops ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/important-dates/page/3/))
- Sat, Jan 16, 2027: Winter term fee payment deadline ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-finance-hub/tuition-and-fees/payment-deadlines/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Moodle (https://cbumoodle.cbu.ca/local/login/)
- 24/7 Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Line: Call 1-888-429-8167 for mental health crisis support, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/mental-health-resources/)
- 24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 988 for immediate suicide crisis support. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/personal-counselling/)
- Personal counselling: Free, confidential counselling through the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre. Call 902-563-1359 or email healthservices@cbu.ca to inquire or book an appointment. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/personal-counselling/)
- GuardMe Student Support Program: International students with Guard.Me insurance have access to a 24/7 digital mental health support program, with counsellor matching based on situation, language and cultural preferences. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-services/health-wellness/personal-counselling/)
- Registrar's Office: Academic records, registration, exams, grades and graduation support. Located in the Marvin Harvey Building. Email enrolment@cbu.ca or call 902-563-1330. Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/registrars-office/)
- Financial aid: Support with financial needs and applications for federal, provincial and American loan programs. RESP forms can be emailed to awards@cbu.ca or dropped off at B-111-G. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/student-finance-hub/tuition-and-fees/financial-aid/)
- Accessibility accommodations: The Symplicity Accommodate portal supports registration with the JKC, accommodation requests, note-taking support, assistive-device checkout and test/exam accommodation scheduling. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/your-accounts/)
- IT account access guidance: Instructions for network, email, Compass and Moodle access, plus password changes and resets. Moodle uses the same username and password as the campus network. (https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/your-accounts/)

## About CBU

- CBU’s logo chevron points northeast to represent its location, forward thinking and vision for the future. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/our-cbu/))
- The athletic teams were called the UCCB Capers from 1982 to 2005, before the university’s name changed. ([source](https://gocapersgo.ca/landing/index))
- CBU celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, with its soccer teams wearing retro jerseys for the 2024–2025 season. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/articles/celebrating-50-years-cbu-capers-in-soccer-retro-jerseys/))
- The Capers won national men’s soccer championships in 2017 and 2023, and a national women’s soccer championship in 2007. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBU_Capers))
- Week of Welcome runs each September, January and May, with activities, campus tours and introductions to student services. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/future-students/orientation/))
- Sports 4 All offers non-competitive drop-in activities including basketball, pickleball, cricket and badminton. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/campus-life-recreation/))
- Students can join intramural sports as a team or register individually as free agents. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/campus-life-recreation/))
- The Students’ Union runs The Pit and Caper Convenience, and houses Caper Radio and the Pride and Ally Centre. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/student-stories/cbusu-get-to-know-your-cbu-students-union/))
- December to Remember is an annual holiday-break event series with free activities for students who register. ([source](https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/releases/cape-breton-university-hosts-annual-december-to-remember/))

## Questions

### What learning system does CBU use?

Cape Breton University uses Moodle (cbumoodle.cbu.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 add or drop courses at CBU?

Last day to finalize Winter 2027 standard-term course registration; financial penalties apply to later drops (Friday, January 15, 2027).

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

Registrar's Office: Academic records, registration, exams, grades and graduation support. Located in the Marvin Harvey Building. Email enrolment@cbu.ca or call 902-563-1330. Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm.

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

Financial aid: Support with financial needs and applications for federal, provincial and American loan programs. RESP forms can be emailed to awards@cbu.ca or dropped off at B-111-G.

### Is Dash affiliated with Cape Breton University?

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

### How do CBU students start using Dash?

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

Text Dash: https://textdash.com/start · Site: https://textdash.com/ · For AI assistants: https://textdash.com/llms.txt and https://textdash.com/llms-full.txt