# Dash for Redeemer University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Redeemer University (Ancaster, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Discovery, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Redeemer University. Start at https://textdash.com/start Page: https://textdash.com/ontario/ancaster/redeemer Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Redeemer - Thu, Oct 29, 2026: Fall Reading Break begins — no classes ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall Reading Break ends ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Fall last day to drop a course or change to audit ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall last day of classes ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall final assessments, first block begins at 2:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Fall final assessments, first block ends at 5:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Mon, Dec 21, 2026: Fall final assessments, second block begins at 2:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Fall final assessments end at 10:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter classes begin ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) - Wed, Jan 20, 2027: Winter last day to add a course ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/academic-calendar/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Discovery - Student portal: https://selfservice.redeemer.ca/ - Wellness Centre: Located in Luther Court; provides physical, mental and emotional support for all students. Nurse Practitioner and Director of Student Health and Wellness Julie Kingma staffs the centre three days a week for non-emergency concerns, including mental health concerns. (https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/campus-wellness/) - Campus Security: Available at any time: 905-648-2139 ext. 4444 or 905-961-4444; security@redeemer.ca. Responds to medical and other emergencies. (https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/campus-wellness/) - Registrar's Office: Academic advising, course changes and program planning. Email regoffice@redeemer.ca; simple course changes can be sent to coursechanges@redeemer.ca. (https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/offices/registrars-office/) - Financial Aid: Information about scholarships, bursaries and government student assistance. Contact financialaid@redeemer.ca, ext. 4206. (https://www.redeemer.ca/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/) - Student Accounts: Student account and payment questions: studentaccounts@redeemer.ca, ext. 4286. (https://www.redeemer.ca/contact/administration/) - Learning Services: Contact learningservices@redeemer.ca. The institutional login page uses the same credentials as other institutional services. (https://redeemer.mywconline.com/) - Redeemer App support: For questions about the Redeemer App, visit its Resource Centre or email apphelp@redeemer.ca. The desktop app is available at app.redeemer.ca. (https://www.redeemer.ca/about/information-for/students/) ## About Redeemer - Redeemer opened on September 6, 1982, with 97 full-time students in a temporary home at Hamilton’s Bell Cairn School. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/stories-and-podcasts/celebrating-40-years-of-redeemer/)) - The university’s campus covers 83 acres in Ancaster, Ontario. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/about/)) - Before Rex the Lion, the Royals’ original mascot was Rex the Raccoon. ([source](https://libguides.redeemer.ca/c.php?g=730288&p=5249476)) - Rooted Worship began as Church in the Box, named for the small studio theatre where its first service was held. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/stories-and-podcasts/worship-inside-and-outside-the-box/)) - LAUNCH orientation introduces students to classmates, faculty, academic supports and campus services. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/launch-orientation/)) - Midnight Breakfast is a recurring campus event in December and April. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/)) - Rooted Worship brings students together monthly from September through May. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/)) - Writers and artists can contribute to The Crown newspaper, Anno Domini yearbook and Quest creative writing magazine. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/clubs-and-activities/)) - Students can join clubs for dancing, improv comedy, chess and outdoor exploration—or get help starting a new club. ([source](https://www.redeemer.ca/campus-life/clubs-and-activities/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Redeemer use? Redeemer University uses Discovery. 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 Redeemer? Fall last day to drop a course or change to audit (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When is the last day to add or drop courses at Redeemer? Winter last day to add a course (Wednesday, January 20, 2027). ### When are final exams at Redeemer? Fall final assessments, first block begins at 2:00 p.m. starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Redeemer? Registrar's Office: Academic advising, course changes and program planning. Email regoffice@redeemer.ca; simple course changes can be sent to coursechanges@redeemer.ca. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Redeemer? Financial Aid: Information about scholarships, bursaries and government student assistance. Contact financialaid@redeemer.ca, ext. 4206. ### Is Dash affiliated with Redeemer University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Redeemer University. ### How do Redeemer students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at Redeemer. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download. --- **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