# Dash for Western University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Western University (London, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Western University. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/ontario/london/western
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Western

- Mon, Nov 30, 2026: Last day to withdraw from Fall 12-week courses without academic penalty ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))
- Tue, Jan 12, 2027: Last day to add or drop Winter 12-week courses without a transcript entry ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))
- Mon, Feb 1, 2027: Last day to withdraw from Fall/Winter 24-week courses without academic penalty ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))
- Tue, Mar 30, 2027: Last day to withdraw from Winter 12-week courses without academic penalty ([source](https://registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses/fallwinter.html))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://westernu.brightspace.com)
- Office of the Registrar / Student Central: Help with registration, student records, transcripts, tuition payments, financial aid, exams and graduation. Room 1120, Western Student Services Building, 1151 Richmond Street, London. Telephone: 519-661-2100. In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m. (https://registrar.uwo.ca/services/contact_us.html)
- Student Finances: Information about OSAP and government loans, fees and refunds, scholarships, bursaries, work study and financial counselling. (https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/index.html)
- OWL Brightspace Help: Login guidance for OWL Brightspace. Use your Western UserID@uwo.ca and password; Duo multi-factor authentication is required. (https://brightspacehelp.uwo.ca/getting-started/)

## About Western

- Founded on March 7, 1878, Western first opened its doors to students in 1881. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/about/whoweare/history.html))
- Western purchased its current campus from the Kingsmill family in 1916. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/about/whoweare/history.html))
- Western researchers developed the world’s first “cobalt bomb” for cancer treatment in 1951. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/about/whoweare/history.html))
- In 1935, students voted 20 to 1 to keep the Mustangs name rather than switch to “the Purples.” ([source](https://westerngazette.ca/sports/how-jw-and-the-mustangs-came-to-be/article_1207980a-d0c3-11e5-8e23-ebde5a2b0c7f.html))
- Grab a Spoke bagel, a familiar campus food tradition. ([source](https://westerngazette.ca/features/traditions-to-keep-purple-pride-alive/article_151b051c-68e0-11e6-ac1c-9f17e948d39e.html))
- Homecoming brings students and alumni together in purple for celebrations centred on a Mustangs football game. ([source](https://westerngazette.ca/features/traditions-to-keep-purple-pride-alive/article_151b051c-68e0-11e6-ac1c-9f17e948d39e.html))
- Orientation Week’s upper-year student leaders, called Sophs, help welcome and support new students. ([source](https://news.westernu.ca/2024/08/orientation-week-2024/))
- Find your community through more than 200 student clubs. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/campus_life/index.html))
- Campus Recreation and intramural leagues offer ways to get involved in recreation. ([source](https://www.uwo.ca/campus_life/index.html))

## Questions

### What learning system does Western use?

Western University uses Brightspace (westernu.brightspace.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at Western?

Last day to withdraw from Fall 12-week courses without academic penalty (Monday, November 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

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

Last day to add or drop Winter 12-week courses without a transcript entry (Tuesday, January 12, 2027).

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

Office of the Registrar / Student Central: Help with registration, student records, transcripts, tuition payments, financial aid, exams and graduation. Room 1120, Western Student Services Building, 1151 Richmond Street, London. Telephone: 519-661-2100. In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m.

### Is Dash affiliated with Western University?

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

### How do Western students start using Dash?

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