# Dash for Sheridan College students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/ontario/oakville/sheridan-college
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Sheridan

- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall Reading Week begins — no scheduled classes for most programs ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall Reading Week ends ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Winter enrollment appointments begin — check myStudent Centre for individual date and time ([source](https://myotr.sheridancollege.ca/sot.html))
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026: Winter enrollment appointment window ends ([source](https://myotr.sheridancollege.ca/sot.html))
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026: Fall last day to drop a class without academic penalty — Regular and Compressed Session B ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall term ends — Regular Session ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar/term-start-and-end-dates))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Fall official grades and academic standing posted ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Holiday closure ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: College reopens from holiday closure ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar))
- Wed, Jan 6, 2027: Winter 2027 classes begin — Regular Session ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/academic-calendar/term-start-and-end-dates))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: SLATE (https://slate.sheridancollege.ca)
- Empower Me — 24/7 mental health support: Confidential, multilingual mental health and wellness support available 24/7, 365 days a year for domestic Sheridan students. Create an account through the Dialogue app or web to access counselling. (https://www.thessu.ca/empower-me)
- Maple Assistance Program: For domestic or OHIP-eligible Sheridan students. Includes counselling, financial and legal guidance, self-care tools, and 24/7 crisis assessment and triage. Access through the Maple Assistance Program tile in a Maple account. (https://www.thessu.ca/maple)
- Counselling Services: Free, confidential appointments for personal, emotional and interpersonal concerns affecting academic success. Current students can book appointments through Sheridan Central. (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/student-life/student-services/counselling-services)
- Office of the Registrar / Service Hub: Help with registration, timetables, transcripts, admissions, student fees and graduation. Phone 905-845-9430, option 4, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In-person service Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., at Davis B-Wing, HMC A-Wing and Trafalgar A134A. (https://myotr.sheridancollege.ca/contact.html)
- Financial Aid & Awards: The Service Hub assists with OSAP, out-of-province loans, work study, scholarships, awards and bursaries. Phone 905-845-9430, option 4, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (https://myotr.sheridancollege.ca/contact.html)
- Accessible Learning: The Accessible Learning office facilitates equal access for eligible students with disabilities. (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/student-life/student-services)

## About Sheridan

- Sheridan opened on September 18, 1967, with 380 students, 32 teachers and 17 programs. ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/about/at-a-glance/history))
- The college was named after a local hamlet whose name honoured Irish playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan. ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/-/media/project/sheridan/shared/files/about/50th-anniversary/1965-1970.pdf))
- Sheridan introduced a Classical Animation course in 1968—the first program of its kind in North America. ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/-/media/project/sheridan/shared/files/about/50th-anniversary/1965-1970.pdf))
- The outdoor “S” sculpture at Trafalgar Road Campus was designed by Craft and Design graduate Pierre Poussin. ([source](https://www.insidehalton.com/news/sheridan-unveils-art-installation-new-identity-in-oakville/article_7e75d770-5b2c-52bb-8bd7-a874c1d64e3c.html))
- New Student Orientation runs one week before classes, helping students meet classmates and explore campus supports. ([source](http://viewbook.sheridancollege.ca/2026-2027/student-life/))
- Upper-year Peer Mentors help new students find resources, set goals and get involved on campus. ([source](http://viewbook.sheridancollege.ca/2026-2027/student-life/))
- Campus pubs include The Marquee at Trafalgar, The Den at Davis and The Station at Hazel McCallion. ([source](http://viewbook.sheridancollege.ca/2026-2027/student-life/))
- The Sheridan Student Union organizes more than 100 official clubs, and students can start their own. ([source](http://viewbook.sheridancollege.ca/2026-2027/student-life/))
- Residence offers social events, study lounges, games rooms and movie spaces alongside on-campus accommodation. ([source](https://www.sheridancollege.ca/student-life/campus-services/residence/residence-life))

## Questions

### What learning system does Sheridan use?

Sheridan College uses SLATE (slate.sheridancollege.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 Sheridan?

Fall last day to drop a class without academic penalty — Regular and Compressed Session B (Friday, November 20, 2026).

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

Office of the Registrar / Service Hub: Help with registration, timetables, transcripts, admissions, student fees and graduation. Phone 905-845-9430, option 4, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In-person service Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., at Davis B-Wing, HMC A-Wing and Trafalgar A134A.

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

Financial Aid & Awards: The Service Hub assists with OSAP, out-of-province loans, work study, scholarships, awards and bursaries. Phone 905-845-9430, option 4, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

### Is Dash affiliated with Sheridan College?

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

### How do Sheridan students start using Dash?

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