# Dash for Durham College students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Durham College (Oshawa, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, D2L Brightspace (DC Connect), campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Durham College. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/ontario/oshawa/durham-college
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at DC

- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall reading week begins ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: Fall reading week ends ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Winter: semester payment deadline for domestic and international returning students ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Fall: last day to withdraw from a course with a W ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall: last day of classes for most programs ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Holiday break and school closure begin ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Sun, Jan 3, 2027: Holiday break and school closure end ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter: full-time timetable changes through MyDC begin at 9 a.m. ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Winter: classes begin for postsecondary students; FLEX students follow their schedules ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))
- Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Winter: last day for program registration, program changes and course additions ([source](https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/current-students/important-dates/important-dates-2026-2027))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: D2L Brightspace (DC Connect)
- ITS Service Desk: Login assistance: 905.721.3333 or servicedesk@dc-uoit.ca. (https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-faculties/professional-and-part-time-learning/online-learning/dcconnectandol/dc-connect-platform)
- Financial aid important dates: OSAP application and documentation deadlines, bursary application dates, and student employment program dates for 2026–2027. (https://durhamcollege.ca/financial-info/financial-aid/important-dates/2026-2027)

## Questions

### What learning system does DC use?

Durham College uses D2L Brightspace (DC Connect). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### When is holiday break and school closure at DC?

DC's holiday break and school closure is Dec 24–Jan 3, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.

### When is the last day to withdraw from a course at DC?

Fall: last day to withdraw from a course with a W (Monday, November 23, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

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

Winter: full-time timetable changes through MyDC begin at 9 a.m. (Monday, January 4, 2027).

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

Financial aid important dates: OSAP application and documentation deadlines, bursary application dates, and student employment program dates for 2026–2027.

### Is Dash affiliated with Durham College?

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

### How do DC students start using Dash?

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