# Dash for Carleton University students

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

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Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Carleton

- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall break begins; no classes October 26–30 ([source](https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/))
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall break ends ([source](https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/))
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026: Last day for academic withdrawal from full fall and late fall courses ([source](https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Winter term payment deadline ([source](https://carleton.ca/registration/academic-dates/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall term ends; last day of full fall and late fall classes ([source](https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Last day to pay remaining fall tuition fees to avoid holds on marks and official documents ([source](https://carleton.ca/registration/academic-dates/))
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall final examinations and fall/winter midterm examinations begin ([source](https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Fall final examinations and fall/winter midterm examinations end ([source](https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Final take-home examinations due, except those covered by examination regulation exceptions ([source](https://calendar.carleton.ca/academicyear/))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Holiday closure begins at noon; university closed through January 3, 2027 ([source](https://carleton.ca/studentaccounts/dates-deadlines/f26w27/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://brightspace.carleton.ca)
- Student portal: https://central.carleton.ca
- Good2Talk — 24/7 mental health support: Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English, French and Mandarin. (https://wellness.carleton.ca/get-help-now/)
- Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region: 24/7 bilingual phone support: distress 613-238-3311; crisis 613-722-6914. Text 343-306-5550 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; texting is English-only for Ottawa and Ottawa Region residents. (https://wellness.carleton.ca/get-help-now/)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8. (https://wellness.carleton.ca/get-help-now/)
- Emergency assistance: Immediate danger: call 9-1-1. On-campus emergency: 613-520-4444 or extension 4444 from an on-campus phone. (https://wellness.carleton.ca/get-help-now/)
- Counselling Services: Support for personal and emotional difficulties. Call 613-520-6674, press 2, for urgent counselling support, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Single-session, brief individual, group and specialized counselling options are available. (https://students.carleton.ca/services/counselling-services/)
- Registrar's Office: Registration, academic records and student documents. registrar@carleton.ca; 613-520-3500. Located at 300 Tory Building; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (https://carleton.ca/registrar/)
- Awards and Financial Aid Office: OSAP, scholarships, bursaries and government financial aid. awards@carleton.ca; 613-520-3600. Located at 202 Pigiarvik; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Include your name and student number when emailing. (https://carleton.ca/awards/)
- Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities: Services include academic accommodations, attendant services, alternate formats, adaptive technology, note-taking and sign language interpretation. (https://admissions.carleton.ca/student-life/student-services/)

## About Carleton

- The waves in Carleton’s logo evoke book pages, the waterways bordering campus and a raven’s wings. ([source](https://carleton.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/22-307-Carleton-Logo-Guide-2023.pdf))
- Carleton’s heraldic motto is “Ours the Task Eternal.” ([source](https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/1615))
- The Ravens men’s basketball team had an 87-game winning streak from 2003 to 2006. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carleton_Ravens))
- The women’s basketball team won its first national championship in 2018. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carleton_Ravens))
- Ravens’ Nest is the home arena for Carleton basketball. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carleton_Ravens))
- Carleton Ice House is the Ravens’ ice hockey arena. ([source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carleton_Ravens))
- Fall orientation combines social events, campus tours, academic preparation and skill-building workshops. ([source](https://carleton.ca/news/story/carleton-welcomes-new-academic-year/))
- Carleton Athletics & Recreation offers recreation leagues, fitness classes and access to facilities. ([source](https://carleton.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2026/02/Ravens-Brand-Messaging-Platform.pdf))

## Questions

### What learning system does Carleton use?

Carleton University uses Brightspace (brightspace.carleton.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 withdraw from a course at Carleton?

Last day for academic withdrawal from full fall and late fall courses (Sunday, November 15, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at Carleton?

Fall final examinations and fall/winter midterm examinations begin starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Registrar's Office: Registration, academic records and student documents. registrar@carleton.ca; 613-520-3500. Located at 300 Tory Building; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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

Awards and Financial Aid Office: OSAP, scholarships, bursaries and government financial aid. awards@carleton.ca; 613-520-3600. Located at 202 Pigiarvik; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Include your name and student number when emailing.

### Is Dash affiliated with Carleton University?

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

### How do Carleton students start using Dash?

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