# Dash for Trent University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Trent University (Peterborough, Ontario) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Blackboard Learn, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Trent University. Start at https://textdash.com/start Page: https://textdash.com/ontario/peterborough/trent Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Trent - Fri, Oct 23, 2026: Last day of classes before Fall reading break ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall reading break begins ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/records-registration/course-registration)) - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall reading break ends ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/records-registration/course-registration)) - Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Classes resume after Fall reading break ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Tue, Nov 10, 2026: Final date to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penalty ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/records-registration/course-registration)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall classes end ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations begin ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations end at 10:30 p.m. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Winter holiday closure begins ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) - Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Winter holiday closure ends ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Blackboard Learn - Student portal: https://www.trentu.ca/mytrent - 24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 for support, available 24/7. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough: 24/7 volunteer-staffed support: 705-745-2273. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Good2Talk: Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Trent Counselling Services: Free, confidential, short-term mental health support for registered students, in person or virtually. Email counselling@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1386. Appointment booking requires online registration and a Medeo account using a trentu.ca email address. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/counselling) - Emergency and Campus Security: In an emergency call 911. Peterborough Campus Security: 705-748-1333. Durham Campus Security: 905-435-5111. (https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health/emergency-crisis-support) - Registrar / Enrolment Services: Records and registration support: registrar@trentu.ca; 705-748-1215. Office: Blackburn Hall, Suite 101, Peterborough. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET. Phone calls answered Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/contact) - Financial Aid: Support for scholarships, bursaries, OSAP and the Trent Work Study Program. Email financialaid@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1524. (https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/contact) - Student Accounts: Tuition and fee enquiries: studentaccounts@trentu.ca; 705-748-1317. (https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/contact) ## About Trent - Founded in 1964, Trent’s motto means “Now I know in part.” ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/)) - The Otonabee River runs through Trent’s 1,400-acre Peterborough campus. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/)) - The Peterborough campus has 30 kilometres of hiking trails. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/trent-numbers)) - Trent has five colleges: Traill, Champlain, Lady Eaton, Otonabee and Gzowski. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/collegiate-advantage)) - Architect Ron Thom’s vision for Trent included original furniture and built-in benches, not just buildings. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/heritage/)) - The East vs. West Hockey Game brings friendly rivalry to Trent’s all-colleges traditions. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/collegiate-advantage)) - College-based one-to-one academic advising helps students choose courses and navigate degree requirements. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/collegiate-advantage)) - Students can choose from more than 100 clubs and groups. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/about/trent-numbers)) - Orientation Week welcomes both residence and off-campus students with events led by upper-year volunteers. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/ladyeaton/celebrate/traditions)) - Lady Eaton College’s art auction displays student and fellow artwork in the Pit, with all proceeds returned to the artists. ([source](https://www.trentu.ca/colleges/ladyeaton/celebrate/traditions)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Trent use? Trent University uses Blackboard Learn. 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 Trent? Final date to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penalty (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at Trent? Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations begin starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at Trent? Registrar / Enrolment Services: Records and registration support: registrar@trentu.ca; 705-748-1215. Office: Blackburn Hall, Suite 101, Peterborough. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET. Phone calls answered Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Trent? Financial Aid: Support for scholarships, bursaries, OSAP and the Trent Work Study Program. Email financialaid@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1524. ### Is Dash affiliated with Trent University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Trent University. ### How do Trent students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at Trent. 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