# Dash for Brock University students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/ontario/st-catharines/brock
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Brock

- Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall Reading Week ends ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/))
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Fall-only D2 courses — last day to withdraw without academic penalty/no grade ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/drops-withdrawals/))
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Fall last day of lectures (D2) ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/))
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Make-up day for National Truth and Reconciliation Day ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/))
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall snow/reading day ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall examinations begin ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/))
- Wed, Dec 23, 2026: Fall examinations end ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Christmas and New Year university closure begins at noon; limited services may be available ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/all/))
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Christmas and New Year university closure ends ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/all/))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Winter undergraduate classes begin; university reopens ([source](https://brocku.ca/important-dates/academic-term/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://lms.brocku.ca)
- Student portal: https://my.brocku.ca
- 24/7 telephone crisis counselling: Confidential crisis counselling: 1-833-276-2533 (1-833-BROCK33) in North America; 001 416 382 3257 outside North America. The line can also be used to request an on-campus counselling appointment. (https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2024/09/fair-to-showcase-student-wellness-success-supports/)
- Mental Health and Wellness Services: Free counselling for Brock students registered in at least 1.5 credits. Contact mentalhealth@brocku.ca or visit the fourth floor of Schmon Tower. Virtual appointments require students to be in Ontario. Open Door Single Session Counselling is available Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm. (https://brocku.ca/health-wellness-accessibility/student-health/mental-health/personal-counselling/)
- Brock Central — Office of the Registrar: Email central@brocku.ca. Call 905-688-5550, press 1, then extension 3052. In-person service at ST300: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–4 pm; Friday, 9:30 am–4 pm. Live chat: Monday–Friday, 10 am–3 pm. Registration and records inquiries: records@brocku.ca. (https://brocku.ca/registrar/contact-us/)
- Student Accounts and Financial Aid: Information on tuition, fees, payments, refunds, budgeting, scholarships, bursaries and other funding. (https://brocku.ca/safa/)
- IT Help Desk: Contact extension 4357 or ithelp@brocku.ca for account and technical assistance. Contact the Help Desk to reset multi-factor authentication settings after losing or replacing a phone. (https://brocku.ca/information-technology/activate-account/)

## About Brock

- Brock opened in September 1964 with 127 students taking classes in a refurbished refrigeration factory. ([source](https://brocku.ca/about/history/))
- Schmon Tower was completed in 1966 as the University moved to its permanent home atop the Niagara Escarpment. ([source](https://brocku.ca/about/history/))
- Brock’s coat of arms features a badger representing tenacity of purpose and the motto “Surgite.” ([source](https://brocku.scholaris.ca/items/84a66eca-dec2-467a-abd7-11640d39149e))
- The Brock Badger mascot debuted at Homecoming in November 1982, later becoming known as Boomer the Badger. ([source](https://gobadgers.ca/news/2024/12/11/badgers-bulletin-then-and-now-boomers-evolution-from-court-star-to-campus-icon.aspx))
- The annual Homecoming Grape Stomp brings students and alumni to Jubilee Court for grape-crushing fun. ([source](https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2024/09/making-memories-at-brocks-messiest-tradition/))
- ExperienceBU is the online portal for finding campus events, joining clubs and tracking involvement. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/get-involved-on-campus/))
- The Student Life Involvement Commons in MCA 204 offers support for getting involved on campus. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/))
- Foundations in Leadership helps students develop leadership skills through professional development programming. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/))
- CareerZone lists student jobs, off-campus employment, volunteer opportunities and career resources. ([source](https://brocku.ca/student-life-success/student-life/get-involved-on-campus/))

## Questions

### What learning system does Brock use?

Brock University uses Brightspace (lms.brocku.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 Brock?

Fall-only D2 courses — last day to withdraw without academic penalty/no grade (Friday, November 6, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at Brock?

Fall examinations begin starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Brock Central — Office of the Registrar: Email central@brocku.ca. Call 905-688-5550, press 1, then extension 3052. In-person service at ST300: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–4 pm; Friday, 9:30 am–4 pm. Live chat: Monday–Friday, 10 am–3 pm. Registration and records inquiries: records@brocku.ca.

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

Student Accounts and Financial Aid: Information on tuition, fees, payments, refunds, budgeting, scholarships, bursaries and other funding.

### Is Dash affiliated with Brock University?

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

### How do Brock students start using Dash?

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