# Dash for McGill University students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/quebec/montreal/mcgill
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at McGill

- Wed, Oct 14, 2026: Fall reading break ends ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Tue, Oct 27, 2026: Fall course or university withdrawal without refund deadline ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026: Fall makeup day — Monday class schedule replaces Thursday schedule ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall classes end ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026: Fall study days begin ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026: Fall study days end ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall final exams begin ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Tue, Dec 22, 2026: Fall final exams end ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Holiday break begins — course activities cancelled and administrative offices closed ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))
- Thu, Dec 31, 2026: Winter deadline to cancel registration ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: myCourses (https://mycourses2.mcgill.ca/)
- GuardMe — 24/7 mental health support: Free crisis support and counselling for all McGill students, available 24/7. North America: 1-844-451-9700; outside North America: 001-416-380-6578. Telephone or mobile chat counselling is also available through the TELUS Health Student Support app. (https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/get-support/urgent-care)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 in Canada for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/get-support/urgent-care)
- Student Wellness Hub — mental health and counselling: Individual counselling, therapy groups, specialist consultations, peer support and wellness advising. Phone: 514-398-6017, Monday–Friday 8:30 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:00 pm. Brown Student Services Building, 1070 Avenue Dr. Penfield, 3rd floor. (https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/get-support/mental-health-support)
- Service Point — Registrar's Office: Help with registration, academic records, transcripts, tuition fees, payment deadlines and fee deferrals. Phone: 514-398-7878. Address: 3415 McTavish St, Montréal. (https://www.mcgill.ca/servicepoint/about-us)
- Scholarships and Student Aid: Financial aid, government aid, debt management and tuition payment deferrals. Phone: 514-398-6013; email: student.aid@mcgill.ca. Counter and phone service Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Financial aid application status and appointment instructions are available in Minerva. (https://www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/contact-us)
- Student Accessibility and Achievement — ClockWork portal: The IT services page identifies ClockWork as the Student Accessibility and Achievement portal for requesting appointments and scheduling tests or exams. (https://www.mcgill.ca/it/students)
- IT services for students: Information about McGill credentials, two-factor authentication, email, Minerva and myCourses. The myCourses login page directs users needing assistance to the ICS Service Desk. (https://www.mcgill.ca/it/students)

## About McGill

- McGill was founded in 1821. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/about/))
- Archie, the world’s first internet search engine, was created at McGill. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/about/history))
- Ernest Rutherford conducted his Nobel Prize-winning research on radioactivity at McGill. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/about/))
- McGill’s early campus included a stream, a pond and grazing cows. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/libraries/using-libraries/distinctive-collections/mua/virtual-exhibits/mcgill))
- The New Student Buddy Program pairs incoming students with upper-year students in their program or faculty. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/getready/prepare/campus-life))
- Campus events include Frosh, film screenings, exhibitions and public lectures. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/why-mcgill/student-life))
- Student clubs cover interests including journalism, dragon boating, dance, K-pop and trivia. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/why-mcgill/student-life))
- Mount Royal is steps from the downtown campus for a hike and fresh air. ([source](https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/why-mcgill/student-life))

## Questions

### What learning system does McGill use?

McGill University uses myCourses (mycourses2.mcgill.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 McGill?

Fall course or university withdrawal without refund deadline (Tuesday, October 27, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at McGill?

Fall final exams begin starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Service Point — Registrar's Office: Help with registration, academic records, transcripts, tuition fees, payment deadlines and fee deferrals. Phone: 514-398-7878. Address: 3415 McTavish St, Montréal.

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

Scholarships and Student Aid: Financial aid, government aid, debt management and tuition payment deferrals. Phone: 514-398-6013; email: student.aid@mcgill.ca. Counter and phone service Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Financial aid application status and appointment instructions are available in Minerva.

### Is Dash affiliated with McGill University?

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

### How do McGill students start using Dash?

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