# Dash for Vanier College students

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

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

## Key dates at Vanier

- Tue, Nov 3, 2026: Day studies course drop deadline ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/calendar))
- Wed, Nov 18, 2026: Pre-EUF exam day — no classes ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/calendar))
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of classes — Monday schedule ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/calendar))
- Wed, Dec 16, 2026: Exit exams — no classes ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/calendar))
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Holiday break begins — College closed ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/calendar))
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027: Holiday break ends — College closed through this date ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/calendar))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Moodle (https://vanier.moodle.decclic.qc.ca/)
- Mental Health and Wellness counselling: Contact intake@vaniercollege.qc.ca to book a 30-minute intake appointment. Located within Student Services, C-203. Student Services: 514.744.7885. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/mental-health-services)
- Urgent mental health support: For a crisis requiring urgent support, the College directs students to Tel-Aide or the Centre de prévention du suicide Montréal. No helpline numbers or hours are provided in the supplied sources. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/mental-health-services)
- Safety and Security / off-hours distress support: Call 514.744.7575 or visit F-243 for immediate danger on or off campus. For non-immediate distress on campus outside Student Services hours, the College directs students to Safety and Security in F-243. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/responding-to-students-in-distress)
- Registrar's Office: Information about transcripts, enrolment letters, grade reviews, program changes, withdrawals and course drops. Contact requestforms@vaniercollege.qc.ca for enrolment forms or help recovering Omnivox access. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/request-forms)
- Financial aid and scholarships: The Financial Aid Office assists with grants, loans, bursaries, scholarships and work-study programs. Current opportunities and financial aid resources are available through the Omnivox community. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/scholarships-financial-aid)
- Access Centre for Students with Disabilities: Services for students with learning, physical, medical and mental health disabilities. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/student-guide)
- IT help desk: Call 514.744.7500 ext. 7529 or visit E-402. Submit IT support requests through Octopus; call the help desk if Octopus is inaccessible or has technical issues. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/it-support)
- Financial Services Office: Fee payment and invoice assistance: 514.744.7500 ext. 7913, H-306. Open Monday–Thursday 8:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:30; Friday 8:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Invoices and card payments are available through Omnivox Services > Fee Payment. (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/fees/payments)

## About Vanier

- Vanier opened on September 8, 1970, welcoming close to 1,400 students in its first cohort. ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/en/about))
- The college is named after Georges P. Vanier, a Canadian soldier, diplomat and former Governor General. ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/en/about))
- The campus's educational roots reach back to 1847, when the Sisters of Sainte-Croix opened a school for girls. ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/history))
- The A building once housed nuns' quarters; today it houses Academic Advising, the Music department and the auditorium. ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/history))
- The Sports Complex offers fitness activities, recreational sports, and clubs and intramurals engaging over 800 students. ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/sports-complex))
- The VCSA funds student clubs covering a wide variety of interests and hobbies. ([source](https://www.vcsavanier.com/))
- VCSA events include beginning- and end-of-year BBQs and free breakfasts. ([source](https://www.vcsavanier.com/))
- Student Life offers animal therapy, yoga and zen days with hot chocolate. ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/student-life))
- Adulting 101 and leadership workshops help students develop practical and leadership skills. ([source](https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/student-life))

## Questions

### What learning system does Vanier use?

Vanier College uses Moodle (vanier.moodle.decclic.qc.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 holiday break at Vanier?

Vanier's holiday break is Dec 25–Jan 1, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.

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

Day studies course drop deadline (Tuesday, November 3, 2026).

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

Registrar's Office: Information about transcripts, enrolment letters, grade reviews, program changes, withdrawals and course drops. Contact requestforms@vaniercollege.qc.ca for enrolment forms or help recovering Omnivox access.

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

Financial aid and scholarships: The Financial Aid Office assists with grants, loans, bursaries, scholarships and work-study programs. Current opportunities and financial aid resources are available through the Omnivox community.

### Is Dash affiliated with Vanier College?

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

### How do Vanier students start using Dash?

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