# Dash for University of California, Davis students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of California, Davis (Davis, California) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of California, Davis. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/california/davis/uc-davis
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UC Davis

- Tue, Oct 20, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to drop designated 20-day-drop courses; 11:59 p.m. PT ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/quarter))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day holiday ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/academic-calendar))
- Wed, Nov 18, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to opt for P/NP grading; 11:59 p.m. PT ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/quarter))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday begins ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ends ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall 2026 instruction ends ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to submit a Cancellation/Withdrawal Form; 11:59 p.m. PT ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/quarter))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations begin ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations end ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/academic-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 quarter ends ([source](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/calendar/academic-calendar))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://login.canvas.ucdavis.edu/)
- Student portal: http://my.ucdavis.edu/
- Counseling Services and after-hours crisis support: Call 530-752-0871 for crisis consultation during business hours; when closed, follow the after-hours prompts to connect with a trained counselor. No-cost same-day crisis appointments are available by phone or through the Acute Care Clinic. (https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/crisis-care-and-urgent-help-resources)
- 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text RELATE to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. for free, confidential support from a trained volunteer crisis counselor. (https://mentalhealth.ucdavis.edu/i-need-help)
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (https://mentalhealth.ucdavis.edu/i-need-help)
- Counseling Services: No-cost, confidential individual brief therapy is available to all registered UC Davis students. (https://mentalhealth.ucdavis.edu/i-need-help)
- Office of the University Registrar: Email registrar@ucdavis.edu or call 530-752-3639. Located at 3100 Dutton Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis. Fall 2026 phone hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. PT; in-person and virtual front desk hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. PT, excluding campus holidays. (https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/about/contact)
- Financial Aid and Scholarships: Information about applying for aid, scholarships, cost of attendance, and financial aid eligibility. MyAwards allows students to view and manage financial aid and scholarship offers. (https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/)
- IT Express: For Canvas login and Duo assistance, call 530-754-4357 or email ithelp@ucdavis.edu. (https://iet.ucdavis.edu/technews/uc-davis-canvas-login-changes-coming-12-1)
- Aggie Bill student billing: UC Davis' official online billing and payment system, replacing MyBill. View accounts, make payments, and manage direct deposit and authorized users. Questions: myaccount@ucdavis.edu. (https://financeandbusiness.ucdavis.edu/student-resources/accounting/aggiebill)

## About UC Davis

- UC Davis opened in 1908 as the University Farm, an extension of UC Berkeley. ([source](https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/history))
- Gunrock’s origins trace to a Thoroughbred horse that supplied high-quality stock for the U.S. Army in 1921. ([source](https://stories.ucdavis.edu/stories/one-of-a-kind/gunrock.html))
- The first Picnic Day drew more than 2,200 visitors in May 1909. ([source](https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/history))
- Campus tradition says kissing the Bookhead Egghead outside Peter J. Shields Library improves your chances of acing finals. ([source](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/things-to-do/traditions))
- Grab lunch between classes at the student-run Coffee House, known as the CoHo, in the Memorial Union. ([source](https://saa.ucdavis.edu/aggie-traditions))
- Ride Unitrans buses free as a student, with campus stations at the Memorial Union and the Silo. ([source](https://saa.ucdavis.edu/aggie-traditions))
- Walk, jog or bike through the Arboretum’s three-and-a-half-mile stretch of nature. ([source](https://saa.ucdavis.edu/aggie-traditions))
- Join Gunrock for the First-Year Field Storm before kickoff at the year’s first home football game. ([source](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/things-to-do/traditions))
- First-Year Aggie Connections offers new students small groups that meet around shared interests for one academic quarter. ([source](https://studentaffairs.ucdavis.edu/student-life))

## Questions

### What learning system does UC Davis use?

University of California, Davis uses Canvas (login.canvas.ucdavis.edu). 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 UC Davis?

Fall 2026 last day to submit a Cancellation/Withdrawal Form; 11:59 p.m. PT (Friday, December 4, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

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

Fall 2026 last day to drop designated 20-day-drop courses; 11:59 p.m. PT (Tuesday, October 20, 2026).

### When are final exams at UC Davis?

Fall 2026 final examinations 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 UC Davis?

Office of the University Registrar: Email registrar@ucdavis.edu or call 530-752-3639. Located at 3100 Dutton Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis. Fall 2026 phone hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. PT; in-person and virtual front desk hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. PT, excluding campus holidays.

### Where do I get financial aid help at UC Davis?

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Information about applying for aid, scholarships, cost of attendance, and financial aid eligibility. MyAwards allows students to view and manage financial aid and scholarship offers.

### Is Dash affiliated with University of California, Davis?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of California, Davis.

### How do UC Davis students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UC Davis. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.