dash.The CSULB term, at a glance
The dates CSULB students ask Dash about most, from CSULB's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
- Wed, Oct 28Fall 2026 deadline to withdraw from all classes for a prorated refundcsulb.edu
- Mon, Nov 2Spring 2027 continuing-student First Wave registration beginscsulb.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day — campus closedcsulb.edu
- Fri, Nov 20Fall 2026 last day for withdrawal with approval before catastrophic-withdrawal restrictionscsulb.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall break begins — no classes, campus opencsulb.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Fall break endscsulb.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving holiday begins — campus closedcsulb.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving holiday endscsulb.edu
Where things live at CSULB
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Canvas
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Office of the Registrar — Student Records
Support for registration, official academic records, degree requirements, graduation, and academic policies.
Beach Central — Financial Aid and Scholarships
Submit a help ticket or schedule an appointment for financial aid documents, scholarships, federal work-study, appeals, and satisfactory academic progress. Enrollment Services phone: 562-985-5471, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC)
Accessibility resource assisting students with disabilities.
Canvas technical support
Report Canvas issues to the ATS Virtual Support desk or email canvas@csulb.edu. The Canvas page directs students to ATS Contact for support options, including after-hours assistance.
Student Health Services and after-hours nurse advice
Student Health Services: 562-985-4771. After-hours nurse advice: 800-240-7617, weekdays 5 p.m.–8 a.m. and 24 hours on weekends and campus holidays.
- Beach Crisis Text LineText BEACH to 741741 for free, anonymous 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention.
- CAPS after-hours crisis counselorCall 562-985-4001 outside business hours and follow the recorded instructions to reach a live mental health professional.
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)Brotman Hall, Room 226. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Phone: 562-985-4001. Email: CAPS@csulb.edu. On-campus crisis walk-in services are available.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Canvas once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
CSULB, answered
Straight from CSULB's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
CSULB, in short
California State University, Long Beach, founded 1949, in Long Beach, California.
- The university opened in 1949 in a converted apartment building, where books were stored in bathtubs and sinks.csulb.edu
- Elbee’s name sounds like the letters “L” and “B” in Long Beach.csulb.edu
- The baseball team has its own longstanding informal nickname: the Dirtbags.csulb.edu
- The campus spans 322 acres.csulb.edu
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers intramural sports, fitness and wellness services.csulb.edu
- CareerLINK lets students search and apply for jobs, internships and on-campus interview opportunities.csulb.edu
- The Bob Murphy Access Center supports students with disabilities as they pursue their degrees.csulb.edu
- The U-PASS TAP Card program offers eligible students competitively priced access to all Long Beach Transit buses.csulb.edu
Questions CSULB students ask
Short answers from CSULB's own pages.
What learning system does CSULB use?
California State University, Long Beach uses Canvas (csulb.instructure.com). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is fall break at CSULB?
CSULB's fall break is Nov 23–29, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to withdraw from a course at CSULB?
Fall 2026 last day for withdrawal with approval before catastrophic-withdrawal restrictions (Friday, November 20, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at CSULB?
Fall 2026 final examinations begin starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at CSULB?
Office of the Registrar — Student Records: Support for registration, official academic records, degree requirements, graduation, and academic policies.
Where do I get financial aid help at CSULB?
Beach Central — Financial Aid and Scholarships: Submit a help ticket or schedule an appointment for financial aid documents, scholarships, federal work-study, appeals, and satisfactory academic progress. Enrollment Services phone: 562-985-5471, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Is Dash affiliated with California State University, Long Beach?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by California State University, Long Beach.
How do CSULB students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at CSULB. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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