dash.The USC term, at a glance
The dates USC Trojans ask Dash about most, from USC's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day holidayusc.edu
- Fri, Nov 13Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a session 001 coursearr.usc.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Thanksgiving holiday beginsusc.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving holiday endsusc.edu
- Fri, Dec 4Fall 2026 classes endusc.edu
- Sat, Dec 5Fall 2026 study days beginusc.edu
- Tue, Dec 8Fall 2026 study days endusc.edu
- Wed, Dec 9Fall 2026 exams beginusc.edu
Where things live at USC
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counseling and Mental Health Services
USC Student Health provides mental health support and Therapy Plus services, including telehealth therapy, chat-based support, and learning tools. Call 213-740-9355.
Office of Academic Records and Registrar
Registration, transcripts, enrollment verification, diplomas, transfer credit, and petition services.
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Financial aid deadlines and disbursement information. Track requirements and fund status in the Financial Aid Summary and Tasks (FAST) portal.
Student Financial Services
Student billing, payment options and plans, direct deposit refunds, and tax forms.
Brightspace support
Email usc@d2l.com or brightspace@usc.edu for Brightspace assistance.
- 24/7 Student Health and mental health supportCall 213-740-9355 (WELL) for a mental health counselor, medical advice nurse, or confidential advocate, including after hours and weekends.
- Crisis Text Line and national lifelineText TROJAN to 741741 for a trained Crisis Text Line responder, or call 988 for the national lifeline. Both are available 24/7.
- 24/7 IT supportCall 213-740-5555, option 2, for ITS Service Desk assistance, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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 Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
USC, answered
Straight from USC's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
USC, in short
University of Southern California, founded 1880, in Los Angeles, California.
- USC opened in 1880 with just 53 students and 10 teachers.usc.edu
- The Trojan Marching Band appeared on Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album Tusk, which went platinum.admission.usc.edu
- USC’s alma mater, “All Hail,” was originally written for a student fundraiser called Campus Frolics of 1923.usc.edu
- Traveler debuted at USC’s 1961 football home opener; whenever USC scores, the horse gallops around the Coliseum as the band plays “Conquest.”usctrojans.com
- Students relax in hammocks strung between trees on the east side of McCarthy Quad.today.usc.edu
- A weekly campus farmer’s market offers students a place to browse for fresh fruit.usc.edu
- The annual Conquest spirit rally celebrates the UCLA rivalry with food trucks, student performances and a concert.usc.edu
- More than 1,000 student organizations host concerts, lectures, cultural gatherings and other campus events.usc.edu
Questions USC Trojans ask
Short answers from USC's own pages.
What learning system does USC use?
University of Southern California uses Brightspace (brightspace.usc.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 USC?
Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from a session 001 course (Friday, November 13, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at USC?
Fall 2026 study days begin starts Saturday, December 5. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at USC?
Office of Academic Records and Registrar: Registration, transcripts, enrollment verification, diplomas, transfer credit, and petition services.
Where do I get financial aid help at USC?
Undergraduate Financial Aid: Financial aid deadlines and disbursement information. Track requirements and fund status in the Financial Aid Summary and Tasks (FAST) portal.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Southern California?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Southern California.
How do USC students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at USC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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