# Dash for California State University, Northridge students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at California State University, Northridge (Northridge, California) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with California State University, Northridge. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/california/northridge/csun Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at CSUN - Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Spring 2027 wait-listing begins ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans' Day; no instruction ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to add classes online with instructor permission ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/late-schedule-change-deadlines)) - Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving recess begins; no instruction ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving recess ends ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of formal instruction ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations begin ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Spring 2027 nonrestrictive registration begins; no appointment required ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations end ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Fall 2026 semester ends ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.csun.edu/) - 24/7 counseling crisis and urgent care: Call (818) 677-2366, option 1, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; at all other times select option 3. During office hours, students may also visit Bayramian Hall, room 520. (https://www.csun.edu/counseling) - University Counseling Services: Free, confidential in-person and virtual mental health services for enrolled students. Appointments: (818) 677-2366, option 1. Bayramian Hall, 5th floor, room 520; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://www.csun.edu/counseling) - 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support, available 24/7. (https://www.csun.edu/mataspire/resources) - Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to reach a trained crisis counselor, available 24/7. (https://www.csun.edu/mataspire/resources) - Office of the Registrar: Help with registration issues, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, bachelor's degree applications and diplomas. The contact page routes requests to the appropriate office. (https://www.csun.edu/current-students/contact-office-registrar) - Financial Aid & Scholarships: Financial aid: (818) 677-4085; financial.aid@csun.edu. Bayramian Hall, first-floor lobby (BH100). Lobby hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; phone hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Scholarships: (818) 677-4907; scholarships@csun.edu. (https://www.csun.edu/financialaid) - IT Help Center: Call (818) 677-1400. The IT page lists service hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://www.csun.edu/it/software-services/services/canvas) - Student Finance / University Cash Services: Help with student accounts, tuition, payments, payment due dates and financial account holds. Located in the Student Services Center, Bayramian Hall lobby (BH100). (https://www.csun.edu/current-students/financial-account-information) ## About CSUN - The campus was built on agricultural land once home to orange, lemon and avocado groves. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/about/history)) - CSUN became an independent institution in 1958 as San Fernando Valley State College; its first commencement in 1959 graduated 90 students. ([source](https://catalog.csun.edu/about/university-history/)) - The campus CSUN sculpture, designed by art student John Banks in 1975, spells C-S-U-N when viewed from all four cardinal directions. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/advancement/pride-and-traditions)) - After the 1994 Northridge earthquake, students voted 1,334 to 392 to keep the Matadors name rather than change it to the Quakes. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/advancement/pride-and-traditions)) - Students place red roses at the Matador statue to mark their arrival at CSUN and celebrate milestones such as passing a difficult class or graduating. ([source](https://newsroom.csun.edu/2024/08/27/did-you-know-csuns-tradition-of-the-rose/)) - The Matadome hosts men's and women's basketball and volleyball contests. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/advancement/pride-and-traditions)) - Matador Motorsports gives engineering students hands-on experience designing, building and testing a Formula SAE race car. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/discover-csun/matador-life)) - Student Housing offers on-campus suites, shared apartments and family housing. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/student-life)) ## Questions ### What learning system does CSUN use? California State University, Northridge uses Canvas (canvas.csun.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 thanksgiving break at CSUN? CSUN's thanksgiving break is Nov 26–29, 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 CSUN? Fall 2026 last day to add classes online with instructor permission (Friday, November 13, 2026). ### When are final exams at CSUN? Fall 2026 final examinations begin starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at CSUN? Office of the Registrar: Help with registration issues, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, bachelor's degree applications and diplomas. The contact page routes requests to the appropriate office. ### Where do I get financial aid help at CSUN? Financial Aid & Scholarships: Financial aid: (818) 677-4085; financial.aid@csun.edu. Bayramian Hall, first-floor lobby (BH100). Lobby hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; phone hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Scholarships: (818) 677-4907; scholarships@csun.edu. ### Is Dash affiliated with California State University, Northridge? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by California State University, Northridge. ### How do CSUN students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at CSUN. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.