# Dash for University of California, Santa Barbara students

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

Page: https://textdash.ai/california/santa-barbara/ucsb
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UCSB

- Mon, Oct 19, 2026: Winter 2027 schedule of classes and registration pass times available in GOLD ([source](https://registrar.ext-prod.sa.ucsb.edu/calendars/registration-pass-times))
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Winter 2027 registration Pass 1 begins ([source](https://registrar.ext-prod.sa.ucsb.edu/calendars/registration-pass-times))
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026: Winter 2027 registration Pass 1 ends ([source](https://registrar.ext-prod.sa.ucsb.edu/calendars/registration-pass-times))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans' Day holiday ([source](https://catalog.ucsb.edu/academicsandpolicies/introcampus/calendar))
- Tue, Nov 17, 2026: Winter 2027 undergraduate registration Pass 2 begins ([source](https://registrar.ext-prod.sa.ucsb.edu/calendars/registration-pass-times))
- Sun, Nov 22, 2026: Winter 2027 undergraduate registration Pass 2 ends ([source](https://registrar.ext-prod.sa.ucsb.edu/calendars/registration-pass-times))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday begins ([source](https://catalog.ucsb.edu/academicsandpolicies/introcampus/calendar))
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ends ([source](https://catalog.ucsb.edu/academicsandpolicies/introcampus/calendar))
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026: Winter 2027 undergraduate registration Pass 3 begins ([source](https://registrar.ext-prod.sa.ucsb.edu/calendars/registration-pass-times))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of instruction ([source](https://catalog.ucsb.edu/academicsandpolicies/introcampus/calendar))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://www.canvas.ucsb.edu/)
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): Mental health services for all registered students. Building 599; 805-893-4411, available 24/7. (https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/)
- After-hours phone counseling and crisis assistance: Call 805-893-4411 for UCSB after-hours phone counseling. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. (https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/resources/crisis-assistance)
- After-hours health care and support: After-hours nurseline: 1-877-351-3457. UCSB Sexual Assault Services: 805-893-4613, available 24 hours/day. (https://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/emergency-after-hours)
- Office of the Registrar: Academic records and enrollment services. Registration questions: Registration@sa.ucsb.edu. Located at 1101 SAASB; office hours Monday–Friday, 10am–noon and 1–4pm Pacific, excluding holidays and administrative closures. (https://registrar.sa.ucsb.edu/home)
- Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships: Financial aid advising through the QLess virtual queue for phone or in-person assistance. Located at 2103 SAASB; office hours Monday–Friday, 10am–noon and 1–4pm. (https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/connect-ofas)
- College of Letters & Science academic petitions: Information on late adds, late drops, retroactive changes, and independent study exceptions. Contact academic_advising@ltsc.ucsb.edu or 805-893-2038; 1117 Cheadle Hall. (https://uged.ucsb.edu/petitions/adddropgrading-option-change)

## About UCSB

- UCSB was one of the first four nodes of ARPANET, the network that helped lay the foundations for the internet, in 1969. ([source](https://www.ucsb.edu/about/history))
- The university moved to its current campus in 1954, on a site previously used as a World War II Marine Air Station. ([source](https://www.ucsb.edu/about/history))
- Storke Tower is a 175-foot bell tower with 61 bells, dedicated in 1969. ([source](https://www.ucsb.edu/about/history))
- UCSB has its own beach, and its residence halls offer ocean, lagoon and mountain views. ([source](https://www.ucsb.edu/campus-experience))
- Extravaganza is a free, UCSB-students-only music festival held at Harder Stadium near the end of spring quarter. ([source](https://aspb.as.ucsb.edu/aspb-events/))
- Free Film Tuesdays bring a free movie to Isla Vista Theater each week. ([source](https://aspb.as.ucsb.edu/aspb-events/))
- Weekly Storke Shows in Storke Plaza often feature Isla Vista bands and singers. ([source](https://aspb.as.ucsb.edu/aspb-events/))
- The MultiCultural Center, Pollock Theater and Art, Design & Architecture Museum offer campus cultural programming. ([source](https://www.ucsb.edu/campus-experience))
- Career Services helps UCSB students and recent graduates prepare for and pursue career success. ([source](https://www.ucsb.edu/campus-experience))

## Questions

### What learning system does UCSB use?

University of California, Santa Barbara uses Canvas (canvas.ucsb.edu). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

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

Office of the Registrar: Academic records and enrollment services. Registration questions: Registration@sa.ucsb.edu. Located at 1101 SAASB; office hours Monday–Friday, 10am–noon and 1–4pm Pacific, excluding holidays and administrative closures.

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

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships: Financial aid advising through the QLess virtual queue for phone or in-person assistance. Located at 2103 SAASB; office hours Monday–Friday, 10am–noon and 1–4pm.

### Is Dash affiliated with University of California, Santa Barbara?

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

### How do UCSB students start using Dash?

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