# Dash for Florida Atlantic University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, Florida) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Florida Atlantic University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/florida/boca-raton/florida-atlantic Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at FAU - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 full-term last day to drop with a W ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Spring 2027 registration opens ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day — university closed ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving break begins ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving break continues — university closed ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving break ends ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026 full-term classes end ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Fall 2026 reading days begin ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall 2026 reading days end ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 final exams begin ([source](https://www.fau.edu/registrar/calendar/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.fau.edu/login/canvas) - 24/7 CAPS Crisis Line: Call 561-297-2277 and follow the prompts. Free crisis support is available 24/7; after-hours callers can connect with a licensed therapist. For immediate safety concerns, call 911. (https://www.fau.edu/thrive/students/get-help/remote-support/) - Counseling and Psychological Services: Free and confidential initial consultation and crisis intervention for eligible FAU students. Call 561-297-2277. Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://www.fau.edu/counseling/) - Registrar's Office: Registration, academic calendars, records and graduation information. Call 561-297-3050 or email registrar@fau.edu. Boca campus office: Student Services Building, SU-80, Room 144; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://www.fau.edu/registrar/contact/) - Office of Student Financial Aid: Help with financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships and aid requirements. Review aid status and outstanding requirements in myFAU. Florida Atlantic CARES Emergency Funding is available to apply for during financial hardship. (https://www.fau.edu/finaid/) - Student Accessibility Services: Provides comprehensive support services for students with disabilities, including advice about accommodations and online learning. (https://www.fau.edu/class/esuccess/faq/) - IT Helpdesk: For account lookup or login difficulties, call 561-297-3999. (https://www.fau.edu/registrar/registration/) - FAU Account Self-Services: Activate an account, look up a FAUNet ID, reset or change a password, update recovery options, or request an MFA recovery code. (https://accounts.iam.fau.edu/) - Tuition and Billing Services: Support for tuition and fee billing, payments, financial aid refund disbursements, Florida Prepaid, waivers, third-party billing and fee petitions. (https://www.fau.edu/controllers-office/student-services/) ## About FAU - Established in 1961, FAU opened in 1964 as Florida’s fifth public university. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/about/)) - President Lyndon B. Johnson officially opened FAU in October 1964 before a crowd of 15,000. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/about/history/)) - The Boca Raton campus was designated a burrowing owl sanctuary by the National Audubon Society in 1971. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/university-communications/branding/visual-standards/)) - The Taylor Victory Bell, donated in 2010, rings after every home win by an FAU team. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/president/traditions/)) - Red and Blue Weeks welcome students each fall and spring with social events, workshops and campus resources. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/president/traditions/)) - The Student Union houses the eSports Arena, Student Government Center and Marketplace. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/about/campus-life/)) - Atlantic Dining Hall offers all-you-can-eat dining among the university’s 13 on-campus dining locations. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/about/campus-life/)) - Campus Rec offers intramural and club sports, plus outdoor adventure excursions. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/about/campus-life/)) - The annual Bonfire Music Festival brings students and special guests together for a student-led concert tradition. ([source](https://www.fau.edu/campuslife/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does FAU use? Florida Atlantic University uses Canvas (canvas.fau.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 FAU? FAU's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–Dec 9, 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 FAU? Fall 2026 full-term last day to drop with a W (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at FAU? Fall 2026 final exams begin starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at FAU? Registrar's Office: Registration, academic calendars, records and graduation information. Call 561-297-3050 or email registrar@fau.edu. Boca campus office: Student Services Building, SU-80, Room 144; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ### Where do I get financial aid help at FAU? Office of Student Financial Aid: Help with financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships and aid requirements. Review aid status and outstanding requirements in myFAU. Florida Atlantic CARES Emergency Funding is available to apply for during financial hardship. ### Is Dash affiliated with Florida Atlantic University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Florida Atlantic University. ### How do FAU students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at FAU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.