dash.The FIU term, at a glance
The dates FIU Panthers ask Dash about most, from FIU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Mon, Oct 19Spring 2027 class schedule and assigned enrollment appointments availableonestop.fiu.edu
- Mon, Nov 2Fall 2026 main session: last day to drop a course with a DR grade or withdraw from the university with a WI gradeonestop.fiu.edu
- Tue, Nov 3Spring 2027 official registration begins by assigned appointmentonestop.fiu.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day: university closedonestop.fiu.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Thanksgiving holiday break begins: university closed November 25–29onestop.fiu.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving holiday break endsonestop.fiu.edu
- Sat, Dec 5Fall 2026 main session: last day of classesonestop.fiu.edu
- Mon, Dec 7Fall 2026 main session: finals week beginsonestop.fiu.edu
Where things live at FIU
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.
CAPS after-hours mental health assistance
Call 305-348-2277 (305-FIU-CAPS) for after-hours assistance.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Free, confidential services. At Modesto A. Maidique Campus: Student Health Center, second floor, room 270; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. Call 305-348-2277.
OneStop: registration and student records
Assistance with transcripts, enrollment verification, adding and dropping courses, residency and enrollment questions. Call 305-348-7000 or email OneStop@fiu.edu.
Financial aid
Call 305-348-7272 for financial aid assistance. OneStop provides information about applying for aid, receiving aid and paying tuition.
Disability Resource Center
Supports students with disabilities. At Modesto A. Maidique Campus: Graham Center, first floor, room 190; Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. Call 305-348-3532.
- Togetherall: 24/7 peer mental health supportFree, anonymous online peer support for FIU students, supervised by licensed clinicians. The source states students can sign up with their FIU email address.
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.
FIU, answered
Straight from FIU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
FIU, in short
Florida International University, founded 1965, in Miami, Florida.
- FIU opened in 1972 with 5,667 students—the largest opening-day enrollment in U.S. collegiate history.business.fiu.edu
- FIU’s main campus was built on the old Tamiami Airport site, and its former control tower still stands on campus.miamiherald.com
- Art student and basketball player Jamee Houk designed FIU’s original Sunblazer mascot, winning $100 in a mascot contest.miamiherald.com
- FIU’s teams became the Golden Panthers in 1987 and shortened their name to Panthers in 2010.miamiherald.com
- Panther Camp helps incoming students meet classmates and learn FIU’s traditions and culture.welcome.fiu.edu
- Panther Connect lets students connect with one another and discover clubs and events.welcome.fiu.edu
- Week of Welcome kicks off the semester with activities and workshops for new Panthers.welcome.fiu.edu
- Trail of the Torch brings the FIU community together to light the Torch of Knowledge, Service & Opportunity.fiualumni.com
Questions FIU Panthers ask
Short answers from FIU's own pages.
What learning system does FIU use?
Florida International University uses Canvas. 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 FIU?
FIU's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–29, 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 FIU?
Fall 2026 main session: last day to drop a course with a DR grade or withdraw from the university with a WI grade (Monday, November 2, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at FIU?
Fall 2026 main session: finals week begins starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
Where do I get financial aid help at FIU?
Financial aid: Call 305-348-7272 for financial aid assistance. OneStop provides information about applying for aid, receiving aid and paying tuition.
Is Dash affiliated with Florida International University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Florida International University.
How do FIU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at FIU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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