# Dash for University of Central Florida students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of Central Florida (Orlando, Florida) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of Central Florida. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/florida/orlando/ucf Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at UCF - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 withdrawal deadline — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day — no classes ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/)) - Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Thanksgiving no-class break begins ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/)) - Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving no-class break ends ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/)) - Thu, Dec 3, 2026: Fall 2026 classes end; last day to remove incomplete — Session 1 ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall 2026 final examination period begins — Session 1 ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 final examination period ends — Session 1 ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/)) - Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Spring 2027 last day to drop and request a full refund — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2027/spring)) - Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no classes ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2027/spring)) - Mon, Mar 15, 2027: Spring Break begins — student holiday only; campus offices remain open ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2027/spring)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://webcourses.ucf.edu) - Student portal: https://my.ucf.edu/ - CAPS after-hours crisis line: Call 407-823-2811 and press 5 to connect with a clinician outside normal office hours. Identify yourself as a UCF student or someone calling about a UCF student. CAPS states that its crisis line offers 24/7 access to a therapist. (https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/services/crisis-counseling/) - Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Free mental health services for currently registered students who have paid the health fee, including short-term counseling, group therapy, crisis services and consultations. Call 407-823-2811. Located in the Counseling Center, Room 101; in-person and tele-mental health services are available. (https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/) - Registrar’s Office: 407-823-3100; registrar@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 161, 4365 Andromeda Loop N. (https://registrar.ucf.edu/contact/) - Office of Student Financial Assistance: 844-376-9160; finaid@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 107. (https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/contact/) - UCF Service Desk: Technical support, including myUCF assistance: 407-823-5117; itsupport@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (https://www.ucf.edu/online/student-resources/accessing-myucf/) - Student Account Services: Call 407-823-2433 to report fee-invoice irregularities. View tuition charges, payments and deferments in myUCF under Student Center → Student Financials → UCF Fee Invoice. (https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/fee-invoice/) - UCF Student Care Services: Support for academic distress, homelessness, mental health concerns and financial challenges. Call 407-823-5607 or email ucfcares@ucf.edu. (https://www.ucf.edu/news/your-mental-health-matters-take-advantage-of-ucfs-resources/) ## About UCF - UCF was founded in 1963 to supply talent to the U.S. space program, a heritage behind its nickname “SpaceU.” ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/college-tour/)) - UCF was formerly named Florida Technological University. ([source](https://ucfknights.com/news/2016/06/14/athletics-17)) - The Pegasus logo was unveiled on April 5, 1968, after more than 50 proposals were considered. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/brand/brand-assets/logo-identity-system/)) - Campus includes 800 acres of woodlands, lakes and an arboretum. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/students/)) - Spirit Splash sends students into the Reflecting Pond during Homecoming Week to catch collectible rubber ducks and T-shirts. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/)) - Universal Knights offers students free, exclusive late-night access to Universal’s Islands of Adventure each spring. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/)) - Symphony Under the Stars brings an outdoor UCF Symphony Orchestra concert to Memory Mall. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/)) - Pegasus Palooza is UCF’s fall Welcome Week, with social, academic and service activities. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/)) - KnightConnect helps students explore more than 650 clubs and organizations, campus events and updates. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/students/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does UCF use? University of Central Florida uses Canvas (webcourses.ucf.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 UCF? UCF's thanksgiving break is Nov 23–27, 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 UCF? Fall 2026 withdrawal deadline — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When is the last day to add or drop courses at UCF? Spring 2027 last day to drop and request a full refund — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. (Friday, January 15, 2027). ### When are final exams at UCF? Fall 2026 final examination period begins — Session 1 starts Friday, December 4. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at UCF? Registrar’s Office: 407-823-3100; registrar@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 161, 4365 Andromeda Loop N. ### Where do I get financial aid help at UCF? Office of Student Financial Assistance: 844-376-9160; finaid@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 107. ### Is Dash affiliated with University of Central Florida? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Central Florida. ### How do UCF students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UCF. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.