dash.The KSU term, at a glance
The dates KSU Owls ask Dash about most, from KSU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Mon, Oct 26Fall 2026: Last day for a partial refund with withdrawal from all coursescampus.kennesaw.edu
- Fri, Nov 6Fall 2026: Last day to withdraw with a W grade, 11:45 p.m. (14-week)campus.kennesaw.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall 2026: Fall break beginscampus.kennesaw.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Fall 2026: Fall break endscampus.kennesaw.edu
- Mon, Dec 7Fall 2026: Last day of classes (14-week)campus.kennesaw.edu
- Tue, Dec 8Fall 2026: Final exams begin (14-week)campus.kennesaw.edu
- Mon, Dec 14Fall 2026: Final exams end (14-week)campus.kennesaw.edu
- Mon, Jan 11Spring 2027: First day of classes (14-week)campus.kennesaw.edu
Where things live at KSU
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
D2L Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Call 470-578-6600 or email counseling@kennesaw.edu. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Offices: Kennesaw Hall, Suite 2401; Marietta's Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Suite 170.
Office of the Registrar
Support for registration, grades, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, degrees, and graduation.
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financial aid counselors are assigned by last name. Submit required documents securely through Owl Express: Financial Aid tab → Financial Aid Dashboard → View Requirements and Submit Documents. Documents are not accepted by email or in person.
IT help — University Information Technology Services
UITS provides technology support through the IT Service Desk, IT Knowledge Base, and Service Portal. The student technology guide covers NetID, Owl Express, D2L Brightspace, email, and Wi-Fi.
- 24/7 mental health supportCall 833-646-1526. Wellbeing@Kennesaw, through UWill, offers students free immediate access to online counseling, crisis support, and wellness programming, including evenings and weekends.
- Emergency and crisis supportCall 911 for a life-threatening emergency or immediate safety risk. Call or text 988 for the Lifeline. Georgia Crisis Access Line: 1-800-715-4225. Crisis Text Line: text 741741.
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 Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
KSU, answered
Straight from KSU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
KSU, in short
Kennesaw State University, founded 1963, in Kennesaw, Georgia.
- Founded in 1963, KSU gained its Marietta campus through consolidation with Southern Polytechnic State University in 2015.kennesaw.edu
- KSU's black and gold combine Georgia's black with a gold like Georgia Tech's, honoring both institutions.ksuowls.com
- Scrappy's current look debuted at Homecoming in 2012; an earlier costumed owl was called KaSCey.campus.kennesaw.edu
- Former student Cynthia Parks wrote the school song's lyrics in 1982, set to the melody of “Gaudeamus Igitur.”ksuowls.com
- Owl Life lets students discover organizations and events, track participation, and earn Scrappy's Bucket List rewards.kennesaw.edu
- Scrappy Hour brings students together for ice cream floats, winter hot chocolate, and a souvenir cup.campus.kennesaw.edu
- At Pumpkin Launch, spectators watch engineering teams launch pumpkins from trebuchets across the Marietta Soccer Field.campus.kennesaw.edu
- First-year students wear FLIGHT jerseys and run across the football field before the team at the season's first home game.campus.kennesaw.edu
Questions KSU Owls ask
Short answers from KSU's own pages.
What learning system does KSU use?
Kennesaw State University uses D2L Brightspace. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is fall break at KSU?
KSU's fall break is Nov 23–29, 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 KSU?
Fall 2026: Last day for a partial refund with withdrawal from all courses (Monday, October 26, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at KSU?
Spring 2027: Registration / drop-add deadline, 11:45 p.m. (14-week) (Friday, January 15, 2027).
When are final exams at KSU?
Fall 2026: Final exams begin (14-week) starts Tuesday, December 8. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at KSU?
Office of the Registrar: Support for registration, grades, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, degrees, and graduation.
Where do I get financial aid help at KSU?
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid: Financial aid counselors are assigned by last name. Submit required documents securely through Owl Express: Financial Aid tab → Financial Aid Dashboard → View Requirements and Submit Documents. Documents are not accepted by email or in person.
Is Dash affiliated with Kennesaw State University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kennesaw State University.
How do KSU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at KSU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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