# Dash for Kennesaw State University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, Georgia) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, D2L Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Kennesaw State University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/georgia/kennesaw/kennesaw-state
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at KSU

- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall 2026: Last day for a partial refund with withdrawal from all courses ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Fall 2026: Last day to withdraw with a W grade, 11:45 p.m. (14-week) ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Fall 2026: Fall break begins ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Fall 2026: Fall break ends ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026: Last day of classes (14-week) ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Fall 2026: Final exams begin (14-week) ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall 2026: Final exams end (14-week) ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Spring 2027: First day of classes (14-week) ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Spring 2027: Registration / drop-add deadline, 11:45 p.m. (14-week) ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))
- Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Spring 2027: Payment deadline, 4:00 p.m. (includes eCore and eMajor) ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-calendars.php))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: D2L Brightspace
- Student portal: https://srs-owlexpress.kennesaw.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/registration/registration
- 24/7 mental health support: Call 833-646-1526. Wellbeing@Kennesaw, through UWill, offers students free immediate access to online counseling, crisis support, and wellness programming, including evenings and weekends. (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/student-affairs/wellbeing/counseling/emergency.php)
- 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. (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/student-affairs/wellbeing/counseling/index.php)
- Emergency and crisis support: Call 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. (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/student-affairs/wellbeing/counseling/emergency.php)
- Office of the Registrar: Support for registration, grades, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, degrees, and graduation. (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/registrar/index.php)
- 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. (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/financial-aid/contact-us.php)
- 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. (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/offices-services/uits/docs/technology-guide/ksu-technology-guide-students.pdf)

## About KSU

- Founded in 1963, KSU gained its Marietta campus through consolidation with Southern Polytechnic State University in 2015. ([source](https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2023/get-to-know-kennesaw-state-university.php))
- KSU's black and gold combine Georgia's black with a gold like Georgia Tech's, honoring both institutions. ([source](https://ksuowls.com/sports/2009/6/30/traditions.aspx?id=33))
- Scrappy's current look debuted at Homecoming in 2012; an earlier costumed owl was called KaSCey. ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/student-affairs/spirit-traditions/scrappy-history.php))
- Former student Cynthia Parks wrote the school song's lyrics in 1982, set to the melody of “Gaudeamus Igitur.” ([source](https://ksuowls.com/sports/2009/6/30/traditions.aspx?id=33))
- Owl Life lets students discover organizations and events, track participation, and earn Scrappy's Bucket List rewards. ([source](https://www.kennesaw.edu/discover-student-affairs/))
- Scrappy Hour brings students together for ice cream floats, winter hot chocolate, and a souvenir cup. ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/student-affairs/spirit-traditions/index.php))
- At Pumpkin Launch, spectators watch engineering teams launch pumpkins from trebuchets across the Marietta Soccer Field. ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/student-affairs/spirit-traditions/index.php))
- First-year students wear FLIGHT jerseys and run across the football field before the team at the season's first home game. ([source](https://campus.kennesaw.edu/current-students/student-affairs/spirit-traditions/index.php))
- Wellbeing@KSU offers health and well-being resources, including 24/7 mental health support. ([source](https://www.kennesaw.edu/discover-student-affairs/))

## Questions

### 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.