# Dash for students in Illinois

> Dash is an AI sidekick students text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, campus answers and admin. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/illinois

## Campuses

- [University of Illinois Chicago](https://textdash.ai/illinois/chicago/uic) — Chicago; learning system: Canvas and Blackboard (transitioning to Canvas only in January 2027)
- [University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign](https://textdash.ai/illinois/champaign/illinois) — Champaign; learning system: Canvas

## Next breaks

- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: fall break, Nov 21–Dec 10 ([source](https://senate.illinois.edu/academic_calendars/2026-2027ac.pdf))
- University of Illinois Chicago: student wellness day, Nov 25–27 ([source](https://catalog.uic.edu/ucat/academic-calendar/))

## Questions

### Which Illinois schools does Dash work with?

Dash has pages for 2 schools in Illinois: University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Students at any of them can text Dash for their deadlines, campus answers and admin.

### When are the next breaks at Illinois schools?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: fall break, Nov 21–Dec 10; University of Illinois Chicago: student wellness day, Nov 25–27. From each school's academic dates; Dash can text you a heads-up the week before yours.

### Which learning systems do Illinois schools use?

Canvas: UIC and UIUC. Dash reads your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### Is Dash free for students in Illinois?

Yes. Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it your school; you're set up over text, no app to download.

### Is Dash affiliated with Illinois colleges or universities?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.