# Dash for Purdue University students

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

Page: https://textdash.ai/indiana/west-lafayette/purdue
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at Purdue

- Tue, Oct 27, 2026: Fall full-term last day to add or modify with advisor and instructor approval ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/add-drop/))
- Tue, Nov 24, 2026: Fall full-term last day to drop with advisor approval and a W grade ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/add-drop/))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving break begins ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/))
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026: Thanksgiving break ends ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/))
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall classes end ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/))
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall final exams begin ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/))
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Fall final exams end ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/))
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Fall term ends ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/))
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Spring 2027 classes begin ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/))
- Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Spring full-term last day to add or modify without approvals ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/add-drop/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace (https://purdue.brightspace.com/)
- Student portal: https://apps.mypurdue.purdue.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/registration
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Same-day/next-day services with no predefined session limits; most services are free. CAPS offers 24/7 access to crisis services. Main line: 765-494-6995, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Located at 601 Stadium Mall Drive, Room 224, West Lafayette. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. (https://www.purdue.edu/caps/)
- CARE 24/7 hotline: Support for survivors of interpersonal violence: 765-495-2273 (765-495-CARE), available 24/7. Email: care@purdue.edu. Walk-in hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Duhme Hall, Room 139, 205 N Russell Street. (https://care.purdue.edu/resources/students.html)
- Therapy Assistance Online (TAO): Free, confidential, self-guided mental health resources for Purdue students, faculty and staff, available 24/7 using Purdue login credentials. Includes videos, exercises and self-reflection tools. (https://www.purdue.edu/caps/students/resources/self-help/digital/tao.php)
- Office of the Registrar: Academic records and registration assistance: 765-494-6165; registrar@purdue.edu. Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; walk-in hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. West Lafayette office: Stewart Center, Suite 176, 128 Memorial Mall. (https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/contact/)
- Division of Financial Aid: 765-494-5050; facontact@purdue.edu. Phone hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. West Lafayette walk-in assistance: Stewart Center, Room G18, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. ET; no appointment necessary. (https://www.purdue.edu/dfa/)
- Disability Resource Center (DRC): Supportive services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. West Lafayette: 765-494-1247; drc@purdue.edu; YONG Room 830, 155 S. Grant St. (https://care.purdue.edu/resources/students.html)
- Purdue IT — Brightspace assistance: West Lafayette IT help: it@purdue.edu. The Brightspace access article also provides a Purdue IT Request option for support tickets. (https://service.purdue.edu/TDClient/32/Purdue/KB/Article/238/How-do-I-access-D2L-Brightspace)
- Bursar student account FAQs: Guidance on billing, payments, enrollment confirmation and authorized users. Tuition and fees are due on the first day of each semester. (https://www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/bursar-office/student-account-faqs/frequently-asked-questions/)

## About Purdue

- Purdue was named in 1869 after John Purdue, whose $150,000 gift helped establish the university. ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/home/about/history/))
- Purdue established the nation’s first university-owned airport in 1934. ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/home/about/history/))
- The Big Bass Drum still has its original 1921 frame and stands 10 feet tall on its field carriage. ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/home/about/traditions/))
- The Boilermakers name began in 1891 when a reporter called Purdue’s winning football team the “Burly Boiler Makers from Purdue.” ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/home/about/traditions/))
- Fountain runs let students celebrate, make friends and cool off by running through campus fountains. ([source](https://stories.purdue.edu/purdues-cant-miss-traditions-for-new-boilermakers/))
- Students sled down Slayter Hill after winter snowstorms. ([source](https://stories.purdue.edu/purdues-cant-miss-traditions-for-new-boilermakers/))
- The annual Grand Prix brings student-built go-karts together for a 50-mile race that raises money for scholarships. ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/home/about/traditions/))
- The Hello Walk covers Memorial Mall sidewalks, where people are encouraged to smile and greet everyone they meet. ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/home/about/traditions/))
- Students can arrange rides on the Boilermaker Special through the Purdue Reamer Club. ([source](https://www.purdue.edu/home/about/traditions/))

## Questions

### What learning system does Purdue use?

Purdue University uses Brightspace (purdue.brightspace.com). 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 Purdue?

Purdue's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–28, 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 Purdue?

Fall full-term last day to drop with advisor approval and a W grade (Tuesday, November 24, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at Purdue?

Fall full-term last day to add or modify with advisor and instructor approval (Tuesday, October 27, 2026).

### When are final exams at Purdue?

Fall final exams begin starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

### How do I contact the registrar at Purdue?

Office of the Registrar: Academic records and registration assistance: 765-494-6165; registrar@purdue.edu. Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; walk-in hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. West Lafayette office: Stewart Center, Suite 176, 128 Memorial Mall.

### Where do I get financial aid help at Purdue?

Division of Financial Aid: 765-494-5050; facontact@purdue.edu. Phone hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. West Lafayette walk-in assistance: Stewart Center, Room G18, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. ET; no appointment necessary.

### Is Dash affiliated with Purdue University?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Purdue University.

### How do Purdue students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Purdue. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.