# Dash for University of Kentucky students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of Kentucky. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/kentucky/lexington/uk Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at UK - Thu, Oct 22, 2026: Fall 2026 October payment deadline ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar)) - Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall Break begins — no classes ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks)) - Tue, Oct 27, 2026: Fall Break ends ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks)) - Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Priority registration for Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 opens ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/university-calendar-academic-year-26-27-final.pdf)) - Sat, Nov 14, 2026: Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal deadline ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar)) - Sun, Nov 22, 2026: Fall 2026 November payment deadline ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar)) - Tue, Nov 24, 2026: Priority registration for Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 closes ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/university-calendar-academic-year-26-27-final.pdf)) - Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving Break begins — no classes ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks)) - Sat, Nov 28, 2026: Thanksgiving Break ends ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall 2026 regular classes end ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas - Student portal: https://myuk.uky.edu/ - After-hours mental health crisis support: Outside office hours, call 859-257-8701 and press 1. For mental health emergencies, call 988; for other emergencies, call 911. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/counseling-center/crisis-services) - TRACS mental health support and counseling referrals: In-person and virtual support Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Call 859-218-7227 or email tracs@uky.edu. Located on the second floor, east end of Gatton Student Center. TRACS provides referrals to the UK Counseling Center and other resources. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/get-help) - Counseling Center: Existing Counseling Center clients can call 859-257-8701 during office hours, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/counseling-center/crisis-services) - BetterMynd online therapy: Free, confidential 50-minute teletherapy sessions with licensed counselors. Appointments are available during the day, at night and on weekends; the page lists hours of operation as 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/well-being/services/bettermynd) - Office of the University Registrar: Student records, transcripts, registration information and academic calendars. Call 859-257-7157. Located at 10 W.D. Funkhouser Building. (https://registrar.uky.edu/student-resources) - Registration help: Call 859-257-7173 or email registration@uky.edu for registration assistance. Review myUK holds and advising requirements before registration. (https://registrar.uky.edu/registration) - Student Financial Aid and Scholarships: Call 859-257-3172 or email OSFAS@uky.edu. Available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET, at 127 Funkhouser Building; phone and virtual appointments are also available. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships) - ITS Customer Services: Call 859-218-HELP (4357) for account and technology assistance. The Tech Help Center offers chat; password resets are available at reset.uky.edu. (https://techhelpcenter.uky.edu) ## About UK - UK adopted blue and white in 1892, replacing its original blue and light yellow. ([source](https://ukathletics.com/pageantry/)) - UK’s shade of blue was chosen when football player Richard C. Stoll held up his necktie for students. ([source](https://ukathletics.com/pageantry/)) - The Wildcats name took hold after a 1909 win over Illinois, when a university official said the team had “fought like Wildcats.” ([source](https://www.uky.edu/traditions/)) - The Wildcat mascot debuted during the 1976–77 academic year, with Gary Tanner as the original performer. ([source](https://ukathletics.com/mascots/)) - K Week helps new undergraduates meet friends, explore campus and learn university traditions before classes begin. ([source](https://kweek.uky.edu/)) - DanceBlue is a dance fundraiser benefiting children fighting cancer. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions)) - Catch a free movie at the Student Center Cinema. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions)) - Find more than 500 campus student organizations through BBNvolved. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions)) - Students traditionally rub the right foot of President Patterson’s statue for luck on finals. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions)) ## Questions ### What learning system does UK use? University of Kentucky uses Canvas. 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 UK? UK's fall break is Oct 26–27, 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 UK? Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal deadline (Saturday, November 14, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### How do I contact the registrar at UK? Office of the University Registrar: Student records, transcripts, registration information and academic calendars. Call 859-257-7157. Located at 10 W.D. Funkhouser Building. ### Where do I get financial aid help at UK? Student Financial Aid and Scholarships: Call 859-257-3172 or email OSFAS@uky.edu. Available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET, at 127 Funkhouser Building; phone and virtual appointments are also available. ### Is Dash affiliated with University of Kentucky? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Kentucky. ### How do UK students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UK. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.