# Dash for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Moodle, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/louisiana/baton-rouge/lsu Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at LSU - Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Course scheduling for spring semester begins ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to drop courses or resign from the University ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday begins at 12:30 p.m. ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ends ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/academic-calendars/2026-2027/2026-2027-academic-calendar.php)) - Mon, Nov 30, 2026: Classes resume after Thanksgiving holiday ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Wed, Dec 2, 2026: Fall 2026 concentrated study period begins ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Sat, Dec 5, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of classes ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Sun, Dec 6, 2026: Fall 2026 concentrated study period ends ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations begin ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) - Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations end ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/academics/schedule-booklet/fall-calendar.php)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Moodle (https://moodle.lsu.edu) - Student portal: https://sso.paws.lsu.edu/login.mySLU - The Phone — 24-hour crisis and emotional support: Call or text 225-924-5781 (225-924-LSU1) for 24-hour crisis and emotional support. (https://www.lsu.edu/shc/mental-health/index.php) - Student Health Center Mental Health Service: Call 225-578-8774 for mental health services. An on-call counselor is available for crisis consultation during regular Student Health Center hours. (https://www.lsu.edu/shc/mental-health/index.php) - Office of the University Registrar: Academic records, transcripts, diplomas, enrollment verification, and academic calendars. Phone: 225-578-1686. Email: registrar@lsu.edu. Located at 112 Thomas Boyd, Baton Rouge. (https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/index.php) - Financial Aid & Scholarships: Information about loans, grants, scholarships, work-study, and completing the FAFSA. (https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/) - Bursar Operations: Questions about student fee bills or payments: 225-578-3357 or bursar@lsu.edu. (https://www.lsu.edu/bgtplan/Tuition-Fees/fee-schedules.php) - ITS Service Desk: IT assistance: 225-578-3375 or servicedesk@lsu.edu. In-person support is available on the first floor of the Frey Computing Services Center or LSU Library. GROK provides a 24-hour online knowledge base. (https://www.lsu.edu/its/quicklinks/students.php) - Workday Student resources: Guides for registration, course advising, financial aid, and student financial information. LSU A&M students use Workday for these tasks. (https://pas.lsu.edu/workdaystudent/resources/student-resources.php) - LSU Cares: Report concerns about yourself or another student and connect with wellbeing or academic support. For emergencies, dial 911 or LSU Police at 225-578-3231. (https://www.lsu.edu/student-affairs/lsu-cares.php) ## About LSU - LSU opened near Pineville on January 2, 1860, as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning. ([source](https://static.lsusports.net/assets/docs/mb/pdf/05mbguide215-226.pdf)) - Louisiana State University and Louisiana State Agricultural & Mechanical College merged in 1877. ([source](https://static.lsusports.net/assets/docs/mb/pdf/05mbguide215-226.pdf)) - LSU students Lloyd Funchess and Harris Downey wrote the university's alma mater in 1929. ([source](https://lsusports.net/songs)) - LSU is one of 24 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant designations. ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/about/index.php)) - TigerLink connects students with campus organizations, events, and involvement opportunities through a free profile. ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/campus-life/index.php)) - Students can unwind with intramural sports, UREC GroupX classes, or a lap around the leisure river. ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/student-affairs/student-life/index.php)) - Homecoming brings a week of events, including honoring Homecoming Royalty during the football game. ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/campus-life/things-to-do/index.php)) - The LSU Tree Lighting is one of the university's time-honored campus traditions. ([source](https://lsu.edu/campus-life/about/index.php)) - Academic tutoring and disability accommodations are available to support students in the classroom. ([source](https://www.lsu.edu/student-affairs/student-life/index.php)) ## Questions ### What learning system does LSU use? Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College uses Moodle (moodle.lsu.edu). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password. ### When is the last day to withdraw from a course at LSU? Fall 2026 last day to drop courses or resign from the University (Friday, November 6, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at LSU? Fall 2026 final examinations begin starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at LSU? Office of the University Registrar: Academic records, transcripts, diplomas, enrollment verification, and academic calendars. Phone: 225-578-1686. Email: registrar@lsu.edu. Located at 112 Thomas Boyd, Baton Rouge. ### Where do I get financial aid help at LSU? Financial Aid & Scholarships: Information about loans, grants, scholarships, work-study, and completing the FAFSA. ### Is Dash affiliated with Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. ### How do LSU students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at LSU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.