# Dash for students in Massachusetts

> 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/massachusetts

## Campuses

- [Boston University](https://textdash.ai/massachusetts/boston/boston-university) — Boston; learning system: Blackboard Learn
- [Harvard University](https://textdash.ai/massachusetts/cambridge/harvard) — Cambridge; learning system: Canvas
- [Northeastern University](https://textdash.ai/massachusetts/boston/northeastern) — Boston; learning system: Canvas
- [University of Massachusetts Amherst](https://textdash.ai/massachusetts/amherst/umass-amherst) — Amherst; learning system: Canvas

## Next breaks

- University of Massachusetts Amherst: thanksgiving break, Nov 24–30 ([source](https://www.umass.edu/registrar/academic-calendar))
- Boston University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 13 ([source](https://www.bu.edu/reg/calendars/semester/))
- Harvard University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 9 ([source](https://registrar.fas.harvard.edu/calendars))
- Northeastern University: fall break, Nov 25–30 ([source](https://registrar.northeastern.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf))

## Questions

### Which Massachusetts schools does Dash work with?

Dash has pages for 4 schools in Massachusetts: Boston University, Harvard University, Northeastern University and University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students at any of them can text Dash for their deadlines, campus answers and admin.

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

University of Massachusetts Amherst: thanksgiving break, Nov 24–30; Boston University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 13; Harvard University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 9; Northeastern University: fall break, Nov 25–30. From each school's academic dates; Dash can text you a heads-up the week before yours.

### Which learning systems do Massachusetts schools use?

Canvas: Harvard, Northeastern and Massachusetts Amherst. Blackboard: BU. 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 Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts 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.