dash.The BU term, at a glance
The dates BU Terriers ask Dash about most, from BU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
- Fri, Nov 6Fall last day to drop standard courses with a W; undergraduate pass/fail designation deadlinebu.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Thanksgiving recess beginsbu.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving recess endsbu.edu
- Mon, Nov 30Classes resume after Thanksgiving recessbu.edu
- Tue, Dec 1Fall last day to officially take a leave of absence or withdraw from the Universitybu.edu
- Thu, Dec 10Fall last day of classes; second seven-week session endsbu.edu
- Fri, Dec 11Fall study period beginsbu.edu
- Sun, Dec 13Fall study period endsbu.edu
Where things live at BU
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Blackboard Learn
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counseling & Psychiatric Services
Call 617-353-3569 for appointments and assistance. Located at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, West, Boston. Offers counseling, groups, psychiatry and medication services; appointments have no cost and eligibility varies by enrollment status.
Office of the University Registrar
Registration, academic records, transcripts and enrollment verification. Phone: 617-353-3612; email: registrar@bu.edu; address: 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.
Financial Assistance / FirstPoint
Financial Assistance: 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. FirstPoint provides enrollment, financial and academic-record assistance at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd floor, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm.
- 24/7 mental health emergency supportCall 617-353-3569 to speak with a mental health provider, available 24/7/365. Do not use Patient Connect in an emergency.
- 24/7 medical assistanceCall 617-353-3575 to speak with a medical provider for assessment and guidance.
- Interpersonal violence crisis supportCall 617-353-7277, available 24/7, for a crisis counselor supporting those affected by sexual assault, dating violence and other interpersonal violence.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Blackboard once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
BU, answered
Straight from BU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
BU, in short
Boston University, founded 1869, in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BU began as a Methodist seminary in Vermont in 1839 and was chartered as Boston University in 1869.bu.edu
- Students chose a Boston Terrier over a moose as BU’s mascot in 1922.bu.edu
- Martin Luther King Jr. earned his PhD in Theology at BU in 1955.bu.edu
- Every October, BU’s Physics Department drops pumpkins from the roof of the Metcalf Center for Science and Engineering.bu.edu
- FitRec’s 270,000-square-foot facility offers swimming, yoga, squash, broomball, dance, and rock climbing.bu.edu
- Splash is an annual September recruitment fair where students can explore hundreds of student groups.bu.edu
- Annual Lobster Night serves students a whole lobster in the dining halls for a meal plan swipe.bu.edu
- Students avoid stepping on the Marsh Plaza seal because campus lore says it delays graduation.bu.edu
Questions BU Terriers ask
Short answers from BU's own pages.
What learning system does BU use?
Boston University uses Blackboard Learn (learn.bu.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 thanksgiving break at BU?
BU's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–Dec 13, 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 BU?
Fall last day to drop standard courses with a W; undergraduate pass/fail designation deadline (Friday, November 6, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at BU?
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 BU?
Office of the University Registrar: Registration, academic records, transcripts and enrollment verification. Phone: 617-353-3612; email: registrar@bu.edu; address: 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.
Where do I get financial aid help at BU?
Financial Assistance / FirstPoint: Financial Assistance: 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. FirstPoint provides enrollment, financial and academic-record assistance at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd floor, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm.
Is Dash affiliated with Boston University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Boston University.
How do BU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at BU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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