dash.The UMN term, at a glance
The dates UMN Golden Gophers ask Dash about most, from UMN's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Mon, Nov 16Fall full-semester: last day to withdraw with a W without college scholastic committee approvalonestop.umn.edu
- Wed, Dec 16Fall 2026 last day of instructionasr.umn.edu
- Thu, Dec 17Fall final exams: first interval beginsasr.umn.edu
- Sat, Dec 19Fall final exams: first interval endsasr.umn.edu
- Sun, Dec 20Fall study dayasr.umn.edu
- Mon, Dec 21Fall final exams: second interval beginsasr.umn.edu
- Wed, Dec 23Fall final exams endasr.umn.edu
- Wed, Dec 23Fall 2026 term endsasr.umn.edu
Where things live at UMN
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Canvas
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
One Stop Student Services — registration, billing, and financial aid
Call 612-624-1111 or email onestop@umn.edu. Phone and in-person service hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Virtual appointments are available for financial aid, registration, and student account questions.
Disability Resource Center
Listed in the Office for Student Affairs student support directory.
Canvas and technology help
Canvas help is available through the question-mark icon in the Canvas dashboard. Contact UMN Technology Help for problems accessing Canvas.
- UMN Student Crisis Line24/7 crisis support: call 612-301-4673.
- Boynton Mental Health & CounselingMental health and counseling services for eligible Twin Cities students. Call 612-624-1444. Urgent, non-emergency counseling is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., by phone or at the East Bank clinic, fourth floor.
- National Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988; chat at 988lifeline.org. For immediate danger or inability to stay safe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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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 Canvas once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
UMN, answered
Straight from UMN's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UMN, in short
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, founded 1851, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- The University was founded in 1851, seven years before Minnesota became a state.twin-cities.umn.edu
- Organized cheerleading began here in 1898, when student Johnny Campbell led cheers at a football game.admissions.tc.umn.edu
- The Minneapolis campus spans the Mississippi River, with its east and west banks connected by a double-decker bridge.gominnesota.umn.edu
- Goldy Gopher won national mascot titles in 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2018.twin-cities.umn.edu
- Students rub the Goldy statue’s teeth outside the student union for good luck before tests or athletic events.admissions.tc.umn.edu
- More than 1,000 student groups include the Alpine Ski Team and Capoeira Club.twin-cities.umn.edu
- Coffman Memorial Union and the St. Paul Student Center offer places to study, bowl, and meet friends.gominnesota.umn.edu
- The Recreation and Wellness Center offers fitness centers, indoor climbing and bouldering, and outdoor adventure equipment rentals.gominnesota.umn.edu
Questions UMN Golden Gophers ask
Short answers from UMN's own pages.
What learning system does UMN use?
University of Minnesota Twin Cities uses Canvas (canvas.umn.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 UMN?
Fall full-semester: last day to withdraw with a W without college scholastic committee approval (Monday, November 16, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at UMN?
Spring full-semester: last day to add without approval; last day for 100% drop refund (Monday, January 25, 2027).
When are final exams at UMN?
Fall final exams: first interval begins starts Thursday, December 17. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
Where do I get financial aid help at UMN?
One Stop Student Services — registration, billing, and financial aid: Call 612-624-1111 or email onestop@umn.edu. Phone and in-person service hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Virtual appointments are available for financial aid, registration, and student account questions.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Minnesota Twin Cities?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
How do UMN students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UMN. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.