# Dash for University of Missouri-Columbia students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at University of Missouri-Columbia (Columbia, Missouri) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with University of Missouri-Columbia. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/missouri/columbia/mizzou Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Mizzou - Sat, Nov 21, 2026: Thanksgiving recess begins at close of day ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Mon, Nov 30, 2026: Classwork resumes after Thanksgiving recess at 8:00 a.m. ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 classwork ends at close of day ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 Reading Day ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations begin ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall 2026 semester closes at close of day ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Martin Luther King holiday — no classes ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Tue, Jan 19, 2027: Spring 2027 classwork begins at 8:00 a.m. ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Sat, Mar 27, 2027: Spring recess begins at close of day ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) - Mon, Apr 5, 2027: Classwork resumes after spring recess at 8:00 a.m. ([source](https://registrar.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar-.pdf)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://umsystem.instructure.com/) - Student portal: https://myzou.missouri.edu/ - 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line: Call 573-882-6601 for crisis support and urgent concerns. Available to anyone concerned about a Mizzou student. After business hours, press 0 to reach an on-call clinician. Call 911 in a life-threatening emergency. (https://wellbeing.missouri.edu/emergencies-crisis/) - Counseling Center: Confidential mental health services at no additional charge to students. Phone: 573-882-6601. Located at 435 Strickland Hall, 805 Rollins Street, south entrance only. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://wellbeing.missouri.edu/case-management-support/) - 24/7 Clinical Support Line: Call 573-882-7481 for advice about illness or injury and guidance about whether and how soon to see a health care provider. For conditions that are not urgent or life-threatening. (https://wellbeing.missouri.edu/emergencies-crisis/) - Office of the University Registrar: 125 Jesse Hall. Phone: 573-882-7881. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://registrar.missouri.edu/) - Student Financial Aid: 11 Jesse Hall. Phone: 573-882-7506. Email: MizzouSFA@missouri.edu. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Appointments are available in person, by phone or via Zoom. (https://financialaid.missouri.edu/contact/) - IT Support: Phone: 573-882-5000. Email: techsupport@missouri.edu. (https://doit.missouri.edu/get-help/) - Canvas login support: Phone: 1-855-675-0755. Email: teachingtools@umsystem.edu. (https://canvas.umsystem.edu/) - Confidential interpersonal violence support: Case management includes emotional support, mental health referrals, academic accommodation support, housing and medical support, and safety planning. Call the Counseling Center at 573-882-6601 and ask to book an RSVP appointment. (https://wellbeing.missouri.edu/case-management-support/) ## About Mizzou - Founded in 1839, Mizzou was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. ([source](https://catalog.missouri.edu/aboutmu/importantfacts/)) - The six Columns on Francis Quadrangle survived the 1892 fire that destroyed Academic Hall. ([source](https://missouri.edu/about/traditions)) - Mizzou’s 1,262-acre campus doubles as a botanic garden, with native plants, gardens, trails and trees. ([source](https://catalog.missouri.edu/aboutmu/importantfacts/)) - A student named Truman the Tiger after President Harry S Truman in a 1984 campus contest. ([source](https://mutigers.com/spirit/truman-the-tiger)) - During Welcome Week, freshmen run through the Columns toward Jesse Hall in the Tiger Walk tradition. ([source](https://missouri.edu/about/traditions)) - MizzouRec offers a climbing wall, boxing and cycling classes, basketball courts and three pools. ([source](https://admissions.missouri.edu/student-life/campus-activities/)) - The MU Student Center provides places to dine, shop, meet and study. ([source](https://catalog.missouri.edu/aboutmu/importantfacts/)) - Students answer a shout of “M-I-Z!” with “Z-O-U!” in Mizzou’s spirit chant. ([source](https://missouri.edu/about/traditions)) - Mizzou-a-Palooza celebrates the end of the spring semester with live music. ([source](https://getinvolved.missouri.edu/student-activities-engagement/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does Mizzou use? University of Missouri-Columbia uses Canvas (umsystem.instructure.com). 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 Mizzou? Mizzou's thanksgiving break is Nov 21–Dec 11, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before. ### When are final exams at Mizzou? Fall 2026 final examinations 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 Mizzou? Office of the University Registrar: 125 Jesse Hall. Phone: 573-882-7881. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ### Where do I get financial aid help at Mizzou? Student Financial Aid: 11 Jesse Hall. Phone: 573-882-7506. Email: MizzouSFA@missouri.edu. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Appointments are available in person, by phone or via Zoom. ### Is Dash affiliated with University of Missouri-Columbia? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Missouri-Columbia. ### How do Mizzou students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Mizzou. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.