dash.The Cornell term, at a glance
The dates Cornell students ask Dash about most, from Cornell's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Wed, Oct 14Instruction resumes after fall breakcourses.cornell.edu
- Mon, Oct 19Fall 2026 last day to drop classes or change grading basis in regular-session courses, first-year writing seminars, and project session fullregistrar.cornell.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Thanksgiving break begins — no classes through November 29registrar.cornell.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving break endsregistrar.cornell.edu
- Mon, Dec 7Fall 2026 last day of instruction for regular-session courses, first-year writing seminars, and project session fullregistrar.cornell.edu
- Tue, Dec 8Fall 2026 study days beginregistrar.cornell.edu
- Thu, Dec 10Fall 2026 study days endregistrar.cornell.edu
- Fri, Dec 11Fall 2026 final exams beginregistrar.cornell.edu
Where things live at Cornell
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.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Drop-in consultation, individual counseling, and group counseling. Call 607-255-5155 for immediate support or access to services. Primarily serves students studying in Ithaca and Geneva, with select services for some NYC-based students.
Office of the University Registrar
Academic records, enrollment, registration, and student information systems. Phone: 607-255-4232. Email: univreg@cornell.edu. Located at 245 Day Hall, Ithaca.
Financial Aid
Financial aid options and application information. Phone: 607-255-5145. Email: finaid@cornell.edu. Located at 203 Day Hall, Ithaca.
Student Disability Services
For appointments, call 607-254-4545 or email sds_cu@cornell.edu.
Student IT resources
Student technology guidance and links to IT support, NetID management, campus Wi-Fi, software, printing, and Canvas.
- 24/7 medical and mental health phone consultationCall 607-255-5155 any time. Available to all Cornell students within the United States. After hours, mental health calls connect to a licensed therapist through ProtoCall.
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 Canvas once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
Cornell, answered
Straight from Cornell's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Cornell, in short
Cornell University, founded 1865, in Ithaca, New York.
- Cornell was chartered in 1865 on the site of Ezra Cornell’s farm in Ithaca.cornell.edu
- Cornell’s red-and-white colors trace back to a banner used at its inauguration on October 7, 1868.faq.enrollment.cornell.edu
- The name “Big Red” came from a 1905 football song whose lyrics called Cornell the “big red team.”cornellbigred.com
- The Cornell Chimes grew from nine bells at the university’s opening to 21 bells, with three daily concerts while classes are in session.cornell.edu
- ClubFest happens at the start of each semester, helping students explore Cornell’s more than 1,000 student organizations.scl.cornell.edu
- Moonlight Breakfast offers free breakfast food at Okenshields Dining Hall at each semester’s end—no meal swipes needed.scl.cornell.edu
- Slope Day celebrates the end of classes with live music, food, and giveaways on Libe Slope.scl.cornell.edu
- On Dragon Day, first-year architecture students parade an enormous handmade dragon across campus.alumni.cornell.edu
Questions Cornell students ask
Short answers from Cornell's own pages.
What learning system does Cornell use?
Cornell University uses Canvas (login.canvas.cornell.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 Cornell?
Cornell's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–Dec 10, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at Cornell?
Fall 2026 last day to drop classes or change grading basis in regular-session courses, first-year writing seminars, and project session full (Monday, October 19, 2026).
When are final exams at Cornell?
Fall 2026 final exams begin starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at Cornell?
Office of the University Registrar: Academic records, enrollment, registration, and student information systems. Phone: 607-255-4232. Email: univreg@cornell.edu. Located at 245 Day Hall, Ithaca.
Where do I get financial aid help at Cornell?
Financial Aid: Financial aid options and application information. Phone: 607-255-5145. Email: finaid@cornell.edu. Located at 203 Day Hall, Ithaca.
Is Dash affiliated with Cornell University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cornell University.
How do Cornell students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Cornell. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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