dash.The UNC-CH term, at a glance
The dates UNC-CH Tar Heels ask Dash about most, from UNC-CH's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
- Thu, Oct 15Fall break — no classescatalog.unc.edu
- Fri, Oct 16Fall break — no classescatalog.unc.edu
- Mon, Oct 19Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from all classes and receive a prorated refundregistrar.unc.edu
- Mon, Oct 19Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 1 begins; individual dates depend on priority and credit hoursregistrar.unc.edu
- Fri, Oct 30Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 1 closes, 11:59 p.m.registrar.unc.edu
- Mon, Nov 2Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 2 and waitlist additions begin; individual dates depend on priority and credit hoursregistrar.unc.edu
- Tue, Nov 10October bills duecashier.unc.edu
- Thu, Nov 12Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 2 closes, 11:59 p.m.registrar.unc.edu
Where things live at UNC-CH
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.
Office of the University Registrar
Course registration, student records, transcripts, degree verification, withdrawals and exam scheduling. Phone: 919-962-3954; email: registrar@unc.edu. Office: Suite 3100, SASB North.
Office of Scholarships and Student Aid
Phone: 919-962-8396; email: help@studentaid.unc.edu. Drop-in hours at Heels Hub: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; phone hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
University Cashier
Billing, tuition, fees and refund questions. Phone: 919-962-1368; email: cashier@unc.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; SASB North, Suite 2215, 450 Ridge Road.
Heels Hub
One-stop access to admissions, financial aid, billing and registration services. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; SASB North First Floor, 450 Ridge Road. Phone: 919-962-8396; email: help@heelshub.unc.edu.
UNC IT help
Use help.unc.edu for UNC-specific Canvas issues, including roster issues, past-semester access and related educational technology assistance.
- CAPS 24/7 mental health phone lineCall 919-966-3658 for urgent emotional or mental health concerns. After hours, the number becomes a crisis support line for students; immediate support is already paid through student fees.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)Initial visits without an appointment: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Urgent needs: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. James A. Taylor Building, 320 Emergency Room Drive. Phone: 919-966-3658; email: caps@unc.edu.
- Crisis supportCall or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text START to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.
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.
UNC-CH, answered
Straight from UNC-CH's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UNC-CH, in short
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, founded 1789, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- Chartered in 1789 and opened to students in 1795, UNC was the only public university to award degrees in the 18th century.unc.edu
- Rameses became UNC's mascot in 1924, inspired by football player Jack Merritt's nickname, the “Battering Ram.”unc.edu
- The Davie Poplar predates the University; legend says that if the tree falls, the University falls with it.unc.edu
- University Day on October 12 commemorates the laying of Old East's cornerstone; Old East is the nation's oldest state university building.unc.edu
- Students take a first-day-of-classes sip from the Old Well for good luck and good grades.unc.edu
- Sunset on Polk Place brings students together for a free a cappella concert the evening before classes begin.unc.edu
- Holi Moli transforms Hooker Fields into a canvas of colors each spring.unc.edu
- Dance Marathon raises money for UNC Children's Hospital patients every March.unc.edu
Questions UNC-CH Tar Heels ask
Short answers from UNC-CH's own pages.
What learning system does UNC-CH use?
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill uses Canvas. 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 UNC-CH?
UNC-CH's thanksgiving break is Nov 25, 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 UNC-CH?
Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from all classes and receive a prorated refund (Monday, October 19, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
How do I contact the registrar at UNC-CH?
Office of the University Registrar: Course registration, student records, transcripts, degree verification, withdrawals and exam scheduling. Phone: 919-962-3954; email: registrar@unc.edu. Office: Suite 3100, SASB North.
Where do I get financial aid help at UNC-CH?
Office of Scholarships and Student Aid: Phone: 919-962-8396; email: help@studentaid.unc.edu. Drop-in hours at Heels Hub: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; phone hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Is Dash affiliated with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
How do UNC-CH students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UNC-CH. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
Nearby campuses
Students across North Carolina text Dash.