# Dash for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/north-carolina/chapel-hill/unc
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UNC-CH

- Thu, Oct 15, 2026: Fall break — no classes ([source](https://catalog.unc.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall break — no classes ([source](https://catalog.unc.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Mon, Oct 19, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from all classes and receive a prorated refund ([source](https://registrar.unc.edu/registrar-calendar-fall/))
- Mon, Oct 19, 2026: Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 1 begins; individual dates depend on priority and credit hours ([source](https://registrar.unc.edu/registrar-calendar-spring/))
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 1 closes, 11:59 p.m. ([source](https://registrar.unc.edu/registrar-calendar-spring/))
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 2 and waitlist additions begin; individual dates depend on priority and credit hours ([source](https://registrar.unc.edu/registrar-calendar-spring/))
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026: October bills due ([source](https://cashier.unc.edu/tuition-fees/important-dates/))
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026: Spring 2027 undergraduate registration Wave 2 closes, 11:59 p.m. ([source](https://registrar.unc.edu/registrar-calendar-spring/))
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Spring 2027 open enrollment begins, 12 a.m.; undergraduate credit limit increases to 18 ([source](https://registrar.unc.edu/registrar-calendar-spring/))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving recess — no classes ([source](https://catalog.unc.edu/academic-calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas
- Student portal: https://connectcarolina.unc.edu/
- CAPS 24/7 mental health phone line: Call 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. (https://care.unc.edu/resource/caps-24-7-phone-line/)
- 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. (https://caps.unc.edu/)
- Crisis support: Call 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. (https://caps.unc.edu/)
- 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. (https://registrar.unc.edu/)
- 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. (https://studentaid.unc.edu/)
- 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. (https://cashier.unc.edu/tuition-fees/important-dates/)
- 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. (https://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. (https://help.unc.edu)

## About UNC-CH

- Chartered in 1789 and opened to students in 1795, UNC was the only public university to award degrees in the 18th century. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/about/history-and-traditions/))
- Rameses became UNC's mascot in 1924, inspired by football player Jack Merritt's nickname, the “Battering Ram.” ([source](https://www.unc.edu/about/history-and-traditions/university-colors/))
- The Davie Poplar predates the University; legend says that if the tree falls, the University falls with it. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/story/carolina-traditions/))
- University Day on October 12 commemorates the laying of Old East's cornerstone; Old East is the nation's oldest state university building. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/about/history-and-traditions/))
- Students take a first-day-of-classes sip from the Old Well for good luck and good grades. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/story/life-at-carolina/))
- Sunset on Polk Place brings students together for a free a cappella concert the evening before classes begin. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/story/life-at-carolina/))
- Holi Moli transforms Hooker Fields into a canvas of colors each spring. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/story/life-at-carolina/))
- Dance Marathon raises money for UNC Children's Hospital patients every March. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/story/life-at-carolina/))
- Carolina Expeditions takes students hiking, climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding and backpacking. ([source](https://www.unc.edu/story/the-tar-heel-experience/))

## Questions

### 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.