dash.The UC term, at a glance
The dates UC Bearcats ask Dash about most, from UC's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
- Tue, Nov 3Fall reading day — regular classes suspendeduc.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veteran's Day — university closeduc.edu
- Fri, Nov 20Fall 2026 full-session withdrawal deadline (no refund)uc.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Spring 2027 open enrollment beginsuc.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving weekend begins — university closeduc.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving weekend endsuc.edu
- Sat, Dec 5Fall 2026 full-session classes enduc.edu
- Sun, Dec 6Fall 2026 full-session final exams beginuc.edu
Where things live at UC
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 and Psychological Services
The initial Rapid Access Counseling appointment is free. Schedule by calling 513-556-0648 during business hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Office of the University Registrar
Supports registration, academic records, and graduation. Email registrar@uc.edu; mailing address: PO Box 210060, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0060.
Enrollment Services and financial aid assistance
Help with financial aid, billing, registration, and student records. Call 513-556-1000 or email enrollmentservices@uc.edu.
- CAPS 24/7 crisis and after-hours supportCall 513-556-0648 and press 1 to speak with a counselor 24/7, 365 days a year.
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.
UC, answered
Straight from UC's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UC, in short
University of Cincinnati, founded 1819, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- UC created the world’s first cooperative education program in its College of Engineering in 1906.magazine.uc.edu
- Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, taught aerospace engineering at UC from 1971 to 1980.magazine.uc.edu
- The Bearcats name began with a cheer inspired by football player Teddy Baehr during a 1914 victory over Kentucky.gobearcats.com
- UC graduate Joseph Strauss, who engineered and built the Golden Gate Bridge, placed a brick from the original McMicken Hall in it.magazine.uc.edu
- Down the Drive is a cherished Bearcats tradition; admissions offers instructions and audio to help students learn it.admissions.uc.edu
- Bearcats Welcome offers events before classes start to meet fellow students and explore campus.uc.edu
- Family Weekend brings students and families together each fall for events and a taste of life at UC.uc.edu
- Recreation options include the Rec Center, club sports and intramural sports.uc.edu
Questions UC Bearcats ask
Short answers from UC's own pages.
What learning system does UC use?
University of Cincinnati uses Canvas (uc.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at UC?
Fall 2026 full-session withdrawal deadline (no refund) (Friday, November 20, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at UC?
Fall 2026 full-session final exams begin starts Sunday, December 6. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UC?
Office of the University Registrar: Supports registration, academic records, and graduation. Email registrar@uc.edu; mailing address: PO Box 210060, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0060.
Where do I get financial aid help at UC?
Enrollment Services and financial aid assistance: Help with financial aid, billing, registration, and student records. Call 513-556-1000 or email enrollmentservices@uc.edu.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Cincinnati?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Cincinnati.
How do UC students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UC. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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