dash.The Kent State term, at a glance
The dates Kent State Golden Flashes ask Dash about most, from Kent State's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
- Sun, Nov 1Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from full-term courses with a Wkent.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day observed — no classes, offices closedkent.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Spring 2027 open registration begins — all studentskent.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Thanksgiving break beginskent.edu
- Fri, Nov 27Columbus Day observed — no classes, offices closedkent.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving break endskent.edu
- Sun, Dec 13Fall 2026 classes officially endkent.edu
- Mon, Dec 14Fall 2026 final examination period beginskent.edu
Where things live at Kent State
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.
After-hours mental health support
Call 330-672-2487 and select option 3 to speak with a licensed mental health clinician from AllOne Health. Kent's hotline is listed as a 24-hour resource.
Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center
Support for financial aid, scholarships, billing, payments, enrollment, student records and financial wellness. Phone: 330-672-6000.
Registrar's Office
Registration and official transcript services. Phone: 330-672-3131. Registrar dates inquiries: reg_compliance@kent.edu.
Student Financial Aid
Financial aid and university scholarship information. Phone: 330-672-2972; 103 Michael Schwartz Center.
Student Accessibility Services
Services for students with disabilities. Phone: 330-672-3391; DeWeese Health Center.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)In-person and telehealth counseling. Call 330-672-2487 to request a consultation. Crisis services during business hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; 625 Loop Rd., Kent, Ohio 44242.
- 24-hour crisis resourcesCall or text 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For the Crisis Text Line, text 4HOPE to 741741.
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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.
Kent State, answered
Straight from Kent State's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Kent State, in short
Kent State University at Kent, founded 1910, in Kent, Ohio.
- Kent State was founded in 1910 as a teacher-training school.kent.edu
- The teams' first nickname was the Silver Foxes, after a silver fox ranch next to campus.kentstatesports.com
- Flash the Golden Eagle debuted by emerging from a giant fiberglass egg at the 1985 homecoming game.kentstatesports.com
- Campus squirrels have inspired traditions and organizations including the Black Squirrel Festival and Black Squirrel Radio.kent.edu
- Paint The Rock, a seven-ton boulder on Front Campus, to celebrate events, share messages or support a cause.kent.edu
- KSU students get free admission to regular-season home varsity games.kent.edu
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers more than 2,000 programs annually.kent.edu
- Fork in the Road, Kent State's food truck, serves sandwiches, burgers and student-favorite mac n’ cheese.kent.edu
Questions Kent State Golden Flashes ask
Short answers from Kent State's own pages.
What learning system does Kent State use?
Kent State University at Kent uses Canvas (canvas.kent.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 Kent State?
Kent State's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–29, 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 Kent State?
Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from full-term courses with a W (Sunday, November 1, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at Kent State?
Fall 2026 final examination period begins starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at Kent State?
Registrar's Office: Registration and official transcript services. Phone: 330-672-3131. Registrar dates inquiries: reg_compliance@kent.edu.
Where do I get financial aid help at Kent State?
Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center: Support for financial aid, scholarships, billing, payments, enrollment, student records and financial wellness. Phone: 330-672-6000.
Is Dash affiliated with Kent State University at Kent?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kent State University at Kent.
How do Kent State students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Kent State. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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