# Dash for Kent State University at Kent students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Kent State University at Kent (Kent, Ohio) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Kent State University at Kent. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/ohio/kent/kent-state Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Kent State - Sun, Nov 1, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to withdraw from full-term courses with a W ([source](https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center/fall-semester-2026-calendar-important-dates)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day observed — no classes, offices closed ([source](https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center/fall-semester-2026-calendar-important-dates)) - Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Spring 2027 open registration begins — all students ([source](https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center)) - Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving break begins ([source](https://www.kent.edu/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Columbus Day observed — no classes, offices closed ([source](https://www.kent.edu/academic-calendar)) - Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving break ends ([source](https://www.kent.edu/academic-calendar)) - Sun, Dec 13, 2026: Fall 2026 classes officially end ([source](https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center/fall-semester-2026-calendar-important-dates)) - Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall 2026 final examination period begins ([source](https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center/fall-semester-2026-calendar-important-dates)) - Sun, Dec 20, 2026: Fall 2026 final examination period ends ([source](https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center/fall-semester-2026-calendar-important-dates)) - Tue, Jan 19, 2027: Spring 2027 full-term classes begin ([source](https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.kent.edu) - Student portal: https://flashline.kent.edu/ - 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. (https://www.kent.edu/caps/crisis-resources) - 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. (https://www.kent.edu/caps) - 24-hour crisis resources: Call or text 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For the Crisis Text Line, text 4HOPE to 741741. (https://www.kent.edu/caps/crisis-resources) - Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center: Support for financial aid, scholarships, billing, payments, enrollment, student records and financial wellness. Phone: 330-672-6000. (https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center) - Registrar's Office: Registration and official transcript services. Phone: 330-672-3131. Registrar dates inquiries: reg_compliance@kent.edu. (https://www.kent.edu/university-advising/campus-resources) - Student Financial Aid: Financial aid and university scholarship information. Phone: 330-672-2972; 103 Michael Schwartz Center. (https://www.kent.edu/university-advising/campus-resources) - Student Accessibility Services: Services for students with disabilities. Phone: 330-672-3391; DeWeese Health Center. (https://www.kent.edu/university-advising/campus-resources) - IT Help Desk: Call 330-672-HELP (4357). Canvas support is available to students 24x7. The support portal also provides Helpdesk chat. (http://support.kent.edu) ## About Kent State - Kent State was founded in 1910 as a teacher-training school. ([source](https://www.kent.edu/about-history)) - The teams' first nickname was the Silver Foxes, after a silver fox ranch next to campus. ([source](https://kentstatesports.com/sports/2022/8/3/kent-state-traditions)) - Flash the Golden Eagle debuted by emerging from a giant fiberglass egg at the 1985 homecoming game. ([source](https://kentstatesports.com/sports/2022/8/3/kent-state-traditions)) - Campus squirrels have inspired traditions and organizations including the Black Squirrel Festival and Black Squirrel Radio. ([source](https://www.kent.edu/today/news/10-things-youll-only-understand-if-you-go-kent-state)) - Paint The Rock, a seven-ton boulder on Front Campus, to celebrate events, share messages or support a cause. ([source](https://www.kent.edu/studentlife/dean/rock-kent-state-what-you-should-know)) - KSU students get free admission to regular-season home varsity games. ([source](https://www.kent.edu/athletics)) - The Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers more than 2,000 programs annually. ([source](https://www.kent.edu/athletics)) - Fork in the Road, Kent State's food truck, serves sandwiches, burgers and student-favorite mac n’ cheese. ([source](https://www.kent.edu/today/news/10-things-youll-only-understand-if-you-go-kent-state)) - The Student Ombuds provides confidential, impartial support for challenges or conflicts. ([source](https://www.kent.edu/studentlife)) ## Questions ### 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.