# Dash for Oregon State University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Oregon State University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/oregon/corvallis/oregon-state Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at OSU - Sun, Oct 18, 2026: Last day to withdraw from a fall course with a 50% tuition refund ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day observed ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Last day to withdraw from a fall course; no refund available ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Last day to change the grading basis of a fall course, by noon ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Winter priority registration begins ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving break ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving break ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Last day to withdraw from fall term ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall term classes end ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) - Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall finals week begins ([source](https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/osu-academic-calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.oregonstate.edu/) - Student portal: http://myosu.oregonstate.edu/ - Anytime Anywhere — 24/7 mental health support: Free TELUS Health counseling for students at all OSU campuses, including Ecampus. Call 1-866-743-7732 in the U.S. and Canada, or 001-416-380-6578 elsewhere; app-based phone and chat support also available. (https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/anytimeanywhere) - Counseling & Psychological Services — crisis support: Call 541-737-2131; after hours, select option 1 for a crisis counselor. Academic-year urgent drop-in clinic: Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm. Snell Hall, 5th Floor; caps@oregonstate.edu. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. (https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/simple-tabs/crisis-support-0) - Office of the Registrar: B102 Kerr Administration, Corvallis. Phone: 541-737-4331. Email: registrars@oregonstate.edu. (https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/) - Office of Financial Aid: 218 Kerr Administration, Corvallis. Phone: 541-737-2241. Email: financial.aid@oregonstate.edu. In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm; phone and virtual hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm. (https://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/) - Accessibility assistance for registrar services: Contact the Registrar at 541-737-4331 or registrars@oregonstate.edu for disability-related assistance with registrar services. The Registrar and Disability Access Services arrange classes in accessible locations. (https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/student-information-and-online-resources) - OSU Service Desk — ONID support: Phone support for ONID accounts: 541-737-8787. (https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/student-information-and-online-resources) ## About OSU - Oregon State became Oregon’s official land-grant institution on October 27, 1868; its first graduating class had just three students. ([source](https://oregonstate.edu/150)) - Oregon State’s Open Source Lab helped launch and host Mozilla Firefox 1.0. ([source](https://oregonstate.edu/150)) - The Valley Library became the first academic library to receive Library Journal’s Library of the Year award in 1999. ([source](https://oregonstate.edu/150)) - Benny Beaver was introduced to the student body on September 18, 1952, to boost school spirit. ([source](https://osubeavers.com/sports/2013/7/9/208626262)) - Oregon State students get free admission to athletic events. ([source](https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/traditions)) - Students can choose from more than 400 clubs and organizations. ([source](https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/campus-life)) - Dixon Recreation Center is a campus destination for staying active. ([source](https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/campus-activities)) - The Academic Success Center offers tutoring, study centers, writing support and academic coaching. ([source](https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/campus-life)) - Student Care provides resources, referrals and problem-solving support for students facing personal or academic challenges. ([source](https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/campus-activities)) ## Questions ### What learning system does OSU use? Oregon State University uses Canvas (canvas.oregonstate.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 OSU? OSU's thanksgiving break is Nov 26–27, 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 OSU? Last day to withdraw from a fall course with a 50% tuition refund (Sunday, October 18, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at OSU? Fall finals week begins starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at OSU? Office of the Registrar: B102 Kerr Administration, Corvallis. Phone: 541-737-4331. Email: registrars@oregonstate.edu. ### Where do I get financial aid help at OSU? Office of Financial Aid: 218 Kerr Administration, Corvallis. Phone: 541-737-2241. Email: financial.aid@oregonstate.edu. In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm; phone and virtual hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm. ### Is Dash affiliated with Oregon State University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Oregon State University. ### How do OSU students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at OSU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.