dash.The Penn term, at a glance
The dates Penn Quakers ask Dash about most, from Penn's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Fri, Oct 23Fall grade mode change deadlinecatalog.upenn.edu
- Mon, Oct 26Advance registration for Spring 2027 beginscatalog.upenn.edu
- Mon, Nov 2Fall last day to withdraw from a coursecatalog.upenn.edu
- Mon, Nov 9Advance registration for Spring 2027 endscatalog.upenn.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving break beginscatalog.upenn.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving break endscatalog.upenn.edu
- Mon, Nov 30Classes resume after Thanksgivingcatalog.upenn.edu
- Mon, Dec 7Fall last day of classescatalog.upenn.edu
Where things live at Penn
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
Individual and group therapy, drop-in clinician visits during business hours, and appointments at 215-746-9355. Located at 3624 Market Street, First Floor West.
Office of the University Registrar
Registration and academic records assistance: 215-898-6636; registrar@upenn.edu. Walk-ins and appointments at the Franklin Building Lobby, 3451 Walnut Street.
Canvas login assistance
For assistance choosing a Canvas login option, contact canvas@pobox.upenn.edu.
- Student Health and Counseling — 24/7 supportCall 215-746-WELL (9355) for urgent medical or mental health needs, 24/7.
- HELP LineCall 215-898-HELP (4357), 24/7, for help navigating Penn health and wellness resources and mental health referrals.
- Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 for crisis support, 24/7. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
- Student Financial ServicesFinancial aid and billing assistance: 215-898-1988; sfsmail@pobox.upenn.edu. Walk-ins and appointments at the Franklin Building Lobby, 3451 Walnut Street.
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.
Penn, answered
Straight from Penn's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Penn, in short
University of Pennsylvania, founded 1740, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Benjamin Franklin organized the trustees who opened Penn’s Academy and Charitable School in 1751.upenn.edu
- Penn established the first medical school in the American colonies in 1765.upenn.edu
- Penn’s 299-acre urban campus is in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.upenn.edu
- Students chose red and blue as Penn’s official athletic colors in spring 1876.archives.upenn.edu
- Penn’s motto, “Leges sine moribus vanae,” means “Laws without morals are useless.”upenn.edu
- At Hey Day, juniors march down Locust Walk to College Hall and are officially declared seniors.osa.universitylife.upenn.edu
- Football fans throw toast onto the sidelines after the third quarter while singing “Drink a Highball.”osa.universitylife.upenn.edu
- The Pottruck Health & Fitness Center offers fitness, wellness, intramural sports, sport clubs, and instructional classes.admissions.upenn.edu
Questions Penn Quakers ask
Short answers from Penn's own pages.
What learning system does Penn use?
University of Pennsylvania uses Canvas (canvas.upenn.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 Penn?
Penn's thanksgiving break is Nov 26–Dec 9, 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 Penn?
Fall last day to withdraw from a course (Monday, November 2, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
How do I contact the registrar at Penn?
Office of the University Registrar: Registration and academic records assistance: 215-898-6636; registrar@upenn.edu. Walk-ins and appointments at the Franklin Building Lobby, 3451 Walnut Street.
Where do I get financial aid help at Penn?
Student Financial Services: Financial aid and billing assistance: 215-898-1988; sfsmail@pobox.upenn.edu. Walk-ins and appointments at the Franklin Building Lobby, 3451 Walnut Street.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Pennsylvania?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Pennsylvania.
How do Penn students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Penn. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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