dash.The Temple term, at a glance
The dates Temple Owls ask Dash about most, from Temple's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Fri, Oct 30Spring 2027 registration eligibility: undergraduates with 0 or more earned credits, 7 a.m. ETregistrar.temple.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall Break begins — no classesregistrar.temple.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Fall Break endsregistrar.temple.edu
- Mon, Dec 7Fall full-term classes endregistrar.temple.edu
- Mon, Dec 7Fall full-term last day to withdrawregistrar.temple.edu
- Wed, Dec 9Fall full-term final exams, days 1–3 beginregistrar.temple.edu
- Fri, Dec 11Fall full-term final exams, days 1–3 endregistrar.temple.edu
- Mon, Dec 14Fall full-term final exams, days 4–5 beginregistrar.temple.edu
Where things live at Temple
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.
Office of the University Registrar
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Currently enrolled students must initiate record-service requests in TUportal. Located at 200 Conwell Hall, 1801 N. Broad Street.
Student Financial Services
Assistance with financial aid and university account balance statements. Appointments with financial aid counselors are available.
Bursar's Office
Tuition and fee information: 215-204-7269. Located at 115 Carnell Hall, 1803 North Broad Street.
Technology Support Center
Call 215-204-8000 for assistance with Canvas courses and AccessNet-related questions.
One Stop Student Services Center
Centralized support for Admissions, Registrar, Student Financial Services and Student Success. Located on the ground floor of Conwell Hall, 1801 N. Broad Street.
- After-Hours Support and Crisis LineCall 215-204-7276 when Counseling Services is closed; listen to the recording and press 1 when instructed to reach a mental health professional.
- Tuttleman Counseling Services215-204-7276. A professional counselor is available during business hours for emergency consultation and assistance. Located at 1700 N. Broad St., 2nd floor, Philadelphia.
- 24/7 Canvas SupportStudent hotline: 1-844-683-6439. Email: support@instructure.com. Support is available 24/7.
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.
Temple, answered
Straight from Temple's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Temple, in short
Temple University, founded 1884, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Temple began in 1884 when Russell Conwell agreed to tutor a young working man at night.temple.edu
- Students in a Tyler School of Art design class created the iconic Temple “T” in 1983.temple.edu
- Temple adopted the nocturnal owl as its mascot to honor its beginnings as a night school.temple.edu
- The university’s official motto, Perseverantia Vincit, means “Perseverance Conquers.”temple.edu
- Stella, a great horned owl, became Temple’s live mascot in 2013.temple.edu
- The Cherry Crusade student-fan section paints up, makes signs and leads cheers at football and basketball games.temple.edu
- Students can receive one free ticket to each home football and men’s and women’s basketball game, subject to availability.temple.edu
- Night Owl Events offer free, alcohol-free late-night activities on Thursday through Saturday evenings.studentaffairs.temple.edu
Questions Temple Owls ask
Short answers from Temple's own pages.
What learning system does Temple use?
Temple University uses Canvas (canvas.temple.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 fall break at Temple?
Temple's fall break is Nov 23–25, 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 Temple?
Fall full-term last day to withdraw (Monday, December 7, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at Temple?
Fall full-term final exams, days 1–3 begin starts Wednesday, December 9. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at Temple?
Office of the University Registrar: Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Currently enrolled students must initiate record-service requests in TUportal. Located at 200 Conwell Hall, 1801 N. Broad Street.
Where do I get financial aid help at Temple?
Student Financial Services: Assistance with financial aid and university account balance statements. Appointments with financial aid counselors are available.
Is Dash affiliated with Temple University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Temple University.
How do Temple students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Temple. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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