# Dash for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Knoxville, Tennessee) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

Page: https://textdash.ai/tennessee/knoxville/utk
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UTK

- Tue, Nov 3, 2026: Election Day — no classes ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving recess begins — no classes ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf))
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving recess ends ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf))
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026: Fall full-session classes end ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf))
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026: Deadline to withdraw from fall full-session courses or request a total withdrawal ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Wed, Dec 2, 2026: Fall study day — no classes or exams ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026: Fall final exams begin ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf))
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall final exams end ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf))
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no classes; university closed ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Tue, Jan 19, 2027: Spring 2027 full-session and first-session classes begin ([source](https://registrar.utk.edu/academic-calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://utk.instructure.com/)
- 974-HELP — 24/7 support and referral line: Call 865-974-4357 for yourself or to share a concern about another student. Center for Care and Resilience staff answer during business hours; a mental health professional provides in-the-moment support after hours, on weekends, and on holidays. (https://studentlife.utk.edu/hilltopics/student-support/health-safety/)
- Student Counseling Center and after-hours crisis support: Call 865-974-2196 for a crisis appointment during business hours, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (opening at 9 a.m. Wednesdays). After hours, the same number connects to a confidential mental health counselor for emergent support. For immediate danger, call 911. (https://studentlife.utk.edu/counselingcenter/crisis-resources/)
- Office of the University Registrar: Academic records, registration-related resources, and student progress services. Phone: 865-974-1111. Student Services Building, 1331 Circle Park Drive, Suite 209; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://registrar.utk.edu/)
- One Stop Student Services: Support with enrollment, academic records, financial aid, and payments. Phone: 865-974-1111; Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hodges Library ground-floor walk-ins: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://onestop.utk.edu/)
- Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarship opportunities, financial aid, FAFSA, aid eligibility, and verification resources. Contact One Stop at 865-974-1111. (https://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/)
- Office of the Bursar — tuition and fees: Tuition and fee information. Office: 201 Andy Holt Tower, 1331 Circle Park. Contact One Stop at 865-974-1111 for assistance. (https://bursar.utk.edu/deptinfo/tuition-fees/)
- OIT HelpDesk and Canvas help: Call 865-974-9900 for technology and Canvas assistance. Canvas also provides a Help icon within courses. (https://oit.utk.edu/teachingtools/online/)

## About UTK

- UT was founded in 1794 and is Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university. ([source](https://www.utk.edu/about))
- Campus legend says students who walk across the university seal near Hodges Library won’t graduate in four years. ([source](https://www.utk.edu/about/traditions-history))
- Smokey has won three national mascot championships and been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. ([source](https://utsports.com/sports/2018/9/28/mascots))
- After UT won its first Homecoming game in 1916, President Ayres declared Monday a holiday so celebrations could continue. ([source](https://studentlife.utk.edu/homecoming/traditions/))
- Students paint the Rock with birthday wishes, event announcements, sports hype, and other messages. ([source](https://www.utk.edu/about/traditions-history))
- Torch Night welcomes each incoming class with symbolic torches and a commitment to selfless leadership. ([source](https://www.utk.edu/about/traditions-history))
- Volapalooza celebrates the end of spring semester and gives students a chance to unwind before finals. ([source](https://studentlife.utk.edu/student-engagement/get-connected/signature-events/))
- RecSports offers activities including weightlifting, pickleball, rock climbing, and group fitness classes. ([source](https://www.utk.edu/student-experience))
- First-year students get a Vol Success Team with an academic advisor, financial counselor, peer mentor, and academic coach. ([source](https://www.utk.edu/about))

## Questions

### What learning system does UTK use?

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville uses Canvas (utk.instructure.com). 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 UTK?

UTK's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–Dec 2, 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 UTK?

Deadline to withdraw from fall full-session courses or request a total withdrawal (Tuesday, December 1, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at UTK?

Fall final exams begin starts Thursday, December 3. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

### How do I contact the registrar at UTK?

Office of the University Registrar: Academic records, registration-related resources, and student progress services. Phone: 865-974-1111. Student Services Building, 1331 Circle Park Drive, Suite 209; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

### Where do I get financial aid help at UTK?

Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarship opportunities, financial aid, FAFSA, aid eligibility, and verification resources. Contact One Stop at 865-974-1111.

### Is Dash affiliated with The University of Tennessee, Knoxville?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

### How do UTK students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UTK. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.