dash.The UTA term, at a glance
The dates UTA Mavericks ask Dash about most, from UTA's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
- Fri, Oct 30Fall 2026 last day to drop classes; submit requests in MyMav before 4:00 p.m.uta.edu
- Fri, Oct 30Fall 2026 withdrawal period endsuta.edu
- Wed, Nov 18Spring 2027 open enrollment beginsuta.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Fall 2026 no classes scheduleduta.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving holidayuta.edu
- Fri, Nov 27Thanksgiving holidayuta.edu
- Tue, Dec 1Fall 2026 last day of classesuta.edu
- Wed, Dec 2Fall 2026 student study day; no classesuta.edu
Where things live at UTA
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 Registrar
Registration and student records assistance: 817-272-3372; records@uta.edu. Located in 129 University Administration Building.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid applications, scholarships and requested forms. UTA's FAFSA school code is 003656; outstanding financial aid items appear in the MyMav Student Homepage To-Do List.
Disability Services
The Office for Students with Disabilities provides academic accommodations and guidance. Its Adaptive Resource Center provides testing accommodations and assistive technology.
IT Service Desk
Call 817-272-2208, submit a service ticket, or visit the first floor of the Central Library for assistance with NetID and other IT needs.
MavCentral
Enrollment, tuition, fees and financial aid navigation. Contact mavcentral@uta.edu or 817-272-6287; University Administration Building, Room B17.
- MAVS TALK 24-hour crisis lineCall 817-272-8255 to speak with a crisis counselor available 24/7. For life-threatening emergencies on campus, call UTA Police at 817-272-3003; off campus, call 911.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)Call 817-272-3671 for a counseling visit or consultation, or 817-272-2771 for psychiatry. Students in crisis can request the crisis counselor on duty during CAPS business hours.
- TimelyCareFree virtual care for current UTA students, without insurance, available 365 days a year from anywhere in the United States. TalkNow provides 24/7 on-demand emotional support by phone, video or chat. Sign up using your official UTA email address.
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.
UTA, answered
Straight from UTA's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UTA, in short
The University of Texas at Arlington, founded 1895, in Arlington, Texas.
- UTA’s history dates back to 1895.uta.edu
- The 420-acre campus includes more than 100 buildings, some dating from 1919.uta.edu
- UTA’s glass program is one of only a handful nationally teaching students to sculpt with neon light.uta.edu
- Decorated Spirit Horses around campus began as a community project to paint fiberglass horses.uta.edu
- Oozeball is a fall mud volleyball tournament held since 1989, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships.uta.edu
- At the annual Bed Races, student teams push beds on wheels across football stadium turf.uta.edu
- The Commons offers Maverick Café, Starbucks, group meeting rooms, and study and lounge areas.uta.edu
- The E.H. Hereford University Center is a student-life hub with dining, a USPS mail center, and meeting spaces.uta.edu
Questions UTA Mavericks ask
Short answers from UTA's own pages.
What learning system does UTA use?
The University of Texas at Arlington uses Canvas (uta.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 fall break at UTA?
UTA's fall 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 UTA?
Fall 2026 withdrawal period ends (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at UTA?
Fall 2026 last day to drop classes; submit requests in MyMav before 4:00 p.m. (Friday, October 30, 2026).
When are final exams at UTA?
Fall 2026 final exams starts Thursday, December 3. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UTA?
Office of the Registrar: Registration and student records assistance: 817-272-3372; records@uta.edu. Located in 129 University Administration Building.
Where do I get financial aid help at UTA?
Financial Aid and Scholarships: Financial aid applications, scholarships and requested forms. UTA's FAFSA school code is 003656; outstanding financial aid items appear in the MyMav Student Homepage To-Do List.
Is Dash affiliated with The University of Texas at Arlington?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The University of Texas at Arlington.
How do UTA students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UTA. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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