# Dash for The University of Texas at Arlington students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, Texas) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with The University of Texas at Arlington. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/texas/arlington/ut-arlington Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at UTA - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to drop classes; submit requests in MyMav before 4:00 p.m. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 withdrawal period ends ([source](https://www.uta.edu/administration/registrar/calendars/registration)) - Wed, Nov 18, 2026: Spring 2027 open enrollment begins ([source](https://www.uta.edu/administration/registrar/calendars/registration)) - Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Fall 2026 no classes scheduled ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) - Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) - Tue, Dec 1, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of classes ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) - Wed, Dec 2, 2026: Fall 2026 student study day; no classes ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) - Thu, Dec 3, 2026: Fall 2026 final exams ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall 2026 final exams ([source](https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-calendar)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://uta.instructure.com/login/instructure) - Student portal: https://www.uta.edu/mymav - MAVS TALK 24-hour crisis line: Call 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. (https://www.uta.edu/student-affairs/caps/crisis) - 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. (https://www.uta.edu/student-affairs/caps) - TimelyCare: Free 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. (https://www.timelycare.com/UTA) - Office of the Registrar: Registration and student records assistance: 817-272-3372; records@uta.edu. Located in 129 University Administration Building. (https://www.uta.edu/administration/registrar/students) - 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. (https://www.uta.edu/administration/fao) - Disability Services: The Office for Students with Disabilities provides academic accommodations and guidance. Its Adaptive Resource Center provides testing accommodations and assistive technology. (https://www.uta.edu/help/students.php) - 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. (https://www.uta.edu/administration/registrar/students/faq) - MavCentral: Enrollment, tuition, fees and financial aid navigation. Contact mavcentral@uta.edu or 817-272-6287; University Administration Building, Room B17. (https://www.uta.edu/enrollment-management/mav-central) ## About UTA - UTA’s history dates back to 1895. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/student-affairs/maverickway/pride-tradition)) - The 420-acre campus includes more than 100 buildings, some dating from 1919. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/about/fast-facts)) - UTA’s glass program is one of only a handful nationally teaching students to sculpt with neon light. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/about/fast-facts)) - Decorated Spirit Horses around campus began as a community project to paint fiberglass horses. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/student-life/traditions)) - Oozeball is a fall mud volleyball tournament held since 1989, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/student-life/traditions)) - At the annual Bed Races, student teams push beds on wheels across football stadium turf. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/student-life/traditions)) - The Commons offers Maverick Café, Starbucks, group meeting rooms, and study and lounge areas. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/campus-ops/student-centers)) - The E.H. Hereford University Center is a student-life hub with dining, a USPS mail center, and meeting spaces. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/campus-ops/student-centers)) - The Maverick Speakers Series brings talks on issues shaping the world to campus, free for students. ([source](https://www.uta.edu/student-life/traditions)) ## Questions ### 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.