dash.The UT Austin term, at a glance
The dates UT Austin Longhorns ask Dash about most, from UT Austin's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Fri, Oct 16Remaining fall tuition balance due by 11:59 p.m. Central Timeregistrar.utexas.edu
- Mon, Nov 2Spring 2027 registration opensregistrar.utexas.edu
- Fri, Nov 13Spring 2027 registration period endsregistrar.utexas.edu
- Tue, Nov 17Spring 2027 tuition bills distributed electronicallyregistrar.utexas.edu
- Wed, Nov 18Last day for undergraduates to Q-drop, withdraw, or change a fall class to pass/failregistrar.utexas.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall break / Thanksgiving begins; no classes November 23–28registrar.utexas.edu
- Sat, Nov 28Fall break / Thanksgiving endsregistrar.utexas.edu
- Mon, Dec 7Last day of fall classesregistrar.utexas.edu
Where things live at UT Austin
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 and Mental Health Center
Assessment and referral, group and short-term individual counseling, psychiatry, and well-being services. Main line: 512-471-3515. Student Services Building, 5th floor, 100 West Dean Keeton Street; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Office of the Registrar
Course schedules, academic calendars, registration information, and official university catalogs.
Student technology support
Technology resources for UT EID, Duo, Wi-Fi, software, and Canvas. Connect with the Support Center by call, email, walk-up, or ticket, or search its knowledge base.
- CMHC 24/7 Crisis LineCall 512-471-2255 anytime to speak with a crisis counselor.
- TimelyCareFree virtual mental health platform offering 24/7 on-demand emotional support, counseling, and self-care resources.
- Texas One Stop — financial aid, registration, and billingFinancial aid, scholarship, loan, registration, and billing assistance. Call 512-232-6988 or email onestop@utexas.edu. Located in MAI 1, ground floor of UT Tower, 110 Inner Campus Drive.
- 24/7 Canvas supportPriority Canvas chat support available 24/7 to UT Austin students, faculty, and staff.
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.
UT Austin, answered
Straight from UT Austin's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UT Austin, in short
The University of Texas at Austin, founded 1883, in Austin, Texas.
- UT Austin was founded in 1883.utexas.edu
- Orange and white first became UT colors in 1885 because a store had those ribbon colors in the greatest supply.news.utexas.edu
- Bevo debuted at a football game in 1916; the Silver Spurs student organization handles UT’s live mascots.utexas.edu
- An all-orange UT Tower displaying a “1” on every side signals a national championship.commencement.utexas.edu
- Commencement ends with fireworks, a tradition introduced in 1994.commencement.utexas.edu
- HornsLink helps students find clubs, discover events and connect with student organizations.utexas.edu
- Student-run Campus Events + Entertainment organizes more than 100 campus events each year.utexas.edu
- Recreational Sports offers intramurals, club sports, adventure trips, swimming and a climbing wall.utexas.edu
Questions UT Austin Longhorns ask
Short answers from UT Austin's own pages.
What learning system does UT Austin use?
The University of Texas at Austin uses Canvas (utexas.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 UT Austin?
UT Austin's thanksgiving break is Nov 23–Dec 8, 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 UT Austin?
Last day for undergraduates to Q-drop, withdraw, or change a fall class to pass/fail (Wednesday, November 18, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at UT Austin?
Last day for an undergraduate to request a non-academic Q-drop with required approvals (Monday, December 7, 2026).
How do I contact the registrar at UT Austin?
Office of the Registrar: Course schedules, academic calendars, registration information, and official university catalogs.
Where do I get financial aid help at UT Austin?
Texas One Stop — financial aid, registration, and billing: Financial aid, scholarship, loan, registration, and billing assistance. Call 512-232-6988 or email onestop@utexas.edu. Located in MAI 1, ground floor of UT Tower, 110 Inner Campus Drive.
Is Dash affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The University of Texas at Austin.
How do UT Austin students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UT Austin. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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