# Dash for Texas A&M University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Texas A&M University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

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Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at TAMU

- Thu, Nov 5, 2026: Spring 2027 preregistration begins ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Fall Q-drop deadline, 5 p.m. ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Fall deadline to officially withdraw from the university, 5 p.m. ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026: Spring 2027 preregistration ends ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Reading day: no classes ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday begins: no classes November 26–27 ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ends ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026: Fall classes end ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Reading day: no classes ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall final examinations begin ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/academic-calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.tamu.edu/)
- Student portal: https://howdy.tamu.edu
- TELUS Health Student Support: Free, confidential professional counseling available 24/7 by app, telephone and web. Call 1-866-743-7732; outside the US or Canada, call 001-416-380-6578. Multilingual support is available. (https://uhs.tamu.edu/mental-health/student-support.html)
- CAPS HelpLine: Call 979-845-2700 for peer support, information, crisis intervention and referrals. Available 4 p.m.–8 a.m. weekdays and 24 hours on weekends when classes are in session. Supervised by Counseling & Psychological Services; accessible by voice or Relay Service. (https://caps.tamu.edu/helpline/)
- Aggie One Stop: Enrollment services covering Admissions, Registrar, Scholarships & Financial Aid, Student Business Services and military education benefits. (https://aggies.tamu.edu/)
- Student Business Services: Student account, billing, payment and withdrawal-refund information. Phone: 979-847-3337. Email: sbs@tamu.edu; refund questions: refunds@tamu.edu. (https://sbs.tamu.edu/billing-payments/withdrawing/)
- Howdy portal support: Email howdy@tamu.edu. Howdy provides registration information, records, grades, degree evaluations, financial aid, billing services and transcript ordering. (https://it.tamu.edu/services/academics-and-research/student-information-systems/howdy)
- Canvas training and support: Learning Management System site with Canvas training, support options, support contacts, and issues and updates. (https://lms.tamu.edu/home)

## About TAMU

- Texas A&M opened on October 4, 1876, as Texas’s first public institution of higher education. ([source](https://www.tamu.edu/about/faq.html))
- “A&M” originally stood for Agricultural and Mechanical; today the letters symbolically link the university to its past. ([source](https://www.tamu.edu/about/faq.html))
- Texas A&M is one of the few universities with land-, sea- and space-grant designations. ([source](https://www.tamu.edu/about/facts.html))
- Reveille is the highest-ranking member of the Corps of Cadets—even outranking the Corps commander. ([source](https://www.tamu.edu/campus-community/traditions/aggie-culture/reveille.html))
- Howdy Week welcomes new and returning students each fall with activities, organizations and campus resources. ([source](https://studentlife.tamu.edu/programs/))
- Students place pennies at the base of the Sul Ross statue for luck on upcoming exams. ([source](https://www.tamu.edu/campus-community/traditions/aggie-culture/index.html))
- The Big Event is the largest one-day student-run service project in the United States. ([source](https://www.tamu.edu/campus-community/traditions/aggie-culture/index.html))
- Family Weekend brings families to campus each spring for a tradition dating back to 1919. ([source](https://studentlife.tamu.edu/programs/))
- The Department of Multicultural Services in the Memorial Student Center offers workshops, coaching and opportunities to connect with peers. ([source](https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/campus-life/))

## Questions

### What learning system does TAMU use?

Texas A&M University uses Canvas (canvas.tamu.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at TAMU?

Fall deadline to officially withdraw from the university, 5 p.m. (Monday, November 16, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at TAMU?

Fall Q-drop deadline, 5 p.m. (Monday, November 16, 2026).

### When are final exams at TAMU?

Fall final examinations begin starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

### Is Dash affiliated with Texas A&M University?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas A&M University.

### How do TAMU students start using Dash?

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