dash.The UTRGV term, at a glance
The dates UTRGV Vaqueros ask Dash about most, from UTRGV's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
January
- Thu, Nov 5Fall 2026 last day to drop a class with a DR or withdraw with a Wutrgv.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving holiday begins; no classes November 26–28utrgv.edu
- Sat, Nov 28Thanksgiving holiday endsutrgv.edu
- Thu, Dec 3Fall 2026 study day; no classesutrgv.edu
- Fri, Dec 4Fall 2026 final exams beginutrgv.edu
- Thu, Dec 10Fall 2026 final exams endutrgv.edu
- Thu, Dec 10Fall 2026 classes end; official last day of termutrgv.edu
- Wed, Jan 13Spring 2027 tuition payment dueutrgv.edu
Where things live at UTRGV
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counseling Center
Free, confidential student counseling. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Brownsville: BSTUN 2.10, 956-882-3897. Edinburg: EUCTR 109, 956-665-2574. Email: counseling@utrgv.edu.
Office of the University Registrar / U Central
Help with registration, transcripts, grades, degree plans, exam schedules, and graduation. Phone: 956-882-4026; email: ucentral@utrgv.edu. Brownsville: The Tower, Main 1.100. Edinburg: first floor, Student Services Building. ASSIST is accessed through myUTRGV.
Financial Aid Office
Financial aid assistance through U Central: 956-882-4026, ucentral@utrgv.edu. Financial Aid Office email: finaid@utrgv.edu.
Student Business Services
Billing and tuition payment information. Edinburg campus, Student Services Building 1.200; phone: 956-665-7824.
COLTT Help Desk — Brightspace support
Learning technology support: 956-882-6792 (Brownsville) or 956-665-5327 (Edinburg). Campus locations: Casa Bella (BCASA) 613 and Marialice Shary Shivers (EMASS) 3.142.
- Vaqueros Crisis Line24/7 confidential helpline for enrolled UTRGV students experiencing an emotional crisis: 956-665-5555.
- TimelyCareFree virtual mental health and wellness care for currently enrolled students. TalkNow provides 24/7 emotional support by phone, video, or chat; scheduled counseling includes 9 visits per year.
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 Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
UTRGV, answered
Straight from UTRGV's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UTRGV, in short
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, founded 2015, in Edinburg, Texas.
- Created by the Texas Legislature in 2013, UTRGV welcomed its first class in fall 2015.utrgv.edu
- UTRGV is the only university in Texas with both a School of Medicine and a School of Podiatric Medicine.utrgv.edu
- The mascot’s boots feature three stars representing UT Brownsville, UT-Pan American, and their union as UTRGV.utrgv.edu
- Alumnus Roberto Garza created UTRGV’s alma mater in fall 2018; it debuted at spring 2019 commencement.utrgv.edu
- Orange Fridays encourage all Vaqueros to wear orange each Friday to show school pride.utrgv.edu
- The Stomp connects students with student organizations, university departments, and community organizations during Best Week Ever.utrgv.edu
- The annual Charreada celebrates Mexican heritage and Brownsville’s Charro Days history.utrgv.edu
- Madness Week brings pep band performances, a student-organization dance-off, and basketball team previews to the Fieldhouse.utrgv.edu
Questions UTRGV Vaqueros ask
Short answers from UTRGV's own pages.
What learning system does UTRGV use?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley uses Brightspace (brightspace.utrgv.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 UTRGV?
Fall 2026 last day to drop a class with a DR or withdraw with a W (Thursday, November 5, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at UTRGV?
Fall 2026 final exams begin starts Friday, December 4. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UTRGV?
Office of the University Registrar / U Central: Help with registration, transcripts, grades, degree plans, exam schedules, and graduation. Phone: 956-882-4026; email: ucentral@utrgv.edu. Brownsville: The Tower, Main 1.100. Edinburg: first floor, Student Services Building. ASSIST is accessed through myUTRGV.
Where do I get financial aid help at UTRGV?
Financial Aid Office: Financial aid assistance through U Central: 956-882-4026, ucentral@utrgv.edu. Financial Aid Office email: finaid@utrgv.edu.
Is Dash affiliated with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
How do UTRGV students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UTRGV. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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