dash.The Texas Tech term, at a glance
The dates Texas Tech Red Raiders ask Dash about most, from Texas Tech's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
January
- Wed, Nov 25Thanksgiving holiday beginsdepts.ttu.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving holiday endsdepts.ttu.edu
- Wed, Dec 2Fall last class daydepts.ttu.edu
- Fri, Dec 4Fall tentative final exams begindepts.ttu.edu
- Wed, Dec 9Fall tentative final exams enddepts.ttu.edu
- Wed, Jan 13Spring classes begindepts.ttu.edu
- Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day holidaydepts.ttu.edu
- Fri, Jan 29Spring: last day to drop a course and have course charges removeddepts.ttu.edu
Where things live at Texas Tech
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
West Hall, Room 103. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Phone: 806-742-3661. Email: registrar@ttu.edu.
Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
West Hall, Room 301. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; lobby hours: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Phone: 806-742-3681. Email: finaid.advisor@ttu.edu.
IT Help Central
Help with account access, eRaider sign-in, browser errors, and technical issues. Phone: 806-742-4357. Email: ithelpcentral@ttu.edu.
- Texas Tech Crisis HelpLine806-742-5555. Available 24/7 for students experiencing a mental health or interpersonal violence crisis.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support available 24/7. Call 911 for immediate danger.
- Student Counseling CenterWalk-in crisis appointments are available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; no appointment needed.
- International student mental health supportMySSP provides online counseling and support in more than 20 languages, with 24/7 real-time support by phone and live chat.
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.
Texas Tech, answered
Straight from Texas Tech's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Texas Tech, in short
Texas Tech University, founded 1923, in Lubbock, Texas.
- Founded in 1923, Texas Tech opened in 1925 as Texas Technological College with six buildings and 914 students.ttu.edu
- Texas Technological College officially became Texas Tech University on September 1, 1969.ttu.edu
- The 1,800-acre campus features Spanish Renaissance architecture and one of the country's largest public art collections.depts.ttu.edu
- The identities of students performing as Raider Red are traditionally kept secret while they serve as the mascot.depts.ttu.edu
- Raider Welcome offers free events for new and returning students around move-in and the first week of classes.depts.ttu.edu
- Homecoming week includes a bonfire, parade, float competitions and the homecoming football game.depts.ttu.edu
- The Goin' Band from Raiderland welcomes students of any major and is the oldest student organization on campus.depts.ttu.edu
- Student Life connects students with the Student Counseling Center, Student Disability Services and Student Legal Services.depts.ttu.edu
Questions Texas Tech Red Raiders ask
Short answers from Texas Tech's own pages.
What learning system does Texas Tech use?
Texas Tech University uses Canvas (texastech.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 spring break at Texas Tech?
Texas Tech's spring break is Mar 13–21, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at Texas Tech?
Spring: last day to drop a course and have course charges removed (Friday, January 29, 2027).
When are final exams at Texas Tech?
Fall tentative 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 Texas Tech?
Office of the Registrar: West Hall, Room 103. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Phone: 806-742-3661. Email: registrar@ttu.edu.
Where do I get financial aid help at Texas Tech?
Student Financial Aid & Scholarships: West Hall, Room 301. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; lobby hours: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Phone: 806-742-3681. Email: finaid.advisor@ttu.edu.
Is Dash affiliated with Texas Tech University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas Tech University.
How do Texas Tech students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Texas Tech. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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