# Dash for Texas Tech University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Texas) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Texas Tech University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/texas/lubbock/texas-tech Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at Texas Tech - Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday begins ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) - Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ends ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) - Wed, Dec 2, 2026: Fall last class day ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall tentative final exams begin ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) - Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall tentative final exams end ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) - Wed, Jan 13, 2027: Spring classes begin ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) - Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_detailed.php)) - Fri, Jan 29, 2027: Spring: last day to drop a course and have course charges removed ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_detailed.php)) - Sat, Mar 13, 2027: Spring vacation begins ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) - Sun, Mar 21, 2027: Spring vacation ends ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/26-27_cal_glance.php)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://texastech.instructure.com/) - Student portal: https://db.reg.ttu.edu/ttustu/ - Texas Tech Crisis HelpLine: 806-742-5555. Available 24/7 for students experiencing a mental health or interpersonal violence crisis. (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/crisis-intervention-services/) - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support available 24/7. Call 911 for immediate danger. (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/suicide-prevention.php) - Student Counseling Center: Walk-in crisis appointments are available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; no appointment needed. (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/crisis-intervention-services/) - International student mental health support: MySSP provides online counseling and support in more than 20 languages, with 24/7 real-time support by phone and live chat. (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/isss/studentlife/Intl.StudentMentalHealth/) - 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. (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/) - 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. (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/myadvisor/) - Student Disability Services: Located at 2508 15th St, Lubbock, TX 79409. (https://www.ttu.edu/campus-locations/services/) - IT Help Central: Help with account access, eRaider sign-in, browser errors, and technical issues. Phone: 806-742-4357. Email: ithelpcentral@ttu.edu. (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/lms/student-faq.php) ## About Texas Tech - Founded in 1923, Texas Tech opened in 1925 as Texas Technological College with six buildings and 914 students. ([source](https://www.ttu.edu/traditions/history.php)) - Texas Technological College officially became Texas Tech University on September 1, 1969. ([source](https://www.ttu.edu/traditions/history.php)) - The 1,800-acre campus features Spanish Renaissance architecture and one of the country's largest public art collections. ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/irim/NEWFACTBOOK/FactSheets/FactSheet_Fall2024.pdf)) - The identities of students performing as Raider Red are traditionally kept secret while they serve as the mascot. ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/studentlife/spirit-squads/raider-red.php)) - Raider Welcome offers free events for new and returning students around move-in and the first week of classes. ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentengagement/raiderwelcome/about.php)) - Homecoming week includes a bonfire, parade, float competitions and the homecoming football game. ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/studentlife/spiritsquads/traditions.php)) - The Goin' Band from Raiderland welcomes students of any major and is the oldest student organization on campus. ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/studentlife/spiritsquads/traditions.php)) - Student Life connects students with the Student Counseling Center, Student Disability Services and Student Legal Services. ([source](https://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/studentlife/)) ## Questions ### 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.