dash.The UT Dallas term, at a glance
The dates UT Dallas Comets ask Dash about most, from UT Dallas' academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
- Mon, Oct 19Spring 2027 enrollment appointments viewable onlinecalendar.utdallas.edu
- Mon, Oct 19Spring 2027 Schedule Planner availablecalendar.utdallas.edu
- Mon, Nov 9Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal period endsutdallas.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall break begins; no classes November 23–25utdallas.edu
- Wed, Nov 25Fall break endsutdallas.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving university closure beginsutdallas.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving university closure endsutdallas.edu
- Wed, Dec 9Fall 2026 full-term last day of classesutdallas.edu
Where things live at UT Dallas
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.
Student Counseling Center
Student mental health services and brief consultations. Email counselingcenter@utdallas.edu to set up services or schedule.
Office of the Registrar
Registration, academic records, transcripts, graduation and diploma services. Phone: 972-883-2342.
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: 972-883-2941. Email: financial-aid@utdallas.edu. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
eLearning support
Online course resources and technical guidance. Contact elearning@utdallas.edu.
Bursar Office
Information about tuition, student accounts, refunds and fees.
- 24/7 mental health crisis helplineCurrent students can call 972-883-8255 (972-UTD-TALK) to access a mental health professional 24/7.
- TimelyCareFree virtual care for UT Dallas students, including 24/7 on-demand mental health support, scheduled counseling, psychiatry and health coaching. Sign in using a UTD email and password.
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 Dallas, answered
Straight from UT Dallas' own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UT Dallas, in short
The University of Texas at Dallas, founded 1961, in Richardson, Texas.
- UT Dallas traces its roots to a research center established in 1961 by Texas Instruments founders Eugene McDermott, J. Erik Jonsson and Cecil Green.utdallas.edu
- Alumnus Aaron Aryanpur created Temoc in 1998; the mascot’s name is “comet” spelled backward.spirit.utdallas.edu
- The University’s ceremonial mace incorporates Texas Instruments microchips and metal from a scientific instrument flown aboard Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1995.studentaffairs.utdallas.edu
- Aziz Sancar, who earned his PhD at UT Dallas in 1977, became its first Nobel-winning alumnus with the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.utdallas.edu
- Since 1996, the UT Dallas chess team has won four President’s Cup titles and recruited more than 30 Grandmaster scholars.utdallas.edu
- Oozeball is an annual mud volleyball tournament organized by Student Ambassadors, a campus tradition since 2002.studentaffairs.utdallas.edu
- Students dunk their class rings in the campus reflecting pools during ring ceremonies held each spring and fall.studentaffairs.utdallas.edu
- International Week brings cultural activities, an international talent show and regional foods to campus each spring.studentaffairs.utdallas.edu
Questions UT Dallas Comets ask
Short answers from UT Dallas' own pages.
What learning system does UT Dallas use?
The University of Texas at Dallas uses Canvas. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is fall break at UT Dallas?
UT Dallas' fall break is Nov 23–Dec 10, 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 Dallas?
Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal period ends (Monday, November 9, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at UT Dallas?
Fall 2026 full-term final exams begin starts Friday, December 11. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at UT Dallas?
Office of the Registrar: Registration, academic records, transcripts, graduation and diploma services. Phone: 972-883-2342.
Where do I get financial aid help at UT Dallas?
Office of Financial Aid: Phone: 972-883-2941. Email: financial-aid@utdallas.edu. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Is Dash affiliated with The University of Texas at Dallas?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The University of Texas at Dallas.
How do UT Dallas students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UT Dallas. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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