# Dash for The University of Texas at Dallas students

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

Page: https://textdash.ai/texas/richardson/ut-dallas
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UT Dallas

- Mon, Oct 19, 2026: Spring 2027 enrollment appointments viewable online ([source](https://calendar.utdallas.edu/department/registrar/calendar))
- Mon, Oct 19, 2026: Spring 2027 Schedule Planner available ([source](https://calendar.utdallas.edu/department/registrar/calendar))
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal period ends ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Fall break begins; no classes November 23–25 ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Fall break ends ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving university closure begins ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving university closure ends ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall 2026 full-term last day of classes ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 reading day ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 full-term final exams begin ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/academics/calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas
- Student portal: https://www.utdallas.edu/galaxy/
- 24/7 mental health crisis helpline: Current students can call 972-883-8255 (972-UTD-TALK) to access a mental health professional 24/7. (https://counseling.utdallas.edu/now/)
- Student Counseling Center: Student mental health services and brief consultations. Email counselingcenter@utdallas.edu to set up services or schedule. (https://counseling.utdallas.edu/)
- TimelyCare: Free 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. (https://counseling.utdallas.edu/timelycare-app/)
- Office of the Registrar: Registration, academic records, transcripts, graduation and diploma services. Phone: 972-883-2342. (https://registrar.utdallas.edu/)
- 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. (https://finaid.utdallas.edu/contact/)
- eLearning support: Online course resources and technical guidance. Contact elearning@utdallas.edu. (https://ets.utdallas.edu/elearning-services/students/current-students-overview/)
- Bursar Office: Information about tuition, student accounts, refunds and fees. (https://bursar.utdallas.edu)

## About UT Dallas

- UT Dallas traces its roots to a research center established in 1961 by Texas Instruments founders Eugene McDermott, J. Erik Jonsson and Cecil Green. ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/about-us/history-traditions/interactive-timeline/))
- Alumnus Aaron Aryanpur created Temoc in 1998; the mascot’s name is “comet” spelled backward. ([source](https://spirit.utdallas.edu/mascot/))
- The University’s ceremonial mace incorporates Texas Instruments microchips and metal from a scientific instrument flown aboard Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1995. ([source](https://studentaffairs.utdallas.edu/traditions/))
- Aziz Sancar, who earned his PhD at UT Dallas in 1977, became its first Nobel-winning alumnus with the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/about-us/fast-facts/))
- Since 1996, the UT Dallas chess team has won four President’s Cup titles and recruited more than 30 Grandmaster scholars. ([source](https://www.utdallas.edu/about-us/fast-facts/))
- Oozeball is an annual mud volleyball tournament organized by Student Ambassadors, a campus tradition since 2002. ([source](https://studentaffairs.utdallas.edu/traditions/))
- Students dunk their class rings in the campus reflecting pools during ring ceremonies held each spring and fall. ([source](https://studentaffairs.utdallas.edu/traditions/))
- International Week brings cultural activities, an international talent show and regional foods to campus each spring. ([source](https://studentaffairs.utdallas.edu/traditions/))
- University Recreation offers club sports, group fitness classes and aquatics programs at the Activity Center. ([source](https://roadwarriors.utdallas.edu/get-involved/))
- The Freshman Commuter Program connects first-year commuters through small groups that meet for studying, meals and campus events. ([source](https://roadwarriors.utdallas.edu/get-involved/))

## Questions

### 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.