# Dash for The University of Texas at San Antonio students

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

Page: https://textdash.ai/texas/san-antonio/utsa
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UTSA

- Fri, Oct 23, 2026: Fall full-term deadline to drop an individual course with an automatic W ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Spring 2027 registration begins ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_spring.pdf))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: No classes; university offices open ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday begins; university closed ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ends ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026: Fall full-term deadline to withdraw from all classes with automatic W grades ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026: Fall full-term last day of classes ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall student study day; no classes ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026: Fall full-term final exams begin ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall full-term final exams end ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/registrar/reg_materials/reg_calendar_fall.pdf))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://utsa.instructure.com/)
- Student portal: https://my.utsa.edu/
- UTSA Crisis Helpline: Confidential crisis assistance 24/7, including after hours, weekends and holidays: 210-458-4140. Counseling instructions specify option 3. (https://www.utsa.edu/students/wellbeing/assistance/)
- Wellness 360 Counseling and Psychiatry: Free services for registered UTSA students, including short-term individual counseling up to 6 sessions per semester, group counseling and psychiatry. Call 210-458-4142. Urgent walk-in services during business hours at RWC 1.500. (https://www.utsa.edu/students/wellbeing/services/counseling.html)
- TimelyCare: Free, confidential virtual care available 24/7, 365 days a year. TalkNow offers on-demand emotional support by phone, video or chat; scheduled counseling includes 9 visits per year. Phone: 833-484-6359. (https://www.utsa.edu/students/programs-and-services/Timely-Care/)
- One Stop Enrollment Center — financial aid and registration: Help with financial aid, admissions, registration and records. Call 210-458-8000 or 800-669-0919; email onestop@utsa.edu. Phone hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (https://www.utsa.edu/enrollment/departments/onestop.html)
- Office of the Registrar: Supports records, residency, graduation coordination, academic calendars, catalogs, class scheduling and DegreeWorks. Call 210-458-8000 or 800-669-0919. Main Campus: Flawn 1.01.04. (https://www.utsa.edu/enrollment/departments/registrar.html)
- Tech Café: Help with student portal access, myUTSA credentials and Duo authentication. Call 210-458-5555 or email techcafe@utsa.edu. (https://onestop.utsa.edu/myutsa/)
- Canvas support — Academic Innovation: Canvas support: 210-458-4520 or academicinnovation@utsa.edu. Live chat and support tickets are available through the Help button in Canvas. (https://odl.utsa.edu/pace/)
- Fiscal Services: Tuition payment and billing assistance: 210-458-7000 or fiscal.services@utsa.edu. Main Campus: JPL 1.02.02; Downtown: Frio 2.402. (https://www.utsa.edu/financialaffairs/services/fiscal-services/pay-my-bill/payment-deadlines.html)

## About UTSA

- UTSA was founded at a ceremony in front of the Alamo on June 5, 1969. ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/about/history-development/))
- UTSA and UT Health San Antonio officially merged into one institution on September 1, 2025. ([source](https://goutsa.com/utsa-athletics-communications))
- The first costumed Roadrunner mascot debuted by “hatching” from an egg at a basketball pep rally in 1981. ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/about/traditions/))
- Downtown Campus features 31 bronze hearts created by alumna Diana Rodriguez Gil for her “Milagros” art project. ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/about/traditions/))
- Main Campus recreation includes a 54-foot rock wall, an Aquatics Center, and cardio and weight rooms. ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/about/campus-life/))
- The Roost Gameroom is a campus hangout where students can spend time together. ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/about/campus-life/))
- Howdy Rowdy Bash kicks off the academic year with a UTSA-exclusive night at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/students/events/))
- Students show school spirit with the Roadrunner hand sign whenever they hear or say “Birds Up!” ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/students/being-a-roadrunner/index.html))
- Campus legend says touching the Sombrilla Fountain wall during finals week brings good luck on exams. ([source](https://www.utsa.edu/about/traditions/))

## Questions

### What learning system does UTSA use?

The University of Texas at San Antonio uses Canvas (utsa.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 no classes at UTSA?

UTSA's no classes is Nov 25–Dec 4, 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 UTSA?

Fall full-term deadline to withdraw from all classes with automatic W grades (Tuesday, December 1, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at UTSA?

Fall full-term deadline to drop an individual course with an automatic W (Friday, October 23, 2026).

### When are final exams at UTSA?

Fall full-term final exams begin starts Saturday, December 5. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

### How do I contact the registrar at UTSA?

Office of the Registrar: Supports records, residency, graduation coordination, academic calendars, catalogs, class scheduling and DegreeWorks. Call 210-458-8000 or 800-669-0919. Main Campus: Flawn 1.01.04.

### Where do I get financial aid help at UTSA?

One Stop Enrollment Center — financial aid and registration: Help with financial aid, admissions, registration and records. Call 210-458-8000 or 800-669-0919; email onestop@utsa.edu. Phone hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

### Is Dash affiliated with The University of Texas at San Antonio?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The University of Texas at San Antonio.

### How do UTSA students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UTSA. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.