# Dash for Utah Valley University students > Dash is an AI sidekick students at Utah Valley University (Orem, Utah) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Utah Valley University. Start at https://textdash.ai/start Page: https://textdash.ai/utah/orem/uvu Checked: 2026-10-14 ## Key dates at UVU - Thu, Oct 15, 2026: Fall Break begins ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Sun, Oct 18, 2026: Fall Break ends ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Tue, Oct 27, 2026: Fall full-semester last day to withdraw or audit classes ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Thanksgiving Break begins ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving Break ends ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall full-semester classes end ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall full-semester final exams begin ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall full-semester final exams end ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall official term end ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) - Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Winter Break campus closure begins ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/)) ## Tools and offices - Learning system: Canvas (https://uvu.instructure.com) - Student portal: https://my.uvu.edu/student/ - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for crisis support, available 24/7. For immediate emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. (https://www.uvu.edu/mentalhealth/i-am-not-okay/) - TimelyCare: Free remote mental health services for UVU students. TalkNow offers unlimited 24/7 on-demand mental and emotional support. Scheduled counseling includes six sessions per year, August 1–July 31. Email deanofstudents@uvu.edu with your email and UV ID number to receive a license. (https://www.uvu.edu/mentalhealth/timelycare/) - Student Health Services: Therapy, medical services, crisis services, and walk-in mental health support. Located in SC 221; Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (https://www.uvu.edu/studenthealth/) - SafeUT: Counselors are available 24/7; visit safeut.org to start a chat. (https://safeut.org) - Registrar's Office / Registration Services: Registration and student records assistance. Call 801-863-8493, text 801-876-6499, or email registration@uvu.edu. BA 113; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; walk-ins welcome. (https://www.uvu.edu/registration/) - Financial Aid & Scholarships: Help with scholarships, loans, and FAFSA. Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins sign in on the iPads next to BA 103; video, telephone, and face-to-face appointments are available. (https://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/) - Bursar's Office / UVU Cashier: Tuition and fee payment assistance. BA 108; 801-863-7200; bursar@uvu.edu. UVU does not automatically drop courses for nonpayment; students are responsible for dropping or withdrawing. (https://www.uvu.edu/cashier) - UVU Service Desk: IT and Canvas assistance: 801-863-8888. Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://uvu-it.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/31) ## About UVU - UVU began in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School, providing war production training. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/visitors/history.html)) - UVU combines a university and community college through its dual-mission model. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/about/)) - The shape of Utah appears in the first “U” of UVU’s logo. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/about/)) - Willy the Wolverine was named after UVU’s second president, Wilson W. Sorensen. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html)) - Wear green on Wolverine Wednesdays to show school pride and potentially score food and activity discounts. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html)) - The Den, UVU’s official student sports fan organization, offers students complimentary tickets to regular-season home games. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html)) - Wolverine Fest celebrates the new semester with music, fireworks, and the annual lighting of the UVU. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html)) - All students can get free UTA passes to help them travel to campus. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/)) - The First Generation Center connects first-generation students with advisors and fellow students for support. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/)) ## Questions ### What learning system does UVU use? Utah Valley University uses Canvas (uvu.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 thanksgiving break at UVU? UVU's thanksgiving break is Nov 23–29, 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 UVU? Fall full-semester last day to withdraw or audit classes (Tuesday, October 27, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar. ### When are final exams at UVU? Fall full-semester final exams begin starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them. ### How do I contact the registrar at UVU? Registrar's Office / Registration Services: Registration and student records assistance. Call 801-863-8493, text 801-876-6499, or email registration@uvu.edu. BA 113; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; walk-ins welcome. ### Where do I get financial aid help at UVU? Financial Aid & Scholarships: Help with scholarships, loans, and FAFSA. Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins sign in on the iPads next to BA 103; video, telephone, and face-to-face appointments are available. ### Is Dash affiliated with Utah Valley University? No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Utah Valley University. ### How do UVU students start using Dash? Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UVU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.