dash.The VCU term, at a glance
The dates VCU Rams ask Dash about most, from VCU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
December
January
- Fri, Oct 30Fall 2026 last day to withdraw with a Wregistrar.vcu.edu
- Fri, Oct 30Fall 2026 deadline to request Pass/Fail gradingregistrar.vcu.edu
- Tue, Dec 8Fall 2026 final examinations beginregistrar.vcu.edu
- Tue, Dec 15Fall 2026 final examinations endregistrar.vcu.edu
- Mon, Jan 18University closed (subject to approval)academiccalendars.vcu.edu
- Tue, Jan 19Spring 2027 classes begin; MCV students follow departmental schedulesacademiccalendars.vcu.edu
- Tue, Jan 19Spring 2027 add/drop and late registration beginacademiccalendars.vcu.edu
- Mon, Jan 25Spring 2027 add/drop and late registration deadlineacademiccalendars.vcu.edu
Where things live at VCU
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.
University Counseling Services
Free individual, group and couple's therapy for VCU students. Call 804-828-6200 to schedule an initial intake appointment, visit either campus office, or request an appointment online.
Office of the University Registrar
Course registration, academic records, transcripts and graduation support. Call 804-828-1349 or email rar@vcu.edu. Located at 1015 Floyd Avenue, Richmond.
Student Financial Services and Financial Aid
Financial aid, grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. Call 804-828-1550 or email sfmc@vcu.edu. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Zoom drop-in hours: 9–11 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
IT Support Center
Help with general IT issues and eServices access. Call 804-828-2227 or email itsc@vcu.edu.
- 24/7 mental health crisis supportCall University Counseling Services at 804-828-6200. Outside business hours, select option 2 to speak with a crisis counselor. Available 24/7/365.
- TimelyCareFree for enrolled VCU students. Includes 24/7 on-demand TalkNow crisis support and up to 12 scheduled telehealth counseling visits annually. Sign in using your student email address.
- Canvas student supportCanvas vendor support is available 24/7. For hands-on Canvas or Kaltura help and technical training, email LSrequest@vcu.edu.
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.
VCU, answered
Straight from VCU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
VCU, in short
Virginia Commonwealth University, founded 1968, in Richmond, Virginia.
- VCU was created in 1968 by merging Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia.guides.library.vcu.edu
- Rodney the Ram began as Richmond Professional Institute’s mascot in 1963, replacing the Green Devil.archive.vcu.edu
- VCU was the first men’s basketball team to go from the First Four to the Final Four.vcu.edu
- VCU’s two main campuses are a mile apart in downtown Richmond.vcu.edu
- The Commons offers a food court, pool, video games and a movie theater.vcu.edu
- Cabell Library has flexible study spaces, a makerspace, a reading porch and a Starbucks.vcu.edu
- Students can ride any GRTC bus for free, including routes connecting VCU’s two campuses.vcu.edu
- Black and Gold Wednesdays encourage students, faculty and staff to wear school colors each Wednesday.blogs.vcu.edu
Questions VCU Rams ask
Short answers from VCU's own pages.
What learning system does VCU use?
Virginia Commonwealth University uses Canvas (virginiacommonwealth.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 the last day to withdraw from a course at VCU?
Fall 2026 last day to withdraw with a W (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at VCU?
Spring 2027 add/drop and late registration begin (Tuesday, January 19, 2027).
When are final exams at VCU?
Fall 2026 final examinations begin starts Tuesday, December 8. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at VCU?
Office of the University Registrar: Course registration, academic records, transcripts and graduation support. Call 804-828-1349 or email rar@vcu.edu. Located at 1015 Floyd Avenue, Richmond.
Where do I get financial aid help at VCU?
Student Financial Services and Financial Aid: Financial aid, grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. Call 804-828-1550 or email sfmc@vcu.edu. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Zoom drop-in hours: 9–11 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
Is Dash affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Virginia Commonwealth University.
How do VCU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at VCU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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