dash.The WSU term, at a glance
The dates WSU Cougars ask Dash about most, from WSU's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Mon, Nov 9Spring 2027 priority registration beginsregistrar.schedule.wsu.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day holidayedit.em.wsu.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Thanksgiving vacation beginsedit.em.wsu.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day holidayedit.em.wsu.edu
- Fri, Nov 27Thanksgiving vacation endsedit.em.wsu.edu
- Fri, Nov 27Native American Heritage Day holidayedit.em.wsu.edu
- Mon, Dec 14Fall 2026 final examinations beginedit.em.wsu.edu
- Fri, Dec 18Fall 2026 final examinations endedit.em.wsu.edu
Where things live at WSU
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.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Pullman: 509-335-4511 during business hours. Services include individual and group counseling.
Office of the Registrar
For enrollment questions, email wsu.registration@wsu.edu. View account holds in myWSU under Tasks > Holds and contact the office responsible for the hold.
Student Financial Services
Help with financial aid, scholarships, and financial support resources. The FAFSA or WASFA priority deadline is January 31; the source does not specify a year.
Bursar's Office
Tuition and mandatory fees are due on the first day of Fall and Spring classes. Review charges, due dates, and payments through myWSU; paper billing statements are not mailed.
WSU Crimson Service Desk
For Network ID/Okta account creation assistance, call 509-335-4357 or email helpdesk@wsu.edu, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PST, as stated by the source).
- 24/7 mental health supportCall or text 988 for 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Call 911 for an emergency or immediate threat.
- Pullman after-hours crisis supportCall 509-335-2159 for after-hours crisis support.
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.
WSU, answered
Straight from WSU's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
WSU, in short
Washington State University, founded 1959, in Pullman, Washington.
- WSU was established in 1890 and opened its doors in January 1892 with 13 collegiate and 46 preparatory students.timeline.wsu.edu
- WSU student Randall Johnson created the beloved Cougar head logo in 1936.brand.wsu.edu
- The Cougar head logo traveled to space pinned to astronaut John Fabian’s suit aboard the space shuttle Challenger.brand.wsu.edu
- WSU’s first live cougar mascot arrived in 1927 and was named Butch after star football player Herbert “Butch” Meeker.timeline.wsu.edu
- Catch free movies at the Compton Union Building (CUB).admission.wsu.edu
- Enjoy Ferdinand’s ice cream and Cougar Gold cheese as part of the WSU campus experience.admission.wsu.edu
- Visit Terrell Library’s rooftop greenspace for benches, public art, and views of the Palouse.visitor.wsu.edu
- Explore rotating exhibits for free at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, nicknamed the Crimson Cube.visitor.wsu.edu
Questions WSU Cougars ask
Short answers from WSU's own pages.
What learning system does WSU use?
Washington State University uses Canvas (canvas.wsu.edu). 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 WSU?
WSU's thanksgiving break is Nov 23–27, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When are final exams at WSU?
Fall 2026 final examinations begin starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at WSU?
Office of the Registrar: For enrollment questions, email wsu.registration@wsu.edu. View account holds in myWSU under Tasks > Holds and contact the office responsible for the hold.
Where do I get financial aid help at WSU?
Student Financial Services: Help with financial aid, scholarships, and financial support resources. The FAFSA or WASFA priority deadline is January 31; the source does not specify a year.
Is Dash affiliated with Washington State University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Washington State University.
How do WSU students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at WSU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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