dash.The UW term, at a glance
The dates UW Huskies ask Dash about most, from UW's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
- Wed, Oct 14Autumn late course drop period beginswashington.edu
- Fri, Oct 16Autumn tuition payment deadlinewashington.edu
- Fri, Oct 16Autumn U-PASS fee payment deadlinewashington.edu
- Mon, Oct 19Autumn late payment fee applied to unpaid tuitionwashington.edu
- Tue, Oct 20Autumn late add via Register.UW ends; entry codes and $20 change fee requiredwashington.edu
- Fri, Oct 30Autumn: 100% of tuition due for withdrawal or credit reduction on or after this datewashington.edu
- Thu, Nov 5Winter 2027 registration Period I opens for continuing students at 6 a.m.washington.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day: no classes; offices closedwashington.edu
Where things live at UW
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 Center
Free services for currently enrolled, degree-seeking UW students, in person or via secure Zoom. Call 206-543-1240. Located at 401 Schmitz Hall. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed UW holidays.
Office of the University Registrar
Assistance through the contact-page support form, in-person visits or Zoom appointments. Located on the second floor of Schmitz Hall. Registration team email: regoff@uw.edu.
Student Financial Aid
Call 206-543-6101 Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., or email osfa@uw.edu. In-person advising Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Schmitz Hall Room 105.
Student Fiscal Services
Tuition, fees, forfeitures and refunds assistance: sfshelp@uw.edu or 206-543-4694. Located at 1410 NE Campus Parkway, Schmitz Hall Room 129. Office hours Monday–Friday, noon–3 p.m.; phone and chat hours 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Husky HelpLine24/7 confidential mental health and crisis intervention support in multiple languages. Call 206-616-7777; online chat is available through Telus.
- Let's TalkFree, confidential drop-in consultations with Counseling Center mental health consultants; no appointment necessary. Not a substitute for ongoing therapy or a 24/7 service.
- Husky AssistUW mobile response team providing on-site behavioral health support for students, faculty and staff in crisis on the Seattle campus. Call 206-543-9331.
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.
UW, answered
Straight from UW's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UW, in short
University of Washington, founded 1861, in Seattle, Washington.
- Founded in 1861, UW's Seattle campus spans 700 acres.washington.edu
- Students voted to adopt purple and gold as the school colors in 1892.gohuskies.com
- The Huskies team name was announced at halftime of a Washington–Washington State basketball game on February 3, 1922.gohuskies.com
- UW hosted the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a world's fair that attracted more than 3.5 million visitors.nstp.uw.edu
- Sylvan Grove holds the original four columns from the entrance of UW's first building, built in 1861.washington.edu
- The Husky Union Building is a gathering spot with a food court, event spaces, gaming lounge and bowling alley.admit.washington.edu
- Dawg Daze welcomes new and returning students with concerts, academic workshops and community events around the start of autumn quarter.nstp.uw.edu
- Visiting the Quad's Yoshino cherry blossoms is a popular spring tradition.nstp.uw.edu
Questions UW Huskies ask
Short answers from UW's own pages.
What learning system does UW use?
University of Washington uses Canvas (canvas.uw.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 the last day to add or drop courses at UW?
Autumn late course drop period begins (Wednesday, October 14, 2026).
How do I contact the registrar at UW?
Office of the University Registrar: Assistance through the contact-page support form, in-person visits or Zoom appointments. Located on the second floor of Schmitz Hall. Registration team email: regoff@uw.edu.
Where do I get financial aid help at UW?
Student Financial Aid: Call 206-543-6101 Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., or email osfa@uw.edu. In-person advising Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Schmitz Hall Room 105.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Washington?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Washington.
How do UW students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UW. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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