dash.The UW–Madison term, at a glance
The dates UW–Madison Badgers ask Dash about most, from UW–Madison's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
- Wed, Oct 14Expected publication of Spring 2027 schedule of classesregistrar.wisc.edu
- Mon, Nov 2Spring 2027 enrollment appointment times begin being assigned throughout the weekregistrar.wisc.edu
- Mon, Nov 9Spring 2027 enrollment begins according to appointment timesregistrar.wisc.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall deadline to drop a course without academic dean approvalregistrar.wisc.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall deadline to add a course with department permission but without academic dean approvalregistrar.wisc.edu
- Mon, Nov 23Fall term withdrawal deadline — except graduate studentsregistrar.wisc.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving recess beginssecfac.wisc.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving recess endssecfac.wisc.edu
Where things live at UW–Madison
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.
UHS Mental Health Services
Confidential, no-cost student care, including individual and group counseling and psychiatric services. For mental health appointments, call 608-265-5600, option 2, or use MyUHS. Uwill offers no-cost virtual counseling with same- and next-day appointments, including nights and weekends.
Office of the Registrar
Enrollment, adding and dropping courses, withdrawal, and student records support. Call 608-262-3811 or email registrar@em.wisc.edu. Located at 333 East Campus Mall, #11101.
Office of Student Financial Aid
Financial aid assistance: 608-262-3060; finaid@finaid.wisc.edu. Current students schedule appointments through Starfish; prospective students and others should call.
DoIT Help Desk
Free technology support and troubleshooting for students by phone at 608-264-4357, email at help@doit.wisc.edu, and chat. In-person support is also available.
Bursar's Office
Student tuition assessment, billing, and refunds. Call 608-262-3611 or email tuition@bussvc.wisc.edu.
- 24/7 UHS Mental Health Crisis Support LineCall 608-265-5600, option 9. Staffed 24/7 by licensed professionals; also available to people concerned about a student's wellbeing.
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Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
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UW–Madison, answered
Straight from UW–Madison's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
UW–Madison, in short
University of Wisconsin–Madison, founded 1848, in Madison, Wisconsin.
- The university was founded in 1848, and its first class met on February 5, 1849.wisc.edu
- North Hall opened in 1851 as the first campus building, serving as both classrooms and a men's dormitory.wisc.edu
- UW began the nation's first college dance program in 1926 under Margaret H’Doubler.175.wisc.edu
- The Wisconsin Idea is the belief that the university's work should improve lives everywhere.brand.wisc.edu
- Babcock Hall ice cream is a student staple and a campus visitor attraction.onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
- The Terrace hosts a summer music series, a campus tradition dating to the 1980s.onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
- Bascom Hill snowball fights pit Southeast against Lakeshore residence halls.onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
- The Nicholas Recreation Center, known as the Nick, is a campus workout space.wisc.edu
Questions UW–Madison Badgers ask
Short answers from UW–Madison's own pages.
What learning system does UW–Madison use?
University of Wisconsin–Madison uses Canvas (canvas.wisc.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 UW–Madison?
UW–Madison's thanksgiving break is Nov 26–29, 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 UW–Madison?
Fall term withdrawal deadline — except graduate students (Monday, November 23, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at UW–Madison?
Fall deadline to drop a course without academic dean approval (Monday, November 23, 2026).
How do I contact the registrar at UW–Madison?
Office of the Registrar: Enrollment, adding and dropping courses, withdrawal, and student records support. Call 608-262-3811 or email registrar@em.wisc.edu. Located at 333 East Campus Mall, #11101.
Where do I get financial aid help at UW–Madison?
Office of Student Financial Aid: Financial aid assistance: 608-262-3060; finaid@finaid.wisc.edu. Current students schedule appointments through Starfish; prospective students and others should call.
Is Dash affiliated with University of Wisconsin–Madison?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Wisconsin–Madison.
How do UW–Madison students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at UW–Madison. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.