# Dash for Northern Arizona University students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, Arizona) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Canvas, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Northern Arizona University. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/arizona/flagstaff/northern-arizona
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at NAU

- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of instruction ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall 2026 finals week begins ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 finals week ends ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 semester ends ([source](https://in.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/153/2025/05/Arizona-Board-of-Regents-Approved-Term-Dates.2025.pdf))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Spring 2027 tuition due ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Spring 2027 classes begin ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Thu, Jan 21, 2027: Spring 2027 last day to drop with 100% tuition refund ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Fri, Apr 30, 2027: Spring 2027 last day of instruction ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Mon, May 3, 2027: Spring 2027 finals week begins ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))
- Thu, May 6, 2027: Spring 2027 finals week ends ([source](https://nau.edu/admissions/important-dates-deadlines/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.nau.edu)
- Student portal: https://my.nau.edu
- 24-hour counseling and after-hours emergency support: Call 928-523-2131. The sources list this as the 24-hour NAU Counseling Services number and the counseling emergency after-hours number. (https://in.nau.edu/campus-health-services/health-promotion/mental-health/mental-health-resources/)
- NAU Counseling Services: Call 928-523-2261 or drop in to make a Path to Care appointment. Counselors do not respond to email or secure messages after hours. (https://in.nau.edu/campus-health-services/nau-counseling-services)
- Togetherall: Anonymous online peer mental health support available 24/7, with self-assessments and courses. Join using your NAU email address. (https://in.nau.edu/campus-health-services/campus-health-services/jacks-care-24-7/togetherall/)
- Office of the Registrar: Course enrollment and academic records assistance. Email registrar@nau.edu or call 928-523-5490. Located in the Gammage Building, 601 South Knoles Drive, Flagstaff. (https://in.nau.edu/registrar/important-dates/)
- Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid: Help with FAFSA, scholarships, loans, aid eligibility, and managing financial aid. Call 928-523-4951 or email financial.aid@nau.edu. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://nau.edu/financial-aid/contact/)
- Student and Departmental Account Services: Help with tuition billing, payments, payment plans, refunds, and direct deposit. Email SDAS@nau.edu or call 928-523-3122. (https://in.nau.edu/sdas/sdas-registrar-financial-aid/)
- ITS Service Desk: Technology assistance, including Canvas questions. Email ask-its@nau.edu or call 928-523-3335 or 888-520-7215. (https://in.nau.edu/its/canvas/)

## About NAU

- NAU opened in 1899 as Northern Arizona Normal School with 23 students, two faculty members, and two sheepskin-bound dictionaries. ([source](https://nau.edu/about/history/))
- Louie the Lumberjack was named in 1988 after the song “Louie Louie.” ([source](https://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/nau50/themes/louie.html))
- Homecoming has been an NAU tradition since 1924. ([source](https://nau.edu/experience/lumberjack-spirit))
- NAU sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. ([source](https://nau.edu/about/))
- Running of the Freshmen welcomes first-year students with a sprint across the field at the first home football game. ([source](https://nau.edu/flagstaff-campus/lumberjack-spirit/))
- The Logging Sports Club cuts a “tree cookie” from a log on the field to celebrate Lumberjack touchdowns. ([source](https://nau.edu/flagstaff-campus/lumberjack-spirit/))
- Students show their school pride by wearing NAU gear on True Blue Fridays. ([source](https://nau.edu/experience/lumberjack-spirit))
- Campus Recreation offers Rec Center workouts, group fitness classes, and sports fields. ([source](https://nau.edu/flagstaff-campus/campus-living/))
- Cline Library provides research support, immersive study spaces, and advanced multimedia tools. ([source](https://nau.edu/flagstaff-campus/campus-living/))

## Questions

### What learning system does NAU use?

Northern Arizona University uses Canvas (canvas.nau.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 NAU?

Spring 2027 last day to drop with 100% tuition refund (Thursday, January 21, 2027).

### When are final exams at NAU?

Fall 2026 finals week begins starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

### How do I contact the registrar at NAU?

Office of the Registrar: Course enrollment and academic records assistance. Email registrar@nau.edu or call 928-523-5490. Located in the Gammage Building, 601 South Knoles Drive, Flagstaff.

### Where do I get financial aid help at NAU?

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid: Help with FAFSA, scholarships, loans, aid eligibility, and managing financial aid. Call 928-523-4951 or email financial.aid@nau.edu. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

### Is Dash affiliated with Northern Arizona University?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern Arizona University.

### How do NAU students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at NAU. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.

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**About Dash.** Dash is an AI sidekick for college and university students that you text over iMessage or SMS. It tracks every deadline and texts you before each one, answers questions about your campus, helps you study, and, with your yes, orders food, books things, makes phone calls and handles admin. Free to start. iMessage on iPhone and SMS on any phone. No app, no login. For students at colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. Dash never writes, answers or submits graded work. It explains, quizzes and plans. Dash is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.

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