# Dash for University of California, Irvine students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/california/irvine/uci
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UCI

- Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall deadline to pay tuition and fees to avoid loss of student status (4 p.m. cashier; 5 p.m. online, PT) ([source](https://www.reg.uci.edu/calendars/quarterly/2026-2027/quarterly26-27.html))
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026: Fall deadline to enroll in units to avoid loss of student status (5 p.m. PT) ([source](https://www.reg.uci.edu/calendars/quarterly/2026-2027/quarterly26-27.html))
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026: Winter 2027 schedule of classes available ([source](https://www.reg.uci.edu/calendars/quarterly/2026-2027/quarterly26-27.html))
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026: Fall deadline to drop without a W grade or change variable units; dean's approval required (5 p.m. PT) ([source](https://www.reg.uci.edu/calendars/quarterly/2026-2027/quarterly26-27.html))
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Winter enrollment window date and time available for continuing students ([source](https://www.reg.uci.edu/calendars/quarterly/2026-2027/quarterly26-27.html))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans' Day holiday ([source](https://catalogue.uci.edu/academiccalendar/))
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Winter enrollment by assigned window begins (7 a.m. PT) ([source](https://www.reg.uci.edu/calendars/quarterly/2026-2027/quarterly26-27.html))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday begins ([source](https://catalogue.uci.edu/academiccalendar/))
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving holiday ends ([source](https://catalogue.uci.edu/academiccalendar/))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall instruction ends ([source](https://catalogue.uci.edu/academiccalendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.eee.uci.edu/)
- 24/7 mental health crisis care: Call the UCI Counseling Center at (949) 824-6457 for crisis needs, available 24/7. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. (https://counseling.uci.edu/contact-us/)
- UCI Counseling Center: Individual, relationship, and group counseling and psychotherapy for registered undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Routine services are by appointment. Lobby hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding university holidays and closures. Main office: 203 Student Services 1. (https://counseling.uci.edu/)
- Crisis text and phone lines: Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line, or call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Listed by UCI for crisis needs 24/7. (https://counseling.uci.edu/contact-us/)
- University Registrar: Student registration and academic records assistance: registrar@uci.edu; (949) 824-6124. Office: 215 Aldrich Hall, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://www.reg.uci.edu/)
- Financial Services for Students: Support for billing, collections, payments, disbursements, loan administration, student tax information, ZOT Account information, fees, and financial holds. Located at 228 Aldrich Hall. (https://fs.uci.edu/)
- Office of Information Technology: IT contact: (949) 824-2222; oit@uci.edu. Canvas support includes the EEE Support Team and help desk tickets. (https://www.oit.uci.edu/services/teaching-learning/canvas/)
- UCInetID account and password help: Information about account activation, passwords, and login issues. UCInetID provides access to Canvas, WebReg, ZotPortal, UCI Google, and other campus services. (https://www.oit.uci.edu/services/accounts-passwords/ucinetids/)

## About UCI

- UC Irvine welcomed its first students in 1965 on a campus designed around architect William Pereira’s master plan. ([source](https://uci.edu/60th/))
- Students chose the Anteater mascot in 1965 with 56% of the vote, inspired by Johnny Hart’s B.C. comic strip. ([source](https://exhibits.lib.uci.edu/anteater-experience/students))
- The Anteaters compete in 18 NCAA Division I athletic teams. ([source](https://admissions.uci.edu/discover/student-life/index.php))
- The campus is only minutes away from the beach. ([source](https://admissions.uci.edu/discover/student-life/index.php))
- The 110,000-square-foot Anteater Recreation Center offers fitness classes, sports clubs and outdoor adventures. ([source](https://uci.edu/campus-life/))
- The Basic Needs Center helps students access food, housing and essential support. ([source](https://uci.edu/campus-life/))
- Summerlands and Homecoming are popular annual campus-wide events. ([source](https://admissions.uci.edu/discover/student-life/index.php))
- ASUCI provides student representation and programming, including vendor fairs and concerts. ([source](https://exhibits.lib.uci.edu/anteater-experience/students))
- New University is the online student newspaper covering campus news, arts, sports and opinion. ([source](https://exhibits.lib.uci.edu/anteater-experience/students))

## Questions

### What learning system does UCI use?

University of California, Irvine uses Canvas (canvas.eee.uci.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 UCI?

Fall deadline to drop without a W grade or change variable units; dean's approval required (5 p.m. PT) (Friday, November 6, 2026).

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

University Registrar: Student registration and academic records assistance: registrar@uci.edu; (949) 824-6124. Office: 215 Aldrich Hall, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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

Financial Services for Students: Support for billing, collections, payments, disbursements, loan administration, student tax information, ZOT Account information, fees, and financial holds. Located at 228 Aldrich Hall.

### Is Dash affiliated with University of California, Irvine?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of California, Irvine.

### How do UCI students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at UCI. 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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