# Dash for California State University, Northridge students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/california/northridge/csun
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at CSUN

- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Spring 2027 wait-listing begins ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans' Day; no instruction ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall 2026 last day to add classes online with instructor permission ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/late-schedule-change-deadlines))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving recess begins; no instruction ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving recess ends ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall 2026 last day of formal instruction ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations begin ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Spring 2027 nonrestrictive registration begins; no appointment required ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026: Fall 2026 final examinations end ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Fall 2026 semester ends ([source](https://www.csun.edu/current-students/registration-calendar))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.csun.edu/)
- 24/7 counseling crisis and urgent care: Call (818) 677-2366, option 1, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; at all other times select option 3. During office hours, students may also visit Bayramian Hall, room 520. (https://www.csun.edu/counseling)
- University Counseling Services: Free, confidential in-person and virtual mental health services for enrolled students. Appointments: (818) 677-2366, option 1. Bayramian Hall, 5th floor, room 520; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://www.csun.edu/counseling)
- 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support, available 24/7. (https://www.csun.edu/mataspire/resources)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to reach a trained crisis counselor, available 24/7. (https://www.csun.edu/mataspire/resources)
- Office of the Registrar: Help with registration issues, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, bachelor's degree applications and diplomas. The contact page routes requests to the appropriate office. (https://www.csun.edu/current-students/contact-office-registrar)
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: Financial aid: (818) 677-4085; financial.aid@csun.edu. Bayramian Hall, first-floor lobby (BH100). Lobby hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; phone hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Scholarships: (818) 677-4907; scholarships@csun.edu. (https://www.csun.edu/financialaid)
- IT Help Center: Call (818) 677-1400. The IT page lists service hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://www.csun.edu/it/software-services/services/canvas)
- Student Finance / University Cash Services: Help with student accounts, tuition, payments, payment due dates and financial account holds. Located in the Student Services Center, Bayramian Hall lobby (BH100). (https://www.csun.edu/current-students/financial-account-information)

## About CSUN

- The campus was built on agricultural land once home to orange, lemon and avocado groves. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/about/history))
- CSUN became an independent institution in 1958 as San Fernando Valley State College; its first commencement in 1959 graduated 90 students. ([source](https://catalog.csun.edu/about/university-history/))
- The campus CSUN sculpture, designed by art student John Banks in 1975, spells C-S-U-N when viewed from all four cardinal directions. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/advancement/pride-and-traditions))
- After the 1994 Northridge earthquake, students voted 1,334 to 392 to keep the Matadors name rather than change it to the Quakes. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/advancement/pride-and-traditions))
- Students place red roses at the Matador statue to mark their arrival at CSUN and celebrate milestones such as passing a difficult class or graduating. ([source](https://newsroom.csun.edu/2024/08/27/did-you-know-csuns-tradition-of-the-rose/))
- The Matadome hosts men's and women's basketball and volleyball contests. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/advancement/pride-and-traditions))
- Matador Motorsports gives engineering students hands-on experience designing, building and testing a Formula SAE race car. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/discover-csun/matador-life))
- Student Housing offers on-campus suites, shared apartments and family housing. ([source](https://www.csun.edu/student-life))

## Questions

### What learning system does CSUN use?

California State University, Northridge uses Canvas (canvas.csun.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 CSUN?

CSUN'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 add or drop courses at CSUN?

Fall 2026 last day to add classes online with instructor permission (Friday, November 13, 2026).

### When are final exams at CSUN?

Fall 2026 final examinations begin starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Office of the Registrar: Help with registration issues, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, bachelor's degree applications and diplomas. The contact page routes requests to the appropriate office.

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

Financial Aid & Scholarships: Financial aid: (818) 677-4085; financial.aid@csun.edu. Bayramian Hall, first-floor lobby (BH100). Lobby hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; phone hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Scholarships: (818) 677-4907; scholarships@csun.edu.

### Is Dash affiliated with California State University, Northridge?

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

### How do CSUN students start using Dash?

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