# Dash for Colorado State University students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/colorado/fort-collins/colorado-state
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at CSU

- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Spring 2027 web registration begins; individual access dates vary ([source](https://thehub.colostate.edu/registration-records/registration-dates/))
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026: Fall individual course withdrawal deadline; repeat/repair deadline ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026: Fall recess begins ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Fall recess ends ([source](https://thehub.colostate.edu/registration-records/registration-dates/))
- Mon, Nov 30, 2026: Classes resume after fall recess ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall last day of classes ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall semester withdrawal deadline ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall final examinations begin ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026: Fall final examinations end according to catalog; Hub sources instead list December 18 ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))
- Tue, Jan 19, 2027: Spring 2027 classes begin ([source](https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.colostate.edu/)
- Student portal: https://reg-sis.colostate.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/registration?mepCode=CSU
- After-hours mental health crisis support: CSU Health Network on-call counselor: (970) 491-7121 during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Deaf or hard-of-hearing students can call 711 for relay assistance. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. (https://health.colostate.edu/crisis-intervention/)
- Mental Health Services: Brief individual counseling, therapy groups, and skill-building workshops. For questions and scheduling, call the Health Network Access Center at (970) 491-7121 during normal operating hours. CSU Health and Medical Center, 151 W. Lake Street, Fort Collins. (https://health.colostate.edu/mental-health-resources/)
- Registrar and registration assistance: Student inquiries are handled through The Hub, Lory Student Center Room 175; (970) 495-4482. In-person hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Hub source reports a temporary phone outage and recommends visiting in person or emailing. (https://registrar.colostate.edu/contact-us/)
- Financial aid and billing assistance: The Hub provides consolidated support for financial aid, billing, and registration at Lory Student Center Room 175. Its listed phone is (970) 495-4482, but the source reports a temporary phone outage. (https://thehub.colostate.edu/)
- Office of Financial Aid: Financial aid counseling and program administration, student billing support, tuition classification, student employment, and College Opportunity Fund support. Financial aid offers are available in RAMweb. (https://financialaid.colostate.edu/)
- IT help: Division of IT self-help resources and help-request submission; support is also available through college IT teams. Student resources cover NetID, Duo, email, Microsoft 365, Wi-Fi, and Canvas. (http://it.csusystem.edu/resources-for-fort-collins-students/)
- Canvas accessibility support: For support with Anthology Ally accessibility in Canvas, email csu_it_accessibility@colostate.edu. (https://canvas.colostate.edu/)

## About CSU

- Established as the State Agricultural College in 1870, CSU held its first classes in 1879. ([source](https://president.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/84/2019/06/csu-history.pdf))
- CAM has been the official mascot since 1954; his name stands for Colorado Agriculture and Mechanical College. ([source](https://admissions.colostate.edu/2017/06/16/csu-traditions/))
- Student volunteers repaint the giant hillside “A” annually to honor the university’s Aggie roots. ([source](https://admissions.colostate.edu/2017/06/16/csu-traditions/))
- At the first Homecoming in 1914, banquet guests dressed as they imagined people would dress in 1944. ([source](https://libguides.colostate.edu/c.php?g=903513&p=9836057))
- The Campus Recreation Center offers a 55-foot climbing wall, free fitness classes, and adaptive activities. ([source](https://admissions.colostate.edu/about-csu/campus-life/))
- Full-time undergraduate students get free tickets to CSU athletic games. ([source](https://admissions.colostate.edu/about-csu/campus-life/))
- Students can explore nearly 500 registered student organizations or create their own club. ([source](https://admissions.colostate.edu/about-csu/campus-life/))
- The CSU Health Network provides students with medical, counseling, and health education services. ([source](https://admissions.colostate.edu/about-csu/campus-life/))
- Homecoming celebrations include a festival on the Oval, a bonfire, fireworks, a 5K, and a home football game. ([source](https://admissions.colostate.edu/2017/06/16/csu-traditions/))

## Questions

### What learning system does CSU use?

Colorado State University uses Canvas (canvas.colostate.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 fall break at CSU?

CSU's fall break is Nov 21–29, 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 CSU?

Fall individual course withdrawal deadline; repeat/repair deadline (Friday, November 13, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at CSU?

Fall final examinations begin starts Monday, December 14. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Registrar and registration assistance: Student inquiries are handled through The Hub, Lory Student Center Room 175; (970) 495-4482. In-person hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Hub source reports a temporary phone outage and recommends visiting in person or emailing.

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

Financial aid and billing assistance: The Hub provides consolidated support for financial aid, billing, and registration at Lory Student Center Room 175. Its listed phone is (970) 495-4482, but the source reports a temporary phone outage.

### Is Dash affiliated with Colorado State University?

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

### How do CSU students start using Dash?

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