# Dash for University of Connecticut students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/connecticut/storrs/uconn
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UConn

- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Registration opens for Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026: Fall last day to withdraw from a course ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Sun, Nov 22, 2026: Thanksgiving Recess begins ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving Recess ends ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Last day of fall semester classes ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall Reading Days begin ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Sun, Dec 13, 2026: Fall Reading Days end ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026: Fall final examinations begin ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026: Fall Reading Day ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Sun, Dec 20, 2026: Fall final examinations end ([source](https://registrar.uconn.edu/academic-calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Blackboard Learn (https://lms.uconn.edu/)
- Student portal: https://studentadmin.uconn.edu/
- 24/7 mental health support: Free, confidential support for all campuses, 24/7/365. Call 833-308-3040 in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean; international number: +1-984-268-2016. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/)
- Student Health and Wellness — mental health appointments: For Storrs mental health appointments, call 860-486-4700, option 2. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/)
- Advice Nurse: Free, confidential advice nurse service, available 24/7 during the regular academic year. The Hours & Offices page currently reports a phone interruption and directs callers to 860-258-4081 instead of 860-486-4700. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/hours-offices/)
- Registrar student services: One Stop handles Registrar student inquiries, including records and enrollment services. Email onestop@uconn.edu or call 860-486-1111. (https://registrar.uconn.edu/)
- Office of Student Financial Aid Services: Call 860-486-1111 or email onestop@uconn.edu. Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wilbur Cross Building, First Floor. (https://financialaid.uconn.edu/contact-information/)
- ITS Technology Support Center: Help with connectivity, login issues, and course/enrollment status. Call 860-486-4357 or email techsupport@uconn.edu. Located in Homer Babbidge Library, Level 1. (https://lms.uconn.edu/)
- Blackboard student support: 24/7 Blackboard support for students: 1-860-838-0957. (https://lms.uconn.edu/)
- Office of the Bursar: Call 860-486-4830 or email Bursar@uconn.edu for fee bill and payment matters. Located at 233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4100, Storrs. (https://bursar.uconn.edu/tuition-fees/undergraduate/2026-2027/)

## About UConn

- UConn began as Storrs Agricultural School in 1881, with three faculty members and 13 students. ([source](https://uconn.edu/about-us/history/))
- Students chose the husky mascot in a 1934 newspaper survey and named it Jonathan after Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull. ([source](https://uconn.edu/about-us/history/))
- The school became the University of Connecticut in 1939. ([source](https://uconn.edu/about-us/history/))
- UConn's women's field hockey team won its first NCAA championship in 1981, the university's centennial year. ([source](https://uconn.edu/about-us/history/))
- Students rub the nose of the Jonathan mascot statue for good luck before exams. ([source](https://admissions.uconn.edu/our-traditions/))
- A Winter Weekend tradition involves enjoying buckets of UConn Dairy Bar ice cream made on campus. ([source](https://admissions.uconn.edu/our-traditions/))
- The Student Union offers a movie theater, game room, TV lounges, and food court. ([source](https://uconn.edu/campus-life/))
- Friday Late Night events in the Student Union offer free events, food, and fun. ([source](https://studentactivities.uconn.edu/major-events-and-programs/))
- Husky Roadshows provide free roundtrip rides to UConn football, basketball, and ice hockey games. ([source](https://studentactivities.uconn.edu/major-events-and-programs/))

## Questions

### What learning system does UConn use?

University of Connecticut uses Blackboard Learn (lms.uconn.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 UConn?

UConn's thanksgiving break is Nov 22–Dec 12, 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 UConn?

Fall last day to withdraw from a course (Monday, November 16, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at UConn?

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 UConn?

Registrar student services: One Stop handles Registrar student inquiries, including records and enrollment services. Email onestop@uconn.edu or call 860-486-1111.

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

Office of Student Financial Aid Services: Call 860-486-1111 or email onestop@uconn.edu. Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wilbur Cross Building, First Floor.

### Is Dash affiliated with University of Connecticut?

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

### How do UConn students start using Dash?

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