# Dash for University of Central Florida students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/florida/orlando/ucf
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UCF

- Fri, Oct 30, 2026: Fall 2026 withdrawal deadline — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/))
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day — no classes ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Thanksgiving no-class break begins ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/))
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Thanksgiving no-class break ends ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/))
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026: Fall 2026 classes end; last day to remove incomplete — Session 1 ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2026/fall/))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall 2026 final examination period begins — Session 1 ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/))
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall 2026 final examination period ends — Session 1 ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/))
- Fri, Jan 15, 2027: Spring 2027 last day to drop and request a full refund — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2027/spring))
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no classes ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2027/spring))
- Mon, Mar 15, 2027: Spring Break begins — student holiday only; campus offices remain open ([source](https://calendar.ucf.edu/2027/spring))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://webcourses.ucf.edu)
- Student portal: https://my.ucf.edu/
- CAPS after-hours crisis line: Call 407-823-2811 and press 5 to connect with a clinician outside normal office hours. Identify yourself as a UCF student or someone calling about a UCF student. CAPS states that its crisis line offers 24/7 access to a therapist. (https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/services/crisis-counseling/)
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Free mental health services for currently registered students who have paid the health fee, including short-term counseling, group therapy, crisis services and consultations. Call 407-823-2811. Located in the Counseling Center, Room 101; in-person and tele-mental health services are available. (https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)
- Registrar’s Office: 407-823-3100; registrar@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 161, 4365 Andromeda Loop N. (https://registrar.ucf.edu/contact/)
- Office of Student Financial Assistance: 844-376-9160; finaid@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 107. (https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/contact/)
- UCF Service Desk: Technical support, including myUCF assistance: 407-823-5117; itsupport@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (https://www.ucf.edu/online/student-resources/accessing-myucf/)
- Student Account Services: Call 407-823-2433 to report fee-invoice irregularities. View tuition charges, payments and deferments in myUCF under Student Center → Student Financials → UCF Fee Invoice. (https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/fee-invoice/)
- UCF Student Care Services: Support for academic distress, homelessness, mental health concerns and financial challenges. Call 407-823-5607 or email ucfcares@ucf.edu. (https://www.ucf.edu/news/your-mental-health-matters-take-advantage-of-ucfs-resources/)

## About UCF

- UCF was founded in 1963 to supply talent to the U.S. space program, a heritage behind its nickname “SpaceU.” ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/college-tour/))
- UCF was formerly named Florida Technological University. ([source](https://ucfknights.com/news/2016/06/14/athletics-17))
- The Pegasus logo was unveiled on April 5, 1968, after more than 50 proposals were considered. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/brand/brand-assets/logo-identity-system/))
- Campus includes 800 acres of woodlands, lakes and an arboretum. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/students/))
- Spirit Splash sends students into the Reflecting Pond during Homecoming Week to catch collectible rubber ducks and T-shirts. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/))
- Universal Knights offers students free, exclusive late-night access to Universal’s Islands of Adventure each spring. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/))
- Symphony Under the Stars brings an outdoor UCF Symphony Orchestra concert to Memory Mall. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/))
- Pegasus Palooza is UCF’s fall Welcome Week, with social, academic and service activities. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/about-ucf/traditions/))
- KnightConnect helps students explore more than 650 clubs and organizations, campus events and updates. ([source](https://www.ucf.edu/students/))

## Questions

### What learning system does UCF use?

University of Central Florida uses Canvas (webcourses.ucf.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 UCF?

UCF's thanksgiving break is Nov 23–27, 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 UCF?

Fall 2026 withdrawal deadline — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. (Friday, October 30, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at UCF?

Spring 2027 last day to drop and request a full refund — Session 1, 11:59 p.m. (Friday, January 15, 2027).

### When are final exams at UCF?

Fall 2026 final examination period begins — Session 1 starts Friday, December 4. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Registrar’s Office: 407-823-3100; registrar@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 161, 4365 Andromeda Loop N.

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

Office of Student Financial Assistance: 844-376-9160; finaid@ucf.edu. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Millican Hall, Room 107.

### Is Dash affiliated with University of Central Florida?

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

### How do UCF students start using Dash?

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