Who it's for

Dash for first-year students

Dash is a texting assistant that helps first-year students stay on top of a new schedule. It saves every deadline from your syllabi or learning system, texts you before each one, and answers questions about your campus with your school's official sources.

Text Dash to get startedFree to start. No app, no login.

How does Dash help in first year?

  1. Bring in your coursesText a photo or PDF of each syllabus, or sign in to your learning system on Dash's secure page.
  2. Get a heads-up before each deadlineDash saves every assignment, quiz and exam with its date and weight, then texts you before each one.
  3. Ask anything about campusOffice hours, adding or dropping a course, financial aid, campus services. Dash answers from your school's official sources.

What do first-year students usually ask Dash?

  • "What's due this week?"
  • "How do I book a study room at the library?"
  • "Make me a study plan for my first midterm."
  • "Quiz me on the chapter 3 terms."
  • "Who do I talk to about my financial aid?"

Why a text and not another app?

First year comes with plenty of new portals and apps. Dash lives in your messages, so there's nothing new to check.

A short morning text tells you what's due that day, and you can ask a question whenever one comes up.

Questions students ask

Is Dash free for first-year students?

Yes. Dash is free to start.

Will Dash do my assignments?

No. Dash never writes, answers or submits graded work. It explains ideas, quizzes you and helps you plan.

Is Dash run by my school?

No. Dash is independent and isn't affiliated with any college or university, but it answers campus questions using your school's official sources.

Can Dash book things for me?

Yes, with your yes. Dash can book a library study room or an advising appointment after showing you exactly what it will book.

Every student needs a sidekick.

No app. No login. Just a text.

Text Dash to get started