# Dash for University of Kentucky students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/kentucky/lexington/uk
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UK

- Thu, Oct 22, 2026: Fall 2026 October payment deadline ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar))
- Mon, Oct 26, 2026: Fall Break begins — no classes ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks))
- Tue, Oct 27, 2026: Fall Break ends ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks))
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Priority registration for Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 opens ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/university-calendar-academic-year-26-27-final.pdf))
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026: Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal deadline ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar))
- Sun, Nov 22, 2026: Fall 2026 November payment deadline ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar))
- Tue, Nov 24, 2026: Priority registration for Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 closes ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/university-calendar-academic-year-26-27-final.pdf))
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026: Thanksgiving Break begins — no classes ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks))
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026: Thanksgiving Break ends ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/holidays-and-breaks))
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall 2026 regular classes end ([source](https://registrar.uky.edu/calendars/academic-calendar))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas
- Student portal: https://myuk.uky.edu/
- After-hours mental health crisis support: Outside office hours, call 859-257-8701 and press 1. For mental health emergencies, call 988; for other emergencies, call 911. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/counseling-center/crisis-services)
- TRACS mental health support and counseling referrals: In-person and virtual support Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Call 859-218-7227 or email tracs@uky.edu. Located on the second floor, east end of Gatton Student Center. TRACS provides referrals to the UK Counseling Center and other resources. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/get-help)
- Counseling Center: Existing Counseling Center clients can call 859-257-8701 during office hours, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/counseling-center/crisis-services)
- BetterMynd online therapy: Free, confidential 50-minute teletherapy sessions with licensed counselors. Appointments are available during the day, at night and on weekends; the page lists hours of operation as 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/well-being/services/bettermynd)
- Office of the University Registrar: Student records, transcripts, registration information and academic calendars. Call 859-257-7157. Located at 10 W.D. Funkhouser Building. (https://registrar.uky.edu/student-resources)
- Registration help: Call 859-257-7173 or email registration@uky.edu for registration assistance. Review myUK holds and advising requirements before registration. (https://registrar.uky.edu/registration)
- Student Financial Aid and Scholarships: Call 859-257-3172 or email OSFAS@uky.edu. Available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET, at 127 Funkhouser Building; phone and virtual appointments are also available. (https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships)
- ITS Customer Services: Call 859-218-HELP (4357) for account and technology assistance. The Tech Help Center offers chat; password resets are available at reset.uky.edu. (https://techhelpcenter.uky.edu)

## About UK

- UK adopted blue and white in 1892, replacing its original blue and light yellow. ([source](https://ukathletics.com/pageantry/))
- UK’s shade of blue was chosen when football player Richard C. Stoll held up his necktie for students. ([source](https://ukathletics.com/pageantry/))
- The Wildcats name took hold after a 1909 win over Illinois, when a university official said the team had “fought like Wildcats.” ([source](https://www.uky.edu/traditions/))
- The Wildcat mascot debuted during the 1976–77 academic year, with Gary Tanner as the original performer. ([source](https://ukathletics.com/mascots/))
- K Week helps new undergraduates meet friends, explore campus and learn university traditions before classes begin. ([source](https://kweek.uky.edu/))
- DanceBlue is a dance fundraiser benefiting children fighting cancer. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions))
- Catch a free movie at the Student Center Cinema. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions))
- Find more than 500 campus student organizations through BBNvolved. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions))
- Students traditionally rub the right foot of President Patterson’s statue for luck on finals. ([source](https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/uk-traditions))

## Questions

### What learning system does UK use?

University of Kentucky uses Canvas. 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 UK?

UK's thanksgiving break is Nov 25–28, 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 UK?

Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal deadline (Saturday, November 14, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

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

Office of the University Registrar: Student records, transcripts, registration information and academic calendars. Call 859-257-7157. Located at 10 W.D. Funkhouser Building.

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

Student Financial Aid and Scholarships: Call 859-257-3172 or email OSFAS@uky.edu. Available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET, at 127 Funkhouser Building; phone and virtual appointments are also available.

### Is Dash affiliated with University of Kentucky?

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

### How do UK students start using Dash?

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