# Dash for students in Massachusetts

> Dash is an AI sidekick students text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, campus answers and admin. Start at https://textdash.com/start

Page: https://textdash.com/massachusetts

## Campuses

- [Boston University](https://textdash.com/massachusetts/boston/boston-university) — Boston; learning system: Blackboard Learn
- [Harvard University](https://textdash.com/massachusetts/cambridge/harvard) — Cambridge; learning system: Canvas
- [Northeastern University](https://textdash.com/massachusetts/boston/northeastern) — Boston; learning system: Canvas
- [University of Massachusetts Amherst](https://textdash.com/massachusetts/amherst/umass-amherst) — Amherst; learning system: Canvas

## Next breaks

- University of Massachusetts Amherst: thanksgiving break, Nov 24–30 ([source](https://www.umass.edu/registrar/academic-calendar))
- Boston University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 13 ([source](https://www.bu.edu/reg/calendars/semester/))
- Harvard University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 9 ([source](https://registrar.fas.harvard.edu/calendars))
- Northeastern University: fall break, Nov 25–30 ([source](https://registrar.northeastern.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2026-2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf))

## Questions

### Which Massachusetts schools does Dash work with?

Dash has pages for 4 schools in Massachusetts: Boston University, Harvard University, Northeastern University and University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students at any of them can text Dash for their deadlines, campus answers and admin.

### When are the next breaks at Massachusetts schools?

University of Massachusetts Amherst: thanksgiving break, Nov 24–30; Boston University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 13; Harvard University: thanksgiving break, Nov 25–Dec 9; Northeastern University: fall break, Nov 25–30. From each school's academic dates; Dash can text you a heads-up the week before yours.

### Which learning systems do Massachusetts schools use?

Canvas: Harvard, Northeastern and Massachusetts Amherst. Blackboard: BU. Dash reads your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.

### Is Dash free for students in Massachusetts?

Yes. Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it your school; you're set up over text, no app to download.

### Is Dash affiliated with Massachusetts colleges or universities?

No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.

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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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