# Dash for Utah Valley University students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/utah/orem/uvu
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UVU

- Thu, Oct 15, 2026: Fall Break begins ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Sun, Oct 18, 2026: Fall Break ends ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Tue, Oct 27, 2026: Fall full-semester last day to withdraw or audit classes ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Thanksgiving Break begins ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving Break ends ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026: Fall full-semester classes end ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026: Fall full-semester final exams begin ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026: Fall full-semester final exams end ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Fall official term end ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))
- Thu, Dec 24, 2026: Winter Break campus closure begins ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/schedule/fall/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://uvu.instructure.com)
- Student portal: https://my.uvu.edu/student/
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for crisis support, available 24/7. For immediate emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. (https://www.uvu.edu/mentalhealth/i-am-not-okay/)
- TimelyCare: Free remote mental health services for UVU students. TalkNow offers unlimited 24/7 on-demand mental and emotional support. Scheduled counseling includes six sessions per year, August 1–July 31. Email deanofstudents@uvu.edu with your email and UV ID number to receive a license. (https://www.uvu.edu/mentalhealth/timelycare/)
- Student Health Services: Therapy, medical services, crisis services, and walk-in mental health support. Located in SC 221; Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (https://www.uvu.edu/studenthealth/)
- SafeUT: Counselors are available 24/7; visit safeut.org to start a chat. (https://safeut.org)
- Registrar's Office / Registration Services: Registration and student records assistance. Call 801-863-8493, text 801-876-6499, or email registration@uvu.edu. BA 113; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; walk-ins welcome. (https://www.uvu.edu/registration/)
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: Help with scholarships, loans, and FAFSA. Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins sign in on the iPads next to BA 103; video, telephone, and face-to-face appointments are available. (https://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/)
- Bursar's Office / UVU Cashier: Tuition and fee payment assistance. BA 108; 801-863-7200; bursar@uvu.edu. UVU does not automatically drop courses for nonpayment; students are responsible for dropping or withdrawing. (https://www.uvu.edu/cashier)
- UVU Service Desk: IT and Canvas assistance: 801-863-8888. Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (https://uvu-it.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/31)

## About UVU

- UVU began in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School, providing war production training. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/visitors/history.html))
- UVU combines a university and community college through its dual-mission model. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/about/))
- The shape of Utah appears in the first “U” of UVU’s logo. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/about/))
- Willy the Wolverine was named after UVU’s second president, Wilson W. Sorensen. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html))
- Wear green on Wolverine Wednesdays to show school pride and potentially score food and activity discounts. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html))
- The Den, UVU’s official student sports fan organization, offers students complimentary tickets to regular-season home games. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html))
- Wolverine Fest celebrates the new semester with music, fireworks, and the annual lighting of the UVU. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/traditions/index.html))
- All students can get free UTA passes to help them travel to campus. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/))
- The First Generation Center connects first-generation students with advisors and fellow students for support. ([source](https://www.uvu.edu/campus-life/))

## Questions

### What learning system does UVU use?

Utah Valley University uses Canvas (uvu.instructure.com). 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 UVU?

UVU's thanksgiving break is Nov 23–29, 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 UVU?

Fall full-semester last day to withdraw or audit classes (Tuesday, October 27, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When are final exams at UVU?

Fall full-semester final exams begin starts Monday, December 7. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.

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

Registrar's Office / Registration Services: Registration and student records assistance. Call 801-863-8493, text 801-876-6499, or email registration@uvu.edu. BA 113; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; walk-ins welcome.

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

Financial Aid & Scholarships: Help with scholarships, loans, and FAFSA. Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins sign in on the iPads next to BA 103; video, telephone, and face-to-face appointments are available.

### Is Dash affiliated with Utah Valley University?

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

### How do UVU students start using Dash?

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