# Dash for University of Wisconsin–Madison students

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

Page: https://textdash.com/wisconsin/madison/uw-madison
Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at UW–Madison

- Wed, Oct 14, 2026: Expected publication of Spring 2027 schedule of classes ([source](https://registrar.wisc.edu/dates/))
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Spring 2027 enrollment appointment times begin being assigned throughout the week ([source](https://registrar.wisc.edu/dates/))
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026: Spring 2027 enrollment begins according to appointment times ([source](https://registrar.wisc.edu/dates/))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Fall deadline to drop a course without academic dean approval ([source](https://registrar.wisc.edu/dates/))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Fall deadline to add a course with department permission but without academic dean approval ([source](https://registrar.wisc.edu/dates/))
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Fall term withdrawal deadline — except graduate students ([source](https://registrar.wisc.edu/dates/))
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving recess begins ([source](https://secfac.wisc.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026: Thanksgiving recess ends ([source](https://secfac.wisc.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026: Fall 2026 last class day ([source](https://secfac.wisc.edu/academic-calendar/))
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026: Fall study day ([source](https://secfac.wisc.edu/academic-calendar/))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Canvas (https://canvas.wisc.edu)
- Student portal: https://my.wisc.edu
- 24/7 UHS Mental Health Crisis Support Line: Call 608-265-5600, option 9. Staffed 24/7 by licensed professionals; also available to people concerned about a student's wellbeing. (https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/call-for-help/)
- UHS Mental Health Services: Confidential, no-cost student care, including individual and group counseling and psychiatric services. For mental health appointments, call 608-265-5600, option 2, or use MyUHS. Uwill offers no-cost virtual counseling with same- and next-day appointments, including nights and weekends. (https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/)
- Office of the Registrar: Enrollment, adding and dropping courses, withdrawal, and student records support. Call 608-262-3811 or email registrar@em.wisc.edu. Located at 333 East Campus Mall, #11101. (https://registrar.wisc.edu/dates/)
- Office of Student Financial Aid: Financial aid assistance: 608-262-3060; finaid@finaid.wisc.edu. Current students schedule appointments through Starfish; prospective students and others should call. (https://financialaid.wisc.edu/contact/)
- DoIT Help Desk: Free technology support and troubleshooting for students by phone at 608-264-4357, email at help@doit.wisc.edu, and chat. In-person support is also available. (https://it.wisc.edu/services/canvas/)
- Bursar's Office: Student tuition assessment, billing, and refunds. Call 608-262-3611 or email tuition@bussvc.wisc.edu. (https://bursar.wisc.edu/tuition-and-fees)

## About UW–Madison

- The university was founded in 1848, and its first class met on February 5, 1849. ([source](https://www.wisc.edu/about/historical-timeline/))
- North Hall opened in 1851 as the first campus building, serving as both classrooms and a men's dormitory. ([source](https://www.wisc.edu/about/historical-timeline/))
- UW began the nation's first college dance program in 1926 under Margaret H’Doubler. ([source](https://175.wisc.edu/))
- The Wisconsin Idea is the belief that the university's work should improve lives everywhere. ([source](https://brand.wisc.edu/))
- Babcock Hall ice cream is a student staple and a campus visitor attraction. ([source](https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/badger-basics/))
- The Terrace hosts a summer music series, a campus tradition dating to the 1980s. ([source](https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/badger-basics/))
- Bascom Hill snowball fights pit Southeast against Lakeshore residence halls. ([source](https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/badger-basics/))
- The Nicholas Recreation Center, known as the Nick, is a campus workout space. ([source](https://www.wisc.edu/athletics/))
- The Multicultural Student Center offers cultural programming, internships, and student organization support. ([source](https://www.wisc.edu/student-life/))

## Questions

### What learning system does UW–Madison use?

University of Wisconsin–Madison uses Canvas (canvas.wisc.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 UW–Madison?

UW–Madison's thanksgiving break is Nov 26–29, 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 UW–Madison?

Fall term withdrawal deadline — except graduate students (Monday, November 23, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.

### When is the last day to add or drop courses at UW–Madison?

Fall deadline to drop a course without academic dean approval (Monday, November 23, 2026).

### How do I contact the registrar at UW–Madison?

Office of the Registrar: Enrollment, adding and dropping courses, withdrawal, and student records support. Call 608-262-3811 or email registrar@em.wisc.edu. Located at 333 East Campus Mall, #11101.

### Where do I get financial aid help at UW–Madison?

Office of Student Financial Aid: Financial aid assistance: 608-262-3060; finaid@finaid.wisc.edu. Current students schedule appointments through Starfish; prospective students and others should call.

### Is Dash affiliated with University of Wisconsin–Madison?

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

### How do UW–Madison students start using Dash?

Text Dash from textdash.com and tell it you're at UW–Madison. 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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