Advising Tip of the Week: Prepare for Success

CAST First Six Weeks
CAST First Six Weeks

Hard to believe but we are already entering our third week of the semester. Between reconnecting with old friends, meeting new people, and getting into the flow of campus life-have you stopped to make any academic goals for yourself? Whether you are trying to achieve a certain GPA, earn a particular grade in a course, or mastering a new skill or knowledge setting goals can help motivate you, and there are a lot of campus resources available dedicated to your academic success:

Center for Academic Success and Transition
Meet one-on-one with an Academic Success Coach or attend one of many workshops to build skills for success including note and test taking, studying and managing your time. Use one of the many convenient study stop locations to access tutors or just find a quiet place to work.

Language Lab
302 Burnett Hall
A space for students to explore opportunities within the languages offered by the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, such as Language Conversation Tables, Film Clubs, and the Spanish Tutoring Center.

ESL Support Lab
Nebraska Hall 514C
Assists international students with listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Math Resource Center"
13 Avery Hall
The primary facility for undergraduate students who have questions related to any precalculus or calculus course (100A, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 107H and 107R) or who need to meet and work together on assignments or group projects.

Writing Center
115 Andrews Hall
One-with-one consulting on a wide variety of academic and creative writing projects as well as on resumes, cover letters, and application essays for program or graduate school admissions.

IMPORTANT DATES
September 10 (Fri.) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 50% refund
September 12 (Sun.) Last day to submit tuition and fees payment without penalty
September 17 (Fri.) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 25% refund
September 17 (Fri.) Final day to apply for a degree in December ($25.00 fee due with application)

More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/academic-resources