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Drop-In Advising

DROP-IN ADVISING
Drop-in advising is great for short questions about course information, grade option, completing forms and other things of that nature. Students should schedule an academic advising appointment to discuss degree plans and goal setting. Drop-in advising is available via zoom only, you will enter the Zoom waiting room at https://unl.zoom.us/my/casadvising and be seen in the order you entered.
Carmen’s Drop-Ins - Tuesdays from 1- 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Spring 2023 Academic Calendar

Calendar imageJanuary 30 (Mon.) Last day for full semester course registrations and adds including adds of thesis or dissertation credits (Census Date)
January 30 (Mon.) Last day to drop a full semester course and receive 100% refund
February 3 (Fri.) Last day to file a drop to remove a full semester course from student's record
February 3 (Fri.) Last day to drop a full semester course and receive 75% refund
February 3 (Fri.) Final day to apply for a degree in May ($25.00 fee due with application)
February 4 (Sat.) - April 21 (Fri.) All course withdrawals noted with a grade of "W" on academic record
February 10 (Fri.) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 50% refund
February 12 (Sun.) Last day to submit tuition and fees payment without penalty
February 17 (Fri.) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 25% refund
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More details at: https://registrar.unl.edu/academic-calendar/
 

UNL Alumni Association Student Scholarships

• Roy and Catherine Yaley Student Leadership Award/Scholarship
To a student who has made significant contributions of their time, talent and leadership to the Nebraska Alumni Association.

• Jack and Sharon Miller Scholarship
To a member of the Nebraska Student Alumni Association who has demonstrated leadership in and commitment to the SAA.

• Charlotte Kramer Foreign Study Scholarship
To a student to use on a study abroad program sponsored by or for credit by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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More details at: https://www.huskeralum.org/s/1620/index.aspx?sid=1620&gid=1&pgid=427#StudentAwards
 

UNL Learning Communities are Hiring for the 2023-2024 School Year

Learning Community Peer Mentors are upper-division students who provide support for first-year students and work with faculty and staff to enhance the first-year experience of these students. The purpose of the Peer Mentor is to encourage and assist first-year students in their social and academic transition to UNL.

Some of the typical responsibilities of mentors include:
• Supporting first-year students as they transition to life at UNL
• Planning and leading co-curricular programs
• Building community with students in their Learning Community
• Working as a liaison between the students and faculty in a Learning Community
• Being a team player on the Learning Community team

Mentors work an average of 6-7 hours/week and are compensated hourly at a rate of $10.55/hour. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required to serve as a Learning Community Peer Mentor.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 22nd, 2022. The application can be found at unl.erezlife.com.

If you know of any students who may be interested in this opportunity, please pass this information along. Any questions can be directed to Emily Madsen at emadsen4@unl.edu.
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More details at: https://unl.erezlife.com
 

Transform Your Eating Habits with Nutrition Counseling

Meet virtually with the University Health Center registered dietitian from the comfort of your residence to get help with weight management, overall well-being improvement, food intolerances, chronic disease management and more. Your first nutrition counseling visit is covered by student fees, and follow-up visits can be submitted to private insurance. Call 402.472.5000 to schedule an appointment Continue reading…

More details at: https://health.unl.edu/nutrition
 

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Spring 2023 Information and Begin-to-Prepare Sessions

When:
Thursdays, February 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 2023, 5:00-6:30pm

Where: Brace 105

Who should attend (registration not required):
current Sophomores interested in research and graduate school
current Juniors and Seniors who plan to apply to graduate school in Fall 2023 or beyond
current first-year Graduate Students who did not apply for an NSF GRF in fall 2022
also invited: faculty and staff working with student applicants

Everyone invited
February 9 – NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program overview
February 16 – How to be a competitive NSF GRFP applicant

Especially for students who will apply for an NSF GRF in fall 2023
February 23 – Personal Statements
March 2 – Research Statements

Applications are due each October: The NSF GRFP is a competitive and highly prestigious fellowship for students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in the basic sciences and social sciences. Fellows receive a $37,000 stipend plus tuition for 3 years at the graduate program of their choice. Students who begin to prepare early will submit more competitive applications.

NSF GRFP Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents applying to US graduate programs in any of the basic sciences and social sciences supported by NSF (i.e. not research focused specifically on improving human health or agriculture).

For more information about the NSF GRFP: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

For more information: Diana Pilson; dpilson1@unl.edu
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More details at: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/
 

UNL MORTAR BOARD APPLICATION OPEN!

The Mortar Board application is now open! Juniors are invited to apply for membership in UNL's Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors are invited to apply to be Mortar Board Notables and for the Drvol Family Scholarship.
Mortar Board will be holding Information Sessions to provide students with more information on what Mortar Board is and what steps the application process and scholarship process entail. We would love to see College of Arts and Sciences students at the information sessions at the following times:

• Info Session 1: Mon, Nov 28 8-9pm in Prairie C East Campus Union
• Info Session 2: Tues, Nov 29 5-6pm Chimney Rock City Campus Union
• Info Session 3: Wed, Nov 30 6:30-7:30pm Heritage Room City Campus Union
• Info Session 4: Thurs, Dec 1 6:30-8pm Platte River Room North City Campus Union

Attendance of an info session is NOT required to apply. All applications are due by January 27, 2023. The application is available through our website http://www.unl.edu/mortarboard/ , and you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. If any of your members have any questions, please reach out to us at unl.mortarboard.selections2023@gmail.com or through social media!
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More details at: https://www.unl.edu/mortarboard/welcome
 
Originally published January 23, 2023 - Submit an Item