Hello Chemistry Majors,
The air is getting crisper, the squirrels are thriving in their favorite season, the leaves are starting to change, and somehow it’s already WEEK FIVE! Just as fall signals a shift in the season, this is a natural time to check in on your semester. Are there any quarter-semester adjustments you can make to stay balanced and prepared for what’s ahead?
THIS WEEK, CONSIDER:- Reflect on your first round of exams: How did they go? What strategies would you like to start, stop, or continue for the next exam?
Action: Write down one concrete change you’ll make before your next test. - Plan for upcoming deadlines: Are you aware of all your upcoming exam dates and project deadlines?
Action: Update your calendar/ planner to stay ahead. - Collaborate with peers: Are you connecting with classmates to review material and stay motivated?
Action: Form or join a study group this week. - Use campus resources: Are you using tutoring, academic coaching, office hours, counseling, or wellness programs to support your success?
Action: Identify one resource you’ll use this week: Campus Resources
Now:
- Resolve any Holds in MyRed before the end of October
- Review your Degree Audit and Graduation Plan
- Review your spring 2026 enrollment plan. Don’t have one? Schedule your advising appointment so we can map out your spring courses and address any questions
October 6:
- Spring classes are visible in MyRed
- Start building and saving “favorite” (heart icon) spring schedules
October 27 – November 11:
- Priority registration opens
- Check MyRed on 10/6 under “messages” for your assigned registration appointment time
When your time opens:
- Enroll in classes! This is the soonest you can enroll
- When in doubt, enroll—you can update/ tweak later
- Last day to change your spring schedule:January 20 (Academic Calendar)
After enrolling:
- Run a new Degree Audit to ensure your classes count as planned
Enrollment Tools: Enrollment Scheduler & Registration Tutorials
Planning Tools:
- My Degree Audit (UAchieve under “Important Links” on MyRed homepage)
- Undergraduate Catalog
- ACE Courses (general education). You can search by attribute” in the Enrollment Scheduler
- Special Programs: Check for additional requirements (Honors, WHT, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, ROTC, etc)
- Appointments: Schedule a 45-minute one-on-one (in person or Zoom) via the Student Success Hub or call 402-472-4190
- Drop-In: Quick questions (5–15 min)? Join CAS Virtual Zoom Drop-In Advising – no appointment needed, first come/first served
- General Questions or Scheduling Help: Call CAS Advising at 402-472-4190 or stop by 107 Oldfather Hall
Stay tuned to this biweekly newsletter for deadlines, events, scholarships, and other ways to make the most of your major. Questions or feedback? Email me at rwebster5@unl.edu.
You’ve got this!
Smiles,
Rachelle Webster
CAS Academic Advisor (CHEM, BIOS)
More details at: https://www.unl.edu/chemistry/advising