12/5 Advising Updates

Hi Chemistry Scholars!

As we step into December, many of you are feeling the weight of finals and the push to finish strong. It is completely normal to feel stressed, excited, and tired all at once. You have accomplished A LOT this semester! As you move through these last weeks, be kind to yourself, reach out if you need support from professors, staff, family, friends, or me, and take a moment to acknowledge your progress. After finals, give yourself time to rest and celebrate your wins, big and small. I am wishing you a calm and successful finals week, followed by a restful and truly rewarding holiday season. You have got this and I am cheering you on every step of the way!

• Finals Week (Dec 15–19): Confirm your exam dates and format in Canvas, your syllabus, or with your instructor. Take care of yourself—get sleep, eat well, hydrate, and schedule breaks.
  Final Exam Schedule: https://registrar.unl.edu/calendars/final-exam-schedule/?check_logged_in=1
• Winter Break & Office Closures (Dec 24–Jan 4): UNL offices, including mine, will be closed for the holiday break. I will return to the office on January 5. If you have questions about spring courses or advising, please reach out before the break or plan to connect after January 5.
• Undergraduate Commencement (Dec 20): Congratulations to all graduating Huskers!
  Ceremony details: https://commencement.unl.edu/ceremony-details/
• May 2026 Graduates: Submit your graduation application in MyRed between December 22 and January 23.
  Application link: https://registrar.unl.edu/student-resources/graduation-application/
• Spring 2026 Semester Begins: The first day of spring classes is January 12. The last day to add, drop, or swap full-semester classes is January 20.
  Academic Calendar: https://registrar.unl.edu/calendars/academic-calendar/
• Grades Available: Final grades for Fall 2025 will be available in MyRed the week after finals.
• Pause & Reflect: Take a moment to consider what went well this semester, what you want to adjust for spring, and celebrate your accomplishments.
• Winter Break Projects: With a break from homework, this is a great time to tackle a few to-dos on your list: complete your 2026-27 FAFSA, apply for scholarships in MyRed by Feb 1, refresh your resume/CV and LinkedIn profile, clean out your email inbox, organize computer folders for notes or projects you want to keep, and start planning ahead for internships, research, graduate school applications/ jobs, and more!.

• Register ASAP: Register for Spring 2026 as soon as possible if you haven’t already. Classes are filling quickly, and you can always tweak your schedule later (until Jan 20). If you are not returning next semester, please let me know.
• After Enrolling: Run a new Degree Audit to ensure your classes count as intended.
• Enrollment & Planning Tools:
  • Registration Tutorials
  • My Degree Audit / UAchieve
  • Catalog 2025–26
  • ACE Courses (search by “attribute” in Enrollment Scheduler)
  • Academic Calendar
  To Connect:
  • Schedule an advising appointment with me: Schedule Here
  • Quick questions (5–15 min): Join a Virtual Zoom Drop-In. Drop-ins are first come, first served, and you can meet with any BIOS/CHEM Advisor.
  • General questions or help scheduling: Contact CAS Advising at 402-472-4190 during business hours (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm).

More details at: https://chem.unl.edu/academic-advising/