Hello Math Majors,
I hope you have been well over the last week and that things have been going well in each of your classes. As I wrote last week, we are currently at the mid point of the Spring 2021 semester's full regular session of classes. This week would be a great time to assess how your semester is going so far and make adjustments to improve anything that is not going well. Not sure what adjustments to make to improve in a course? I would encourage you to connect with your course instructor for their thoughts. Not sure how to implement changes? I would be happy to discuss things with you to help you move forward.
I know that you might be considering some alternative options in a few of your courses. The deadline to change a course to the Pass/No Pass grading basis is Friday, March 26th, so you still have about two weeks to consider this option. I would encourage you to meet with me if you have any questions or concerns about changing a course to the Pass/No Pass grading basis. Additionally, the deadline to withdraw from a regular academic session course for the Spring 2021 semester is Friday, April 16th, so you still have another month to consider this option. Changing a course to the Pass/No Pass grading basis can impact your future eligibility for certain scholarships, and withdrawing from a course can impact your future eligibility for financial aid and scholarships. If you are considering either of these two options and concerned about your financial aid and scholarships, you need to connect with the Husker Hub. You can reach them at 402-472-2030 or huskerhub@unl.edu, and they take virtual walk-in meetings every weekday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Are you thinking about your plans for the upcoming Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semesters? If not, you really need to make time to do so soon. I know that you are very busy this semester, and I am here to help you map out and consider your options for future semesters in order to make sure that you are track to complete your goals.
Upcoming Important Enrollment Dates
- Monday, March 22: Fall 2021 Class Schedule viewable for students. Enrollment Scheduler open to students to plan schedules. Shopping cart will not be available - attempts to place items in the shopping cart will result in an error.
- Thursday, April 1, 4 pm: Math Club's Fall 2021 Course Preview on Zoom. Additional details are TBA.
- Monday, April 5: Start of Fall 2021 Priority Registration.
Thanks, Doug
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Spring 2021 Math Advising
All academic advising for the Spring 2021 season will be completed virtually for now. This means that all advising meetings and interactions will be conducted on Zoom, over the phone, or via email. Doug and Professor Radu are available to meet your academic advising needs, and we look forward to meeting with you and working with you throughout the fall semester. Even though advising will continue to be virtual, we will do everything we can to support you for the winter season.
Due to social distancing even if Doug and Professor Radu are in their offices, you will need schedule an advising appointment that will be conducted via Zoom, phone, or email or join drop-in advising on Zoom. If an in-person meeting is absolutely required, arrangements will need to be made well in advance so we can accommodate social distancing in the meeting.
Doug’s advising hours will be:
Appointments – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Appointments – 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm every Wednesday and Friday
Drop-In Advising - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm every Wednesday and Friday
You can schedule an appointment with Doug by using the MyPlan system via this link, by calling the College of Arts and Sciences Academic and Career Advising Center at 402-472-4190, by calling Doug at 402-472-4319, or by emailing him at dpellatz@unl.edu. Doug is also taking drop-in meetings from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at https://unl.zoom.us/my/casadvising.
Professor Radu’s advising hours will be by appointment only. To schedule a meeting with Professor Radu, please email her at pradu@unl.edu.