Hello Meteorology Majors,
I hope that you are all healthy and doing well as we enter the final two weeks of the fall semester. This has been a tough semester without any of the usual short breaks, so I know that many of you are getting burnt out (at least a little bit). We are now headed into an unusual end to the fall semester with classes moving into the dead period on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20. Final exams will be from Saturday, November 21 to Wednesday, November 25. If you haven't started asking questions or reviewing your syllabus for information about the final exam in each of your classes, you should be doing so now!
Today, Tuesday, November 10 is the last day of Priority Registration for the Spring 2021 semester and the January 3-Week Session. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, anyone who is admitted for the Spring 2021 semester will be able to enroll in classes as long as they don't have a hold on their registration. If you still haven't given any thought about your schedule of classes for the spring semester, there is still time. As I am writing this announcement, my calendar for meetings is still very open and available. In addition, I will be working during the December 3-Week Session and the January 3-Week Session, so I will still be available to meet with you. I may take some vacation during the December 3-Week Session, but this will amount to no more than a few days.
Have you given any thought to your after graduation plans or to your overall goals for your degree and afterward? If not, the time period from Thursday, November 26 through Friday, January 22 is going to be an excellent time to do that. We could meet to discuss your goals and how your degree plan aligns with those goals. You could also meet with one of the College of Arts and Sciences Career Coaches: Kristen Aldrich, Meagan Savage, and Joanna Seley. Kristen, Meagan, and Joanna are great to work with and extremely helpful when it comes to figuring out your after graduation plans. If you need help with scheduling a career coaching meeting, see the link in the Jobs and Internships announcement.
Spring 2021 Course Formats
Remember, attendance will be required for in-person and web conferencing courses for the Spring 2021 semester. Please do not enroll in an in-person course that you do not plan to or are unable to attend in-person. In addition, please do not enroll in a web conferencing course that conflicts with an outside of class commitments. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks, Doug
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Update
As the Fall 2020 semester winds down, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid wants to remind you about Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals. For students who are appealing in order to receive funding starting this semester, appeals will need to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the end of term. For students who are not enrolled in the Fall 3 week session – the final date for submission in Fall 2020 is next Wednesday, November 11th. If a student wishes to appeal this semester and is enrolled in a fall 3 week session course, they have until two weeks before the end of the fall 3 week session, which would be Friday, December 4th. Also, the 2021-2022 FAFSA is open as of October 1st! You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid.
CAS Student Spotlight
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UHC Pharmacy
On-campus pharmacy keeps you well
Need prescriptions or over-the-counter medications? The University Health Center pharmacy is an affordable, convenient and high-quality option. Learn more about the services it offers.
Free Flu Shots for Students Are Now Available
The return of fall also means the return of flu season, and with the added risks of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is incredibly important to make sure you are protected from this year's influenza virus. This is why the University Health Center is once again offering free flu shots to students. Learn more about how to get your free flu shot.
COVID-19 vs. the Flu: Will you be able to tell the difference?
As the flu season draws near, you may be wondering how you will know if you have the flu or COVID-19. The experts at the University Health Center answer some of the most common questions about the two viruses in this article.
Experiences Survey in MyRED
The university needs your help in learning about experiences you have had over the summer and fall terms of 2020. The university is interested in learning about experiences you have had including Internships, Co-ops, Research, and Volunteerism. You can access the survey in MyRED under "Message Center." If you need assistance finding the survey, you can see a tutorial here.