Below are this week's advising updates:
While classes are shifted to exclusively on-line instruction, I remain available for advising meetings now and in the future, by appointment. I will not be holding in person appointments for the remainder of the semester, but in our appointment I look forward to helping you navigate a successful finish to Spring semester, plan next semester’s classes, and stay on track to earn your degree. We can meet in the following ways:
• Zoom (on-line video/audio or phone) – after you schedule your meeting, I will send you instructions for getting connected. You do not have to have a video and audio connection, but it would be ideal for the best communication including screen sharing. You can also call in using Zoom if you do not have access to a computer or device.
• E-mail – prior to our arranged appointment time, e-mail me your questions from your @huskers.edu account. I will respond to your initial questions, then we can exchange messages throughout our allotted time. If we run out of time, we can schedule a follow up. Continued emailing outside of your appointment time may have delayed response due to an increase in email traffic, but I will respond as quickly as possible.
Your appointment can be scheduled as usual in MyPLAN, or by emailing the Academic and Career Advising Center at casadvising@unl.edu. Please identify the format you would like to use for our meeting, and I’ll send you any necessary instructions or links to get us connected.
Stay current on UNL’s response to Covid-19, by regularly visiting https://covid19.unl.edu/. Please practice the CDC recommendations for preventing illness: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html.
Changes to Academic Calendar Dates and Deadlines
• Priority Registration For Fall Term Moved to April 6 – Priority registration timeframes will begin a week late, for your updated timeframe, check MyRED and be sure to meet with your assigned advisor to plan for Fall courses.
• Withdrawal Deadline Extended to April 24 - The university has extended the deadline to withdraw from a course to April 24. This is to provide flexibility and time for students who find completing a course difficult in their new circumstances or who are struggling with the transition to remote instruction. If you are interested in withdrawing from a course, we strongly encourage you to consult with your academic advisor and a financial aid counselor before finalizing any decisions. Course withdrawal may adversely impact progress toward degree completion and impact financial aid status. If you withdraw from a course, you will not receive a refund.
• Pass/No Pass Extended to April 24 - The deadline has been extended to allow undergraduates the opportunity to change their grade in one or more specific courses to pass/no pass. Undergraduates must consult with their assigned academic advisor who can help them understand the consequences of doing so. Not all courses can be changed to the P/NP option, and even those that can remain subject to curricular rules. The new deadline for students to exercise this option will be April 24, which is the same as the extended deadline for withdrawals.
* Summer enrollment is still open, if you're considering summer classes schedule an appointment with me in MyPLAN. The University has decided that all summer classes will be online. With the shift to remote learning only for summer, if you were planning to take classes this summer, those classes may have changed or may be cancelled. Departments are making final decisions and adjustments this week, so please be sure to check your summer schedule at the end of the week to confirm what you are enrolled in. If you have any questions, reach out to me.
* Writing Center & Math Resource Center Adjusted Consultations (online):
-- Writing Center: https://www.unl.edu/writing/online-writing-center-services
-- Math Resource Center: https://www.math.unl.edu/resources/undergraduate/mrc