Academic Success
Your academic success is important to us. We have provided the following links to resources that will be important for you in your academic career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Whether you are in need of financial aid, knowledge of what resource centers you can utilize for help in your studies, an understanding of how credits transfer to UNL, what academic policies are in place, or someone to talk to about issues you may be facing in your life we have provided invaluable links to these resources for you.
If you are in need of financial assistance the Scholarships & Financial Aid office can help you look into what options may be available to you. They have information about financial aid programs, scholarships, and loans that you may be qualified to persue.
There are many places around campus that can help you better prepare for your studies on our campus. For more information about what resource centers are available to engineering students please go to our resource center webpage.
Are you interested to know what credits transfer from your AP classes or previous college? Would you like to know more about the pass/no pass option or the course withdraw policy works? Learn about this and much more by visiting our credits and policies webpage.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services provides individual, group and relationship counseling. Walk-in and after-hours assistance is available for urgent concerns. In addition, CAPS psychiatrists can prescribe medications if needed. Special workshops and support groups that help you relax, gain assertiveness skills, manage the demands of school and children, improve body image, complete theses and dissertations, manage anger, and handle other issues of concern.
The first three counseling visits are at no charge for any student during their enrollment at UNL. However, charges begin with the fourth visit and are based on an hourly rate. There is a charge for visits with a the CAPS psychiatrists. Remember, most of CAPS services are offered at rates below community rates, and insurance may cover your counseling visit depending upon your insurance plan.
Key Dates - Fall 2008:
Sept 1: Labor Day (Student Holiday)
Sept 2: Last day to drop a class with 100% refund
Sept 5: Last day to drop a class with 75% refund
Sept 12: Last day to drop a class with 50% refund
Sept 19: Last day to drop a class with 25% refund
Oct 17: Last day to change Pass/No Pass option
Oct 20-21: Fall Semester Break (Student Holiday)
Oct 27 - Nov 11: Priority Registration for Second Semester
Nov 14: Last day to withdraw from courses
Dec 15-19: First Semester Final Exams

