1. You are responsible for the attendance policy set by your instructor and should clear absences directly with that instructor.
   
   
2. In cases where a student is unable to contact his or her instructors due to major illness, serious injury, or hospitalization or when given military orders which are effective immediately, a notice may be sent to the student's instructors by a family physician or the Student Affairs Office, 106 Canfield Administration Building South, (402) 472-3755. This notice is for the instructor's information only and does not relieve the student of contacting instructors as soon as possible.
   
   
3. Students involved in University-sponsored activities, including intercollegiate athletics, may need to be excused from a class, lab, or studio meeting. In all instances it is the student's responsibility to request permission for the absence (preferably in writing) from the instructor and to discuss how the absence will affect their ability to meet the course requirements. Students should do this as soon in the semester as possible. While instructors should seek to the greatest extent possible, consistent with course requirements, to make reasonable accommodation for a student involved in University-sponsored activities, students should recognize that not every course can accommodate absences and neither the absence (nor the notification of an absence) relieves them from meeting the course requirements. An optional student absence form can be found at www.unl.edu/asenate/sapform.htm
   
   
4. In recognition of the diversity of the student body, the University provides that a student may request an excused absence from class for participation in religious observances. In all such instances, it is the student's responsibility to request, preferably in writing, that the instructor excuse the absence and to discuss how the absence will affect the student's ability to meet the course requirements.
   
   
5. Not attending a course does not constitute an official drop. You must process the drop or withdrawal through eNRoll, file a "Schedule Adjustment Form" or a "Cancellation/Withdrawal Form" with Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South. The drop or withdrawal will become official and tuition will be assessed based on the date of the transaction on eNRoll, or the date the form is processed in Registration and Records.

DEPARTMENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A COURSE RESERVATION FOR A STUDENT WHO DOES NOT ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS MEETING FOR THE SEMESTER, OR DOES NOT MEET THE PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE. THE SPACE MAY BE REASSIGNED TO ANOTHER STUDENT APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO THE COURSE. IF DROPPED FROM THE COURSE BY THE DEPARTMENT, YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE THE COURSE IS DROPPED FROM YOUR REGISTRATION.

 

Withdrawal from the University

If you wish to drop all courses being taken in the First Semester, you may access eNRoll, wam.unl.edu (drop all of your classes), or process a "Cancellation /Withdrawal Form" with Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South. You may also withdraw by a letter addressed to Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South, Lincoln, NE 68588-0416, or by phone, (402) 472-3635. A withdrawal means that you are no longer enrolled for courses for the term at the University. A "W" will automatically be noted on your transcript for all dropped courses after the second week of classes (full-term courses). Students (undergraduate and graduate) may withdraw from individual classes or from all classes, regardless of the circumstances, on or before midnight, Friday, November 13th, 2009 (3/4 point of the term). However, a student cannot escape a grade penalty imposed on them for academic dishonesty by withdrawing from a course. Any drops or withdrawals after the 3/4 point of a term are for extraordinary circumstance and are by petition only. Undergraduate students should contact their college dean's office to obtain the "Petition for Late Withdrawal" form. Graduate students should contact Graduate Studies, 1100 Seaton Hall, 1525 U St., to obtain the petition form. The effective date of the withdrawl (determines tuition and grade liabilities) is the date the transaction is processed on eNRoll, or the "Cancellation /Withdrawal Form" is submitted to Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South. Only in the case of a timely notification (immediately after the event) of your unexpected hospitalization, death of a member of your immediate family living in your household, or a University error, may the effective date of the withdrawal be adjusted to the date of the occurrence of the event. Proper documentation and explanation in writing will be required to determine the adjusted effective date. NOTE: See Tuition and Fees.

If, after the last day to add classes (census date) in each term, you decide to drop a course or courses and/or withdraw from the University, it is highly recommended that you contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 17 Canfield Administration Building South, (402) 472-2030, before you act to discuss the possible need for repayment of federal aid and your eligibility for subsequent aid in future semesters.

 

Late Withdrawal

Withdrawal during the fourth quarter (Late Withdrawal) will only be by petition and because of extraordinary circumstances. Undergraduate students should contact their college dean's office for details and to obtain the "Petition for Late Withdrawal Form". Graduate students should contact Graduate Studies, 1100 Seaton Hall, 1525 U St..

 

Mini-Courses

Mini-courses are courses that are less than a semester's duration. Students should register for mini-courses prior to the last day to add courses. These courses follow a special prorated schedule for drop and late drop with grade of "W" periods. For specific dates that apply to each mini-course, contact Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South, (402) 472-3635. For particular charge and refund dates applying to each mini-course, contact the Office of Student Accounts, 124 Canfield Administration Building North, (402) 472-2887. Mini-courses are also listed in the departmental listings in the Schedule of Classes. The final examination for a mini-course is to be on the last meeting day of the course. See the online Mini-Course Listings.

 

Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Seniors

In addition to the courses necessary to complete the baccalaureate degree, an undergraduate senior may take graduate level courses. The following conditions apply:

1. Prior approval from the Dean of Graduate Studies, 1100 Seaton Hall, 1525 U St., is needed to enroll in 800 and 900-level courses.
2. A maximum of 12 credit hours at the graduate level may be earned.
3. The 12 hours of graduate credit must be earned within one calendar year prior to the receipt of the baccalaureate degree.
4. Seniors in the University Honors Program are encouraged to consider taking 400/800-level courses at the 800-level with the concurrence of their adviser, permission of the instructor, and Dean of Graduate Studies.

Registration Holds

Registration holds, incurred for financial, health requirements and/or academic reasons are placed on your record to prevent registration for classes. The holds must be cleared before beginning the registration process, adding a course, or appealing an academic dismissal. Registration holds may be placed in response to debts incurred to any University department. The University agency/department placing the hold will issue a "Release Form " when the debts are paid. Upon notification that the debt has been paid, the Office of Student Affairs, 106 Canfield Administration Building South, will release the hold. Some registration holds are administered directly by the department or agency placing them. Examples of these include:

1. Student Account and/or delinquent loan holds are placed/released by the Office of Student Accounts, 124 Canfield Administration Building North, (402) 472-2887.
2. Academic holds are placed/released by General Studies, 33 Canfield Administration Building North, ( 402) 472-3605.
3. English proficiency holds for undergraduate non-native speakers are placed/released by the Admissions Office, 1410 Q Street, (402) 472-2023. English proficiency holds for graduate non-native speakers are placed/released by Graduate Studies, 1100 Seaton Hall, 1525 U St., (402) 472-2878.
4. Admissions deficiency holds are placed/released by Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South, (402) 472-3681.
5. Rubeola (measles) inoculation and TB testing (i.e., UNL health requirement) holds are placed/released by the University Health Center, 209 University Health Center, 1500 U St., (402) 472-7412.

Removing a Grade of Incomplete ( "I" )

Arrangements to remove a grade of "I" (Incomplete) in a course should be made with the instructor who taught the course. If you mistakenly register again for a course in which you are removing a grade of "I" (Incomplete), you will be required to pay tuition again for the course.

 

Section Changes

Changing from one section to another section of the same course can be done on eNRoll if the change is processed before the sixth day of classes, August 31, 2009. To process section changes after this date, a "Schedule Adjustment Form" with the signature of the instructor for the section to be added, must be submitted to Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South.

 

Unauthorized Signatures

The use of a person's signature without permission is a serious matter and the consequences can be severe. Possible consequences include:

1. Being dropped from the course by the instructor, department chair, dean of the college, or the University.
2. Loss of tuition paid for the course.
3. University disciplinary action such as probation, suspension, expulsion, and correction of all course grades.
4. Loss of priority for the course or courses during registration.

The above applies to all documents used by the University that may require a signature. Such documents include “Change of Student Record Form”, “Schedule Adjustment Form”, “Override Authorization Form”, and Final Grade Rosters.

 

Late Adds

No adds, including adds for mini-courses, will be processed at 107 Canfield Administration Building South for the first semester, after midnight, August 31, 2009, (census date/end of add period) without written permission from the instructor of the class and the dean's office or advising center of your college. Late adds are by exception. The approval of all parties involved is not guaranteed. Financial aid recipients who process late course adds are encouraged to contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid as this could impact financial aid awards. If you are attempting to make a late section change, follow the procedures listed under Section Changes.

To secure permission to add a course late, complete the following steps in the order listed:

1. Complete a "Schedule Adjustment Form" listing the course to be added. Forms are available at Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South.
2. Secure the instructor's written permission.
3. Secure the approval of the dean's office or advising center of your academic college.
4. Submit the signed "Schedule Adjustment Form" at Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South.
5. Keep the pink copy of the processed "Schedule Adjustment Form" as your evidence of the transaction. You will be billed for any required tuition and fees in the next billing from the Office of Student Accounts.

Auditing

Auditing gives a currently enrolled student (or currently admitted student) the privilege of attending class, but credit is not earned and a grade is not assigned when auditing a class. All persons wishing to audit a course must be admitted and eligible to enroll in classes for the term in which they audit. Courses involving extensive laboratory work are generally not open to auditors.

If you wish to audit a course, take the following steps:

1. Register for the class you wish to audit.
2. Pick up a "Permit to Audit Card" at Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South.
3. Obtain the instructor's permission to audit the course by having them sign the "Permit to Audit Card".
4. Turn in your signed "Permit to Audit Card" at Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South, no later than the last day to add a class for the term.

Audited classes carry no credit and do not count toward full-time status . All audit cards for a term must be returned to Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day to add a class, August 31, 2009 . Audit cards turned in after the deadline will not be honored and the student will be subject to a grade.

The fee for auditing a course is the same as the regular resident or non-resident tuition for the term, and both UPFF and other course fees apply to the class.

To have an audit recorded on your academic record with an "AU" designation, request that your instructor submit the "Change of Student Record Form" to Registration and Records, 107 Canfield Administration Building South, indicating the course was an audit and that you did attend.

 

Course Prerequisites

Prerequisites indicate the level of preparation a student needs for a course. If there is doubt about the preparation level or having completed the equivalent, permission to enroll may be requested from the instructor of the course or the department chair. Consult the appropriate bulletin for the official listing of course prerequisites.

Permission as a prerequisite in the Schedule of Classes refers to the permission of the instructor teaching the course. If the instructor's name is not listed, contact the office of the academic department offering the course.

The prerequisite listed under the first section of a course applies to other sections of the course unless indicated otherwise. Academic departments reserve the right to deny admission in a course if you do not meet the prerequisites. Also, the academic departments reserve the right to drop you from a course if you do not meet the course prerequisites.

If you register for a course for which you are not eligible and do not drop the course by midnight, August 31, 2009 (census date/end of add period), you are subject to a loss of tuition, fees, and/or also subject to standard grading policies.

The college or department reserves the right to administratively drop a student at any time who does not meet the prerequisite or qualify for the course. If you are dropped from the course by the college or academic department, you are still responsible for making sure the course is dropped from your registration. Do not assume that the college or department will automatically process an administrative drop of the course for you. NOTE: See Drop/Add and Tuition and Fees; Charges for Drops or Withdrawal.

All 800- and 900-level courses require admission to the Graduate College or permission from Graduate Studies, 1100 Seaton Hall, 1525 U St. If you take a course for graduate credit, you must use the 800 or 900-level course call number for that course. NOTE: See Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Seniors.

 

Eligibility for College of Architecture Courses

The requirements for eligibility to take architecture and interior design courses are outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Since academic standards for architecture and interior design programs require higher academic performance, students should review these requirements in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Eligibility for all architecture and interior design courses will be checked. Students must be admitted into the professional program to be eligible to take 300-level or higher Architecture classes unless permission is granted by the Director and course instructor. Students may be dropped if they do not qualify.

 

Eligibility for College of Business Administration Courses

Eligibility requirements for the College of Business Administration courses appear in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students may be dropped from courses by the college if they do not qualify. All students are required to meet prerequisites. In some courses this includes the specific prerequisite as well as a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (2.5 GPA).

 

Eligibility for College of Engineering Courses

The requirements for eligibility to take engineering courses are outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Eligibility for all engineering courses will be checked. Students may be dropped from courses by the college if they do not qualify. Students informed of an administrative drop are responsible for making sure the course is dropped from their registration. Do not assume that the course drop will be processed for you by the college, or department.

Eligibility for freshmen-level courses is based on the following priority:

1. Pre-engineering students.
2. Students in other colleges where the course is required.
3. Other students.

Enrollment in engineering courses is based on priority and space availability.

 

Eligibility for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Courses

Eligibility requirements for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts courses appear in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students may be dropped from courses by the college if they do not qualify.

School of Music courses are reserved for music majors and minors who have successfully auditioned for acceptance into the School of Music. The only exceptions are the Music for Non-Major courses designated by the subject area MUNM that are open to anyone. See the Undergraduate Bulletin for restrictions on the MUNM courses if you are a music major or minor.

All UNL students may register for music ensembles pending a successful audition (auditions for ensembles typically occur the first week of classes). All UNL students who wish to take applied music lessons must audition first before registering.

Several of the courses in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film have sections that are reserved for Theatre Arts majors only.

Eligibility for courses in the Department of Art and Art History, the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, and the Dance Program in the School of Music are based on the following priority:

1. Majors in that area.
2. Students in other colleges where the course is required.
3. Other students.

Enrollment in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts courses is based on priority and space availability. A majority of courses in Art and Art History, Theatre Arts, and the Dance Program are reserved for majors only.

 

Eligibility for College of Journalism and Mass Communications Courses

Eligibility requirements for College of Journalism and Mass Communications courses appear in the Undergraduate Bulletin. These requirements will be checked. If you do not have the approval of a College of Journalism and Mass Communications adviser and the necessary prerequisites, you should not register for the course(s).

If you register for a College of Journalism and Mass Communications course for which you are not eligible and do not drop, you are subject to a loss of tuition and fees. The college reserves the right to administratively drop any student not having the needed prerequisites for College of Journalism and Mass Communications courses. NOTE: See Course Prerequisites.

 

Eligibility for Entry-Level French, German, or Spanish Courses

Most incoming students who wish to enter the University's language program in French, German, or Spanish will be expected to take the Computer Assisted Placement Examination (CAPE). The goal of this examination is to determine the level of expertise in a second language that these students have obtained elsewhere as a result of training in secondary school, a university, or other prior second language environments. The results of the placement exam, together with consideration of any prerequisites, will assist students in finding the level at which they will have the greatest opportunity for success. The examination results will be used in combination with advising to determine appropriate placement in the sequence of courses offered within the department's curriculum.

Those students exempt from this requirement will be expected to enroll in a beginning elementary language course (101). Students qualifying for this exemption are defined as follows:

1. Students with no previous second language exposure whatsoever;
2. Students whose second language exposure amounts to one year or less at the U.S. high school level;
3. Students who wish to begin study of a new language other than those previously studied. Depending on experience, these students may wish to take the placement examination.

Students are responsible for determining their obligation regarding the placement examination and should contact the Department of Modern Languages, 1111 Oldfather Hall, (402) 472-3745, or the Language Laboratory, 302 Burnett Hall, (402) 472-1786, or www.unl.edu/langlab to verify exam scheduling.

 

Distance Education Courses

Courses using satellite transmission, video-conferencing, web-based instruction, Lotus Notes or Blackboard software, desktop video-conferencing, and video-streaming technologies are examples of on-line and/or off-campus distance education offerings at UNL.

Undergraduate: Admission can be accomplished in one of two ways:

1. Complete the on-line "Undergraduate Application" form. To reach this form, go to the Undergraduate Admissions home page at: admissions.unl.edu (select "Apply" ), read and follow the directions, and use the credit card payment option.
   
2. Mail the application fee along with the completed "Undergraduate Application" form, (available on-line) to: UNL, Admissions Office, 1410 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68588-0417, (402) 472-2023 or (800) 742-8800.

Graduate: Students who hold an undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) must have a current graduate admission status to enroll for distance education courses. Admission can be requested via the Graduate Studies website at www.unl.edu/gradstudies.

Graduate students who have not attended UNL for three consecutive terms can request their admission status be made current by resubmitting a new on-line Graduate Application.

 

Distance Education Information

Technology-delivered sections are designated with a type code of "S". On-line (type = "S") distance education sections of courses are identified with section numbers of 700's or 800's and appear in the printed version as well as the web version of the Schedule of Classes. Some Technology-delivered (type = "S") sections are delivered to a specific site.

Off-campus (type = "F") and technology-delivered (type = "S") distance education courses can be found in the web version of the Schedule of Classes at: unlsched.unl.edu/nusched/index.jsp (select Schedule of Classes, choose a "Subject Area", then go to the "Course Delivery" box, select "Display Distance Education Courses Only", select "search", and scroll to find the class).

Register for distance education courses no later than one week before the class begins. This will allow time for the department and/or instructor to forward to you the necessary information. You must be admitted to UNL and have a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is necessary to use the eNRoll system and is assigned after being admitted to UNL.

Type = "F" distance education courses are assessed at the resident tuition rate. Nebraska residents enrolled in type = "S" distance education courses are assessed resident tuition. Non-residents enrolled in type = "S" distance education courses should check on the web at: stuaccts.unl.edu/tuitionfee/ for non-resident rates. In addition, resident and non-resident students are assessed a $25 per credit hour "Distance Education Fee", the "Technology Fee" of $7.35 per credit hour, a $3 per hour "Library Fee", and the $20 "Registration Fee" per semester. Some courses may also have additional "Special Fees" .

Note: Students taking a combination of on-campus and distance education courses are assessed "University Program Facilities Fees" (UPFF) based on total hours of enrollment. Degree seeking students enrolled in distance education courses are eligible for financial aid and scholarships according to the same criteria as students enrolled in on-campus courses.

Note: The Final Examinations for all "F", "S", and "X" term-based courses must be completed by noon Friday of the Examination Week.

For information about UNL distance education programs, see the web page at online.unl.edu. Students register for these courses by using eNRoll. For answers to questions about the distance education programs and services, call Extended Education and Outreach, (402) 472-2175.

Registration for special contract courses, College Independent Study, or Summer Reading courses must be requested through Extended Education and Outreach, (402) 472-2175.

 

College Independent Study (CIS)- Extended Education and Outreach

You may enroll for College Independent Study (CIS) courses at any time. You can obtain information and register for College Independent Study at Extended Education and Outreach, 900 N 22nd St., (402) 472-2175. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can register for College Independent Study (CIS) courses by telephone, e-mail, postal mail, on the web, or in person. To register by phone, call (402) 472-2175 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can request a registration form by e-mail, extservice@unl.edu, or you may complete the registration form at online.unl.edu. To register by mail, send your request to the address listed. After you receive the Bulletin, complete the enclosed registration form and mail it to the address listed. You may also register in person by visiting Extended Education and Outreach at 900 N 22nd St. Call (402) 472-2175 for the latest tuition charges for all college credit courses taken through College Independent Study.

"University Program and Facilities Fees" (UPFF) are not assessed for College Independent Study. Course materials, including textbook(s), are available at Extended Education and Outreach at 900 N 22nd St.; the cost of these materials varies depending on the course selected. There is also a small handling fee, a "Distance Eduction Fee", and applicable sales tax added to the cost of the materials.

If you have been academically dismissed from UNL, you are eligible to enroll only in College Independent Study courses offered through Extended Education and Outreach. Students with federal financial aid who are considering College Independent Study should contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid before registration due to federal aid funding restrictions.

College of Independent Study is not part of the Consolidated Student billing process.

College Independent Study courses (except for three credit hours of on campus 'X' courses) do not apply toward full-time status or residency requirements.

For more information, call (402) 472-2175, or visit our web site at independentstudy.unl.edu, or write:

Extended Education and Outreach
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PO Box 88802
Lincoln, NE 68588-8802

 

General Education Requirement

It is anticipated that all undergraduate students who matriculated at UNL prior to the First Semester 2009-2010 will continue to complete the Comprehensive Education Program (CEP) general education requirements as designated by the bulletin year in which the student started his or her UNL college program.

Undergraduate students who transfer to UNL at the start of the First Semester 2009-2010 may elect to complete their general education program under the CEP requirements.

Freshmen who matriculated at UNL beginning with the First Semester 2009-2010 are required to complete the new general education requirements for the Achievement-Centered Education (ACE) Program. See your academic adviser for details.