First Six Weeks Success Checklist | Center for Academic Success and Transition

Fall 2023

Start adjusting your sleep schedule.
Review your class schedule. Note the location and whether the classes are in-person or online. Contact your advisor if you have questions or concerns
Purchase textbooks and supplies.
Locate your classrooms, get familiar with campus, and explore the city of Lincoln.
Check Canvas for announcements and information.
Check your @huskers.unl.edu email daily.
Make sure you get your parking pass from Parking Services before you arrive: parking.unl.edu/.
Download the Nebraska App for campus maps, your class schedules, events, notifications, news, and more.

GO TO CLASS - The first days are crucial for success.
Attend Big Red Welcome Street Festival on Sunday, August 20, 6:30-8:30 pm
Use your planner, phone, or Outlook Calendar to input important dates for quizzes, papers, projects, and exams.
Review all of your syllabi and create a Syllabi Matrix: success.unl.edu/resources.
Looking for a way to stay active and have fun? Check out the FREE Group Fitness classes: go.unl.edu/fitness-classes.
Attend the Club Fair on City Campus, Wednesday, August 23 and on East Campus, Thursday, August 24
Review your bill on MyRED. Your bill will be available by August 25.

GO TO CLASS - We recommend sitting towards the front of the classroom.
Schedule a coaching session with a CAST Academic Success Coach to learn new strategies to support your success: success.unl.edu/academic-support#coaching.
Ready to meet some new people and get involved? Check out these events to help you start the Spring semester: studentaffairs.unl.edu/student-events.
Monday, August 28 - Last day for full semester course registration and last day to drop a full semester course to receive 100% refund: Academic Year Calendar

GO TO CLASS - Introduce yourself to instructors and visit office hours.
Monday, September 4 - Labor Day (Student and Staff Holiday - UNL offices closed)
Follow @UNLCAST on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for additional tips and strategies.
Check out a show at the Lied Center. Students can get free or discounted tickets to most shows.
Student Accounts bills due September 12. Do you know what you owe and how to pay? Visit: studentaccounts.unl.edu

GO TO CLASS - Introduce yourself to your classmates. These new friends can be potential study partners.
Check out free tutoring through Study Stop. Appointments and drop-in tutoring available: success.unl.edu/academic-support/study-stop.
Attend supplemental study sessions and visit Resource Centers for additional support.
How are you feeling? Your mental health is important. Take a mental health screening, and find other mental health resources: caps.unl.edu.

GO TO CLASS - Attending every class session helps you effectively prepare for upcoming projects, quizzes, and midterm exams.
Attend the University Career and Internship Fairs on City Campus, Tuesday, September 19-Thursday, September 21, 12:00-4:00 pm
Check out the Sheldon Museum of Art and the Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall. Get in free with your NUID.
Attend an event hosted by the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS).

GO TO CLASS - Reflect on the first six weeks of the semester. What’s working? What needs improvement?
Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to plan for the Spring 2024 semester: my.unl.edu.
Attend the University Career and Internship Fairs on East Campus, Thursday, September 28, 12:00-4:00 pm