Mar 03, 2025

News/Notes for Undergraduate Academic Advisors: 2nd Half Semester UNIFI Courses | Enrollment Information for Summer/Fall 2025 | Civic Education Minor and UNIFI Certificate | Taco-Bout Study Abroad

2nd Half Semester UNIFI Courses
  • A very limited number of seats are available in 2nd half semester (section 9X) UNIFI | General Education courses for the Spring 2025 semester.
  • A student is encouraged to first speak with their assigned academic advisor to review their current course schedule for the Spring 2025 semester and discuss the option of adding a second half semester class based upon credit hour load to be successful, UNIFI or major/minor requirements needed, as well as credit hours to be earned for the semester.
  • 2nd Half Semester (Section 9x) UNIFI Courses:
    • EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development  Section 90 | Online | 3 credits - Contact Jenny Connolly (College of Education) for approval to enroll if available.
    • HIST 1210 Making of the Modern World  Section 06 | Online | 3 credits - Add form should be brought to the History Department (Seerley 319) for approval to enroll in this section if available.
    • LITED 1044 Children's Literature  Section 90 | Online | 3 credits - Contact Jenny Connolly (College of Education) for approval to enroll if available.
  • These non-UNIFI 2nd half semester course may also be available for enrollments:
    • LIBRARY 1059 AI, Algorithms, and (Y)our Future  Section 91 | 2:00 MW | 1 Credit - Contact Eric Jennings or Chris Neuhaus for approval to enroll if available.
    • SPED 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in the Classroom  Section 90 | Online | Prerequisite: EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development | 3 credits  - Contact Jenny Connolly (College of Education) for approval to enroll if available.
    • RTNL 1A03 Backpacking  Section 90 | 1:00 MW | 1 Credit - Contact Alisa Weeks (rtnl@uni.edu) to request enrollment options.
    • RTNL 1A12 Hip Hop Fitness   Section 90 | 11:00 TTH | 1 Credit - Contact Alisa Weeks (rtnl@uni.edu) to request enrollment options.
Enrollment Information for Summer/Fall 2025
  • Advising holds were placed on students who are eligible to register for the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters on Friday, February 28, 2025.
  • Monday, March 10, 2025 is the tentative release date for the Summer and Fall 2025
    • Schedule of Classes
    • Student Enrollment Appointments
Civic Education Minor and UNIFI Certificate
  • The Center for Civic Education offers both a minor and UNIFI certificate in Civic Literacy, Engagement and the Humanities.
  • Civic literacy is a vital component of life and work in modern society. The acquisition of civic literacy provides students with opportunities to develop holistic habits of mind that contribute to a meaningful life as well as the practical knowledge and skills to help them navigate community life that are necessary for navigating the workplace in the 21st century.
  • The 18 hour interdisciplinary minor
    • Helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of civic literacy in tandem with the foundational knowledge, skills and dispositions of the humanities that support the flourishing of a democratic society.
  • The 9 hour UNIFI certificate
    • Emphasizes training in civic literacy and the humanities that address how to contribute to the flourishing of a democratic society.
    • Introduces students to the knowledge, skills and dispositions associated with civic literacy and the humanities disciplines that prepare them for a life of meaningful engagement with democratic processes at the local, regional, national and international levels.
  • For specific information on these programs, download the informational handout from this link.
Taco-Bout Study Abroad
  • Encourage students who are wanting to learn about the Winter 2025 faculty-led study abroad programs to have a taco and chat with advisors about trips to Chile, Australia, Argentina, and UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)!
  • Friday, March 7, 2025 from Noon - 2:00 p.m. in the Rod Library Learning Center
  • Learn more about these trips and start your study abroad process! Also, who doesn't love FREE tacos?
     
  • Share this link to any student who may be interested!
Institutional Academic Advising Vision & Mission Statement (revised Spring 2016) [See Academic Advising Mission, Vision, Goals & Outcomes webpage]
 
  • Vision Statement: UNI aspires to create the best possible advising experience for each student.
  • Mission Statement: Academic Advising is a critical component of the teaching and learning environment at UNI. Advising is a personalized educational experience, empowering students to explore, articulate and achieve their academic, career and life goals.