If you were unable to attend last week's advising session on Course Selection for Spring 2015, you can access the archive of the presentation by going to:
https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/installinfo/playback?sid=407&psid=2014-11-24.1640.M.87F36996661A8600209E1FEAD763DC.vcr Because of recent updates to the Collaborate site, you may need to scroll down to Step 2 and click on “Start Session”.
The end of the semester is quickly approaching. Please keep the following deadlines in mind:
Capstone Deadlines:
If you plan to enroll in NRES 501, 503, or 505 for the Spring 2014 semester, you must obtain permission from the program Director (Piper Hodson) and put your name on the enrollment request list before Dec. 10th. Please add your name to the list by going to https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/485691
If you are planning to take the Written Final Exam in Spring 2015 and have not added your name to the Distribution List, please do so now. You can access the form by going to: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/5283479 The next opportunity to take the exam will be August 2015. Anyone who has completed at least one course from each of the four core areas is eligible to take the exam.
Grades:
If you have an "Incomplete" from Spring or Summer 2014 for an academic course, your instructor must submit your grade change by Dec. 11 in order to prevent an "F" by rule on your academic record. If you received an "Incomplete" for your Capstone course during the Spring or Summer 2014, you must file a petition to extend the incomplete. This is also due on or before Dec. 11. You will find the form at: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/gsas/graduate-student-request-form. Failure to do so may affect your Academic Standing which is calculated at the end of the semester.
December 11 is the last day to Drop a Fall semester course with a W recorded. To drop a course, you will need to complete a Late Course Change form with the approval of your academic program. A W will be recorded on your academic record for the course.
December 12 is the last day for your department to deposit your committee and departmentally approved Capstone Project paper. (The NRES department should have received your paper AT LEAST 1 week prior to this deadline.)
Graduating Students:
All NRES all 2014 graduates should complete the NRES Exit Survey before graduation. You can find the survey at: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/8175245
There is no campus-wide Convocation event in December. There is a December reception for all NRES graduates. If you are interested in participating in the campus-wide graduation ceremony, Commencement is May 16 Please be sure to let the department know that you will be attending the Spring ceremonies.
