Dear Students,
I am following up on the Chancellor’s message regarding the Board of Regent's decision to eliminate four departments at UNL. I know this is difficult news, and I want to reaffirm the university's commitment to student success and program completion.
Work will begin immediately to design and develop degree completion pathways, which will be finalized during the spring 2026 semester and communicated before priority registration begins on March 23. Pathways for completing minors, administrative endorsements, and certificate programs will also be made available by March 23.
You will receive information about what you can do to prepare and the contact information for your Transition Coordinator. Look for a message from the College Dean's office on or before December 12.
If you haven't already, visit the FAQ on the budget process website<https://budgetprocess.unl.edu/faq/ > to learn more about degree completion pathways and Transition Coordinators.
We are committed to your success and care deeply about your academic and emotional well-being. Your advisor, academic navigator, or graduate chair are here for you, as is CAPS<https://caps.unl.edu/ > and Student Advocacy and Support<https://studentadvocacy.unl.edu/ >. If you have concerns about your visa status, reach out to ISSO<https://global.unl.edu/isso/ >.
Sincerely,
Mark E. Button, Ph.D. Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer