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Each campus within the NU System is being asked to revisit its proposed plans for their 2021 academic calendar, in order to assure a safe and successful Spring semester.

This gives UNO a unique opportunity to explore options in making modifications to the Spring 2021 academic calendar that not only reduce risk for our campus community, but also assist students in catching up on their prerequisites or repeat courses, completing GenEd requirements and offering various opportunities for students to engage in new experiences to foster professional growth.

Student Government is seeking student feedback regarding the proposed idea of adding an additional term to the academic calendar, which would be administered in January, and is referred to as a “J-Term”. 

The J-Term is a month-long term which offers students the opportunity to take a course that may not have fit into your Fall schedule to get ahead or stay on track to achieve your academic goals. If the J-term is established, students will have the option of taking a one (1), two (2), or three (3) credit hour class, depending on departmental course offerings.

Upon instituting this change, students who participate in the J-term would begin classes on January 4th and conclude with finals on January 23rd. Students who choose not to participate in the J-term would have an extended winter break, and start back in the Spring semester on January 25th. 

It is important to note that in order to maintain compliance with university accreditation requirements, Spring break will be shortened by two days, March 20 - 24 (Sun-Wed), if a J-term is implemented.

Please review the following proposed Spring/Summer schedule and complete the survey for the purpose of helping us better understand student needs and opinions. 

Proposed Spring and Summer Schedule: Winter (January) Term: Jan 4 (Mon) — Jan 23 (Sat) Students may take one (1) three (3) credit hour course Teaching days could include Saturdays (up to 16 days in total) MLK holiday would be observed Final exams:Jan 23 (Sat)

Spring Semester: Jan 25 (Mon) — May 15 (Fri) Classes: Jan 25 (Mon)— Mar 19 (Fri) and Mar 25 (Thurs) — May 5 (Weds) Spring Break: Mar 20 - 24 (Sun-Wed) “Prep days”: May 6-7 (Thurs-Fri, no classes, no exams, no projects due) Final exams: May 7(Fri)-14 (Fri) Commencement: May 15 (Sat) or Friday May 14th

Summer Sessions: May 24 — Aug 10 Six (6) week session: May 24 — July 3 (Memorial Day observed 5/31)Six (6) week session: July 5 — Aug 14 Twelve (12) week session: May 24 — Aug 14 Fall Semester 2021 begins Aug 23, 2021, as originally planned

Please indicate your year of study:

What college are you enrolled in:

Would you support instituting a 3 week J-term as proposed?

How much do you agree with the following:


The proposed academic calendar would provide a greater opportunity for me to achieve my educational goals.

How much do you agree with the following statement:


If the proposed calendar is adopted, I think the schedule is manageable for me.


How much do you agree with the following statement:


If the proposed calendar is adopted, I would take advantage of the J-term.


For what purpose(s) would you be likely to take advantage of the J-term (select all that apply)?