Find more information at https://4h.unl.edu/next-chapter-nebraska
Next Chapter will be held in Wayne on April 15th. Registration is due to the Wayne County Extension Office before April 11th. See this flyer for more information.
Nebraska 8th graders currently enrolled in 4-H (and those enrolled as 7th graders last year) will have received a letter pre-admitting them to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln by now. With this, they will have the opportunity to participate in Next Chapter, a unique partnership between Nebraska 4-H and University Admissions that connects students statewide with the resources of the University! This also means that students that meet academic requirements will be admitted after high school. Next Chapter also grants students access to personnel and resources like never before. Highlights will include:
- Insightful conversations with 4-H alumni regarding campus life
- Discussions with UNL professors about opportunities and expectations in college
- Access to admissions and financial aid office personnel
- Step-by-step lessons to prepare students for college throughout their high school career
- Real-world connections between content and 4-H projects
All 8th graders that were enrolled in 4-H last year will be admitted to the Next Chapter program. Any new 8th grade student that enrolls in a traditional 4-H program will have the option to join Next Chapter at no additional charge. For those enrolling in Next Chapter only, standard 4-H fees will apply. Students will need to re-enroll annually, and successfully complete the current year’s program to advance to the next level. In order to do this, the student must be present for at least five lessons (out of a possible eight) per academic year, and complete the annual 4-H project designated by the educator. This programming will begin during the student’s 9th grade year.
The University of Nebraska is excited to help students and their families make this exciting time of change easier by providing this unprecedented access to high school students. If you have any questions regarding this program, feel free to contact me for more information.