New Student Enrollment

All new first-time, degree-seeking, undergraduate UNL students will participate in New Student Enrollment (NSE). NSE helps students make a successful transition to the University. Academic success, finances, and other resources available to UNL students are discussed in the campus life sessions. Campus tours help familiarize students with the campus and introduce them to other new students.

Division of General Studies

The Division of General Studies provides academic advising to students who have not yet declared a major or college or have not fulfilled prerequisites for admission to the college of their choice. Faculty and professional advisers consult with students concerning course choices and scheduling, major and college selection and other matters concerning their academic programs at UNL. Particular attention is given to helping advisees fulfill general requirements while they consider possible majors.

Child Care

Child care resources and options are available at: http://hr.unl.edu/er/childcare.shtml

Health Insurance

All students are encouraged to carry health insurance to help cover the costs of unanticipated medical care. For students wishing to obtain or increase their health insurance coverage, a student health insurance plan is available through the University Health Center.

Student Support Services

Student Support Services, part of the Office of Trio Programs, offers quality, supportive services for students from first generation, low-income, and disabled backgrounds. Counseling is available for cultural, personal, financial, and career concerns. The program assists students in preparing for graduate school, developing leadership skills, and becoming involved on campus.

Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS)

Program coordinators counsel students in the areas of personal and academic concerns and help with career decisions, academic instruction, and the development of leadership qualities. Tutoring, cultural affirmation, community awareness, and computer access are available.

Services for Students with Disabilities

The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office is responsible for processing accommodation requests and ensuring that appropriate accommodations are provided. Students with physical, learning, mental or medical disabilities must provide appropriate documentation to be eligible to receive accommodations. An appointment with the Director is necessary to develop an accommodation plan. Some of the services provided are: test accommodations, note taking accommodations, sign language interpreters, captioning services, alternative media formats for written material, such as taped texts, E-text and Braille, and other accommodations necessary to allow full access to the educational opportunities offered at UNL.

Student Involvement

Student Involvement provides co-curricular opportunities that complete the academic process, foster student development and prepare all students for life beyond the university. Students explore a variety of programming and consultation services through the department�s program areas, which include Student Organizations, Service-Learning and Volunteer Services, Leadership Development, Gender Programs, and LGBTQA Programs and Service.

In addition to office in the Nebraska Unions on both city and East campus, Student involvement is also home to two resource centers: the Women�s Center and the LGBTQ Resource Center, which provides safe spaces, resources, and referrals for students interested in gender issues and changing roles, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation.

Women's Center

The Women's Center assists women in obtaining a successful, positive college experience, and to help everyone in the UNL community understand the changing roles of women and men. The Women's Center offers a large resource library, educational programming, and provides ongoing discussions and support groups.

McNair Scholars Program

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is designed to prepare selected UNL undergraduates for study at the doctoral level. Full-time students at UNL who are first-generation with a maximum income level established by the U.S. Department of Education or are members of a group underrepresented in graduate education qualify for this program. Additionally, Scholars must be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents), possess at least a 3.0 GPA, have completed at least 53 credit hours, and display a strong interest in receiving a Ph.D. The selection process is competitive and based on the applicant's collegiate grade point average, faculty recommendations, and personal statement. The benefits of being a McNair Scholar include: research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor, a research stipend, tutoring, computer laptop loan, graduate application fee waivers, interactive seminars focusing on research and applying to graduate school, cultural events, and opportunities to present at national conferences. The McNair Scholars Program requires a two-year commitment. During the academic year, seminars are directed at developing important research skills and on preparing Scholars to apply for graduate school. First-year Scholars also participate in the McNair Summer Research Experience, an intensive nine-week program during which they conduct research and participate in seminars.

Extended Education and Outreach

The Office of Extended Education and Outreach coordinates independent learning and distance education opportunities available to students though the Summer Independent Study Program, the College Independent Study program, and distance education courses.

Teaching and Administrative Certificates

The College of Education and Human Sciences offers courses during the summer sessions which apply to Certification Programs (Teaching and Administrative). The UNL teacher education program is fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Teacher Certificate Renewal

Individuals seeking renewal of a teaching certificate or advancement to another level of certification based on University course work must have the program/course work approved in advance by the Teacher Certification Official. Check with the EHS Student Services Center (104 Henzlik Hall; Phone: 472-8623) for the approval and completion of the necessary certification forms. Graduate-level work is required unless the student has started an approved program leading to an additional endorsement. Accumulation of credit hours does not fulfill renewal or certification requirements; specific criteria must be met.