Orientation is a required program for all new first-year, transfer and international students. Through orientation, you'll learn about campus resources and support, connect with peers and prepare for college at Nebraska.
In-Person Orientation
Your chance to experience being a Husker and learn about the different resources available as a student. Regardless of which type of student you are, our in-person orientation programs will support your transition to the university.
Learn About In-Person Orientation
Online Orientation
You will learn about life as a Husker, paying for college and next steps through four modules in Canvas (the university's academic portal).
Learn About Online OrientationSpring 2025 Orientation Reservation Process
Your $250 enrollment deposit must be paid or deferred to gain access to new student enrollment processes. To pay or defer the enrollment deposit, login to MyRED, click the "Admissions" tab, "Undergraduate" and then "Pay Enrollment Deposit." Please direct deposit-related questions to admissions@unl.edu.
Completing your orientation reservation will officially indicate that you'd like to move forward with new student processes.
Confirm your major on the first page of the reservation. If the major displayed is not your intended major, submit the Change of Major request form in MyRED under the "Admissions" tab.
Domestic First-Year and Transfer Students:
Online Orientation is required for Spring admits. In-Person Orientation is optional.
The reservation will open in MyRED October 15 and default to Online Orientation, as it is required. You may register for the optional In-Person Orientation using a different form that will be sent via email in mid-December.
The reservation in MyRED will display an Online Orientation access date. This is the date when you will gain access to the orientation course in Canvas. You will have two weeks from that date to complete the course.
International Students:
Both International In-Person Orientation and Online Orientation are required for international students.
The reservation will open in MyRED October 15 and default to Online Orientation, as Online Orientation is required for international students. You will not need to register for International In-Person Orientation, which takes place January 17.
The reservation will display an Online Orientation access date. This is the date when you will gain access to the orientation course in Canvas. You will have two weeks from that date to complete the course.
Spring 2025
Orientation Dates
In-Person Orientation (optional)
Thursday, January 16
International In-Person Orientation
Friday, January 17
Online Orientation
Available starting November 1
Parent and Family Online Orientation
Starting November 1, parents and family members can access our public Online Orientation through Canvas (the university's academic portal). The orientation includes information about paying for college, academic success, next steps and more.
Learn More About Parent and Family Orientation