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
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.
Online Orientation
Learn about life as a Husker, paying for college and next steps through four modules in Canvas (the university's academic portal).
International Orientation
The Office of New Student Enrollment provides new international undergraduates an online and in-person orientation experience to help students transition to the U.S. and connect on campus.
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 in MyRED 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.
Orientation Requirements
Fall Term Orientation Requirement
First-Year Students
First-year students who live within 300 miles of campus are required to attend First-Year In-Person Orientation.
First-year students who have extenuating circumstances may choose Online Orientation, but First-Year In-Person Orientation is highly recommended for all first-year students.
Fall First-Year reservations will default to In-Person Orientation in MyRED.
Transfer Students
Online Orientation is required.
Transfer In-Person Orientation is optional.
Fall Transfer reservations will default to Online Orientation in MyRED. The reservation form for the optional In-Person Orientation will be sent via email when registration opens.
International Students
Online Orientation is required.
International In-Person Orientation is required.
Visit the International Orientation page for more information.
Spring Term Orientation Requirement
First-Year Students
Online Orientation is required.
In-Person Orientation is optional.
Transfer Students
Online Orientation is required.
In-Person Orientation is optional.
International Students
Online Orientation is required.
International In-Person Orientation is required.
Visit the International Orientation page for more information.
Orientation Dates
Fall 2026 Term
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Transfer orientation reservations open. |
| May 4, 2026 | First-year orientation reservations open. |
| May 28–June 10, 2026 | First-year in-person orientation (Choose from 24 dates). |
| June 1, 2026 | Online orientation access opens for first-year and transfers. |
| July 7, 2026 |
First-year in-person orientation reservations close. Optional transfer in-person orientation reservations open. |
| August 5 and 11, 2026 | Transfer in-person orientation. |
| August 17, 2026 | Optional in-person orientation for first-year students who have completed online orientation. |
| August 19–20, 2026 | International in-person orientation. |
Spring 2027 Term
Orientation dates for the Spring 2027 term will be available in September 2026.
Parent and Family Online Orientation
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