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 OrientationFall 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 in MyRED > Admissions > Undergraduate 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 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.
The reservation opens in MyRED May 2 and defaults to First-Year In-Person Orientation.
You will select an available date between May 29 and July 10. Dates that have reached their maximum capacity will not be displayed.
First-Year In-Person Orientation runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT. See a sample schedule on our In-Person Orientation page. Orientation is free for students. You can choose to add up to three parents/guests to your reservation for a fee of $15 each. You can pay the fee via credit card on the registration form, or you can choose to have the fee deferred to your first student bill.
Rescheduling In-Person Orientation
Reservations can’t be cancelled or rescheduled in MyRED. We strongly encourage you to keep the orientation date you initially selected on your reservation. Orientation dates fill quickly, and we can’t guarantee availability on your desired date. If you decide to change your date, the best way to do so is by calling us at 402-472-4646. Availability changes by the minute, so calling us enables our team to provide you with the most up-to-date options for a new date.
Transfer Students:
Online Orientation is required for transfer students. Transfer In-Person Orientation is optional.
The reservation opens in MyRED April 2 and defaults to Online Orientation because it is required. The reservation form for the optional In-Person Orientation will be available on this page and sent via email when registration opens July 8.
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 opens in MyRED April 2 for transfers and May 2 for first-year students and defaults to Online Orientation because Online Orientation is required for international students. You will not need to register for International In-Person Orientation, which takes place August 20 and 21.
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.
Fall 2025
Orientation Key Dates
Reservations Open
April 2 for transfers, May 2 for first-year students
First-Year In-Person Orientation
24 dates between May 29–July 10
Transfer In-Person Orientation (optional)
July 31 and August 6
International In-Person Orientation
August 20 and 21
Online Orientation
Available starting June 1
Parent and Family Online Orientation
Starting June 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