Spring In-Person Orientation is an optional partial-day program from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. that takes place at the Nebraska Union, 1400 R Street. This In-Person Orientation introduces transfer and first-year students to campus facilities and resources and provides the opportunity to connect with peers.
You can include parents/family members on your In-Person Orientation reservation. A $15 fee will be applied to the student's first bill for each guest.
Spring In-Person Orientation Date
Thursday, January 8. Registration will open on December 10. The reservation is not available in MyRED.
In-Person Orientation Sample Schedule
Events and times are subject to change.
Time | Activity |
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9 a.m. |
Check-In and Info Fair
|
9:30 a.m. |
Welcome Session
Get an overview of the day's schedule and meet the orientation leaders. |
9:40 a.m. |
Navigating the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Learn about next steps and helpful tips for being a Husker. Hear from a panel of current students and staff. |
10:35 a.m. |
"Life of a Husker" Activities (students)
Connect with other incoming students while learning about campus resources. Coffee Social (parents/guests)Engage with other families and university staff over coffee. |
11:05 a.m. |
Academic Success and Support
|
11:30 a.m. |
Husker Hub: Student Accounts
Hear from Husker Hub about processes and support related to student accounts and bill payment. |
12 p.m. |
Lunch
Have lunch with your group in one of our dining centers. |
12:45 p.m. |
Campus Walking Tour (small groups)
|
1:30 p.m. |
College Session
|
2:30 p.m. |
End-of-day Tasks
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Travel and Lodging Information
Find deals for our partner hotels if you're traveling to Lincoln. Residence halls are not open to orientation attendees or guests.
Lincoln airport (LNK) is closest to campus (5 miles or 10 minutes by car). It's a small airport with service via United Airlines. Taxis, car rentals and ride-share apps (Uber, Lyft) are available at LNK.
Omaha's Eppley Airfield (OMA) (65 miles or an hour by car) is larger than LNK and carries multiple airlines. OMALiNK is a licensed airport shuttle company that transports passengers from Omaha to Lincoln and surrounding areas. Contact OMALiNK for pricing information. Omaha also has car rentals and ride share (Uber, Lyft) options.
Parking Information
Spring In-Person Orientation
Free parking is provided in the city parking garages near campus. The Larsen building at 14th and Q streets is closest to the Nebraska Union, where orientation is hosted. You will receive a parking validation ticket at orientation check-in, which will cover your parking costs when you exit the garage.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available on the southwest side of the Nebraska Union for vehicles with state-issued handicapped permits.