Orientation Resources for Students and Their Families
Browse through the sections below to view presentations and slides featured at on-campus orientation sessions.
To help new students and their families/guardians become familiar with all Nebraska has to offer, we've compiled every session presented during on-campus orientation for you to review or explore further. Toggle the section tabs to select the areas and sessions you'd like to watch or view.
- Campus Life
- Colleges
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Special Programs
- Student Involvement
- Student Resources
How Students Can Be an #ActiveHusker
Campus Recreation
Offering three locations and countless opportunities, come learn about the experiences Campus Recreation has to offer! Staying active at the gym, adventure trips, sports clubs, intramurals and employment opportunities are all ways Campus Recreation could become a part of a student's story!
Activities | Intramural Sports | Club Sports
Campus Safety
University Police
Nebraska is one of the safest college campuses in the country. Learn about campus resources and safety procedures, the role of university police and safety tips for students to remember while on and off campus.
Safety at UNL | UNL Alerts
Internship & Study Opportunities Abroad
Global Experiences
With programs in over 70 countries, students can enhance their academic experience by participating in study, internship, research or service-learning abroad. Learn about how students can find the perfect fit for their academic, personal and professional goals, as well as their budget.
Programs & Application | Funding | Parents Supporting Students Abroad
Life as a Commuter Student
New Student Enrollment
Learn about how to navigate and connect on campus as a commuter through info on parking, transportation, involvement opportunities and more.
Student Parking Permit Guide | Meals on Campus
Lincoln for Out-of-State Students
New Student Enrollment
Learn about common challenges and concerns and get familiar with resources and organizations that support students from outside Nebraska. Hear from an out-of-state orientation leader about how they made campus home.
Move-In Info | Clubs and Organizations | Omalink Shuttle
Parking & Bus Services for Students
Parking & Transit
Learn about parking procedures, permits, bike share and bus routes in Lincoln. Students have permit options for various on-campus lots at different price points, and they can use city and intercampus bus routes to get around town without a car.
Student Parking Permit Guide | Parking Maps | Bus Rider's Guide
Your Husker Home
University Housing
Learn about living on campus. This session includes info about University Housing processes, timelines, meal plans, move-in dates, life in the halls and more.
Move-In Info | Meal Plans | Contract Info
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Architecture.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Business.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Engineering.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Academic Advising
Learn about degrees, opportunities, advising and support in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.
Academic Advising
Learn about program tracks, opportunities, advising and support in the Explore Center.
Academic Advising
First-Year Fraternity Living
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Learn more about fraternity move-in dates and processes, timelines, University Housing contract cancellations and other important details about living in a fraternity chapter.
Interfraternity Council (IFC) | Approved Chapter Houses
Joining a Culturally-Based Organization
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Culturally based fraternal organizations create a home away from home for multicultural students through focus on service, servant-leadership, brother/sisterhood and scholarship. Learn about membership and how students can find life-long friends and support in this community.
Multicultural Greek Council | National Pan-Hellenic Council | How to Join
Joining a Panhellenic Sorority
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Discover how membership in a Panhellenic sorority enriches the student college experience, as well as what to expect during August recruitment and what role parents/families can play in supporting their student throughout the process.
Panhellenic Sororities | How to Join
Joining an IFC Fraternity
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Discover how membership in an Interfraternity Council (IFC) chapter enriches students' college experience, as well as what to expect during fraternity summer recruitment and what role parents/family can play in supporting students throughout the process.
IFC Fraternities | How to Join
Center for Academic Success & Transition (CAST) Power Program supports students who qualify for Nebraska Promise.
Learn about eligibility, opportunities and expectations for the Emerging Leaders Program, which supports recipients of the Nebraska Emerging Leaders Scholarship. .
Nebraska's First Husker Program is designed to offer first-generation students the support and guidance they need to succeed their first semester and beyond.
Learn about eligibility, opportunities and expectations for the Honors Program.
Why Honors | Program Requirements | Honors Housing
Learn about eligibility, opportunities and expectations for Learning Communities.
What to Expect | Find a Community
Learn about eligibility, opportunities and expectations for students who are veterans, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve or military dependents.
Educational Benefits & Chapter Summaries | FAQs
Learn about eligibility, opportunities and expectations for the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) Student Success Program.
Student Success Programs | Events
Peer Connections at Nebraska offers first-year students the opportunity to get connected on campus and interact with peers.
The Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy seeks to recruit and retain students committed to supporting and advancing women in engineering in the state of Nebraska, providing students who have financial need with the resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing and construction.
About | Eligibility | Scholarship Benefits
This is a Learning Community for recipients of the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship.
About
Finding Community at the Multicultural Center
Office of Academic Success & Intercultural Services (OASIS)
Learn about how students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds can get connected and find a sense of belonging on campus through the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, OASIS and various multicultural student organizations.
Student Success Programs | Events
Getting Involved With Clubs & Volunteer Opportunities
Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
Learn how involvement can provide students with opportunities for personal and professional development. Hear about how students can get connected to campus organizations, leadership resources, volunteer opportunities and programs that match their interests and needs.
Clubs and Organizations | Events
Academic Success
Center for Academic Success & Transition
Learn about the academic transition from high school to college, time management strategies and on-campus resources that help students succeed in college coursework.
Academic Coaching | Success Workshops | Free Tutoring
First-Generation Student Support
Center for Academic Success & Transition
A first-generation student is a student whose parents/guardians have not earned a 4-year degree. Learn why being a first-gen student matters and hear about programs on campus designed to help first-generation students get connected and transition to college life.
First Husker Program | OASIS Student Success Programs
Paying for College
Husker Hub
Learn about the top 5 things students and parents need to know right now about financial aid, scholarships and paying the student bill.
Bill Pay | Scholarships/Grants
Jobs, Internships, Careers & the New Career Development Tuition Challenge
Career Services
What sets students up for career success? Learn about gaining experience through campus jobs and more, especially internships; connecting with employers; finding local/national/international opportunities; developing search skills with Career Coaches and winning through the Career Development Tuition Challenge!
Jobs and Internships | Handshake
Mental Health Support & Disability Services at UNL
CAPS & SSD
Learn about on-campus services and resources that promote accessibility and support students' emotional, mental and academic well-being.
CAPS Services and Appointments | Disability Accommodations
On-Campus Banking
Union Bank & Trust
Learn about how banking on campus can alleviate financial stress for students. Hear about free services, easy ways to transfer money and tips for students. UBT is the official bank on campus.
Student Bank Account | Parent Info
Support & Services at the University Health Center
University Health Center
Learn how students access care at the health center including the medical, dental and pharmacy services provided; cost of services, including those covered by student fees and practical ways students can prepare.
Services | Student Insurance | New Student Health Requirement