Welcome, Husker!
Discover Life in Lincoln
Experience the Arts. Adventure Outdoors. Dine and Shop Local.
The City of Lincoln is a beloved place, home to a collaborative and supportive community with endless opportunities and activities. Our City Campus interconnects with Downtown Lincoln, making it easy to go from the campus library to a movie theater, local restaurant or music venue—all without having to drive. There's a certain charm to the capital city that can't be beat!
Don't Wait—File Your FAFSA Form
You and your family can now file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form with your 2022 tax information. The FAFSA Form is your key to scholarships, grants and other forms of aid. While the FAFSA Form priority deadline is May 15, financial aid is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to file as soon as possible. Students who qualify for the Nebraska Promise have until June 1. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Federal School Code is 002565.
The U.S. Department of Education announced institutions will begin receiving batches of FAFSA information in the first half of March. Once the information is received, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is committed to quickly processing aid and notifying students and families to assist in financial planning.
Based on information provided from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln plans to send financial aid notifications to incoming undergraduate students who submitted the FAFSA Form in April. The fall application for admission, enrollment deposit and FAFSA priority date for incoming undergraduate students is May 15.
Review Your Financial Aid Offer
Admitted Huskers who filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form will soon receive a financial aid offer in the "Financial Aid" tab in MyRED.
- Once you receive your offer, follow our guide to evaluate your offer and complete the financial aid process.
- You will use the "Accept/Decline Awards" button in MyRED to respond to each award offer and secure your financial aid.
- Continue to visit the "Financial Aid" tab in MyRED to view your financial aid offer or revisions, if applicable. Use the "Accept/Decline Awards" button to respond to each award offer and secure your financial aid.
Interpreting Your Financial Aid Offer
Admitted Huskers who filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form will receive a financial aid offer in the “Financial Aid” tab in MyRED as early as April 22.
Once you receive your offer, follow our guide to evaluate your offer and complete the financial aid process.
You will use the “Accept/Decline Awards” button in MyRED to respond to each award offer and secure your financial aid.
Interpreting Your Financial Aid Offer
Husker Hub
Student Service Center
If you have any questions, you can contact a Husker Hub full-time student services specialist Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. CDT through the Virtual Queue.
Coming Soon:
New Student Enrollment
If you have paid or deferred your enrollment deposit, keep an eye on your inbox for more information about New Student Enrollment (NSE) summer processes, including orientation, academic advising and course enrollment. Orientation reservations open May 2.
Let's Get You Home, Husker!
Housing Contract and Roommate Finder Now Open
Access to the Housing Contract and Roommate Finder is granted in MyRED within 24 hours after payment or deferral of your enrollment deposit. When completing the Housing Contract, you will have the opportunity to provide a ranking of your residence hall preferences. These preferences will be used to make room placements and assignments.
We encourage you to submit your Housing Contract by May 1 to be part of our room assignment priority group 2. Doing so will ensure you are notified of your room assignment on May 22. Whether you're placed in a traditional hall or suite-style living, you'll build new friendships and make lasting memories as you share a home with other Huskers!
Students who submit the Housing Contract May 2 and beyond will be notified on a weekly basis throughout the remainder of the summer.
On-Campus Residency Requirement
All incoming first-year students enrolled for six or more credit hours are required to reside in approved on-campus housing. This policy is in effect throughout the entire academic year.
Every incoming first-year student must complete one of the following:
- A Housing Contract to reside in the residence halls.
- OR Confirmation of residency in university-approved Greek housing.
- OR A request for exemption from the on-campus residency requirement.
You're Invited! Upcoming Webinars
Keep an eye on your inbox for invitations to the following upcoming webinar events hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Sessions will be hosted via Zoom. Pre-event registration is not necessary.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Continue to reference our list of key dates and deadlines as you navigate the admission process and prepare to join us on campus.
Husker Celebration Graphics
You're in! Download social media graphics and wallpapers to share the news with your friends and family.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Lay a solid foundation for your career and discover your academic community as you collaborate with faculty and other Huskers to launch businesses, create content for real clients or make research discoveries–all before you graduate.
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Connect Clubs to a Career
With 540+ Registered Student Organizations, you're bound to find a supportive group of Huskers with similar goals and develop essential skills for your dream job.
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Gain Global Experience
Studying abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in another culture and enhance your professional development. Nebraska has the support you need to make it happen.
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Engage in Research
Through Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE), you can work 1-to-1 with a faculty member in your academic program to conduct groundbreaking research.
Next Steps to Nebraska
Continue to check back for more content, created just for you. We'll offer a glimpse into what life is like at Nebraska and provide regular updates to help you on your path to college.
Log in to MyRED to take your next steps to Nebraska and view additional announcements.
We're Here to Help
If you have any questions about studying at Nebraska, completing next steps or paying for school, contact us at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.