We believe that Orientation is essential in assisting new students with their transition to college and to UNO. Because of this, all freshmen and freshman transfers with 24 or fewer college credit courses are required to participate in New Student Orientation.

Transfer students with more than 24 transferable hours should plan to attend a 2-hour Orientation session designed for transfer students.

As a transfer student you may assume that programs and services at UNO are similar to those provided at your previous school. In reality, every university is different and our programming is designed to help you make a successful transition to UNO. Orientation provides an opportunity to meet with other new students, become familiar with campus and available services and resources, meet in a small group with Orientation leaders, and learn about student life at UNO.

Sign up and attend an Orientation as soon as possible. Our sessions fill up quickly so don’t delay in registering. All new students at UNO have an Orientation hold on their records, preventing them from registering for classes before attending Orientation.

Log in to Mavlink after March 28 to sign up for an Orientation session. You will need your NU ID and password. Your NU ID was included in your admissions paperwork and your password was selected by you when you completed your application online.

Yes, it is required that you stay for the entire program. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late or need to leave early, you will be asked to reschedule.

Orientation is designed for students only. Parents or friends who come with you will be asked to return after the conclusion of the program.

Parents and family members will have opportunities during the summer to attend an Orientation session designed for them. The cost to attend Parents Orientation is $30 per person and the fee is non-refundable. For more information, please select the "Parents/Family members" link at the top of this page.

Discounted lodging is available through Aksarben Marriott or Staybridge Suites both located near UNO. You must indicate that you are attending UNO orientation.

• Our Student Orientation Leaders will show you around campus to give you a glimpse of what it is like to be a student at UNO.
• Hear tips from current students on how to succeed in and outside the classroom.
• Learn the different ways to get involved at UNO.
• Get connected with our email and Web services.
• Meet with other new and current students.
• Become familiar with the availability of different campus services and resources.
• Get your Mavcard (student ID)
• In most cases, you will meet with an advisor from your college and register for Fall classes.
• Optional housing tours will be available at the end of Orientation.

Students can sign-up for an orientation session beginning on April 3rd. Freshmen and Transfer Orientation sessions run May-August. Additional information will contiually be sent to you with further information. Please refer to the "New Student Orientation Schedule" tab on the right for a schedule of the day.

• Your Orientation confirmation letter
• NU ID# and password
• A photo ID such as a driver's license, government or state issued ID, military ID or passport for your Mavcard (student ID).
• If you took any AP or Dual Enrollment classes in high school, please bring unofficial transcripts from the educational institution (community college or university) that offered the classes to your academic advising appointment. Official transcripts will need to be sent directly from the educational institution to UNO.

Freshman student session are full day programs. For more information on daily schedules click here

Orientations are intended for students only.

We will have separate Orientation sessions for parents and families that specifically address the needs of families of new UNO students. These sessions run concurrently with a New Student Orientation program. For more information on Parents programs or to register for a session, please click on the Parents tab at the top of this page.

In most cases, you will register for classes when you meet with your advisor during orientation. If you want to change your major you must do so a week prior to attending orienation.

Parking information will be included in your confirmation letter.

Please go to the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom located on the 2nd floor.

Information regarding both on-campus and off-campus living can be found on the UNO Housing Website.

To attend a transfer Orientation session, you must have earned 25 or more semester hours after completing high school.

If you are an incoming transfer student with MORE THAN 64 credit hours, your Orientation session can be waived. Please contact your academic advisor to get your Orientation waived if you meet this criteria.

Right after you have scheduled an Orientation date, make an appointment with your academic advisor by calling your college or department. Schedule your advising appointment for a time/date so that it occurs as soon as possible following your Orientation session. If you attend a morning Orientation session, we strongly recommend you schedule your advising appointment for the afternoon on the same day as your Orientation.

You should plan to bring unofficial copies of transcripts from your previous educational institutions to your advising appointment.

• Pick up your Mavcard (student ID)
• Tour campus to give you a glimpse of what it is like to be a student here.
• Get connected with UNO’s email and Web services.
• Hear about getting involved outside the classroom.
• Learn about parking and campus shuttle services.
• Become familiar with the availability of different campus services.

Students can sign-up for an orientation session beginning on April 3rd. Freshmen and Transfer Orientation sessions run May-August. Additional information will contiually be sent to you with further information.

• Your Orientation confirmation letter
• NU ID# and password
• A photo ID such as a driver's license, government or state issued ID, military ID or passport for your Mavcard (student ID).

Transfer Orientation sessions last two hours. We ask that you arrive 15-30 minutes early to check in. You must stay for the entire session in order to register for Fall classes and receive your Mavcard. Orientation must be completed before you can meet with your academic advisor and register for your fall classes.

Orientations are intended for students only. Parents or friends who come with you will be asked to return after the conclusion of the program.

In most cases, you will register for classes when you meet with your advisor.

Parking information will be included in your confirmation letter.

Room information will be included in your confirmation letter.

Information regarding both on-campus and off-campus living can be found on the UNO Housing Website.

Parent orientation sessions are offered at every freshman student orientation listed here. This includes honors orientation, and Thompson Learning Community orientation. We encourage parents to attend orientation the same day as their student in order to get the most out of your and your student's day! Parent orientation is not offered on the same day as Transfer students orientation.

The fee for guests is $15 per person, and is non-refundable. If you need to change the date of your Orientation session, that can be done at no charge. The program fee directly offsets the costs associated with the program including space, staffing, meals, beverages, and materials. The Parent Orientation program is self-supporting and receives no funding from either the University or the state.

We believe the shared experiences you will have by attending Orientation on the same date as your student is very valuable. We encourage you to try to make arrangements to be here with your student on the same day. If you are unable to attend on the same date, then you can attend a Parent Orientation anytime during the summer.

Students and Parents will be together at the beginning of the day, can meet up again during lunch if they choose, and will reconnect at the close of the program.

Click here to start your registration for parents orientation. You can pay the Orientation fee with a credit card securely through PayPal. If you prefer, you can complete the reservation online and then send in a check made out to UNO. Please include on a separate sheet the names of attendees to Parent Orientation, phone number, and the session date. All payments must be received at least one week prior to the event or your reservation may be cancelled. Please mail the payment and information to:

UNO Office of Orientation
Welcome Center
6001 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68182

Parents are unable to attend their student’s academic advising session. We encourage parents to discuss course selection with their students. If needed, students can make changes to their schedules at any point after advising is completed, although it is strongly recommended that your student talk with an advisor first prior to making changes to his or her schedule.

For information on the orientation schedule click here