UNO Information Brochure | 2021-2022

ACCESS TO

EXCEPTIONAL INFORMATION BROCHURE 2021-2022

ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL UNO combines the resources of a doctoral research institution with a thriving community in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, giving you unlimited opportunities for collaboration and experiences that will enhance your time in and out of the classroom.

KNOW THE “O”

15,431 Total Mavericks

15:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

5,324

First-generation students

OMAHA, NEBRASKA Location

65

Countries represented

Founded

T HERE’S NO BE T T ER TIME TO BE A

MAVERICK When you become a part of UNO, you make the deliberate choice to be a Maverick and to embrace all the possibilities the name implies.

Mavericks are independent thinkers. We are willing to go against the grain; ask the hard questions; and look at challenges in a different way.

Get to know UNO and you’ll see why we choose to be Mavericks, and why you should, too. [ BE aM AV.C OM/A P P LY ]

200+ Majors & programs

UNO is recognized as the most LGBTQIA+ friendly institution in Nebraska

DURANGO Mascot

BestColleges (2018 & 2020)

Top 25 best college for military service members, veterans, and their families Military Times, Best for Vets 2021

2,000+ 150+ Students live on campus

Student clubs and organizations

BLACK Team Color

16

Division I athletic teams

MAVERICKS Nickname

MAVERICK LIFE

The college experience isn’t complete until you discover everything it has to offer outside the classroom. At UNO, there are so many different ways to get involved with your fellow Mavericks and the Omaha community. [ S T UDEN T L IFE .UNOM A H A .EDU ]

LIVE ON CAMPUS Living on campus has its benefits. You’ll save money, meet new people, and have lots of opportunities to get involved.

Residence Hall Amenities • Private bedrooms with large personal closet space • Shared main living space, full kitchen, and bathroom areas

UNO offers six different apartment-style housing facilities on Dodge and Scott campuses. Each facility offers a fun, safe environment and a chance for you to practice independent living.

• Laundry facilities, study lounges, multimedia rooms, fitness areas, and barbecue pavilions

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• Optional meal plans and oncampus dining options

STAY ACTIVE Enjoy a variety of fun, recreational opportunities from intramural sports to our Outdoor Venture Center.

CELEBRATE TRADITION Attend our yearly signature events like Durango Days and De-Stress Fest and be a part of the Maverick Spirit.

• Utilities, Internet, and cable included in rent

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VOLUNTEER EXPLORE OMAHA Take advantage of all the perks Omaha has to offer including annual events featuring music, food, arts, culture, and more.

Make a difference in the community by volunteering in one of our 15 Signature Service Days or try taking a service learning course!

GO MAVERICKS! Join our loud, proud student section, in the “Bull Pen” to cheer on UNO’s 16 Division I athletic teams.

GET REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE Access internship, career, and applied research opportunities in a variety career fields in Omaha.

FIND SUPPORT GET INVOLVED Build a community with Mavericks that share your interests.

We have over 150 student organizations to choose from.

Get the help you need—academically, socially, or physically—through programs and services designed to support students.

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ACADEMIC COLLEGES

MAJORS & PROGRAMS UNO is a distinguished research university that offers nationally recognized bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees with more than 200 majors and programs available.

Arts and Sciences (CAS) Business Administration (CBA) Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM) Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) Information Science & Technology (IS&T) Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)

[ A C A DEMIC S.UNOM A H A .EDU/M A JOR S ] ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Minimum 2.0 GPA for transfers/readmits.

Minimum 2.25 GPA for transfers/readmits.

Minimum 2.5 GPA for transfers/readmits.

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Art History Creative Writing Studio Art Theatre

Aviation Criminology & Criminal Justice Emergency Management Gerontology Social Work

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Communication Studies Journalism & Media Communication

DIVISION OF CONTINUING STUDIES Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

Exploratory Studies ACDC advises students exploring different majors before they have completed 45 credit hours and helps them identify relevant majors, careers, and Academic Focus Areas related to their interests.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Minimum 2.0 GPA for transfers/readmits.

Bioinformatics Biology Black Studies Chemistry Economics English Environmental Science Foreign Languages & Literature General Science Geography Geology History Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies Latino/Latin American Studies Mathematics Medical Humanities Molecular & Biomedical Biology Neuroscience Pharmaceutical Sciences Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Women’s & Gender Studies

SCHOOL OF MUSIC Music Music Education (K-12) Music Performance

CAS offers many concentrations, minors, and certificate programs.

BIOMECHANICS Biomechanics

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Minimum 2.5 GPA for transfers/readmits.

Business Administration Accounting Banking & Financial Markets Business Analytics Business Finance Economics Entrepreneurship Management Human Resources Management International Business Investment Science & Portfolio Management Legal Studies Logistics & Supply Chain Management Marketing Real Estate & Land Use Economics Sales

CFAM offers many concentrations and minors.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SCIENCES Minimum 2.5 GPA for transfers/readmits.

TEACHER EDUCATION Early Childhood Inclusive Education Elementary Education Middle Grades (5-9) Secondary Education Library Science (non-teaching program) SPECIAL EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS Elementary Education, Special Education Secondary Education, Special Education Sign Language Interpreter Concentration (non-certified) Communication Disorders (non-teaching program) SCHOOL OF HEALTH & KINESIOLOGY Kinesiology Public Health

CEHHS offers many concentrations and endorsements, including the Middle Level Concentration, Sign Language Interpreter Concentration (non-certified), and Physical Education Teaching Endorsement.

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Minimum 2.5 GPA for transfers/readmits.

Bioinformatics Computer Science IT Innovation Cybersecurity Management Information Systems IS&T offers many concentrations, minors, and certificate programs.

30+ concentration options offered to students 21 years or older.

No minimum GPA required to be admitted to the Multidisciplinary Studies Degree program. Design an individualized plan of study or choose from an area of concentration.

PROGRAMS OFFERED ON UNO’S CAMPUS STUDENT INTEREST GROUPS/ PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Athletic Training Chiropractic Clinical Perfusion Cytotechnology Dental Dental Hygiene Genetic Counseling Law Medical Lab Science Medicine Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician’s Assistant Radiation Science Technology Veterinary Medicine These are not degree-granting programs. Our pre-professional programs allow you to pursue the major of your choice while completing the prerequisites often at the same time.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN PROGRAMS UNO offers University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) programs on our campus. See the catalog or go online to view course and admission requirements.

College of Engineering* Management Program Construction Management* Engineering Programs Architectural Engineering** Civil Engineering* Computer Engineering* Construction Engineering* Electrical Engineering* Pre-Agricultural Engineering Pre-Biological Systems Engineering Pre-Mechanical Engineering * Programs that can be completed entirely on the UNO campus. ** Program can only be completed at UNO. UNL programs are taught in the Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) on UNO’s Scott campus.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

APPLICATION & FINANCIAL INFO

There are a lot of options for offsetting the cost of education—from grants, scholarships, work aid, federal loans, and alternative loans.

Talk to one of our financial aid representatives to find the solution that makes sense for you.

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Application Deadlines UNO FAFSA INFORMATION

S UMME R 2 0 2 2 S E ME S T E R – July 1, 2022 F A L L 2 0 2 2 S E ME S T E R – August 22, 2022

You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive full consideration for all forms of student aid including scholarships.

S P R IN G 2 0 2 3 S E ME S T E R – January 2023 S UMME R 2 0 2 3 S E ME S T E R – July 1, 2023

Apply early to maximize the amount of aid you can receive.

Admission Requirements Along with your application, you’ll be asked to submit a $45 application fee, test scores, and an official high school transcript.

Your records must show completion of the 16 minimum course unit requirements (below) and one (1) the following: • ACT composite score of 20+

[ FA F S A .ED.GO V ] APPLICATION OPENS: October 1

PRIORITY DEADLINE: April 1

UNO’S SCHOOL CODE: 002554

• SAT score of 1040+ • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)

COST OF ATTENDANCE*

• Class ranking in the upper 50% COURSE UNIT REQUIREMENTS E N GL I S H

All units must include intensive reading and writing experience.

4 units

M AT H

Courses must include Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry

3 units

SOCIAL S C IE N C E

At least one (1) American and/or World History; one (1) American Government and/or Geography

3 units

N AT UR A L S C IE N C E

At least two (2) must be selected from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences.

One (1) must include a lab course

3 units

F O R E I GN L A N GU A GE

Must be two (2) of the same foreign language

2 units

ELECTIVE

One additional year from any listed above

1 unit

T O TA L TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS Completed transferable coursework from a regionally-accredited collegiate institution following high school graduation

16 units

The information below is an approximation based on full-time enrollment of 27 credit hours or more for the nine-month academic year (2021-22).

NE Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition & Fees

$8,136

$21,718

Housing & Meals** (not required)

$10,414

$10,414

Books & Supplies (estimate)

$1,120

$1,120

$19,670

$33,252

Est. Annual Cost

* The information provided is not a bill; this is a cost estimation based on current tuition rates. The estimates are conservative by design, and in no way attempt to reflect differences in actual costs incurred by students with differing lifestyle choices. The University of Nebraska at Omaha reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. ** Room and meal costs are estimates. Students are not required to live on campus. Meal plans are not required for students living on campus except for residents of Scott Hall and Scott Crossing Academic. Detailed room rates can be found at housing.unomaha.edu

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Graduated from a regionally-accredited high school or completed the equivalent academic training (GED) Meet the GPA requirement for the program to which you applied Be in good academic standing at your previous institution(s)

UNO’s tuition rates are among the lowest in the region

HOW TO BECOME A MAVERICK! S EPTEMBER

MARCH

Apply to UNO! Start your application online and pay your $45 application fee.

Admission and scholarship deadline for transfer students

OCTOBER Submit your FAFSA electronically using UNO’s school code 002554.

OCT-DEC Attend Be A Mav Day, our open house event to learn more about life at UNO.

SEPT-NOV Visit Campus!

Schedule your campus visit online or call 402.554.6281

Admitted students can submit your housing application.

$100 enrollment deposit deadline to confirm your spot

MAY-JULY

MAY-JULY

Complete the Online Orientation so you’re ready for fall

Go to Enrollment Day to sign up for classes and acquaint yourself with campus

DECEMBER Complete your checklist items on MavLINK.

APRIL Attend Admitted Student Day and celebrate becoming a Maverick

MAY 1

NOVEMBER

SENIOR TIMELINE

AUGUST SEE YOU AT UNO!!!

Final application deadline for new students

Connect with the University of Nebraska at Omaha Office of Undergraduate Admissions admissions.unomaha.edu

unoadmissions@unomaha.edu

402.554.2393

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Campus Visits/Maverick Landing: 402.554.6281 | BEaMAV.com/VisitCampus Financial Support and Scholarships: 402.554.2327 | financialaid.unomaha.edu Military and Veteran Services: 402.554.2349 | military.unomaha.edu Accessibility Services: 402.554.2872 | accessibility.unomaha.edu The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 0304BKUGA0821 All facts and figures presented in this book are based off of statistics obtained from the 2020-2021 academic year.

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