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The Power of Freshmen
WORK HARD - MUCH IS EXPECTED OF YOU • BUT DON'T FORGET TO PLAY • ONE OF THE STRONGEST PREDICTORS OF STUDENT SUCCESS IS INVOLVEMENT
For freshmen, the University of Nebraska can seem a daunting place. This page is all about bringing a few resources a bit closer to you.
Freshman year may be the most important year of the student experience. This is the year that you set your study habits, choose your friends, and get started on your college journey. There are many people and resources at UNL dedicated to making your freshman year a great beginning to your Nebraska experience, so that you can become just who you're meant to be.
That's the Power of Red.
Your University Lifestyle
- Student Involvement runs this website, with content written by freshmen for freshmen.
- Stay fit, play hard in the well-equipped Campus Rec facilities.
Student Media: Daily Nebraskan and NewsNetNebraska; UNL Media: UNL Calendar, UNL Today, The Scarlet and News Releases
- Look in these resources for information on what's going on
today at UNL.
- Health center and clinic dedicated to the well-being of all UNL students.
Getting Around
Public Transportation in Lincoln (external link: StarTran)
Area Lodging (external link: Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Books, Computers and Cards
Computer Sales - educational discounts on computers and software
Paying for School
Hitting the Books
- Undergraduate Studies supports and enhances the undergraduate studies experience at UNL.
- UNL's course management system and student portal environment.
- Links to your student record, registration, etc.
- Nebraska's only comprehensive research library, University Libraries offers a collection of over 2.6 million print volumes and more than 22,000 current serial subscriptions.
- Links to all colleges and every academic department at UNL.
- The Registration and Records site is where you'll find the UNL Academic Calendar.
After Hours
- There are more than 300 student organizations at UNL. One or two of them are just for you.
- This site lists all kinds of on- and off-campus activities.
- Need we say more? The home of one of the nation's most successful athletic programs (both on the field and in the classroom).
See our Visit page for more information on the extensive recreational and cultural opportunities for UNL students and visitors.
Being Good