University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is on a 873-acre campus in the urban setting of Lincoln, Nebraska, not far from Omaha.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Nebraska-Lincoln students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Nebraska-Lincoln has fraternities and sororities.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the Student Alumni Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Alumni Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln include Mexican American Student Association, Dance Marathon, eSAB (Engineering Student Advisory Board) and ASUN (Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, student body government).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students' favorite campus events are University Program Council Concerts, Big Red Welcome and Homecomming.

Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Nebraska-Lincoln students live off campus. In 2022, 38% of undergrads at University of Nebraska-Lincoln lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 62% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There are 8,872 spots available in on-campus housing for all 19,552 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 7,091 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics

At University of Nebraska-Lincoln there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln:

Safety at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, University of Nebraska-Lincoln has emergency notification system, CCTV surveillance, and public weapons storage for students/faculty/staff.

Plan a Visit to University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Nebraska-Lincoln, take Interstate 80 to Lincoln, NE. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lincoln Municipal airport.

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