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Pre-Enrollment

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Step 3: Prepare for Your Advising Session

  • Test Scores and College Credit

  • Placement Exams

  • Registering in MavLINK

  • Financial Aid

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How can I prepare myself for my advising session?

Easy! Your advisor needs to know what college credits you may be bringing into UNO and what your placement scores are. Look below for more details...

Test Scores and College Credit

Be sure to send your test scores and/or college transcripts to UNO Admissions as soon as possible. If we haven't received them yet, please have this information readily available during your advising appointment so you can tell your advisor the specific exams you've taken, your scores, and/or the specific college-level courses (including the course number - Example: ENGL 1150) you've completed.

These items could include the following:

  • ACT or SAT Scores: Visit the ACT website or SAT website to send your scores
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Scores: Visit the CollegeBoard website to send your scores
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Scores: Visit the IB website to request a transcript
  • College Transcripts (includes dual enrollment courses taken outside of UNO): Request official transcripts to be sent to UNO using the other institution's website or by calling their Registrar's office.

Score reports and transcripts must be sent directly from the institution or testing company to UNO Admissions. Electronic transcripts or score reports can be sent to unoadmissions@unomaha.edu. Physical copies can be sent to:

  • UNO Undergraduate Admissions Office
  • 6001 Dodge St
  • 111 Eppley Administration Building
  • Omaha, NE 68182-0286



Placement Exams

It's possible you may need to take some placement exams before starting into subjects like English composition, mathematics, and foreign language. However, placement exams are not always required depending on your test scores or if you're bringing in college credit in those subjects.

Not sure whether you need to take a placement exam? No problem! Use the flowcharts below to help you figure out if you need a placement exam. Click on the "Let's Go" arrow and then continue to answer each question by clicking on the provided answer that is true for your situation.

  • English
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  • Foreign Language
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  • Mathematics
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  • Speech Test-Out Procedure
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How do I register for courses?

No worries! During your advising session, your advisor will walk you through the enrollment process in MavLink step-by-step. However, you may want to get familiar with the MavLink enrollment system BEFORE your advising session to make the process as smooth as possible.

Log into your MavLink and practice searching for courses and putting them in your shopping cart. This exercise will help familiarize you with the MavLink system and how course enrollment works. Before getting started, you can watch the three videos below to learn how to register for classes, drop classes, and use a permission number.

How to Register for Classes (video)

How to Drop a Class (video)

How to Use a Permission Number (video)

I have questions about my financial aid... What should I do?

If you have questions about financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Support & Scholarships at 402.554.2327 or unofinaid@unomaha.edu. Academic advisors are NOT able to see or advise on student financial information.

Thank you for reviewing our Pre-Enrollment webpage in preparation for your advising session! If you have any further questions about the information presented in any of the 3 steps, be sure to bring it up with your advisor.

We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you start your academic journey at UNO!

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