Admissions
We can't wait for you to join us in CPACS!
Undergraduate Admissions
Your first step is to visit UNO Admissions, where you can:
- Plan a visit
- Review admission criteria
- Investigate financial aid
- Explore housing
- Apply Online
Once you've made the decision to become a Maverick, start your online application and have all required materials ready.
Deadlines
Undergraduate Application Submission Deadlines are:
- Fall Semester – August 1*
- Spring Semester – December 1
- Summer Semester – June 1
*The priority deadline for scholarship consideration for the fall semester is February 1.
Graduate Admissions
An Application for Graduate Admission must be filed with the UNO Office of Graduate Studies.
Please Note: All students, except current junior and senior level students must complete a graduate application, or intercampus registration form for those students admitted to graduate programs at the other University of Nebraska campuses to receive graduate credit for any graduate level courses taken at UNO.
Special permission is required for junior or senior-level students to register for graduate courses. Here are links to those forms: Undergraduate Juniors Request to Register for Graduate Credit and Undergraduate Seniors Request to Register for Graduate Credit.
Transfer Students
Students interested in transferring to the College of Public Affairs & Community Service can apply through the UNO Office of Admissions page.
Visit the Transfer Students page
International Students
CPACS continues UNO's tradition of global engagement with international partners and a variety of programs to assist international students.
Visit the International Students page
Degree Holder/Non-Degree Seeker
Students interested in taking one or more classes at CPACS but are not pursing a degree at UNO.