Senior Passport Program
The Senior Passport Program provides an opportunity for Nebraskans, aged 65 and over, who are dedicated to lifelong learning. Participants can join currently enrolled UNO students in our classrooms in the pursuit of knowledge and for the enjoyment of being in a vibrant campus setting.
Senior learners are invited to attend and "sit in" on undergraduate in-person courses on a space-available basis and with the instructor's written permission. This is pure learning with no required homework, tests, or grades.
Please note: Senior Passport Learners do not have access to campus technology or online course materials.
Passport learners may attend up to two classes per semester for a once-per-year, non-refundable $25 fee. Your year begins at the time your first class is attended.
Senior Passport Program Guidelines
- Citizens 65 years of age and over are eligible.
- Non-refundable fee is $25 per year and covers a maximum of 2 courses per semester (Spring and Fall).
- Limited to undergraduate, in-person classes on a space-available basis.
- Instructor written permission is required for all courses.
- Not eligible to receive any UNO services including Canvas access.
- Participants who would like to have access to campus technology, including Canvas, and other digital tools or services that may be used in the course that requires a user to log in, are invited to enroll or audit courses.
- Senior Passport Program participants do not turn in assignments or take tests.
- Active participation is at the discretion of the instructor, and the instructor may terminate the participation of a learner for any reason.
- Senior Passport learners are expected to adhere to the UNO Student Code of Conduct.
Get Started
- Identify the course(s) of interest by perusing our online course schedule.
- Contact the Department Chairperson or Director to get the instructor’s name and contact information
- Contact the course instructor(s) via email before the start of the course to obtain written permission to register through the Senior Passport Program.
- Complete the Senior Learning Passport Form. Return the completed form with the instructor’s written/emailed permission to mhunke@unomaha.edu or to Mindy Hunke in the Division of Continuing Studies, 207 CPACS, UNO Dodge Campus, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska.
- Secure parking. Fees apply to all campus parking.
- See UNO Visitor Parking Information for a list of parking options.
- Campus Maps show the locations of parking garages and lots.
- UNO Parking Services 402.554.7275 can help identify the best parking option based on class times and locations.*
- Remit your $25 fee once a year to the Senior Learning Passport Program in one of three ways:
- Pay Online by Credit Card.
- Mail or drop off checks or cash to the DCS office.
- Make checks payable to DCS - Senior Passport Program.
- Note: Our office does not have change for cash
UNO Division of Continuing Studies
207 CPACS
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182-0328
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For Questions, Please Contact:
Mindy Hunke207 CPACS
6001 Dodge Street
Phone: 402.554.4922
Email: mhunke@unomaha.edu