Instant answers. Anytime. Anywhere.
Ask Durango is your 24/7 text-based virtual assistant for quick, reliable answers to UNO questions. Whether you’re looking for deadlines, events, or campus resources, Durango’s here to help—right from your phone. Ask Durango uses AI to answer your questions. While he strives for accuracy, mistakes can happen. Because of this, your texts aren’t anonymous and replies are monitored by UNO staff. Ask Durango is currently available only to undergraduate students enrolled in classes with a valid cell phone number on their student account.
Why Text Durango?
At UNO, we’re committed to helping all Mavericks succeed. Sometimes, you just need a little help — and Durango is here to answer your questions about life as a Maverick or connect you to support in the following areas: financial, social, academic, and emotional wellbeing.
💬 Text Durango anytime at 1.844.422.4095.
Ask Durango is UNO’s on-demand text messaging service for undergraduate students. With Ask Durango, you can:
- Get answers to hundreds of UNO-related questions instantly.
- Learn about important deadlines, policies, and events.
- Connect with student support services and campus resources.
- Receive occasional check-ins to help you stay on track.
Durango’s goal is to make your UNO experience easier, more connected, and more supportive.
Intro message: Every undergraduate student at UNO will receive a welcome text from Durango at the beginning of each semester.
For Fall 2025, expect Durango’s first message the week of Nov. 3.
Ongoing support: After that, Durango will occasionally text you during the semester to:
- Check in on how classes are going.
- Share tips and reminders.
- Highlight campus resources and opportunities.
- Ask your opinion about your UNO experience.
👉 Durango’s number is: 1.844.422.4095
- Once you receive Durango’s first text, save his number in your phone.
- From then on, you can text your UNO questions anytime.
- Durango will respond—either with an answer or by connecting you to the right office.
👉 Durango’s number is: 1.844.422.4095
Durango can answer questions about:
- Academic deadlines (drop/add dates, finals week, etc.)
- Campus and student opportunities
- How to connect with student services
- Navigating UNO policies and resources
Not interested? That’s okay. Just text STOP to Durango at any time.
👉 Durango’s number is: 1.844.422.4095
All you have to do is text Durango START or UNSTOP to opt back in.
👉 Durango’s number is: 1.844.422.4095
If you have questions or need support with Ask Durango, email themac@unomaha.edu.
If Durango doesn't have the answer you're looking for, you'll get connected to a real person who can help. Durango is here to make sure you get the assitance you need.
👉 Durango’s number is: 1.844.422.4095
Your privacy is important. Any information you share can be viewed by our student outreach team for the purpose of providing you with assistance and support. If you have additional questions, please contact themac@unomaha.edu.