Orientation
All new international students must participate in international student orientation, including those transferring from another U.S. school and those moving from ILUNO to UNO.
There are two parts to international orientation:
Part 1: Online Orientation
Complete the online orientation course in your Canvas account. Students complete the online orientation after they are admitted to a UNO program.
Part 2: In-Person Orientation at UNO
Register for International Orientation: In MavLINK, click the "Orientation Signup" link in the “Admissions” drop-down menu. Follow the instructions for international orientation registration.
2024 In-Person Orientation
The orientation event will be held Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19.
More information will be emailed to all new students.
Questions?
Email orientation@unomaha.edu
Additional Events
20 January: Details for the trip to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo will be sent to new students through email.
Shopping trip to a discount shopping center. Date, time and location details will be sent to new students through email.
Intensive English (ILUNO) Orientation
Visit Getting Started in ILUNO for orientation information.
Enrollment
Undergraduate Students
Your academic advisor will guide your first-semester class enrollment and help create a successful plan for your time at UNO.
Advisors offer appointments via phone or video conference. Find your program or area of study and schedule an appointment online.
After meeting with your advisor, enroll in classes as soon as possible through MavLINK to secure your course choices. As an international undergraduate student, you must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Graduate Students
Contact the graduate program advisor for your specific program. Once you meet with your advisor, enroll in courses as soon as possible through MavLINK.
International graduate students have a minimum of nine credit hours per semester.
J-1 Exchange Students
Email Education Abroad for course enrollment.
ILUNO Students
Visit the Getting Started with ILUNO page for enrollment information.
Placement Exams
English and Math Placement Exams are required for undergraduate students unless they have credit at another U.S. college or university.
Placement exams help ensure you enroll in the correct courses based on your current skill level. If you have English or Math transfer credit from another U.S. institution, speak with your academic advisor to see if you need to take the placement exams.
Graduate Students
The English Placement and Proficiency Exam (EPPE) is required for all Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate students.
International graduate students in other programs should check with their academic advisors for program requirements.
ILUNO Students
Visit Getting Started with ILUNO for placement exam information.
Join the UNO International Students Community
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