Incoming Exchange: How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)! We are excited to welcome you as an exchange student on our campus.

To attend UNO as an exchange student, your home institution must have a student exchange agreement with our university or be involved in a consortium agreement which includes UNO.

Your home university must also nominate you for our exchange program  If you have questions regarding your eligibility for exchange at UNO, please contact your university’s international programs office.

How to Apply

Use the steps in this checklist to apply for your exchange program at UNO.

Please note that all documents, except for official transcripts, should be sent by email to unoadmissions@unomaha.edu. You should write your NU ID number (eight digits) on all documents and do not send duplicate hard copies.

 

1.  Complete your application

You should complete your application to UNO here: Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Students nominated from an exchange partner institution are not required to pay the application fee.

For most exchange programs, students will complete a Non-Degree application. Indicate if you will be visiting the United States on a J-1 visa. 

 

2.  Collect your academic records

Academic records or transcripts:

In order to determine admissibility, UNO requires that prospective students send ALL transcripts from colleges, universities, and vocational schools where they earned academic credit. If transcripts are not issued in English, please also submit certified English translations. Authenticated copies must be verified by the school or a government agency.

All official transcripts should be sent to:

International Admissions

University of Nebraska at Omaha

6001 Dodge Street, EAB 111

Omaha, NE 68182-0080

Unofficial transcripts can be submitted to verify admissibility:

Transcripts can be submitted via email to unoadmissions@unomaha.edu. These will only be used to verify admissibility; official documents must be sent to UNO to complete the admission process.

Proof of English proficiency:

UNO accepts TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, ACT, and SAT scores as proof of proficiency. Learn more about UNO’s English requirements.

Some nominated students will not need to prove English proficiency due to the school's agreement. If you have any questions you can contact your advisor or email International Admissions at unoadmissions@unomaha.edu. Graduate Admissions can be reached at gradschool@unomaha.edu. 

Transcripts submitted will be used to help request course waivers and permission codes. Please note that not all courses are transferable, which may prevent access to some UNO courses. For more information, please read the UNO Transfer Policy.

 

3.  Collect your financial documentation

Financial affidavit:

J-1 visa applicants or holders should submit a completed UNO Financial Affidavit Form. 

 

Original bank document:

J-1 visa applicants or holders should submit a recent statement or letter from their bank showing adequate funds for the duration of the program to cover personal expenses and any fees that cannot be waived.

The tuition and some fees are waived with your nomination, but you must show the balance listed on the Financial Affidavit form. If your nomination is for one semester, you are only required to show half the funds listed on the Financial Affidavit Form.

 

4.  Submit the documents above with a copy of an identification card or passport

Only original transcripts should be sent via courier; all other documents should be sent via email in PDF format to unoadmissions@unomaha.edu. Mobile phone images or pictures cannot be accepted.

Please do not send duplicate hard copies of emailed documents.

 

International Admissions

University of Nebraska at Omaha

6001 Dodge Street, EAB 111

Omaha, NE 68182-0080

 

5.  Read the SEVIS requirements

SEVIS is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. All exchange visitors (J-1 visas), and their dependents (J-2 visas) are required to register and pay a fee to the United States government. Once you have applied, read more in SEVIS & Immigration.

 

6.  Submit Housing and Airport Pickup Requests

Once you are admitted to UNO, please complete the Housing Request and Arrival/Airport Pick-Up Forms.

You’re finished! If you have any questions, contact us:

Phone: 1.402.554.2293

Email: unoadmissions@unomaha.edu

 

You can check the status of your application here. Once you’re admitted, connect with International Student Advising, review the checklist for Getting Started at UNO, and read the Pre-Departure Handbook.