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The Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks enrolled in 2023 classes.

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The Semester Guide

Welcome to the Semester Guide, Mavericks! Here's a quick reminder of all the opportunities that are available to you on campus, online, and in our community.

Have a question not answered here? Call the UNO MavIGATION Station at 402.554.2800 or use our virtual assistant on the UNO homepage to get connected with someone who can help.

Don't miss Durango Days Take Two!

Have a great semester, Mavs!

Navigate this guide:

  • Three Steps to Success
  • Campus Support Services
  • Taking Care of Yourself and Others: Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion
  • Ways to Get Involved: Events, Organizations, and Athletics
  • Tools and Tech
  • Stay Connected to UNO
  • Durango Days Take Two Schedule

Three Steps to Success

  1. Get your textbooks and any supplies: Textbooks are available for purchase or rental from the UNO Bookstore, in-person or online. Computer equipment is available for checkout from the UNO Help Desk. Make sure to check MavLINK and your course syllabus for a complete listing of what you'll need for your course.

  2. Check Canvas early and often: Login to Canvas daily, starting with the first day of classes or before if the course content is available. Use the syllabus to help plan ahead and pace yourself. Attendance and participation will be critical to your success as there are limited class meetings in any modality. You can also use the calendar in Canvas, the one included in your email, or any other planner to stay on track and get ahead during the session.

  3. Ask for help if you need it: Don't be afraid to reach out to your instructor or your advisor about questions or concerns you may have about your course. Your instructor's contact information will be provided in your course syllabus. You can find your advisor on the Academic Advising site, or schedule an appointment with your advisor on MavTRACK. Campus mental health resources are also available to all Mavericks.

Campus Support Services

Check out the links below for information on how to access key services in-person and remotely, and where to get the help you need to stay on track at UNO.

  • Academic Advising
  • Academic Advising for Students and Scholars on F and J Visas
  • Academic and Career Development Center
  • Accessibility Services Center
  • Cashiering and Student Accounts
  • Computer Science Learning Center
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Criss Library and KANEKO-UNO Library
  • Financial Support and Scholarships
  • Food Services & Catering
  • Gender and Sexuality Resources Center
  • Graduate Studies
  • Honors Program
  • Housing and Residence Life
  • Math and Science Learning Center
  • MavCARD Services
  • Maverick Food Pantry
  • MavTECH Help Center
  • Military-Connected Resource Center
  • Multicultural Affairs
  • Nebraska Medicine – UNO Health Center
  • Office of Research and Creative Activity
  • Parking and Transit Services
  • Service Learning Academy
  • Speech Center
  • Testing Center
  • University Registrar
  • UNO Bookstore
  • Writing Center

Taking Care of Yourself and Others

We take the health and wellness of our campus community seriously. We encourage all Mavericks to "Connect. Take Care. Get Help" when they need support.

Physical Wellness

  • COVID-19 Guidance and Resources: A single-source location for any campus and community resources regarding COVID-19.

  • Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center: In-person and virtual consultations for a variety of services including physical exams, immunizations, pregnancy testing, STD management, and more. To schedule an appointment, call 402.554.2374. Learn more about how to use the Health Center this fall.

  • Vaccination Records: If you are a new, transfer, or international student, please make sure to review UNO’s immunization record requirements. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required for enrollment or class attendance.

  • Campus Recreation: With world-class facilities, staff, and programming, UNO offers a variety of ways to stay physically active and engaged. If you're taking in-person classes, you have access to the facility through your UPF fees. If you're taking online-only classes, you will need to purchase a membership or guest pass. Faculty and Staff have numerous membership options.

Emotional Wellness

Staying emotionally well is just as important as our physical wellness. Don’t hesitate to reach out to these resources if you need support:

  • Counseling and Psychological Services Office (CAPS): CAPS services, including confidential access to licensed counselors, are available in person and online for all enrolled students. Appointments can be made by calling 402.554.2409.

  • UNO Recovery Community: The UNO Recovery Community offers a common, safe space for students in recovery from addiction to socialize, support each other, and build academic success.

  • Campus Support Groups: It’s okay to not be okay and we’re here to listen. UNO has a variety of general and specialized support groups available for our student body. Remember: You are not alone. You are welcome here.


Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion

Every member of the UNO campus is a unique individual with diverse perspectives, cultures, experiences, and knowledge to share.

Learn more from UNO Chief Diversity Officer A.T. Miller and UNO Student Body President Tori Sims about the importance of full participation and engagement at UNO and how you can contribute to a welcoming, supportive campus for all:



  • Office of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion: A campuswide resource for all students, faculty, and staff about supporting a welcoming campus.

  • Accessibility Services Center: Collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all UNO programs and activities.

  • Gender and Sexuality Resource Center: Dedicated to creating supportive spaces that cultivate an environment of education, advocating, and activating the UNO community towards equity and inclusion.

  • Military-Connected Resource Center: Serving all military-affiliated and veteran students, as well as their families, as they pursue their higher education goals at UNO.

  • Office of Multicultural Affairs: Dedicated to providing a shared understanding and knowledge, and thereby appreciation of, varied cultural perspectives.

Ways to Get Involved

It's not too late get involved on and off campus! Show off your Maverick Spirit through one or more of these exciting engagement opportunities on and off campus:

  • Presence: UNO’s student involvement portal. Explore ways to get involved with UNO clubs and organizations or see what upcoming student-focused events your fellow students are organizing!

  • UNO Events Calendar: Want to know what’s happening across campus? Use the UNO Events Calendar to explore events by type, date, and location and then add them to your own personalized calendar so you can set reminders for yourself.

  • Give Back: Our campus works hand-in-hand with dozens of city organizations and nonprofits in need of volunteers and interns. Explore your options for how UNO can help you get involved in your community and help give back.

  • Omaha Athletics: Did you know your MavCARD gets you in to all Maverick athletic events at no additional cost? Wear black and get loud as you cheer on the Mavs this season.

  • Student Government: Members of UNO Student Government are elected by their peers as representatives of the student body, empowered to engage with campus leaders in shared governance to help improve everyone's Maverick experience.

  • Student Involvement: Not sure what your options are? There's no better place to start than UNO's Student Involvement office, located on the main floor of the Milo Bail Student Center. Stop by and say hello!


Tools and Tech

We've got you've covered with helpful tips about the most common tools you'll use in your classes. Confused about which tool to use? Below are the most common student tasks and the tech tool(s) to help you complete the task. Reach out to the MavTECH Help Center with any software or computer questions you have. Explore the UNO Online Learning site for additional resources and information.

What are you trying to do?

Tool to Use

Description

Support

Communicate with Instructors

UNO Email/Canvas Inbox

Canvas Announcements

Use your UNO email/Canvas inbox to communicate with your instructors, and check Announcements in Canvas for important course updates.

UNO Email

Canvas

Attend Synchronous
Video Lectures or Office Hours

Zoom

Your instructor may use Zoom for live course meetings, weekly office hours, or recorded class sessions.

Zoom

Recording Online
Presentations/
Screen Sharing

VidGrid

Zoom

VidGrid or Zoom can be used to record yourself and your screen (audio and video) for presentations, video responses in discussion boards, or group projects.

Zoom is best for recording synchronous discussions with groups; VidGrid is best for recording your screen or yourself for later annotations or editing.

VidGrid

Zoom

File Sharing

OneDrive

Canvas

Use OneDrive or Canvas to share files with your instructor or classmates.

OneDrive

Canvas

Collaborate with Group Members

Zoom

OneDrive

Set up a video or audio call using Zoom and share files with each other using OneDrive.

Zoom

OneDrive

Upload Assignments and Check Grades

Canvas

MavLINK

For most courses, you'll use Canvas to upload assignments and check your grades. For final/official grades, you'll want to check MavLINK.

Canvas

MavLINK

Quizzes and Exams

Canvas

Respondus

You'll access most quizzes/exams through Canvas. Some instructors will require you to use the Respondus lockdown browser for online proctoring. Use the Respondus support link to check if your hardware is compatible before testing begins.

Canvas

Respondus


Stay Connected to UNO

We're here to support you throughout the semester. For helpful resources and the latest news and events information, keep an eye out for the Bullseye hitting your inbox every Sunday evening and follow UNO's official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

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