New Semester Guide

Whether you are new to UNO or continuing your Maverick journey, we want to make sure that you have the resources and information you need to be successful. 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. Have a great semester, Mavs!

Navigate this guide:

• Three Things to Remember
• Tools and Tech
• Ways to Get Involved
• Ways to Get to Campus
• Quick Links & Key Support Services

Three Things to Remember

Keep these things in mind as you start the semester.

1. 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 courses this semester.

• 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 MavCONNECT (formerly MavTRACK).

• Campus mental health resources are available to all Mavericks.

2. Get Your Textbooks and Supplies

• Textbooks are available for purchase or rental from the UNO Bookstore.

• Computer equipment is available for checkout from the UNO Help Desk.

• Check MavLINK and your course syllabus for a complete listing of what you'll need for your courses.

3. 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 to complete the semester strong.

• 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.

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 "Online Resources" tab on the Online at UNO website for additional resources and information.

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

• Attend Synchronous Video Lectures or Office Hours: Your instructor may use Zoom for live course meetings, weekly office hours, or recorded class sessions.

• Recording Online Presentations/Screen Sharing: Zoom or YuJa 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; Yuja is best for recording your screen or yourself for later annotations or editing.

• File Sharing: Use OneDrive or Canvas to share files with your instructor or classmates.

• Collaborate with Group Members: Set up a video or audio call using Zoom and share files with each other using OneDrive.

• Upload Assignments and Check Grades: For most courses, you'll use Canvas to upload assignments and check your grades. For final/official grades, you'll want to check MavLINK.

• Quizzes and Exams: 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.

Ways to Get Involved

Show off your Maverick Spirit through one or more of these exciting engagement opportunities.

• 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.

• 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!

• Maverick 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.

• Getting Engaged: Our campus works 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.

• 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.

Quick Links & Key Support Services

Check out the links below for sites you'll reference often, information on how to access key services, and where to get the help you need to stay on track at UNO.

Quick Links

• my.unomaha
• MavCONNECT Student Success Hub
• On-Campus Food Options
• Off-Campus Excitement
• UNO Buildings and Maps
• UNO Parking Permits
• UNO Shuttles
• Other Transportation Options

Key Support Services

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