Graduate Student Resource Guide
This resource guide offers a chance for you to learn about the opportunities and services available to you as a UNO graduate student. The Office of Graduate Studies supports student success and is committed to helping you succeed during your time at UNO.
See UNO's Academic Calendar for important term and instruction start and end dates, and school holidays.
Identification
NUID- your 8-digit identification number
NetID- your username
Campus WiFi
Handshake
Browse and apply for jobs, view upcoming career fairs, and schedule advising appointments.
MavLINK
UNO’s student information system: courses, grades, tuition payments, and holds.
Canvas
UNO’s learning management system: grades, announcements, upcoming exams, class activities, cancellations, and taking online courses
Student Email
Access your UNOmaha email account.
Office 365
Office 365 is available free to every student, log in using your student email.
Campus IT Help
UNO campus IT help for anything related to equipment, software, and troubleshooting.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Military Support
Helping service members, veterans, and their dependents maximize tuition assistance and veteran benefits.
Graduate Assistantships
Benefits for students who excel in their academic performance at the graduate level and show potential within their field of study.
Omaha Urban Rate tuition program
Residents of certain states can attend UNO at significantly reduced tuition rates
Tuition & Payments
Tuition due dates, payment options, fees, payment plans, and employer reimbursement program.
Travel Awards
Up to $500 awarded to graduate students planning to present at academic conferences.
Graduate Student Workshops
A wide variety of workshops relevant to graduate students. Topics include citation tools, research techniques, presentation tips, and thesis and dissertation assistance.
Office of Research and Creative Activity
Secures research grants and other funding opportunities, and partners with expert faculty mentors to help advance knowledge.
Graduate Research and Creative Activity
A grant of up to $5,000 per student in support of faculty-mentored research or creative activity.
Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
Graduate students from all disciplines showcase their research and creative activity in the form of oral presentations, performances, exhibits, and posters.
University Committee on Research and Creative Activity
Funds up to $500 per graduate student for project-related materials, supplies, and operating costs related to the conduct of student research and creative activity.
Career Services
Résumé/CV reviews, practice interviews, career exploration, job search strategies, and oversees campus student employment
UNO Writing Center
One-on-one feedback and coaching for writers on any subject at any stage of the writing process, including master’s and doctoral level projects
Speech Center
Receive guidance, suggestions, and professional evaluations for oral communication.
Off-Campus Database Access
Contact the Library Service Desk at 402.554.3206 for assistance.
Ask-A-Librarian
Reference Assistance for all research needs. Subject librarians are available for specialized and individual research consultations.
InterLibrary Loan & Document Delivery
Obtain materials not owned by Criss Library, and have PDFs delivered to your ILLiad account
Copy, Print, Scan, and Fax
Fee-supported services offered by Criss Library for use with your MavCARD or guest print cards.
Graduate Study Carrels
Carrels are assigned on a per-semester basis, and eligible users may renew them for subsequent semesters.
Archives and Special Collections
Working on a paper, film, local history project, book, or another creative project, UNO Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections has the historical materials and expertise required.
Creative Production Lab
3D printing, laser cutting, large format printing, and video/audio services, with individual project consultations available.
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Omaha
Welcome to our campus, also known as Omaha.
Living On Campus
Living Off Campus
Options for Living in the Greater Omaha area.
Campus Shuttles
See shuttle routes on campus for each season and track their live positions and arrival times.
City Bus
Free rides on the Metro bus system to current students, faculty, and staff with your mavcard
e-Bikes
A minimal fee allows use of a b-cycle between 5 stations across Dodge and Scott campuses
Carpool
The UNO carpool program assists faculty/staff and students with their daily commute.
EV Charge Stations
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Dodge and Scott Campus, fees apply.
Parking Services
Purchase and manage permits, pay and appeal violations.
MavCard Services
Access card, ID card, debit card, free city bus card, Criss Library card, and off-campus discounts.
The Maverick Store
New/used textbooks, supplies, technology, UNO apparel, and gifts.
Child Care
High-quality, Dodge Campus childcare and early education services for families.
Food Options
Where and what to eat on Dodge and Scott Campus.
Campus Recreation
Facilities, training, care, sports, and wellbeing at UNO.
Nebraska Medicine Health Center
Provider visits, injury care, and immunizations. Most provider visits are free for students.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Confidential counseling services conducted by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners and graduate interns that can help with challenges impacting your overall well-being.
Safety
Ways to get help from UNO’s public safety department, and other available resources that keep UNO’s campus and people safe and secure.
Accessibility Services Center
Access and acomodations for UNO's students, staff, faculty, and visitors on and off-campus.
Durango’s Advancement and Support Hub
Meeting the unique needs of our students through tailored support and mentoring.
Student Leadership and Involvement
Sharing understanding and knowledge, cultivating meaningful relationships, and developing an appreciation for all perspectives.
FREE
admission for students to athletics and most university sponsored events
200+
Registered clubs and organizations
1700+
Community organizations that partner with UNO in a variety of focus areas
8300+
Students participating in courses with a community engagement component
Division I Athletics
No matter the sport, we are Omaha's team. GO MAVS!
Maverick Productions
The official student programming board of UNO that provides activities that are social, educational, entertaining, and recreational for all students.
Service Learning Academy
Combines academics and civic engagement to enhance student learning, advance community development, and foster engaged citizenship.
Student Service and Leadership Collaborative
Employing UNO students and connecting them with paid internships with nonprofit organizations.