UNO has tons of ways for you to get involved. The best place to start is the Office of Student Involvement, our main hub for involvement on campus. They are located on the first floor of the Milo Bail Student Center.
What opportunities can I participate in to get involved?
Student Organizations
Check out some of the over 180 student organizations here.
Can't find quite the right fit? Consider starting your own organization.
Omaha Greeks
Find out everything you need to know about the Omaha Greeks.
Student Government
Make your voice heard through student government. Meeting times and opportunities for involvement can be found here.
Maverick Productions
Maverick Productions is our student programming board that provides students with interactive events from comedians to concerts throughout the school year. To learn about upcoming events or how to join the programming board visit their website.
Presence
Presence is our online portal for student involvement. Beyond connecting you to organizations on campus, there is also a calendar for events on campus. There's also a mobile app that you can download to your phone to stay connected.
Is there a program that focuses on community service?
The Collaborative
This is a student-led program that organizes and coordinates universitywide service and volunteer opportunities. Learn more about on-going service opportunities by signing up for the service listserve here.
Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
UNO is the only American university to have a facility wholly dedicated to community engagement. This space is a great way to connect with community partners right on-campus and is also home to the Office of Civic and Social Responsibility and the Service Learning Academy.
Service Learning Academy
If you are looking for an academic course that involves service, you can filter classes in a class search to find the best fit for you and your schedule.
I want to stay active in college, who can I connect with?
Intramurals & Club Sports
All students enrolled in at least one credit hour at UNO are eligible to participate on an intramural team. Sport Clubs strive to promote interest in a particular sport or activity. A club may be instructional, recreational, competitive, or any combination.
Strength & Fitness
Campus Recreation strives to provide a flexible health and fitness program that is convenient for the UNO community who want a simple way to keep healthy on their own schedule.
Outdoor Adventure
The Outdoor Venture Center offers a variety of adventure activities, rental equipment, and climbing wall for the UNO community. We challenge participants to learn, grow and venture out beyond their perceived personal limits. The OVC is your local place for everything adventure!
What's available for Military and Veteran students?
Military-Connected Resource Center
The Military-Connected Resource Center is here to assist you with getting involved on campus, supporting your overall wellness, finances, and enrollment.
What jobs are available on campus?
Work Study
Work Study is offered as part of a student's total financial aid package to assist with financing their college education. To be eligible for Work Study, a student must have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Student Worker
Student Workers are paid by the department for which they work. To be a Student Worker, you must be enrolled in at least one hour of classes.
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistantships are intended as awards to students who have demonstrated high academic performance and potential at the graduate level. Graduate Assistants, or "GAs," work 20 hours each week.How can I connect with students who identify as LGBTQIA?
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center welcomes and encourages people of all genders and sexualities to participate in the center’s offerings. The center is located in the Milo Bail Student Center, and provides collaborative support, access, resources, and training on gender and sexuality-based needs.
