Additional Campus Services and Support

Maverick Advising Center (the MAC)

The Maverick Advising Center (MAC) supports students in Exploratory Studies for up to 45 credit hours. The MAC prepares students to choose an academic major with confidence and guides them to stay on track for graduation. Students work with their advisors to strive for academic success by:

  • Determining personal, career, and academic goals
  • Exploring majors and courses of interest through Academic Focus Areas
  • Working to find a balance between education, work, and family

Career Services

Career Services empowers students to explore, develop, and succeed at UNO and beyond. We prepare students for meaningful work by building bridges with campus, community, and employers. We offer career exploration advising, career readiness resources, job and internship preparation, career fair and hiring events, experiential education opportunities, and more. Students can explore internship and job opportunities using Handshake, UNO’s official career platform.

Ombuds Services

Ombuds Services provides informal, confidential help when you have a conflict or problem with individuals, offices, or policies at the university. The Ombuds (Ombudspersons) help you analyze your situation, obtain information, identify your options, and develop a plan to address your concerns. The Ombuds do not take sides in a dispute; they are advocates for fairness and the equitable resolution of conflicts and problems. Communicating with an Ombuds is off-the-record.  If you wish to make a record, or to make UNO aware of a problem, the Ombuds can provide information and help you do so. Exceptions to Ombuds confidentiality occur only when there is an imminent risk of serious harm and no other reasonable option to prevent it.

For more information or to make an appointment, please go to the Ombuds Services web page.  Services are free to all UNO students and employees.

Office of Civil Rights Compliance

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity.

Read the Full Statement

Learn more about the Office of Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion

UNO’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing discrimination and harassment. 

Resources for support

Sex based misconduct or discrimination should be reported to:
UNO Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 402-554-2120
Email: equity@unomaha.edu

Other protected class discrimination should be reported to:
Compliance Administrator
Drew Nielsen
Email: compliance@unomaha.edu

International Programs (INPR)

Current programs under INPR include:

International Student Advising for all international students and scholars.

The Education Abroad office assists students in exploring their many options for overseas academic programs.

International Student and Scholar Support helps current and new students get oriented to campus, supports academic and immigration-related issues, and offers involvement opportunities on campus and in the community.

ILUNO Intensive English is one of the oldest and most highly regarded English as a Second Language programs in the region.

The International Professional Development (IPD) Program offers an alternative way to learn English that is uniquely tailored to professionals.

The Center for Afghanistan Studies continues to serve as America's primary cultural and scholarly link between the two countries.

Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative is an educational and cultural exchange to build the leadership capabilities of young professionals in the region, strengthen ties between the United States and Southeast Asia, and promote collaboration in the ASEAN community.

Global Partnerships and Recruiting supports the development, maintenance, and activities related international partnerships, and student mobility to UNO.

For further information, contact the International Programs office at 402.554.2293 or world@unomaha.edu

Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) is responsible for developing and maintaining programs and services to ensure the successful recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students on UNO’s campus. Through scholarship aid, academic services, and personal support, students are empowered to attain their educational and professional goals. Cultural programming includes celebrating cultural months (including Black History Month, Latino Heritage Month, Native Heritage Month, and Diversity Month) as well as three annual Native American events. MCA is inclusive of all UNO students. Learn more on the Multicultural Affairs website.

UNO Graduate Studies

UNO offers over 90 graduate programs at the doctoral, master's, specialist, and graduate certificate levels. UNO is recognized as a Carnegie Doctoral Research University. Our graduate faculty represents the very best in their fields, earning national teaching awards, and they are dedicated to individual student instruction and mentoring. For additional information, including available scholarships, fellowships and other supports, please visit the Graduate Studies website.

Scholarships

UNO has established a wide range of scholarship programs to recognize excellent high school achievement by first-year students and exceptional scholastic performance by upper-class students already in attendance at the university. For more information:

Office of Financial Support and Scholarships
103 Eppley Administration Building
Omaha, NE, 68182
402.554.2327
financialaid.unomaha.edu

Digital Learning

The Office of Digital Learning provides strategic direction to the campus for online and hybrid programs and courses, in addition to providing tier-two technology support for faculty. Digital Learning considers the areas of student support and preparedness for online learners, quality and instructional support for online instructors, and growth and process improvement for online initiatives at the institution. Working in close collaboration with UNO's Center for Faculty Excellence, the instructional designers in the Office of Digital Learning support UNO faculty in developing and re-envisioning the delivery of courses in online and blended formats.

Rick Murch-Shafer - Director of Academic Technology • 402.554.3539 • rmurch-shafer@nebraska.edu 

Daniel Hawkins – Director of Online Development • 402.554.4935 • dhawkins@unomaha.edu

Math-Science Learning Center

The Math-Science Learning Center (MSLC) provides UNO students the assistance they need to be successful in their Math and Science courses.  Undergraduate students serve as tutors, mentors and study group facilitators trained to assist their peers in achieving academic success. The MSLC has abundant study/tutoring space, computers, and reserve study materials suitable for individual and small-group study. Students seeking to increase their overall learning effectiveness and efficiency are encouraged to meet with the MSLC director to discuss strategies and make a success plan.  For regular help with homework, lab, exam-prep, etc., please visit www.unomaha.edu/MSLC for course-specific schedule information.  Then just stop by or log onto Zoom, we offer tutoring in-person and online.  There’s no cost and (for most courses) no appointment needed. 

The Math-Science Learning Center is located in 107 Durham Science Center.

Speech Center

The UNO Speech Center assists all UNO students, faculty, and staff in preparing oral presentations and/or incorporating them into their courses.

The Speech Consulting Room provides consulting and coaching services for all UNO students, graduate students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines, assistance to faculty in support of Speaking Across the Curriculum effort at UNO and assessment documentation for the UNO oral communication general education requirement.

The Speech Center is located in 183 and 185 Arts & Science Hall, or can be reached at 402.554.3201.

Writing Center

The Writing Center invites UNO students, faculty, and staff in all university divisions to work with writing consultants on writing projects.  You may use this free service to work on writing assignments, application essays, business letters or other projects. Our goal is to help you become an effective, independent writer; we will not edit papers for you: we will help you develop the ability to edit your own work. The writing consultants are undergraduate students, graduate teaching assistants from the English Department, and graduate consultants funded by Graduate Studies and UNMC.

The Writing Center offers in-person and online services whenever classes are in session. To schedule a 30 or 60 minute appointment, visit the Writing Center website or call 402.554.2946.

Computer Science Learning Center

The Computer Science Learning Center (CSLC) provides UNO students with the assistance they need to be successful in their Computer Science and related technology courses. University students serve as tutors that help their fellow students gain understanding of computer science topics. This knowledge helps in the academic success of students who use the space as well as helps prepare students for potential career opportunities. For regular help with homework, labs, exam preparation, and more, please visit to look through our hours of operation and how to contact us. Students are welcome to stop by in person or over Zoom. The CSLC is located in PKI 391 and our Zoom information is shared on the previously listed website. There is no cost for tutoring assistance and no appointment is needed.

MatheMavericks Zone

The MatheMavericks Zone is a communal mathematics study space with free tutoring available for Math 1950 and below. Visit MatheMavericks Zone website for additional information.

UNO Libraries

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) libraries include the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library (Criss Library) and the KANEKO-UNO Library. The Libraries fulfill the UNO mission through our dynamic services, highly qualified and adaptive personnel, unique and extensive collections, and accessible learning spaces and environments.

The KANEKO-UNO library, located within the KANEKO gallery at 11th and Jones Streets in Omaha’s Old Market, is a distinctive space for study, research, collaboration, and investigation. With a focus on stimulating and celebrating creativity, the space and collection inspire visitors to expand their awareness and knowledge within an atmosphere of flexible learning.

Criss Library is centrally located on UNO’s Dodge campus, and is an inclusive and engaged space for teaching, learning, research, and service. Collaborative spaces include: flexible seating on our lower and main levels; group study rooms equipped with monitors, screen sharing technology, and whiteboards; and four instruction labs, including two with laptops and configurable seating. For focused learning, the library has individual study rooms, and maintains quiet study space throughout the third floor.

The Creative Production Lab offers one-on-one help for students, faculty, and staff to explore their creative interests and learn how to use cutting-edge hardware and software, including virtual reality, laser cutting, 3D printing and scanning, and multi-media production.

The Archives & Special Collections acquires and preserves unique, rare, and specialized materials, and provides expertise on incorporating these materials into creative projects. The department’s diverse collections include the University Archives, U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Archives, as well as other special collections including regional history, rare books, and the Arthur Paul Afghanistan Collection. 

Additional spaces of note include: an outdoor garden patio, café, theater room, and the H. Don and Connie Osborne Family Art Gallery.

The library’s collection supports the teaching, learning, research, and creative needs of students, faculty, and staff through a variety of formats including, print and e-books, physical and streaming media, digital image collections, journals, newspapers, electronic databases, and government documents. Material not available in the Criss Library collection can be borrowed from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan.

Librarians are available both in person and online to answer questions, help students and faculty use library resources, and assist with research when and where it is needed. Librarians also offer instruction sessions tailored toward a particular course or assignment. 

For additional information, visit library.unomaha.edu.

Research

At UNO, research is thriving because our students have access to resources they might not find at another university. Undergraduate and graduate students work with our faculty to understand and uncover new and innovative methods for solving problems. Learn more about the research at UNO

MavIGATION Station

The MavIGATION Station, located on the first floor of the Eppley Administration Building, provides general information and referrals to appropriate offices. The general information number is 402.554.2800 or 1.800.858.8648.

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services (ITS) offers a broad range of services designed to meet the computing, communications, and networking needs of the University of Nebraska faculty, staff and students. See https://its.unomaha.edu.

Milo Bail Student Center

The Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) is the student involvement hub located in the heart of Dodge Campus. MBSC is where you can take care of business at MavCARD Services or the Bookstore, connect with student services like Multicultural Affairs, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, the Military-Connected Resource Center, and join programs geared specifically toward students like the Fraternity and Sorority LifeMaverick Productions, Dance Marathon, and Student Government. The MBSC also offers delicious food options in the MBSC Food CourtDurango's Grill, and the Maverick Den. Or just stop by to hang out in the lounge and study space while also stopping by the MavIGATION Station to check out games, and more.

Bookstore

The UNO Bookstore, owned and operated by the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is located on the first level of MBSC. The Bookstore offers new and used textbooks, rental books, digital e-books, Omaha’s largest selection of UNO apparel, gifts, and home décor. The UNO Bookstore website, unobookstore.com, offers free in-store pickup and free residence hall delivery for textbooks, apparel and more. 

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation (Campus Rec) supports students on their journey to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle while at UNO. If you are enrolled in at least one credit hour on-campus, a Campus Rec membership is included as part of your University Program and Facilities (UPF) Fees. There is no need to purchase a membership separately while taking an on-campus class. A valid membership is determined on a semester basis. If you are enrolled in an online, remote, research, or thesis class, a Campus Rec membership would need to be purchased. A purchase is necessary since these classes do not pay the University Program and Facilities (UPF) Fees. All students, whether you are taking in person or online classes, you are eligible to participate in Wellness Coaching. Campus Rec is located in the H&K Building. Learn more on the Campus Recreation website.

Housing & Residence Life

Housing and Residence life creates a positive residential experience and supports the evolving needs of students at UNO. Six different on-campus housing options are available to UNO students: Maverick Village (MV) and University Village (UV) on Dodge Campus; Scott Court (SC), Scott Crossing (SX), Scott Hall (SH), and Scott Village (SV) on Scott Campus. Housing and Residence life is proud to offer apartment, traditional, and graduate-style housing to UNO students. Learn more on the Housing and Residence Life website

Gender-Inclusive Housing

Students and allies of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions are eligible to live in designated Gender-Inclusive Housing. Apartment features are the same as other housing facilities.

Parking Services

For information on parking services, visit the parking services website

Facilities

Visit the UNO Buildings and Maps website for detailed information on buildings and locations. 

Alumni Engagement/NU Foundation

The UNO Alumni Association and the University of Nebraska Foundation have partnered to advance the overall mission and priorities of UNO, and to connect the dreams and passions of alumni and friends with the mission of the university. Click here for more information.