All events are in Central time unless specified.
Activity
Time:
Downtown Tours
Date:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Learn about your new college town! Meet the Orientation Leaders at the Nebraska Union Crib to take a walking tour of downtown Lincoln to discover coffee shops, restaurants, and local businesses.
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Mapping Your Class Routes
Date:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Need help finding where your classes are this fall? Meet your Orientation Leaders in the Nebraska Union Crib to take a campus walking tour to prepare yourself for your first days as a college student!
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Rec Recess!
Date:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Sapp Recreation Facility
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Using Your Resources: Campus Walking Tour
Date:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Learn about your new home with a campus walking tour! Meet the Orientation Leaders in the Nebraska Union Crib for a walk around campus to learn about UNL’s history, charm, and pride.
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Getting Involved: The Perfect Complement to Your Academic Journey
Date:
11:00 am –
11:45 am
Location:
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center
There are numerous benefits to being an involved and engaged student, but with so many opportunities it can be hard to know where to start. Join the Student Involvement team for this interactive session designed to provide you with tools and …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Parent-to-Parent Reception
Date:
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
Wick Alumni Center
As your student settles into the residence hall, come mingle with other parents and meet administrators. Stop by to ask questions and enjoy free ice cream!
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
RCM Forum
Date:
1:30 pm –
3:30 pm
Location:
College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall
Room: 002 (Large Auditorium)
This is the second of two forums scheduled to give all UNL faculty and staff the opportunity to become informed about the ongoing budget redesign process.
This event originated in University Communication.
Activity
Time:
Find Your Faith Crew
Date:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Plaza
College is a place to build new relationships and connections. One of the primary ways to connect to a variety of students is through exploring your faith. UNL has many wonderful faith communities. Come hang out with 10+ faith ministries that have …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Meet and Greet: Gender & Sexuality Resources and Community
Date:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: 340 & 346
Join us during this time to engage with the communities of the LGBTQA+ Resource Center, the Women’s Center, and student organizations connected to the centers, including Students with Children, SpectrumUNL, TRANSform, Men@Nebraska, and more! Tour the …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Navigating College Life with a Disability with support from SSD
Date:
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Canfield Administration Building North
Room: 132
The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) partners with faculty to create accessible educational environments for students with disabilities. “Disability” is a broad term that includes mental health conditions, ADHD, chronic …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions
Date:
3:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
See Registration Email
This session requires registration. Please register at https://go.unl.edu/0rox. The deadline to register is Friday, August 9. You will be assigned a session based on session capacity and your preferences indicated in the registration form. You will …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Safety on Campus
Date:
3:00 pm –
3:45 pm
Location:
Avery Hall
Room: 106
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, student health and safety is our priority. The University has an exemplary safety record and maintains high standards for safeguarding students, their interests, and their surroundings. We need students to be …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
What is a Syllabus (and why should I care)?
Date:
3:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Hamilton Hall
Room: 112
Navigating your first semester of college is a whole lot easier when you have a clear roadmap. The good news is, you’re going to get one in each of your classes. Join the First Year Experience and Transition Programs (FYE&TP) staff in this session …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Work On Campus. Gain Experience. Make Money.
Date:
3:00 pm –
3:45 pm
Location:
Hamilton Hall
Room: 102
Learn the specifics about how to get an on-campus job, and hear directly from some departments on campus that hire the largest numbers of first-year student employees. Each group will share the dynamic of working for their department and how to …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Get Your Money Together!
Date:
4:00 pm –
4:45 pm
Location:
Hamilton Hall
Room: 102
Learn strategies to manage your money so that you start college off on the right foot financially. Topics will include budgeting, credit, and student loans.
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Getting Involved: The perfect complement to your academic journey
Date:
4:00 pm –
4:45 pm
Location:
Hamilton Hall
Room: 112
There are numerous benefits to being an involved and engaged student, but with so many opportunities it can be hard to know where to start. Join the Student Involvement team for this interactive session designed to provide you with tools and …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Safety on Campus
Date:
4:00 pm –
4:45 pm
Location:
Avery Hall
Room: 106
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, student health and safety is our priority. The University has an exemplary safety record and maintains high standards for safeguarding students, their interests, and their surroundings. We need students to be …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Dive-In Movie
Date:
8:30 pm –
10:00 pm
Location:
Sapp Recreation Facility
Room: Pool
Join us for a fun flick poolside! Float around the pool or just pull up a lounger on the pool deck and enjoy the movie.
This event originated in Student Life.