University of Nebraska at Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Nebraska at Omaha has several thriving Student Programming Board-Maverick Productions. In fact, more students participate in the Student Programming Board-Maverick Productions than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Nebraska at Omaha include student government, Greek Life, Emerging Leaders and PRSSA - Public Relations student society of America.

University of Nebraska at Omaha students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, International Banquet and Welcome Week.

Does University of Nebraska at Omaha Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

University of Nebraska at Omaha offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Nebraska at Omaha students live off campus. In 2023, 14% of undergrads at University of Nebraska at Omaha lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 86% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Nebraska at Omaha. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Nebraska at Omaha offers coed housing.

University of Nebraska at Omaha Athletics

At University of Nebraska at Omaha there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Nebraska at Omaha:

Is University of Nebraska at Omaha Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Nebraska at Omaha is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Nebraska at Omaha campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Nebraska at Omaha offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Nebraska at Omaha

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Nebraska at Omaha, take Interstate 80 to Omaha, NE. If you need to fly, book your flight to Eppley Airfield airport.

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