Welcome to the Three-Week January Session ("J-Term"), Mavericks! Here's a quick reminder of all the opportunities that are available to you on campus, online, and in our community.
Have a question not answered here? Call the UNO MavIGATION Station at 402.554.2800 or use our virtual assistant on the UNO homepage to get connected with someone who can help.Have a great semester, Mavs!
Navigate this guide:
- Three Steps to Success
- Finding What You Need: Important Campus Offices
- Taking Care of Yourself and Others: Health and Wellness
- Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion
- Ways to Get Involved: Events, Organizations, and Athletics
- Tools and Tech
- Campus Support Services
- Stay Connected to UNO
- Get your textbooks and any supplies: Textbooks are available for purchase or rental from the UNO Bookstore, in-person or online. Computer equipment is available for checkout from the UNO Help Desk. Make sure to check MavLINK and your course syllabus for a complete listing of what you'll need for your course.
- Check Canvas early and often: Login to Canvas daily, starting with the first day of classes or before if the course content is available. Use the syllabus to help plan ahead and pace yourself to complete the 3-Week January Session. Attendance and participation will be critical to your success as there are limited class meetings in any modality. You can also use the calendar in Canvas, the one included in your email, or any other planner to stay on track and get ahead during the session.
- Ask for help if you need it: Don't be afraid to reach out to your instructor or your advisor about questions or concerns you may have about your course or the 3-Week January Session. Your instructor's contact information will be provided in your course syllabus. You can find your advisor on the Academic Advising site, or schedule an appointment with your advisor on MavTRACK. Campus mental health resources are also available to all Mavericks.
Not sure where to find what you need? Here are some important campus offices that can help get you started.
Can’t make it to campus? Reach out by email or phone.
Academic and Career Development Center
Academic Advising: Eppley Administration Building 115Career Services: Milo Bail Student Center 113402.554.3672 | unoacdc@unomaha.edu
Cashiering and Student Accounts
Eppley Administration Building 109402.554.2324 | unocsa@unomaha.edu
MavCARD Services
Milo Bail Student Center Second Floor402.554.2220 | unomavcardservices@unomaha.edu
UNO Financial Support and Scholarships
Eppley Administration Building 103402.554.2327 | unofinaid@unomaha.edu
UNO Public Safety
Eppley Administration Building 100402.554.2648 | unopublicsafety@unomaha.eduNOTE: Make sure your information is accurate so you can receive UNOAlerts
UNO Registrar
Eppley Administration Building 105402.554.2314 | unoregistrar@unomaha.edu
Taking Care of Yourself and Others
We take the health and wellness of our campus community seriously. We encourage all Mavericks to "Connect. Take Care. Get Help" when they need support.
Physical Wellness
- COVID-19 Guidance and Resources: A single-source location for any campus and community resources regarding COVID-19.
- Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center: In-person and virtual consultations for a variety of services including physical exams, immunizations, pregnancy testing, STD management, and more. To schedule an appointment, call 402.554.2374. Learn more about how to use the Health Center this fall.
- Vaccination Records: If you are a new, transfer, or international student, please make sure to review UNO’s immunization record requirements. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required for enrollment or class attendance.
- Campus Recreation: With world-class facilities, staff, and programming, UNO offers a variety of ways to stay physically active and engaged. Explore a variety of flexible, cost-friendly membership options.
Staying emotionally well is just as important as our physical wellness. Don’t hesitate to reach out to these resources if you need support:
- Counseling and Psychological Services Office (CAPS): CAPS services, including confidential access to licensed counselors, are available in person and online for all enrolled students. Appointments can be made by calling 402.554.2409.
- UNO Recovery Community: The UNO Recovery Community offers a common, safe space for students in recovery from addiction to socialize, support each other, and build academic success.
- Campus Support Groups: It’s okay to not be okay and we’re here to listen. UNO has a variety of general and specialized support groups available for our student body. Remember: You are not alone. You are welcome here.
Every member of the UNO campus is a unique individual with diverse perspectives, cultures, experiences, and knowledge to share.
Learn more from UNO Chief Diversity Officer A.T. Miller and UNO Student Body President Tori Sims about the importance of full participation and engagement at UNO and how you can contribute to a welcoming, supportive campus for all:
- Office of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion: A campuswide resource for all students, faculty, and staff about supporting a welcoming campus.
- Accessibility Services Center: Collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all UNO programs and activities.
- Gender and Sexuality Resource Center: Dedicated to creating supportive spaces that cultivate an environment of education, advocating, and activating the UNO community towards equity and inclusion.
- Military-Connected Resource Center: Serving all military-affiliated and veteran students, as well as their families, as they pursue their higher education goals at UNO.
- Office of Multicultural Affairs: Dedicated to providing a shared understanding and knowledge, and thereby appreciation of, varied cultural perspectives.
It's not too late get involved on and off campus! Show off your Maverick Spirit through one or more of these exciting engagement opportunities on and off campus:
- Presence: UNO’s student involvement portal. Explore ways to get involved with UNO clubs and organizations or see what upcoming student-focused events your fellow students are organizing!
- UNO Events Calendar: Want to know what’s happening across campus? Use the UNO Events Calendar to explore events by type, date, and location and then add them to your own personalized calendar so you can set reminders for yourself.
- Give Back: Our campus works hand-in-hand with dozens of city organizations and nonprofits in need of volunteers and interns. Explore your options for how UNO can help you get involved in your community and help give back.
- Omaha Athletics: Did you know your MavCARD gets you in to all Maverick athletic events at no additional cost? Wear black and get loud as you cheer on the Mavs this season.
- Student Government: Members of UNO Student Government are elected by their peers as representatives of the student body, empowered to engage with campus leaders in shared governance to help improve everyone's Maverick experience.
- Student Involvement: Not sure what your options are? There's no better place to start than UNO's Student Involvement office, located on the main floor of the Milo Bail Student Center. Stop by and say hello!
We've got you've covered with helpful tips about the most common tools you'll use in your classes. Confused about which tool to use? Below are the most common student tasks and the tech tool(s) to help you complete the task. Reach out to the MavTECH Help Center with any software or computer questions you have. Explore the UNO Online Learning site for additional resources and information.
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