Recruitment Lookbook 2014

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MAVERICKMAVERICKMAVERICKMAVERICKNow is when you dream big, while still relishing in the little moments, as you experience the city of Omaha

and find your own community within it. When you become a part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO),

you make the deliberate choice to be a Maverick and to embrace all the possibilities that the name implies.

An independent thinker, an explorer, a risk-taker

MAVERICKMAVERICKMAVERICKMAVERICK 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio for undergraduates

Free concerts, plays, comedy, and art shows

Total student population on UNO campus

Majors and programs offered at UNO

Top 20 university for service learning and community service

15 Division I Sports Teams Free admission to all UNO

home games

80% of graduates had one or more internships,

practica, or job experiences while attending UNO

Lowest tuition and fees of 10 Eastern Nebraska

four-year institutions

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONMinimum 2.5 GPA for transfers/ readmits.

Students initially "pre-admitted" must

be accepted into an upper-division program.

Bioinformatics

Biology

Biotechnology

Black Studies

Concentrations: ∙ African American Studies

∙ African Studies

Chemistry

Optional Concentrations: ∙ Education

∙ Medicinal Chemistry

Economics

English

Concentrations: ∙ American Literature

∙ British/ Irish/Anglophone Literature

∙ Creative Nonfiction

∙ Language Studies

Environmental Studies

Concentrations: ∙ Analytical Sciences

∙ Earth Sciences

∙ Geography & Planning

∙ Life Sciences

Foreign Languages & Literature

Concentrations: ∙ French

∙ German

∙ Spanish

General Science

Geography

Optional Concentrations: ∙ Geographic Information Science

& Technology

∙ Travel & Tourism

Geology

History

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Studies

Optional Concentrations: ∙ Area Studies

∙ Global IT Leadership & Management

∙ Global Strategic Studies

∙ International Management & Business Leadership

∙ International Nonprofit Management & Leadership

Latino/Latin American Studies

Mathematics

Concentration: ∙ Data Science

∙ Education

∙ Pre-Actuarial Math

∙ Research Experience

∙ Statistics

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Concentration: ∙ Education

Political Science

Concentrations: ∙ Foreign & National Security Affairs

∙ Government Affairs & Civic Engagement

∙ Law & the Courts

∙ Political Theory

∙ Race, Ethnicity & Gender

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Psychology

Optional Concentrations: ∙ Cognitive Science

∙ Developmental Psychology

∙ Forensic Psychology

∙ Industrial-Organizational Psychology

∙ Mental Health

∙ Neuroscience & Behavior

∙ School Psychology

Religion

Sociology

Optional Concentrations: ∙ Anthropology

∙ Family & Inequality

∙ Health & Society

∙ Inequality & Social Justice

∙ Work & Organizations

Women’s & Gender Studies

Pre-Professional Programs ∙ Chiropractic

∙ Clinical Lab Science

∙ Dental

∙ Dental Hygiene

∙ Law

∙ Medicine

∙ Nursing

∙ Occupational Therapy

∙ Optometry

∙ Pharmacy

∙ Physical Therapy

∙ Physician’s Assistant

∙ Radiation Science Technology

∙ Respiratory Care

∙ Technical Science

∙ Veterinary Medicine

Minimum 2.0 GPA for transfers / readmits.

Business Administration

Concentrations: ∙ Accounting

∙ Banking & Financial Markets

∙ Business Finance

∙ Economics

∙ Entrepreneurship

∙ General Management

∙ Human Resource Management

∙ International Business

∙ Investment Science & Portfolio Management

∙ Legal Studies

∙ Marketing

∙ Real Estate & Land Use Management

"All the world's a stage And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages…"

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA

Art History

Creative Writing

Concentrations ∙ Creative Nonfiction

∙ Fiction

∙ Poetry

Journalism & Media Communication

Concentrations ∙ Creative Media

∙ Journalism

∙ Public Relations & Advertising

Music Education (K-12)

Concentrations: ∙ Brass

∙ Keyboard

∙ Percussion

∙ String

∙ Voice

∙ Woodwind

Music Performance

Concentrations ∙ Brass

∙ Keyboard

∙ Percussion

∙ String

∙ Technology

∙ Theory/Composition

∙ Voice

∙ Woodwind

Minimum 2.25 GPA for transfers/readmits. Minimum 2.5 GPA for transfers/readmits.

Minimum 2.5 GPA for transfers / readmits.

TEACHER EDUCATION

Elementary Education

Concentrations: ∙ English as a Second Language

∙ Inclusive Practices

∙ School Librarian

∙ Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)

Elementary Education

Dual endorsement areas: ∙ Deaf/Hard of Hearing

∙ Early Childhood Education

∙ English as a Second Language


∙ Special Education

Middle Grades Education Concentration

Endorsements: ∙ Language Arts

∙ Mathematics

∙ Natural Science

∙ Social Science

Non-teaching Program ∙ Library Science

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Secondary Education

Endorsements: ∙ Art (K-12)

∙ Basic Business (7-12)

∙ Biology (7-12)

∙ Chemistry (7-12)

∙ French (7-12)

∙ German (7-12)

∙ Language Arts (7-12)

∙ Mathematics (7-12)

∙ Music (K-12)

∙ Physics (7-12)

∙ Physical Education (PK-6, 7-12)

∙ Physical Education & Health (K-12)

∙ Science (7-12)

∙ Secondary English

∙ Social Science (7-12)

∙ Spanish (7-12)

Secondary Education

Dual endorsement areas: ∙ Deaf/Hard of Hearing

∙ Special Education


Supplemental

Endorsement areas: ∙ Adapted Physical Education

∙ American Sign Language (Secondary)

∙ Coaching

∙ English as a Second Language (4-9, 7-12)

∙ Information Technology

SPECIAL EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS(For Deaf / Hard of Hearing endorsement

see Elementary or Secondary Education.)

Special Education – Elementary

Endorsement: ∙ Special Education

Special Education – Secondary

Endorsement: ∙ Special Education

Sign Language Interpreter(offered only as concentration)

Speech-language Pathology(pre-professional program)

SCHOOL OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION

Athletic Training

Physical Education

Concentration: ∙ Exercise Science

Physical Education Teaching

Public Health

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Concentration: ∙ Recreation Administration

Aviation

Concentrations: ∙ Air Transportation Administration

∙ Professional Flight

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Continuing Studies

Concentration: ∙ General Studies (21+ years old)

Emergency Management

Concentrations: ∙ Aviation Administration

∙ Criminology & Criminal Justice

∙ Fire Service Management

∙ Information Technology & Communication

∙ Intelligence & Security

∙ Native American Studies

∙ Private Sector Management

∙ Public Administration & Management

∙ Public Health

GerontologyOffered as a certificate, minor, or BGS Degree.

Social Work

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Communication Studies

Studio Art

Concentrations ∙ Graphic Design

∙ Studio Art with K-12 Certification

∙ Three Dimensional Arts

∙ Two Dimensional Arts

∙ Media Arts

Theatre

Concentrations ∙ Acting/Directing

∙ Design

∙ Stage Management

∙ Technical Theatre

DIVISION OF CONTINUING STUDIES

Bachelor of General Studies

(BGS) Degree 50+ concentration options offered to students 21 years and older. No minimum GPA is required for the BGS Degree.

Computer Science

Concentrations: ∙ Game Programming

∙ Information Assurance

∙ Internet Technologies

IT Innovation

Bioinformatics

Information Assurance

Management Information Systems

Concentrations: ∙ Decision Support & Knowledge Management

∙ Global IT Leadership & Management

∙ i-Business Application/Development/Management

∙ Information Assurance

∙ Internet Technologies

∙ IT Audit & Control

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYMinimum 2.5 GPA for transfers / readmits. Minimum ACT score of 24 or top one-third of graduating class (if scores are below minimum, other criteria may be possible) for freshman applicants.

OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED ON UNO’S CAMPUS

UNO offers University of Nebraska-Lincoln programs

on our campus. Programs that can be completed entirely

at the UNO campus are denoted with an *.

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources ∙ Pre-Agricultural Sciences

∙ Pre-Food Science & Technology

∙ Pre-Horticulture

∙ Pre-Natural Resources

∙ Pre-Turfgrass & Landscape Management

College of Architecture ∙ Pre-Architecture

∙ Pre-Interior Design

∙ Pre-Landscape Architecture

College of Engineering ∙ Management Program

- Construction Management*

∙ Engineering Programs

- Architectural Engineering*

- Civil Engineering*

- Computer Engineering*

- Construction Engineering*

- Electronics Engineering*

- Electronics Engineering*

- Pre-Agricultural Engineering

- Pre-Biological Systems Engineering

- Pre-Electrical Engineering

- Pre-Mechanical Engineering

ACADEMIC AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ACDC)

ACDC is an option for students who have yet to select a major.

If you have less than 36 credit hours, you can take courses

and earn credit towards UNO general education requirements

until you select your major field of study.

EXPERIENCEFind extra help at our Writing Center,

Math-Science Center, Speech Center,

and Career Center.

UNO’s Health Services provides students

access to consultations with medical doctors,

mental health counselors, office staff,

or nurse practitioners at no cost.

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DIVISION I ATHLETICS

Men’s Sports

∙ Baseball ∙ Basketball ∙ Golf ∙ Hockey ∙ Soccer ∙ Tennis

Women's Sports

∙ Basketball ∙ Cross Country ∙ Golf ∙ Soccer ∙ Softball ∙ Swimming & Diving ∙ Tennis ∙ Track & Field ∙ Volleyball

For schedules or coaches’ information, visit www.omavs.com.

Just show your MavCard (student ID)

to get into home games for free!

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Get active with 12 sports clubs,

1 1 intramural leagues, group exercise

classes, indoor rock wall, Outdoor Venture

Center, and much more!

EXPERIENCECREATE

YOUR OWN

Explore17 academic learning communities

and our exclusive honors program.

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Living on the UNO Campus is an unforgettable experience—

from community programs and learning communities to the bonds

you create with your neighbors and roommates, there is never

a dull moment. Residential life is robust with floor get-togethers,

movie nights, and other special events and activities

for campus residents.

Maverick Village University Village Scott Court Scott Hall

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

Features

∙ Apartment-style living

∙ Four private bedrooms with personal closet space, a living room, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen in each suite†

∙ Wireless internet access, cable, all utilities, and furniture rental are included in rent

∙ A laundry facility, study lounge, game room, and barbecue pavilions are available for residents

Resident Assistants (RA) live in each building to help with any concerns or needs that residents may have. As fellow students, RA’s can also assist with questions regarding classes, campus, and the Omaha community.

Outings and events are planned every month for residents to attend. Events may include attending a Mavericks game, going to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, free concerts in the park, or getting ice cream in the Old Market!

Housing Rates

Maverick Village*

Monthly: $585 Semi-annual: $6,840 ($3,420/semester) Annual: $6,660

University Village*

Monthly: $555 Semi-annual: $6,480 ($3,240/semester) Annual: $6,300 Academic term: $5,265 ($2,632.50/semester)**

Scott Court

Monthly: $565 Semi-annual: $6,660 ($3,330/semester) Annual: $6,540 Academic term: $5,600 ($2,800/semester)**

Scott Hall

Academic term: $9,000 (includes meal plan)**

Scott Village

Monthly: $535 Semi-annual: $6,480 ($3,240/semester) Annual: $6,300

† Scott Hall units have one bathroom and do not come with a full kitchen. However, the dining hall is conveniently located in the same building.

*Includes unlimited laundry.

** Academic terms are 9-month contracts. All contracts are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Last year, UNO contributed $3 million worth

of volunteer time to the Omaha community.

Students are encouraged to give back and

volunteer for any of the 16 signature service

days throughout the year.

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Go from class to career with career

fairs, how-to seminars, resumé reviews,

and mock interviews supported by the

Academic and Career Development Center.

Discover UNO’s 20 study abroad programs

lasting from two weeks to a full academic year.


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Metropolitan Advantage Program (MAP)

∙ Provides reduced tuition for students or residents of Iowa counties: Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby, and Woodbury

UNO Advantage Scholarship

∙ Awards up to the difference between resident and non-resident tuition

∙ Awarded competitively on a first-come, first-served basis

∙ Incoming freshmen applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 23 AND a top 25% ranking in their graduating class

∙ Transfer students must have a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)

OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

2014-2015 ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE

Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP)

∙ Provides reduced out-of-state tuition for residents and students of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

∙ Eligible applicants must have a minimum ACT composite of 21 or higher (or equivalent on the SAT) OR rank in the upper ⅓ of their graduating class

∙ Transfer students must have a 3.0 GPA

Nebraska Legacy Scholarship

∙ Awards the difference between resident and non-resident tuition to incoming freshmen who are children of University of Nebraska graduates

∙ Eligible applicants must have a minimum ACT composite of 24 or higher (or equivalent on the SAT) OR rank in the upper ⅓ of their graduating class

∙ Transfer students must have a 3.0 GPA

Nebraska Residents MAP* & MSEP** Out-of-State Residents

Tuition and fees $6,750 $9,406 $18,070

Room with meal plan*** $8,408 $8,408 $8,408

Books and supplies $1,030 $1,030 $1,030

TOTAL $16,188 $18,844 $27,580

Tuition per credit hour**** $196.75 $295.12 $616

* The Metropolitan Advantage Program (MAP) is offered to residents of 11 Iowa counties. ** The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) is offered to residents of 8 neighboring states.

*** Room cost is an estimate. Meal plans are not required to live on campus except for Scott Hall.

**** Tuition based on minimum number of full-time credit hours per year

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

New Students:

Complete your application to UNO by February 1

to be eligible for general scholarships.

Transfer Students:

Be admitted and apply for scholarships

by March 1.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA):

The priority application deadline is April 1.

To apply for FAFSA, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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NEBRASKA RESIDENTS

Regents Scholarship (covers tuition cost)

∙ Requirements: minimum ACT score of 30 AND top 25% of graduating class or cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale)

∙ Renewable for up to five years at UNO with a maintained cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher

The Goodrich Program

∙ Helps cover tuition and fees for Nebraska students and offers a specialized curriculum emphasizing the humanities and social sciences

∙ Academic support services are also provided

∙ Financial aid is based on merit and need

Chancellor’s Scholarship $2,200/year

∙ Requirements: minimum ACT score of 28-29 AND top 25% of graduating class or cumulative GPA at least of 3.5 (4.0 scale)

∙ Renewable for up to three years at UNO with a maintained cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Collegebound Nebraska

∙ Funds full tuition costs to undergraduate Pell Grant recipients enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more), with a 2.5 GPA or higher

∙ There is no separate application; eligible students are identified automatically through submitting the FAFSA

Dean’s Scholarship $1,000/year

∙ Requirements: minimum ACT score of 26-27 AND top 25% of graduating class or cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale)

∙ Renewable for up to three years at UNO with a maintained cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Susan T. Buffett Scholarship (Thompson Learning Community)

∙ Awarded based on financial need

∙ Applicants are selected by the Susan T. Buffett Foundation

∙ Applicants must be Nebraska residents and have at least a 2.5 GPA

UNO offers the lowest tuition and fees of 10 Eastern Nebraska four-year institutions.

EducationQuest is a great resource to help you explore scholarships and assist you in completing your FAFSA. For more information, visit www.EducationQuest.org.


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CHECK OUT THE UNO CAMPUS!

1. Recommended high school curriculum:

∙ English (4 years) ∙ Math (3 years: Algebra I & II, Geometry) ∙ Social Sciences (3 years, must include 2 years of American and/or World History, American Government, and/or Geography)

∙ Natural Science (3 years including a lab course) ∙ Foreign Language (2 years of the same language) ∙ Elective (additional 1 year from any listed above)

2. One of the following:

∙ ACT composite score of 20+ ∙ SAT score of 950+ (equivalent verbal/critical reading or verbal/math combined)

∙ Class ranking in the upper 50%

We invite you to discover what makes UNO special. Plan a visit and experience the warmth and hospitality of our community.

Be a Mav Days ∙ Learn about various majors, areas of interest, and opportunities for campus involvement

∙ Information on admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and more

∙ Go on a walking tour of campus and visit UNO’s housing facilities

Daily Visits ∙ Available Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. beginning at the Welcome Center

∙ Includes an information session, a walking tour of Dodge Campus, bus tour of Pacific Campus (available for 8:30 visits only), and a tour of housing


∙ Appointments with college representatives and other people of interest are available upon request (subject to availability)

Fridays at UNO ∙ Program begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Milo Bail Student Center unless indicated otherwise


∙ Appointments with college representatives and other people of interest are available upon request (subject to availability)

To plan your visit: register at www.unomaha.edu/admissions/visit or 877-884-MAVS (6287). Please register at least two weeks in advance.

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FIND YOUR UNO ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Your admissions counselor can help guide you through the admissions process

and answer questions. Visit with us in person at college fairs or at your high school.

You can also connect with us on Twitter or Facebook. To find out who your admissions

counselor is, check out our website at admissions.unomaha.edu/find-a-counselor.

APPLY TO UNOApply at www.BEaMAV.com and submit your $45 application fee.

SEND YOUR OFFICIAL ACT/SAT SCORES

When registering to take the ACT or SAT, use UNO’s code (ACT=2464 | SAT=6420)

to have your scores sent to us. Scores are accepted year-round, but the December

scores are the last scores accepted for scholarships.

TALK TO YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Ask your guidance counselor to send your official high school transcript to UNO.

VISIT UNOThere is nothing like a first-hand experience to explore UNO. Schedule it by visiting

www.BEaMAV.com or by calling 402-554-6281 (area code required).

ACCEPT YOUR ADMISSION

Log in to your MavLINK account and complete your Confirmation of Admission to secure

your place at UNO. This form is required to apply for housing, register for orientation,

and receive more information about other opportunities at UNO.

SUBMIT YOUR HOUSING APPLICATION

Apply for housing through your MavLINK account.

FILE YOUR FAFSAUNO’s code is 002554 and our priority filing date is April 1.

Apply each year by the priority date to maximize the amount of aid you may receive.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Send your application for admission before February 1. Other scholarships may require

separate applications and deadlines. See page 13 for more information.

Admissions Checklist 2014-2015


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The University of Nebraska at Omaha shall not discriminate based upon age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender-identity,

sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, religion, or political affiliation.

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General Information Center | 402.554.2800

Admissions | 402.554.2393 | www.unomaha.edu/admissions/

Campus Tours/Welcome Center | 402.554.MAV1 | 877.884.MAVS | www.unomaha.edu/admissions/visit/

Office of Financial Support & Scholarships | 402.554.2327 | www.financialaid.unomaha.edu

Office of Military and Veteran Services | 402.554.2349 | www.unomaha.edu/military

Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau | 866.937.6624 | www.visitomaha.com

Connect with the University of Nebraska at Omaha Admissions Office

www.facebook.com/ApplyUNO www.BEaMAV.com

www.twitter.com/UNO_Admissions www.instagram.com/ApplyUNO

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