Most college students will agree that visiting campuses was an easy way to get a lot of information in one place. Also, it was helpful in narrowing their college choices. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the attitude that a campus visit is an important step in deciding on a university. This is why they have a few different types of visits to suit the needs and schedules of kids interested in coming to look.

Red Letter Days (RLDs)

Red Letter Days are huge all-senior open house campus visits that are usually on Mondays and Fridays. There are Red Letter Days for all majors and specific days for each college. During a Red Letter Day, you’ll tour campus and eat in a dining hall.  You can also pick some other presentations, like ones on financial aid and scholarships, university housing, choosing a major, and more. They typically run from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. They cost $9 (which includes lunch, parking fees, etc.) Our large Red Letter Day’s are a great way to get a lot of basic information and are perfect for bringing your parents or a few friends.

For more information and to register, visit admissions.unl.edu/open_house/red_letter_days/

Daily Campus Visits

Daily Campus Visits are a more intimate, personalized visit. It is also more versatile, as visits can be made any day of the week and on certain Saturdays. These include many of the same components as a Red Letter Day visit, like an academic appointment and a campus tour.

For more information and to register, visit http://admissions.unl.edu/daily_visit/

Other visits

There are a handful of other visit options like a “How-to-Transfer” Day and a Nebraska Preview for high school juniors.

Check these out at http://admissions.unl.edu/visit/

Student Visit Experiences

Sometimes it can be hard to decide whether to formally visit campus on a Red Letter Day or on a daily visit or to just make your own informal visit. Some Freshman Campus Leadership Associates (FCLA-ers) offer up advice and experience about campus visits.

“Colleges and universities pay someone big bucks to take pretty photos of their campus for a booklet to make you want to go there. You can't get a true feel for a place and how you fit in until you visit. Just make sure you take time to run your own tour at some point, one where you further explore things that interest you and you're not driven by someone who lives and/or works there.” –Troy G

“Being from Omaha, the RLD was too much general information that I already knew about UNL, and didn't seem personal enough.  There were 20 of us in a group, and I didn't really feel like UNL wanted me there.  Then my daily visit was a complete turnaround.  My tour guide took me where I wanted to go, and told me the truth, even if that meant that she had to be honest about the University!  She really got me excited about coming to UNL.” –Natalie F.

“I found that doing both a personal visit and then a Red Letter Day was very helpful. From the personal visit I got to interact one on one with a student and ask questions and meet people who were personally important. The Red Letter Day gave me a great feel for the campus as a whole and the type of community I would be a part of if I went here. If possible, I would highly recommend doing both of these types of visits. I would also recommend starting to visit campus in your junior year.” –Sara B.

“I went to a specific major RLD (Fine and Performing Arts) and I found that it was extremely helpful if you had already chosen a major because you get to see the buildings and/or facilities that you would most likely be taking classes in.  Also you receive more specific info about your college.” –Corinne W.

“The Red Letter Day really made my decision final. I could see myself here (at UNL) and I just knew it was a perfect fit. It was one of those things you couldn’t fight because you knew it was for you.” –Kelsey R.

First Time in Lincoln

Many first-timers to Lincoln may be overwhelmed with the wide array of restaurants, attractions, and entertainment options the city has to offer. Whether it’s the historic Haymarket, downtown, or further away from campus, there is sure to be something here for everyone. Below, we have listed some former and current FCLA-ers’ favorite places to eat, shop, and have a good time in Lincoln.

- “A little known yet very good restaurant is Holyland Cuisine on 27th and near "R" Street.  The food is Iraqi, delicious, and inexpensive. Hot tea is free with any meal. The restaurant is also a hookah bar and serves about 30 different flavors of tobacco. Even if you're not a smoker, the hookah is a very mild and social experience that's great on a summer night.” –Troy G.

“I didn't know about The Dairy Store before I went here. Great ice cream, cheap, and it gives back to the university [as it’s made on East Campus]! [Also,] Noodles & Company -- absolutely amazing. Kopeli [on 14^th & Q] is a great place to go for close coffee, but The Mill (in the Haymarket) is awesome. The Haymarket, in general, is a great place to go hang out!” –Sara B

To learn more about The Dairy Store, visit http://dairystore.unl.edu/.

“If you want a true Lincoln experience, you must visit Ivanna Cone in the historic Haymarket. Their ice cream flavors are unique and delicious and the colorful atmosphere makes it a great place to hang out.” –Katie K.

 
Husker Hotels

Coming from out-of-town? The Office of Admissions has picked out some top quality hotels and even found some discounts for prospective students. There is even some information regarding hotel shuttles and rental cars.

http://admissions.unl.edu/visit/lodging.asp

 

Who’s Your Admissions Counselor?

Have a question about a visit? Want some information not provided by the visit? You may want to contact your admissions counselor. Their job is to help and they’re always excited to tell you all about what Nebraska has to offer. Here are some things that admissions counselors can help you with:

- Scholarships

- Admission requirements

- Transferring IB/AP/Dual Enrollment credit

- Filling out the application

- “What About Me?” student page questions

- Housing forms, fees, and questions

Here are some student experiences about working with an admissions counselor.

- “He was extremely helpful. He answered any and all questions I had in a very concise and efficient manner. He was nice enough to take my family and I on a personal tour of campus rather than sticking us with a student tour guide.” –Troy G.

- “Contacting my admissions counselor before school was so helpful. I felt like I was ahead of the game compared to students who didn’t ask questions and it made me feel more connected to the university.” –Katie K.

Find out who your admissions counselor is, a little about them and what they like about Lincoln and their contact inf ormation at http://admissions.unl.edu/counselor/index.asp.