Nebraska Wesleyan University's Lincoln campus is anchored by Old Main, its original 1888 building - reportedly the setting for several campus ghost stories - with first-year students required to live on campus unless residing with immediate family within 50 miles, most in halls including Johnson, Plainsman, and Elder.
Enrollment
1,545
Total Students
Freshman Class
386
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 19 - August 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
84%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Students traveling more than 300 miles to campus may check in early, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Greek students will be on hand to help you unload and carry things to your room. Your fall semester bill is due by August - confirm the exact date with the Business Office. All move-in check-in for new students happens at Admissions in Smith Curtis.
August 19 - August 19, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
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Johnson Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Plainsman Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Elder Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Nebraska Wesleyan University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 19 - August 21, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
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