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University of Nebraska at KearneyMove-In Guide

Kearney, Nebraska

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1905🔗 www.unk.edu

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public university in central Nebraska and part of the University of Nebraska system, with a rural 235-acre campus. Its athletic teams, the Lopers, compete in NCAA Division II. First-year students are housed in Centennial Towers East and West, semi-suite halls near the Nebraskan Student Union and dining, while upper-class and transfer students are placed in suite-style halls.

Enrollment

5,699

Total Students

Freshman Class

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Not available

Move-In Dates

Aug 21-23, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

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Not available

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Check-in runs Friday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 23, with a morning block on Friday (8 AM to noon) for most halls and an afternoon block (noon to 5 PM) all three days. First-year students should aim to check in by 11:00 AM. Bring your UNK ID card; if you do not have one, pick it up at the ID Card Office in the Nebraskan Student Union before checking in.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Check-in location
Check in at your hall: the Antelope front desk for Antelope and Nester, Martin Hall for Martin and Armstrong, Mantor Hall for Mantor and Randall, or Centennial Towers East or West for their own residents.
Parking
Use the Unloading Zone, which has a 30-minute limit. Your family can unload while you check in, then move the vehicle out of the zone. Parking permits can be ordered online.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (2)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Centennial Towers East

    Semi-suite · Coed

    First-year only

  • Centennial Towers West

    Semi-suite · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (5)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Antelope Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Mantor Hall

    Community-style · Coed

  • Martin Hall

    Community-style · Coed

  • Nester Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Randall Hall

    Community-style · Coed

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Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Nebraska at Kearney's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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Dates last checked October 2026.