The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's City Campus is anchored by the Don L. Love Memorial Library, which briefly housed troops during World War II before fully opening to students, with all freshmen required to live on campus in halls including Abel, Sandoz, and Selleck.
Enrollment
19,376
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,844
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 16 - August 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
82%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Self-Serve Move-In is available for any student in any hall after 6 p.m. (no curbside unloading), while Curbside Move-In applies to specific halls including Abel, Sandoz, Kauffman Academic Residential Center, Selleck, and Village - non-first-year students in these halls must sign up in advance for the curbside experience. UNL partners with Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) to offer bedding, storage, and other room essentials that can be shipped directly to your assigned hall. Register your bicycle with the UNL Police Department - bike racks are located adjacent to all residence halls.
August 16 - 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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Abel Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Sandoz Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Selleck Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Nebraska-Lincoln's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Fall First-Year In-Person Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 15, 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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