University of Nebraska-LincolnMove-In Guide
Lincoln, Nebraska
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1869🔗 www.unl.edu
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
Aug 16-19, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
82%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
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.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in runs August 16-19, with extended self-serve options available through August 20 and beyond; Curbside Move-In requires an advance sign-up for specific halls.
- Check-in location
- Curbside Move-In participants report to Memorial Stadium for initial check-in before proceeding to their residence hall; Self-Serve students go directly to their assigned hall.
- Parking
- Temporary parking is available in lots and garages adjacent to residence halls during move-in, excluding faculty/staff and reserved spaces; permanent semester permits are purchasable through UNL Parking & Transit Services.
- What you'll receive
- Housing-related information and swag at the Memorial Stadium check-in station.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Only one vehicle per student is permitted for curbside unloading; U-Hauls, trailers, and campers aren't permitted. Additional vehicles are directed to nearby lots, with occupants transporting their own materials.
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
Residence halls (10)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Abel Hall
Traditional · Coed
Eastside Suites
Suite · Coed
Harper Hall
Traditional · Coed
Kauffman Academic Residential Center
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Knoll Residential Center
Suite · Coed
Massengale Residential Center
Traditional · Coed
Sandoz Hall
Traditional · Coed
Schramm Hall
Traditional · Coed
Smith Hall
Traditional · Coed
University Suites
Suite · Coed
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
The Courtyards
Apartment · Coed
The Village
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
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
- CVS Pharmacy1.8 miles
- Target2.4 miles
- Walgreens2.6 miles
- Walmart3.1 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.