Campus Specific Services

Services Specific to UNMC Students in Lincoln

UNMC students at the Lincoln campus (nursing and dental students) pay the University Program and Facilities Fee (UPFF) of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The complete description of these campus services and activities is contained in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Undergraduate Bulletin, and other appropriate UNL informational literature. A brief description of major services and activities for UNMC nursing and dental students at the Lincoln campus is provided in this catalog.

Academic or Physical Disability Accommodations 

Students who require academic or physical accommodations should present documentation of the disability and need for accommodation to UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at unmcasc@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671.

Bookstore

Dental and dental hygiene students pay for instruments through an assessed fee and these items are distributed at the beginning of the term at the College of Dentistry. Dental and dental hygiene students are responsible for obtaining assigned books. Nursing students obtain books at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bookstore. Uniforms and supplies are purchased at the UNMC Bookstore – information is provided during New Student Orientation at the beginning of each academic year.

Recreational Facilities

UNMC students can use any of the UNL Campus Recreation facilities. A variety of fitness and wellness programs and resources are available.

Libraries

UNMC students at Lincoln have library privileges at any branch of the UNL campus as well as the McGoogan Library at the UNMC campus. The College of Dentistry library is a part of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library.

Reporting Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses and Other Emergencies

Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on UNMC Lincoln sites can be reported directly to the UNL Campus Police: 402-472-2222. 

Student Health

Health services for nursing students in the Lincoln Division and College of Dentistry students are provided by the University Health Center located at the University Health Center/College of Nursing building located at 19th and Antelope Valley. The University Health Center offers a wide variety of medical services, including primary care, physical therapy, immunizations, nutrition counseling, a pharmacy and more. Some services are covered by the University Program and Facilities Fee and are offered at no additional cost. For more information call 402-472-5000.

Student Counseling Services

UNMC students at the Lincoln campus are eligible to use UNL's Counseling and Psychological Services located on the second floor of the University Health Center. Available services include crisis care appointments, individual counseling, couples/partner counseling, groups, workshops and eating disorders treatment. For more information call 402-472-7450.

UNMC Lincoln students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.  

Services Specific to UNMC Students in Kearney

UNMC College of Nursing Student Services in Kearney will provide nursing students with assistance in processing application materials, course registrations, course changes, grade reporting and financial aid application materials. Information such as financial aid advice and payment of bills may also be obtained from UNMC Student Success. 

UNMC College of Allied Health Professions students are served by the Office of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs. The Enrollment Management & Student Affairs team, located on both the Kearney and Omaha campuses, provides students with assistance in the areas of pre-admissions advising, processing applications, program interview days, course registration, student involvement and student wellness.

Campus Fees

College of Nursing and College of Allied Health Professions students on the Kearney campus pay the University Program and Facilities Fees (UPFF) of the University of Nebraska-Kearney campus. The complete description of these campus services and activities can be found in the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK) Student Handbook and college catalogs.

• A brief description of major services and activities for UNMC nursing students on the Kearney Division is provided in this catalog and on the UNMC Student Canvas – Kearney Student Services.
• For College of Allied Health Professions students, campus services and involvement opportunities are located on the Current Students webpage.

Academic or Physical Disability Accommodations

Students who require academic or physical accommodations should present documentation of the disability and need for accommodation to UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at unmcasc@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671.

Bookstores

UNMC College of Nursing textbooks will be made available for purchase online through the UNMC Bookstore located on the UNMC Omaha campus. UNMC College of Allied Health Professions textbooks will be made available for purchase through the UNMC Bookstore online and on the Omaha campus.

ID Badge

Students on the Kearney campus should obtain their ID Badge from the UNK ID Card Office. Instructions can be found online at the bottom of the page.

Parking, Transportation and Vehicle Registration/Taxes

Students on the Kearney campus may purchase parking permits through their MyRecords account using the Kearney Services link.

Housing

Students enrolled in Nursing or College of Allied Health programs in Kearney may obtain housing through UNK by contacting:

UNK Office of Residence Life
308-865-8519
housing@unk.edu
www.unk.edu/offices/reslife/housing-options, under MORE RESOURCES, select UNMC Housing

Recreational Facilities

UNMC Kearney students have access to recreational facilities at the Wellness Center on the UNK campus.

Libraries

UNMC Kearney students have library privileges at Calvin T. Ryan Library on the UNK campus as well as the UNMC McGoogan Health Sciences Library online and on the Omaha campus.

Reporting Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses and Other Emergencies

Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on UNMC Kearney sites can be reported directly by any student, faculty member or employee to the agencies listed below:

UNK Police (308-865-8911) or call 911 – Kearney Police (for emergency assistance).

Student Health & Counseling Services

UNK Student Health & Counseling provides health and counseling services for UNMC Kearney students. Clinic hours and additional information on services can be found online.

• UNK Student Health: 308-865-8218
• UNK Student Counseling: 308-865-8248

UNMC Kearney students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment. Walk-in appointments available daily.

Services Specific to UNMC Students in Norfolk

The Northern Division of the College of Nursing is located in the J. Paul and Eleanor McIntosh College of Nursing building on the Northeast Community College campus at 801 East Benjamin Avenue. This general office provides nursing students with assistance in processing application materials, course registration, course changes, grade reporting and accessing student services.

UNMC students at the Northern Division campus pay the UNMC University Program and Facilities Fees (UPFF Funds A and B). All students are assessed Fund A. Undergraduate and professional students enrolled for 7 or more credit hours (5 hours for graduate students) are assessed Fund B.

Academic or Physical Disability Accommodations

Students who require academic or physical accommodations should present documentation of the disability and need for accommodation to UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at unmcasc@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671.

Bookstore

The nursing textbook bundlewill be made available through the Northeast Community College Bookstore for nursing students to purchase.

Building Access

All UNMC Northern Division students are issued a key card by Northeast, providing the student with 24/7 access to the J. Paul and Eleanor McIntosh College of Nursing building. Students are responsible for the use of the facility and its equipment whenever they are in the building during regular hours or after hours. Students should not allow others to enter the building or allow anyone else to use their key card. The fee for replacement key cards is the responsibility of the student. 

ID Cards

All UNMC Northern Division students are issued a UNMC student identification card from the UNMC Photo ID office. UNMC CON ID cards can be obtained from the CON Northern Division. The card must be returned upon withdrawal or graduation from UNMC. Fees for replacement vary based on the reason for replacement.

Libraries

UNMC students at Norfolk have public access to the library on the Northeast Community College campus and library privileges at the McGoogan Library at the UNMC campus and online.

Nursing Student Association

UNMC CON Northern Division has a National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) chapter. UNMC nursing students are encouraged to become active in the UNMC NSNA as a means of building a network of nursing colleagues and becoming active in the professional community.

Parking

UNMC students at Norfolk must comply with Northeast Community College parking and traffic regulations. All vehicles must be registered with Northeast Community College Student Services if parked on campus. There is no fee for registration. The registration is valid from July 1 to June 30. Parking lots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reporting Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses and Other Emergencies

Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on UNMC Norfolk sites can be reported directly by any student, faculty member or employee to the agencies listed below:

• College of Nursing Northern Division Security – Call 402-841-5163
• If using a campus phone dial 402-841-5163 or call 911 – Norfolk Police Department for emergency assistance.

Student Health Services

UNMC Northern Division students have access to student health services through Faith Regional Health Services. Details regarding this plan will be made available to students during orientation.

Student Counseling Services

UNMC CON Northern Division students may access a wide variety of counseling services through Northeast Community College, including personal counseling and/or chemical dependency counseling. To schedule an appointment or initial consultation for personal counseling, call 402-844-7277.

UNMC Norfolk students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.  

Study Skills/Academic Assistance

The CON Northern Division supports the Academic Success programs at UNMC. Specific programs exist to meet student needs, which can be accessed by contacting Student Success Coach Kaycee Kube at kkube@unmc.edu.

Recreational Facilities

UNMC students at Norfolk will have access to specified recreational facilities. Please check http://northeast.edu/Fitness-Center/ or http://www.northeast.edu/Health-and-Wellness/ for details.