Freshmen Application Instructions

Use the freshmen application if:

• You have never attended college OR
• You are enrolled in high school and college courses concurrently (regardless of the number of credits) OR
• You have attempted fewer than 12 semester college credits since graduating from high school.

If you do not meet at least one of these criteria go back and select a different application type.

High School Core Course Information

• A section of the application on step 2 asks for the number of classes you have successfully taken in high school. We recommend that you make a list of all the classes you’ve successfully passed in high school and have it out for your reference when filling out the application. Click here to see a screenshot image preview of what the question looks like on the application.

Application Checklist

1. Complete the application
2. Pay the application fee:
   • Pay online using Credit Card.
   • Check (payable to the University of Nebraska). Include the applicant's name on the memo line of the check.
3. Contact your guidance counselor/high school to have them submit an official copy of your high school transcript to the Office of Admissions:
4. Request your ACT/SAT test scores be forwarded directly from the testing agency to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Office of Admissions (Our ACT code is 2482; our SAT code is 6877.)
5. Request Transcripts for any collegiate work you have completed
6. Submit your Informal Personal Statement to be considered for select leadership, service, and diversity scholarships. (NOTE: This is NOT required for admission to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

We will begin to review your application as soon as we receive all official documents needed to complete your file. It takes approximately two to four weeks to complete the application review and we will notify you by mail of your admission status.

As a reminder, information regarding application materials and admissions status may only be discussed with the applicant.

Please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-742-8800 if there is anything that we can do to help in the process.

All application materials must be submitted or postmarked by the deadline for scholarship eligibility.

Office of Admissions
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
1410 Q St
P.O. Box 880417
Lincoln, NE 68588-0417

Paper applications are available by special request.

Applications After Published Admissions Deadlines

If you apply after the published semester deadline you may still be eligible for admission. Any application received after the published deadline will be placed on a wait-list. The Admissions Committee will prioritize the wait-list based upon candidates that meet UNL's assured admission requirements. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln assured admission requirements are listed on our website here.

Please note there is no guarantee of admission for wait-list applicants.