Junior Jumpstart

Junior Jumpstart

February 17, April 7, April 11 and April 28, 2025

Drumline playing and jumping in Memorial Stadium.
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Experience for yourself what life is like as a student at Nebraska. During your Junior Jumpstart visit, you'll tour campus and residence halls, learn about academics, eat lunch in one of our on-campus dining centers, connect with a current Husker and learn about your next steps to Nebraska. Now is the time to get all your questions answered as you prepare for college. 

School groups should consider a group visit as Junior Jumpstart visits are tailored to individual students. School groups will not be accommodated at Junior Jumpstart.

Program Fee: $5 per person. There are no refunds on program fees.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Nebraska Office of Admissions at 402-472-2023.

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Schedule

Time Activity
8:30 a.m.

Check-in

Check-in starts in the Nebraska Union (1400 R St.) You will receive your materials for the day and your parking validation.

9 a.m.

Welcome to Nebraska

Receive a "big picture" welcome to Nebraska and learn about what it takes to be a Husker!

9:30 a.m.

Campus Tour

Explore campus with a current student as your guide. If you would like to preview a residence hall, please plan to attend the Optional Residence Hall Tour at the end of the day.

10:30 a.m.

Preparing for Senior Year

Learn the steps to prepare and apply to Nebraska. This will include application information and scholarships and financial aid.

11 a.m.

Academics at Nebraska I

Choose from a variety of academic disciplines and learn more about your fields of interest in these breakout sessions, hosted by our academic colleges and departments.

11:30 a.m.

Academics at Nebraska II

Choose from a variety of academic disciplines and learn more about your fields of interest in these breakout sessions, hosted by our academic colleges and departments.

12 p.m.

Optional Lunch

Enjoy a free lunch in one of our on-campus dining centers!

12 p.m.

Optional Residence Hall Tour

Choose to preview a residence hall during this optional tour. If you would like to stay for lunch, we can drop you off at your dining center following the tour.

1:30 p.m.

Optional Facility Tours

Explore academic facilities from select colleges.

Parking & Check-In

Parking can be found at the Larson or Que Place garages. No need to pay—we'll validate your parking before you leave.

Planning Your Trip to Lincoln

Find information on how to get to Lincoln and options on where to stay while in town. Husker Preferred Hotels offer special discounts to Office of Admissions campus visitors. Learn more about visiting Lincoln.

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