Pre-Health at Nebraska

Pre-Health at Nebraska

Thursday, October 29, 2026

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As a student interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, Pre-Health at Nebraska is the best way for you to discover the many opportunities that await you as a pre-health student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, including undergraduate research, lab teaching assistant positions and pre-health student organizations.

During the event, you'll learn why pre-health students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are so successful and explore each of the university's pre-health pathways.

By engaging with pre-health advisors and a panel of current students from a variety of fields, you'll leave the event feeling more confident about the future you want to pursue. With more pre-health students graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln than any other school in the state, you're exactly where you need to be.

Space is limited. Registration will close when capacity is reached.

Cost is $5 per person; refunds will not be available.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Nebraska's Office of Admissions at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.

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Schedules

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Time Activity
8:15 a.m.

Pre-Health Information Fair

Start your day by meeting with numerous colleges, student offices and student organizations and see how you can get involved on campus.

9 a.m.

Welcome & Pre-Health at Nebraska Overview

Receive a high-level overview of the 19 pre-health pathways you can study at Nebraska. Understand what it means to be advised in the Explore Center as a pre-health student.

9:30 a.m.

Pre-Health Breakouts

Understand what pre-health pathway you want to study at Nebraska. Breakout sessions are:

  • Prerequisite-only programs
  • Bachelor's degree required/preferred
  • Pre-Nursing
10 a.m.

Campus Tour

Experience what life is like as a student at Nebraska. We'll walk the tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

11 a.m.

Lunch and Residence Hall Tours

Enjoy lunch in one of our on-campus dining centers. Following lunch, visit one of Nebraska's traditional-style residence halls to preview on-campus living.

12:30 p.m.

Student Panel

Hear from current pre-health Nebraska students about their life on campus and how the Explore Center is supporting their path.

1 p.m.

Mock Lecture

1:30 p.m.

Optional UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Tour

During this time you'll get to tour the UNMC College of Nursing to end your visit.

All other pre-health pathways
Time Activity
8:15 a.m.

Pre-Health Information Fair

Start your day by meeting with numerous colleges, student offices and student organizations and see how you can get involved on campus.

9 a.m.

Welcome & Pre-Health at Nebraska Overview

Receive a high-level overview of the 19 pre-health pathways you can study at Nebraska. Understand what it means to be advised in the Explore Center as a pre-health student.

9:30 a.m.

Pre-Health Breakouts

Understand what pre-health pathway you want to study at Nebraska. Breakout sessions are:

  • Prerequisite-only programs
  • Bachelor's degree required/preferred
  • Pre-Nursing
10 a.m.

Student Panel

Hear from current pre-health Nebraska students about their life on campus and how the Explore Center is supporting their path.

10:30 a.m.

Academic Session I

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

11 a.m.

Academic Session II

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

11:30 a.m.

Campus Tour featuring Laboratories

Experience what life is like as a student at Nebraska and visit campus lab spaces. We'll walk the tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

12:30 p.m.

Lunch and Residence Hall Tours

Enjoy lunch in one of our on-campus dining centers. Following lunch, visit one of Nebraska's traditional-style residence halls to preview on-campus living.

1:30 p.m.

Mock Lecture

Parking & Check-In

Parking is available at the Larson Building (1317 Q Street) and Que Place (1111 Q Street) parking garages. No need to pay—your parking will be validated 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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