High School Counselors

We appreciate all you do to prepare high school students for college. This is your hub for all the information you need in one place, including resources you can share with students. As you advise students throughout the year and have questions or need more information, contact us at admissions@unk.edu or 308-865-8526. We look forward to connecting with you as often as possible.

Important Dates and Deadlines

2025

Aug. 1 – UNK admissions application opens for fall 2026

Sept. 29 – Health Science Visit Day – Register

Oct. 1 – FAFSA opens for 2026-27 (UNK code = 002551)

Oct. 8 – Music Student for a Day – Register

Oct. 9 – Music Student for a Day - Register

Oct. 13 – Blue Gold Upgrade Campus Visit – Register

Oct. 16 – Criminal Justice Fair

Oct. 22 – Loper Biz Tech Day

Oct. 27 – Pre-Law Day – Register       

Nov. 3 – Health Science Visit Day – Register

Nov. 7 – Teacher Education Visit Day – Register

Nov. 15 – KLOP Deadline – Details

Nov. 17 – Blue Gold Upgrade Campus Visit – Register

Dec. 1 – Health Science Visit Day – Register

Dec. 1 – KHOP Deadline – Details        

Dec. 1 – Honors Program deadline for top scholarships (must also be admitted to UNK)

2026

Jan. 7 – Housing application opens for fall 2026

Feb. 4 – Music Student for a Day - Register

Feb. 5 – Music Student for a Day - Register

Mar. 1 – Must be admitted and official transcripts and ACT/SAT scores must be received by UNK for merit-based scholarship consideration

March 1 – Admitted students must complete the Admitted Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application in MyBLUE for consideration of other scholarships

March 24 – Admitted Student Day

May 1 – Nebraska Promise (must be admitted and have completed the FAFSA for consideration)

May 27 – New Student Enrollment begins and continues through June 25

Aug. 24 – First day of fall classes