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.
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