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New Student Enrollment

Take a BOLD first step into college life

College is an exciting time for new students and their families. We want you to feel welcome and confident during this transition and have prepared this orientation program to help you get a great start.

Key components of the NSE experience with UNK:

Pre-registration “homework” assignments.
Virtual appointment with an academic advisor to register for classes.
Online orientation modules located within Canvas (our online classroom) with information on campus resources and student life.
- To access the Student Orientation: unk.edu/orientation
- To access the Parent & Family Orientation: Get Connected
Participating in your NSE day sessions, on your NSE day & time. Below is a schedule of the virtual day.

NSE Morning Sessions

8:30, How to be a successful Loper & Understanding your Finances (Zoom Webinar)

9-11, Student advising and registration, morning group (Email from Handshake to your Loper email)

10-11, Supporting your Student (Zoom Webinar)

11-12, Student hangout with NSE leaders, morning group (Zoom)

12-1, Resource Hour (Click here for all of the Zoom options)

NSE Afternoon Sessions

12-1, Resource Hour (Click here for all of the Zoom options)

1:00, How to be a successful Loper & Understanding your Finances. (Zoom Webinar)

1:30-2:30, Student hangout with NSE Leaders, afternoon group (Links to an external site.)

2-4, Student advising and registration, afternoon group (Email from Handshake to your Loper email)

3-4, Supporting your Student (Zoom Webinar)

NSE is a required orientation program for all new undergraduate students as you will be registering for your classes. Because of restrictions for large gatherings, NSE will be conducted remotely this year. UNK will connect with you via Zoom or phone and will contact you 3-5 days prior to your scheduled date to inform you of your advising time. You will still have opportunities to interact one-on-one with our New Student Enrollment team, your academic advisor, and others. We remain dedicated to supporting you and your family through this enrollment process. NSE will be a great experience and a chance to answer all your questions as you begin your life as a Loper.

How to sign up for NSE

View Dates for New Student Enrollment and registration instructions

Participating in the entirety of your New Student Enrollment is the beginning of a successful start at UNK. Your NSE date is really your first day of college and we want you and all students to start their academic independence. Parents or guardians are encouraged to participate and will have their own sessions and opportunities to ask any questions about UNK.

Space in each session is limited, and your NSE date is reserved on a first-respond, first-reserved basis.

New Student Enrollment

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