Honors

The Honors Program Community supports excellence, fosters relationships, provides privileges, opportunities and networking that results in credentials to apply for internships, jobs and grad school. Admission into the UNK Honors Program is required to be part of this community.

• How to apply - unk.edu/honors
• Requirement - academic merit or excellence, leadership, community engagement, perseverance, and talent.
• More info - honors@unk.edu or call 308-865-8894

Thompson Scholars

Students awarded the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship live together, enroll in common classes, attend shared programs, and develop skills for a successful transition to college. All scholarship recipients are required to live in this learning community for the first year.

• Deadline to apply - February 1
• How to apply - buffettscholarships.org
• Requirement - application, two recommendations, student aid report, high school transcript, and essay
• Location - Mantor Hall
• More info - unk.edu/offices/tslc, tslc@unk.edu or call 308-865-8364

Teacher Scholars Academy

UNK is a leader in teacher education and is nationally accredited.  Join this program to experience hands-on learning in local K-12 classroom environments right from the start.  The Teacher Scholars Academy has a special emphasis on first-generation students from Nebraska and other states who are committed to pursuing teaching careers both in rural schools and in diverse metropolitan districts. 

• Deadline to apply - February 15th.
• How to apply - https://www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/future-teachers-scholarship/
• Location - Nester North
• More info - contact Emily DeVall - Teacher Scholars Academy Coordinator, 308-865-8613, devaller@unk.edu

Kearney Health Opportunities Program

Students in KHOP have an interest in rural health care and will have common classes, mentors, academic success coaching, and opportunities to explore medical professions and issues in healthcare. All freshmen in KHOP (and alternates) are required to live in this LLC.

• Deadline to apply - December 1
• How to apply - unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/scholarshipprograms.php
• Requirement - ACT score, application package, and interview completion
• Location - CTW
• More info - Contact Peggy Abels at 308-865-8260 or abelsp@unk.edu

Kearney Bound Scholars

Kearney Bound Scholars are students who have committed to attend UNK since 9th grade. This community offers support, social engagement, and opportunities to explore campus.

• Limited to participants in the Kearney Bound Scholars program (only available at Kearney High School, Kearney Catholic High School, Lexington High School, and North Platte High School).
• Requirement - application through high school guidance counselor
• Location - CTW
• More info - contact Josh Pierce, Kearney Bound Coordinator at 308-865-1593, piercejw1@unk.edu

College of Business and Technology Scholars

This community is for students with interest in business and technology majors and minors.  There is a scholarship for students agreeing to live and take classes with each other.  There is a dedicated area for students to study and develop networks for their college career.

• Deadline to apply - April 30^th
• How to apply - https://www.unk.edu/academics/bt/college-of-business-and-technology-community.php
• Location - CTW
• More info - Contact Erin Pearson 308-865-8008, pearsonel@unk.edu

Transfer Transformation

Transfer student living in this community enjoy the most popular living space on campus. You'll connect quickly with others and the UNK campus through coordinated events facilitated by live-in student Transfer Mentors and the Associate Director for Transfers. LLC members will receive special attention and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Deadline to apply - June 1
• How to Apply- Indicate this Community preference on the housing application ‘Community Options’ page.
• Location - Nester Hall
• More info - contact Tom Knott, Associate Director Transfer Transitions and Admissions, 308-865-1570, knottt2@unk.edu 

Arts & Science

Live in areas designated by academic interest and enjoy connecting with students with similar majors. 

Great for students exploring majors in the arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. See all majors in the College of Arts & Sciences.

• How to Apply- Indicate this Community preference on the housing application ‘Community Options’ page.

Business & Technology

Live in areas designated by academic interest and enjoy connecting with students with similar majors. See all majors in the College of Business & Technology

Great for students exploring Industrial Technology, Cyber Systems, and Business Degrees.

Students interested in this community may be eligible for a scholarship. The CBT Scholarship Community is a residential cohort established to help students interested in majors within the College of Business and Technology to connect and develop networks in their transition to college.

• How to Apply -  indicate Business & Technology on the Housing application.  Then log into the main scholarship page and complete scholarship data by April 30^th.
• CBT Scholarship location CTW. Non-scholarship location varies.

Education

Live in areas designated by academic interest and enjoy connecting with students with similar majors. 

Great for students exploring counseling, family science, education, and communication disorders. See all majors in the College of Education.

• How to Apply- Indicate this Community preference on the housing application ‘Community Options’ page.