Be Part of a Community
A Community is a living-learning environment where students with similar interests, scholarships, or majors live on a dedicated floor in a residence hall. Students participate in programs that support their academic, social, and personal needs. Communities help to form strong friendships, build campus connections, and promote academic success. All students are encouraged to apply.
Select a community below to learn how to apply and any applicable requirements. Once your housing contract is signed through MyBLUE, room assignment confirmations of your selected Community will be sent via email beginning in May and will continue as space allows in the respective communities.
For questions, please see individual LLC contact information
Thompson Scholars
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
KHOP
Kearney Health Opportunities Program
KHOP Students in the Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) have an interest in rural health care and will have common classes, mentors, academic success coaching, and opportunities to explore medical professions and health care issues. Freshmen in KHOP (and alternates) are required to live in this Community.
- 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 Sara McCarty at 308-865-8907 or mccartys1@unk.edu
- View the KHOP Flyer for additional information
Business and Technology
College of Business and Technology Community
The College of Business and Technology Community is focused on providing community, mentoring and increased academic success through shared coursework with this unique living experience at UNK. Eligible students will be reviewed for limited housing scholarships that are associated with placement in this community through the General Incoming Freshmen Scholarship application on MyBLUE.
- How to Apply – Must be admitted to UNK and complete the General Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Application by March 1.
- CBT Scholarship housing location CTW. Non-scholarship housing location varies.
Kearney Bound Scholars
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 Abel Virgilio, Kearney Bound Coordinator at 308-865-8988, juanaf@unk.edu
Teacher Scholars
UNK Teacher Scholars Community
As a member of the UNK Teacher Scholars, you’ll be part of a community of passionate future educators who share your goals and aspirations. From day one, you’ll have built-in support, mentorship, and guidance to help you succeed. Plus, you'll live alongside your fellow Teacher Scholars on the second floor of Randall Hall, creating a strong network of peers right where you live and learn. Take the first step toward an inspiring future. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.
- Deadline to apply - March 1
- Application Information
- Location - Randall Hall
- More info - contact Emily DeVall - 308-865-8613, devaller@unk.edu
Health Science Explorers
Health Science Explorers
Interested in a health care career? Students will enroll in a course that explores health careers, network with and shadow health professionals, and have an upper-class health science mentor. Students accepted into the Health Science Explorers Learning Community will receive a partial room scholarship.
- Deadline to apply - February 15
- How to Apply - unk.edu/hslc
- Location - CTW
- More info - contact Sara McCarty at 308-865-8907 or mccartys1@unk.edu
I belong in the Health Science Community because everyone is kind, welcoming and shares a love for health sciences. I love walking to class and running into people that are involved in the same Community. It helps me realize how connected this campus is.
