Live where you learn. Learn where you live.
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 cater to 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.
How to Apply for LLCs
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For Communities Based on Scholarships, click below for details and apply for the scholarship by the deadline. For Communities Based on Interest, indicate your Community preference in the housing application that opens in January.
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Room assignment confirmations of your selected Community will be sent via email beginning in May and will continue as space allows.
Communities Based On Scholarships
These communities are tied to scholarships and their deadlines. Click on each to learn more.
Honors
Honors
This community provides a network of academically oriented students who both challenge and support one another. Selection into the UNK Honors Program is required.
- Deadline to apply - February 10
- How to apply - unk.edu/honors
- Requirement - ACT score, leadership, community engagement, perseverance, and talent.
- Location - Men's Hall (co-ed housing)
- More info - honors@unk.edu or call 308-865-8702
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
Teacher Scholars
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 1st.
- How to apply - https://www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/future-teachers-scholarship/
- Location - Randall Hall
- More info - contact Emily DeVall - Teacher Scholars Academy Coordinator, 308-865-8613, devaller@unk.edu
KHOP
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
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
Communities
Business & Technology
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.
- How to Apply - indicate interest in the housing application which opens in January
Arts & Science
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 interest in the housing application which opens in January
Education
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 interest in the housing application which opens in January
Health Science
Health Science Explorers
UNK Health Sciences, in partnership with the Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center (AHEC), offers this opportunity for students interested in health care careers. Students will enroll in a common course that allows them to explore health careers, network with and shadow health professionals, and have an upperclass health science mentor. Roommate must be a part of this LLC.
- Deadline to apply - March 1
- How to apply - unk.edu/hslc
- Location - CTW
- More info - contact Brandon Drozd at 308-865-8907 or drozdbc@unk.edu
Transfers
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 interest in the housing application which opens in January
- Location - Nester Hall
- More info - contact Tom Knott, Associate Director Transfer Transitions and Admissions, 308-865-1570, knottt2@unk.edu
My Community has given me great friends who push me to be my best and pursue my dreams. I’m surrounded by people with similar interests and dreams. We’re in the same classes, study together frequently, and help each other with homework.
Lauren Benck
KHOP Community
