Complete your Placement Acceptance Form (PAF) with your home NSE Coordinator. Your home coordinator will mail a copy to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Now that you are going to be a Loper, spend some time learning more about what it is like to live in Montana. Visit the University of Nebraska at Kearney website or follow us on social media @UNKKearney on Instagram to see what's in store once you arrive on campus!
Duo Mobile must be set up on the student's personal phone. If it is linked to a parents device, ourHelp Deskcan assist in changing that.
UNK requires all incoming students to upload immunization records that show two MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations after their first birthday. This information must be submitted to UNK before a student can register for classes. Students who are taking online only classes are not required to submit immunization records.
Once completed, records are reviewed and the hold on class registration is removed. UNK is committed to a safe and healthy campus. We highly encourage that all students receive the Meningitis Vaccinations prior to start of classes.
To obtain immunization records, most states have an immunization database. For Nebraska, visit NESIIS.
Login to MyBLUE with your NUID# and password. Go to Profile, then Immunization.
Click Upload/View Health Records tab (pop-up blocker off).
On the next screen, enter your MMR dates. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Save button. Next click on Add/View Attachment.
Click Choose File to find your saved immunization records. This can be a scan or photo of your immunization records (send .jpg, .pdf, or Word file). Click Upload.
Once uploaded, click Save and Submit to the University.
Living on campus is optional for National Exchange Students. Complete your contract as soon as possible and contact the Office of Residence Life if you have questions.
Be fully admitted to UNK
Log into your MyBLUE Login requires your 8-digit NUID# and your TrueYou password. Create your password. If you need help, contact the UNK Help Desk at unkhelpdesk@unk.edu and watch our video for steps to create your Two-Factor Authentication.
Click on "Tools"
Select "Campus Housing"
Click on Residence Hall Contract
Choose the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Complete Profile and Roommate Questions
Select your housing preference
Select meal plan
Contract complete!
Students who live in residence halls during the academic year (fall and spring semesters) are required to have a meal plan.
Choose from three meal plans that include dining dollars to use across campus at different retail operations
The password is the same password you use to log into MyBLUE. Check your UNK email account frequently throughout your entire time at UNK.
Your UNK ID is your key to campus and access to services, buildings, athletics, events, library card and more. You can also purchase items using Loper Dollars.
A student ID card will be issued when you arrive on campus. You must appear in person to obtain your ID at the Nebraskan Student Union, suite 142G. To assist the process, submit your photo online.
After your application is complete, the National Student Exchange Coordinator will email you the name and contact information of your UNK academic advisor. You will register for classes during General Registration.
Students pay in-state resident rate tuition and fees directly to the host campus, and no tuition is paid to the home campus. For eligible students exchanging under Host Payment, federal financial aid is awarded by, and disbursed from your home campus.
FAFSA: On your FAFSA form, list the FAFSA code for your home campus (UNK’s FAFSA Code #002551).
Home Payment
Student pay their normal tuition and fees to their home campus, and no tuition is paid to the host campus. For eligible students exchanging under Home Payment, federal financial aid is awarded by, and disbursed from the home campus. College Work Study aid will not be available for students away on exchange, however non-CWS employment may be available.
FAFSA: If exchanging under Home Payment, list only the FAFSA code for your home campus. Do not list the FAFSA code for your exchange site(s). This could result in an over-award and financial aid errors.
Keep in mind that payment options vary from campus to campus and it is a good idea to contact you campus National Student Exchange coordinator to learn which options are available to you and which option is best for you.
Online and on-campus orientation is optional. For more information and/or to register visit the orientation page.
Share your UNK exchange experience with your friends, home campus, and on Facebook and Instagram. Keep your home campus academic advisor and NSE Coordinator updated via email.
Official UNK transcripts can be requested through the Office of the University Registrar. Transcripts serve as the official record of study and detail what classes you completed, the grades you earned, dates attended, majors and minors awarded, and your overall GPA.
Pay off your student account, say good-bye to new friends and your advisor, take photographs, enjoy a final all the UNK & the City of Kearney has to office one last time.
Extend Exchange
Contact both your home and UNK NSE Coordinators. Students are allowed 2 semesters of exchange at 1 school.
Become a LOPER
Contact both your home and UNK NSE Coordinators. Keep UNK’s Code (002551) on your FAFSA.
Your residency status will become “out-of-state” and you will pay out-of-state tuition. For more information, contact Admissions at 308-865-8526.
For more information click on the button below to schedule an appointment with our NSE Campus Coordinator, Holly Peterson.
