Please direct any questions regarding the UNK Student Code of Conduct to: Director of Community Standards and Student Conduct at (308) 865-1619
Please direct any questions regarding the Residence Life Policies Handbook to: The Office of Residence Life at (308) 865-8519
On Campus Living Requirement
The success of students is our focus in Residence Life. The University of Nebraska at Kearney in accordance with the Board of Regents policy established the On-Campus Living Policy as a requirement that serves important educational and developmental purposes. All full-time students under the age of 19 on the first day of class in the fall semester are required to live in University housing for the duration of the academic year, unless one of the qualified exemptions is met.
Select the 2024-2025 Housing Exemption Application.
Complete the Housing Exemption Form
Upload your supporting documents
Complete the Signature Page
Click Save and Continue
Your Housing Exemption Application is complete
Once we receive your Housing Exemption Application, we will reach out to inform you if we need further information or to inform you if your application has been approved or denied.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney ("UNK" or the "University") recognizes the importance of providing reasonable accommodations in its housing policies and practices where necessary for individuals with disabilities to use and enjoy University housing.
The Office of Disability Services for Students is responsible for evaluating whether to grant or deny requests for reasonable accommodation in University housing. In evaluating the request, Disability Services will consult with the Office of Residence Life, the UNK ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, and the UNK Office of Counseling & Care, as necessary, to determine whether the requested accommodation is necessary and reasonable. Individuals with a disability who reside or intend to reside in University housing who believe they need a reasonable accommodation must contact Disability Services.
Request for accommodation is made fewer than 60 days before the individual intends to move into University housing, UNK cannot guarantee that it will be able to meet the individual’s accommodation needs during the first semester or term of occupancy.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (“UNK” or “University”) recognizes the importance of “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the broader category of “Assistance Animals” under the Fair Housing Act that provide physical and/or emotional support to individuals with disabilities. UNK is committed to allowing individuals with disabilities the use of a Service Animal on campus to facilitate their full-participation and equal access to the University’s programs and activities. UNK is also committed to allowing Assistance Animals necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy University housing.
The Office of Residence Life recognizes that not all students may identify as female or male. When requested, Residence Life will locate a room assignment and environment for a student who identifies as trans*gender, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and/or non-binary. Thus, while completing a housing assignment, a student may find that the housing option available on the MyBlue account’s Housing portal is not lining up with the chosen gender identity. If this occurs, please email Residence Life at housing@unk.edu or call us at 308-865-8519 so that we can discuss a suitable room assignment.
All room change requests will be considered on a case by case basis. The Office of Residence Life does not honor any request for a student to be moved out of a designated room because of one’s discomfort with a roommate’s protected status such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, ability status, age, veteran’s status, religious expression and/or socio-economic status. Please see UNK’s Non-discrimination Statement for more information about UNK’s commitment to inclusion.
June 1, 2023 - September 20, 2023: $500 and 50% of the remaining fall semester’s room and board charges.
September 21, 2023 - May 11, 2024: $500 and 50% of the remaining fall and spring semester’s room and board charges.
Spring Only Semester Contracts (Not academic year contracts):
On or before November 30, 2023 = $0
December 1, 2023 - May 11, 2024: $500 and 50% of the remaining spring semester’s room and board charges.
Cancellation fees are not assessed for the following circumstances:
Graduation in December, withdrawal from UNK, change in enrollment below full-time status, study abroad in an approved program, resident teaching, academic internship, pregnancy, marriage, or military service requiring residents to live outside the Kearney area. Proper documentation must be provided a minimum of five (5) business days in advance of the requested cancellation date.
When the form is received, the Office of Residence Life will process your cancellation and send a confirmation email.
Students must maintain full-time student status at the University of Nebraska at Kearney or University of Nebraska Medical Center to maintain eligibility for housing. Central Community College credit hours may contribute to the full time 12 hour requirement. Proof of class enrollment at Central Community College is required for eligibility.
Those who drop below full time status must fill out an Eligibility Waiver Form and return it to the Office of Residence Life. Once the form has been submitted it will be reviewed and the student notified if their request has been approved or denied.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 308-865-8519 for more information.
The Office of Residence Life at University of Nebraska - Kearney is committed to providing a safe and inclusive community for all students. Providing Gender Inclusive Housing ensures students are able to live, learn, and belong in our community regardless of gender identity or gender expression. While we still provide living opportunities that are designated male or female spaces in various communities; regardless of gender identity, all students are welcome to live in our various campus communities. The Office of Residence Life does recognize not all students may identify as female or male and we are happy to find an environment for you if you do identify as trans*gender, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, and/or non-binary. Please email us at housing@unk.edu or give us a call at 308-865-8519 to find a suitable assignment or if the options available on your MyBlue account’s housing portal are not lining up with your preferences. You can also feel free to contact Becky Doubet, Housing Assignments Coordinator/Business Manager at doubetre@unk.edu or 308-865-8519.
Room changes are requested and considered on a case-by-case basis. The Office of Residence Life will not request anyone to move out of a designated room because of a roommate’s discomfort with a protected status such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, ability status, age, veteran’s status, religious expression and/or socio-economic status. Please see the UNK’s Nondiscrimination Statement for more information about UNK’s commitment to inclusion.
The Office of Residence Life welcomes university departments, offices and recognized student organizations to submit postings to be displayed on the residence hall digital signs. UNK departments, offices and student organizations may post items to the ResLife Network that meets requirements as laid out in the ResLife Network Guidelines.
Submission Request
Please note that the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to determine what is appropriate for posting, and choose when a posting will appear in the announcement rotation. The Office of Residence Life will make every effort to fulfill requests but provides no guarantee that digital materials submitted will be posted and reserves the right to limit or exclude submissions. Submit Content
Poster Guidelines
UNK offices, departments and student organizations with information they want disseminated in the residence halls should bring 8 printed flyers to the Office of Residence Life, located in Warner Hall 2200. Each residence hall will have one designated area in a high traffic area for paper posters.
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Matt Allbright, Assistant Director of Operations Phone: 308-865-4800 Email: allbrightmd@unk.edu
The Office of Residence Life supports UNK groups wishing to have collection points within the residence halls and Village Flats Apartments for students to donate items for philanthropic purposes.
Below is the policy and procedures that the UNK Residence Life Office has established for groups wanting to set up collection areas within the residence halls.
Make Lifelong Relationships
Learning Happens Here
Engage with the UNK Community
Become a Leader
Connect with Your Community
