Traditional-style residence halls provide a warm and welcoming environment where students can thrive academically, socially and personally. Get ready to build new friendships and make lasting memories as you share a home with other Huskers!
With a Resident Assistant (RA) on every floor, 24-hour study areas and free laundry facilities, as well as dining centers and Herbie’s Markets just steps away, our residence halls offer unparalleled convenience.
Fall 2025
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 1 | First Housing priority deadline, Learning Community Application deadline and Themed Community Opt-In deadline. Students submitting the Housing Application by April 1 will receive a room assignment notification on May 21. |
| April 4 | Learning Community and Themed Community status notification. |
| May 1 | Second Housing priority deadline. Students submitting the Housing Application by May 1 will receive a room assignment notification on May 21. |
| May 21 | Room assignment notification for students who submit the Housing Application on or before May 1. Students who submit the Housing Application May 2 and beyond will be notified on a weekly basis throughout the remainder of the summer. |
| July 23 | On-Campus housing move-in date and time notifications. |
| July 24 & 29 | Husker Home: Move-in Webinar for admitted students and families, 7–8 p.m. CST. |
| August 17–21 | On-Campus housing move-in days (projected). |
Amenities
Each traditional-style residence hall room comes fully furnished. The following are provided and must remain in the room:
- Extra-long twin bed with mattress
- Closet(s)
- Desk and chair
- Refrigerator/Freezer
- Mirrored medicine cabinets
- Roll shades or blinds/curtains
- Wastebasket and recycle bin
- High-speed internet connection
- In-room temperature control
Communal Restrooms
In our traditional-style residence halls, each floor has communal bathrooms that are shared with other residents on your floor. Rest assured, the bathrooms are designed with privacy in mind. You'll find private stalls for toilets and individual shower rooms as well as large mirrors, sinks and long countertops. University Housing takes care of daily sanitization, so you don’t have to stress.
Learn More About the Residence Hall Restrooms
Lofted Beds
Beds in all residence halls are 36"x80" lofted extra-long twin. When you arrive during August move-in, your bed will be lofted at 58" and will come with a guardrail.
Ladders are also available upon request; however, many students choose to utilize the side of the header/footer bed post as a ladder. You are welcome to set your bed height to your preferred position, or you may request assistance.
Learn How to Loft and De-Loft Your Bed
Room Dimensions
We’ve provided some room measurements below to help you plan your layout. While these are standard dimensions, layouts and measurements may vary slightly between residence halls.
Traditional-Style Measurements for:
Download Floor Plan
Learning and Themed Communities
Learning and Themed Communities are groups of students who live together and share an academic major, future career or personal interest/identity.
You'll live together in the same residence hall (suite-style if in a Learning Community; Abel Hall if in a Themed Community) and connect with other students and peer mentors in your field of study or shared interest. Students in Learning Communities take classes together.
You may choose to apply to a Learning Community or opt-in to a Themed Community after completing your Housing Application.
The deadline to apply to a Learning Community is April 1. Students will be notified of their status on April 4.
Note: All Learning Community and Themed Community programs have a residential requirement. If a student is selected to join a Learning Community, they will be placed in the designated suite-style residence hall of the specific program. Questions may be directed to learningcommunities@unl.edu.
Personalizing Your Space
We've included some tips and guidelines below to keep in mind when customizing your room.
Approved Appliances
Small appliances, including microwaves, room heaters, air fryers and rice cookers, should meet the following guidelines:
Student NCard and Meal Plans
The NCard is designed to be your permanent University of Nebraska–Lincoln photo identification card used by campus departments and offices for identification, authentication, access and purchases.
NCards are also used for meal swipes in any dining center, the Selleck Food Court, Husker Heroes via the Transact mobile ordering app, or at any Herbie's Market.
You may also use your NCard to charge for items that then appear on your centralized bill. This can be used at on-campus coffee shops, restaurants in the Nebraska Union, at the bookstore and more!
Campus Parking & Transit
First-year students living in University Housing can choose to purchase a non-reserved parking permit for a garage or lot near their residence hall, based on availability. Students also have access to a City of Lincoln StarTran bus pass at no additional cost. The bus route connects City, East and Nebraska Innovation campuses.
BikeLNK bicycles are publicly available for shared use for a short period of time, for a fee, as well as electric Bird and Spin scooters.
Move Your Future Forward
The first step to your academic future at Nebraska is to submit your application for admission!