Navigating Healthy Lifestyles at UNL as an Underrepresented Student

UNL LGBTQA+ Center  

Latina/o Graduate Student Association 

Mexican American Student Association 

Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) 

Native American Coalition 

UNL TRiO Office 

First Generation Nebraska 

First Husker Program 

Campus Recreation is committed to enhancing the educational experience and promoting lifelong wellness through excellent recreation programs, services, and facilities. Workout facilities are available on City and East Campuses. The Outdoor Adventures Center is home to the Outdoor Adventures program, existing to engage individuals and groups in adventure experiences for escape, education, and enjoyment. Bike UNL is a registered student organization at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with the mission to empower bicycling and bicycle education in the UNL community. Bike UNL is composed of students of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that believe in bettering the University through the support of bicycling. 

Well-Being Ambassadors are student volunteers that make a difference in the lives of other students by educating them on many important well-being topics. The educators work to increase awareness, encourage safer behaviors, promote making informed choices and enhance student health and well-being. You can request a free workshop or other educational programs for your fraternity or sorority house, classroom, or other student groups. 

University Health Center, managed by Nebraska Medicine, is the best healthcare option for students. Extraordinary staff, a convenient location on City Campus, and partnerships with most insurance companies make it a vital resource for students. 

Collegiate Recovery Community here at UNL is an anonymous group focused on supporting students in or seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through specialized services and a supportive peer community. Research shows that students in recovery who are involved in collegiate recovery programs attain higher GPAs, higher persistence rates, and higher graduation rates. 

Nutrition Counseling is run by the University Health Center's Dietitian who can help you build a balanced, nutritional diet that gives you the energy and strength you need to achieve your goals. The first nutrition counseling session is free covered by the UPFF student fees. 

Sexual and Reproductive Health services are offered by the University Health Center. They offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment to get all of your questions answered and receive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Services include annual sexual health exams, vaccinations, sexually transmitted infection testing, and more! 

Sleep Resources are available on the University Health Center's website. It includes app suggestions to improve your quality of sleep, a sleep education module, downloadable sleep logs, and other tools and information on how to improve your sleep! 

Safe Sex Resources are being offered by the UNL Women's Center. You can request a safer sex kit which includes 3 condoms (latex or non-latex) and 1 packet of lube (flavored or unflavored), or internal condoms and dental dams. They also have a number of on- and off-campus resources surrounding safe sex and consent education. 

Inclusive Period Care is a registered student organization (RSO) on campus dedicated to providing period products to underserved populations in Lincoln as well as on UNL's campus. They also work to spread awareness about menstruation and menstrual disparities.  

Husker Pantry is an on-campus resource to help students experiencing food and shelter insecurity. The pantry provides free food and hygiene items as well as information about community resources for housing and other food assistance programs and how to eat healthy on a budget. 

Lincoln Paddle Company is a local company that makes getting on the lincoln lakes easy and hassle-free. They offer equipment rentals for kayaks, paddle boards, and life jackets for Holmes Lake and Branched Oak Lake, as well as many different events and classes such as sunrise and sunset paddles, lake tours, fitness classes, and an introduction to kayaking class. 

Lincoln Parks and Recreation offers 6,000 acres of parks and natural land with 132 parks! Take a nice walk through nature for inspiration. Our favorites are Pioneers Park, the Sunken Gardens, and East Campus' Arboretum. 

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a safe, confidential place where a student can slow down, think out loud, get support, and start finding solutions. Services include individual and relationship counseling, and support and therapy groups. Some are open, inviting students to “drop-in” at any point in the semester. CAPS also offers international student services, eating disorder treatment, alcohol and other drug counseling, and online mental wellness screenings. 

Well-being Ambassadors are trained student volunteers who can help you navigate the ups and downs of campus life.  Whether it be a spur-of-the-moment one-time walk-in or a recurring weekly meeting, well-being coaches are excited to connect with you.  Ambassadors will help you work through any obstacle you may be facing-difficult classes, a breakup, homesickness, etc.  We encourage you to check out our website at resilience.unl.edu where you can find a picture and brief bio about each coach.  We look forward to seeing you at one of our events and in our office in University Health Center on the main floor, room 127. 

Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE) provides support for individuals who have experienced relationship violence or sexual assault. CARE Advocates are confidential resources who can provide information about services and support decision-making. Advocates have no responsibility to take action or report to the university or police. 

Counseling & School Psychology Clinic conducts psychological and educational evaluations of children and youth to address referral questions from parents/caregivers and or schools. In addition, clinic therapists provide individual child and adult therapy to address a wide range of referral concerns. 

Couple and Family Clinic provides culturally competent, systemic, compassionate mental health care to individuals, couples, and families. Comprised of passionate, caring advanced graduate student therapists and their supervisors, services, and treatment are closely supervised by experienced clinicians who are licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Approved Supervisors of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential service offered to university employees and their immediate family members at no charge. Consultation and counseling are available to help faculty and staff with personal or work-related problems that can affect general well-being, work performance, or academic performance. Services include assessment, short-term counseling and/or referral; an employee emergency loan fund; mediation/conflict resolution; and trauma debriefing. 

Suicide Prevention (REACH© Training) helps prepare students, faculty, and staff at UNL to save a life by learning the risk factors, warning signs, and how to intervene. 

LGBTQA+ Center works collaboratively to provide education, resources, consultation, outreach and advocacy to build a campus community inclusive of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The Center also liaises with CAPS for LGBTQA-focused mental health and suicide prevention counseling. 

Psychological Consultation Center (PCC) clinicians and staff provide psychological services to individuals and families in Lincoln and surrounding communities. At the same time, the PCC is a teaching, training, and research center for the Clinical Psychology Training Program. Services are provided primarily by doctoral students with all services supervised by licensed clinical psychologists. Services include individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological evaluation, consultation, and referral services. 

Student-Athlete Counseling is a component of the comprehensive Life Skills program in Nebraska Athletics. The Athletics Department provides Life Skills programming for every student-athlete, first to acclimate to campus, then to promote their total-person development. 

Well-being Ambassadors are student volunteers that make a difference in the lives of other students by educating them on many important well-being topics. The educators work to increase awareness, encourage safer behaviors, promote making informed choices and enhance student health and well-being. You can request a free workshop or another educational program for your fraternity or sorority house, classroom or other student group. 

Emotional Support Animals are a great resource to help relieve depression and anxiety as well as reduce stress. You can check out the US Service Animals website to register your pet today as an ESA in Nebraska and look at Nebraska's policies surrounding ESAs. 

Mindfulness Apps are also a great resource for our emotional well-being. These apps can help you establish a daily mindfulness routine and help you figure out where to begin.  

ASUN Student Government has leadership roles for students to make their voices heard. Nearly 200 students each year are appointed to serve on a variety of committees through the student government. Often these committees mirror faculty committees and report to upper administration. 

Campus NightLife funds free late-night programs that build diverse social relationships and student engagement while fostering campus-wide inclusiveness. 

Center for Civic Engagement encourages students to connect curricular and co-curricular learning. Opportunities include service-learning trips, democratic engagement, community challenges, grants for projects that inspire social change, and initiatives that promote integrity through positive character. 

Suicide Prevention (REACH© Training) helps prepare students, faculty, and staff at UNL to save a life by learning the risk factors, warning signs, and how to intervene. 

Fraternity and Sorority Life offers a dynamic Greek community that binds men and women together in lifelong excellence and builds on its heritage of developing character and success through the ideals of scholarship, leadership, service, and friendship. 

Intramural sports offer more than 70 unique activities that are fun, inclusive, and active spaces for students to engage and connect socially on campus. 

Sport clubs are comprised of individuals who have a desire to compete or participate in a sport throughout their college career, and exist to develop students' skills, dedication, and interest in specific sports. 

Nebraska Unions offer a vibrant environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests to kick back, study, meet, and attend events. 

Recognized Student Organizations offer each student at Nebraska the opportunity to find their niche. Our robust list of 570+ student organizations includes international, political, cultural, religious, recreational, academic, social, and special interest groups. 

Student Involvement integrates in-class and out-of-class learning to provide valuable programs, services, and events that model an inclusive environment. 

University Housing offers students the chance to become part of an energetic student living community where everyone has opportunities to interact and connect. 

University Program Council provides diverse entertainment and educational programs to enhance the student experience. 

Lincoln Nightlife is a great way to hang out with friends or make new ones! Lincoln has many events to offer, from live music, live performances, clubs, and lounges, downtown Lincoln has it all!  

Mana Game Café is a gaming cafe in the Haymarket's Historic Creamery Building. Here you can grab a quick bite to eat and coffee while connecting with others through games.  

Escape Rooms are a popular intellectually stimulating game where you are 'locked' in a room with a group of friends, colleagues, or family, tasked with solving a series of puzzles in order to escape before the time runs out. Lincoln currently offers two different escape room locations with 10 different games to choose from.  

Husker Hub is a one-stop resource for student enrollment and financial needs, including the University Registrar, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Bursar, and Student Accounts. Additional services include Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) assistance, help applying for loans, grants, and scholarships, exploring funding sources, and managing the disbursement of funds. They also provide helpful information about the cost of attendance and achieving satisfactory academic progress. 

Financial Well-Being Ambassadors help students increase their financial literacy through mentoring, presentations, and online resources. Mentoring sessions are available in-person, by phone, or via email. Common session topics include spending plans, understanding financial aid, establishing credit, saving money, and debt repayment. 

Husker Pantry is an on-campus resource to help students experiencing food and shelter insecurity. The pantry provides free food and hygiene items as well as information about community resources for housing and other food assistance programs. 

Financial Wellness Webinars are offered through the State of Nebraska Public Employees website. Their webinars feature education on budgeting and debt reduction, investing and retirement planning, identity theft and fraud awareness, insurance, estate planning, and more. 

Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance is a network of professionals dedicated to bringing together post-secondary organizations to inform national conversations that impact financial well-being. You can join the alliance for free as a degree-seeking student and discover all the resources available to those in the alliance. 

CashCourse helps equip students with information to help them make informed financial decisions throughout college and beyond. Students can create a free account with their UNL log-in information and get access to informational videos, worksheets, the budget wizard, and more. 

Financial Assistance is available both at the state level and the federal level. Check out the financial assistance available to you through the link, by filtering by state and category. 

The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch has a number of resources unique to Nebraska residents ranging from housing, child support, medical care, legal assistance, COVID-19 resources, emergency assistance, and more.  

Nebraska Promise is a program intended to cover the cost of tuition at any of the University of Nebraska's four campuses (UNL, UNO, UNK, UNMC). Students who are eligible are Nebraska residents, have a household family income of less than $65,000 per year, are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students, and maintain a 2.5 GPA during their time in college.  

Tutoring, Mentoring, and Consulting services help students excel academically. From chemistry and math tutors to modern language tutors and writing assistants, the University offers services to help students succeed academically and programs to develop positive study habits. 

Chemistry Resource Center 

Love Library 

Math Resource Center 

Language Lab 

Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) 

Private Tutoring and Math Lab provided by Student Support Services 

Services for Students with Disabilities 

Statistics Tutoring 

Study Stops provided by First-Year Experience and Transition Programs 

Writing Center 

Scientific Writing Help Desk housed in 385 Plant Sciences Hall 

Center for Civic Engagement encourages students to connect curricular and co-curricular learning with opportunities to address critical human needs through service, civic-related research, and social change leadership. The Certificate in Civic Engagement has the endorsement from each of the eight undergraduate colleges. 

Robert J. Kutak Center for the Teaching & Study of Applied Ethics highlights the importance of critical thinking and moral reasoning in resolving ethical dilemmas and encouraging its exploration in the context of different disciplines and methods of inquiry. 

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center links policy with research, process, and practice. The center often hosts speakers and brown bag events to increase understanding and conversation about policies. 

E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues annually brings prominent speakers with diverse views on international and public policy issues to the University and residents of the state to promote understanding and encourage debate. 

Hoagland Integrity in Public Service Lecture Series seeks to inspire young people to dedicate themselves to public service. The annual lectures feature state and national leaders who prove that honor and integrity remain essential components in their service. 

Thomas C. Sorensen Policy Seminar Series promotes discussion of policy issues among Nebraskans, encourages participation in public affairs and running for office, and educates newly elected officials. 

Dish It Up! series led by the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services is an interactive weekly conversation where individuals can share their personal views, learn from others, and engage in civil discussions concerning current events, topics affecting students' lives, UNL, and national/international happenings.  

Lincoln City Libraries fosters the power of reading and provides open access to all forms of information to enrich people's lives every day. With 8 locations and the 'bookmobile', the city's public libraries are a great resource for anyone in Lincoln. 

Escape Rooms are a popular intellectually stimulating game where you are 'locked' in a room with a group of friends, colleagues, or family, tasked with solving a series of puzzles in order to escape before the time runs out. Lincoln currently offers two different escape room locations with 10 different games to choose from.  

Local Museums in Lincoln attract families and students alike. There are approximately 8 museums to check out in Lincoln with multiple being right on campus! Check out Morrill Hall, the University of Nebraska State Museum, the Sheldon, and even the Larsen Tractor Museum. 

Association of Campus Religious Workers (ACReW) is made up of representatives of various campus religious groups concerned with the ethical treatment of students. 

Recognized Student Organizations encourage students to connect with one another. Organizations exist for many purposes, including the sharing of spiritual beliefs. Students can search for organizations through the NvolveU website. 

Mindfulness Apps are also a great resource for our emotional well-being. These apps can help you establish a daily mindfulness routine and help you figure out where to begin. 

Lincoln Churches and Ministries can help students explore or enhance their spirituality. Lincoln has countless churches located throughout the city. You can use the link to find churches based on denomination. 

Employee Assistance Program has a space where faculty and staff can schedule a time to relax, be mindful, breathe, and meditate. Many 15-minute programs are available such as a number of guided meditation and breathing exercises.  

Campus Recreation is committed to enhancing the educational experience and promoting lifelong wellness through excellent recreation programs, services, and facilities. Workout facilities are available on City and East Campuses. They offer classes in guided meditation, massage therapy, and yoga to help find your balance. 

Explore your own personal values. Start by asking yourself, What are the things I value most in my life right now? Who am I? and What is my purpose?