Program Overview

University of Nebraska Medical Center Programs

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) offers a range of programs and services to support student success and academic excellence.

Academic Records

• Academic Records Overview: Provides an overview of academic records and policies at UNMC.
• Incoming Students:
  • Nebraska Residency: Information on residency classification for tuition purposes.
  • FERPA: Details on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and its protection of student education records.
• Current Students:
  • Update Personal Information: Access to forms for changing personal information.
  • Request an Official Transcript: Instructions for submitting requests for official transcripts and other documents.
  • Enrollment: View instructions for enrolling in classes.
  • Intercampus/Change of Campus: Application process for intercampus enrollment or change of campus.
• Graduating Students/Alumni:
  • Commencement: Plans for attending live commencement ceremonies.
  • Access Digital Diploma: Information on accessing digital versions of diplomas.
  • State Licensure: Details on obtaining state licensures.
  • Request a Duplicate Diploma: Process for requesting duplicate diplomas.

Academic Success

• Academic Success Overview: Introduction to academic success programs and resources.
• Academic Success Programs:
  • Supplemental Instruction: Support for academic success in historically challenging courses.
  • Peer Success Leaders: Empowering students to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
  • Student Job Opportunities: Review of opportunities for peer mentors and supplemental instructors.
  • Pathway Programs: Exploration of possibilities in healthcare through shadowing, research, and more.
• Academic Resources:
  • E-Modules: Tools for effective study habits, research projects, and addressing imposter syndrome.
  • McGoogan Library: Access to digital resources, research tools, and medical databases.
  • Reserve Study Spaces: Instructions for reserving study spaces on campus.
  • Writing Center: Free consultations for improving writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.

New Student Onboarding

• Access Your UNMC Email: Instructions for accessing student email accounts.
• New Student Instructions: Steps for incoming students to complete before the first day of classes.
• Instructions by College: Onboarding instructions tailored by college.
• International Students: Additional information and support for new international students.

Financial Aid

• Financial Aid Overview: Introduction to types of aid, application processes, and financial literacy.
• Types of Aid: Details on grants, scholarships, federal loans, private loans, and work-study programs.
• Apply for Aid: Information on applying for financial aid, including deadlines and requirements.
• Cost of Attendance: Breakdown of the cost of attendance for each program at UNMC.
• Financial Literacy: Online courses for managing finances as a student and healthcare professional.
• Student Accounts: Payment due dates, making payments, and granting parent/guest access.
• Loan Repayment: Guidance on loan repayment and exit counseling.

Student Life

• Health & Wellness Overview: Introduction to health and wellness services and resources.
• Student Health Clinics & Services: Access to student health clinics, immediate care, and specialty care.
• Student Health Insurance: Details on the UNMC-sponsored student health insurance plan.
• Immunizations: Requirements for immunizations and submitting documentation.
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): Free and confidential mental wellness and support services.
• Recreation & Fitness: Availability of fitness and recreation programs and facilities.
• Wellness, Safety, & More: Programs and services for wellness, safety, and support.

Support Services

• Support Services Overview: Introduction to support services for accessibility, safety, and wellness.
• Accessibility:
  • Student Resources: Eligibility for reasonable accommodations due to disabilities.
  • Faculty/Staff Resources: Support for serving students with disabilities.
• Safety:
  • Public Safety: Enforcement of university regulations and emergency response.
  • Title IX: Rights and complaint process under Title IX.
  • Student CARE Team: Prevention and early intervention for students in distress.
  • Non-Discrimination and Bias Reporting: Process for reporting bias incidents.
• Wellness:
  • Counseling & Psychological Resources: Free mental health programs and services.
  • Campus Wellness: Programs for wellness, including music and medicine groups.
  • Ombuds Program: Confidential conflict resolution services.
  • LiveGreen: Sustainability initiatives and becoming a LiveGreen ambassador.
• Community Resources:
  • Office of Community Engagement: Campus-wide community engagement efforts.
  • Maverick Food Pantry: Support for dietary and personal hygiene needs.
  • Office of Global Engagement: Promotion of global understanding and internationalization.

Summer Health Professions Education Program

Overview

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer enrichment program aimed at improving access to information and resources for college students interested in health professions.

Goals and Objectives

• Strengthen academic proficiency and career development of underrepresented students in health professions.
• Prepare students for successful application and matriculation to health profession schools.

Program Details

• Focus on essential competencies for successful health professionals.
• Six-week hybrid program (two weeks virtual, four weeks on-site).
• Engages students interested in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
• Program dates: June 22 - July 31, 2026.

Application Process

• Application opens November 1st and closes February 5th at 11:59 p.m. ET.
• Applications accepted through the SHPEP National Program Office (NPO).
• Encouragement to start building application profiles and requesting letters of recommendation early.