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 well-being.

Academic Records

• Academic Records Overview: Provides an overview of academic records and policies.
  • Incoming Students: Includes information on Nebraska residency, FERPA, and logging in to MyRecords.
    • Nebraska Residency: Details on residency classification for tuition purposes.
    • FERPA: Information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and its protection of student education records.
    • Log In to MyRecords: Instructions for accessing MyRecords.
  • Current Students: Offers resources for updating personal information, requesting official transcripts, and enrollment.
    • Update Personal Information: Access to forms for changing personal details.
    • Request an Official Transcript: Process for submitting requests for official transcripts and other documents.
    • Enrollment: Instructions for enrolling in classes through MyRecords.
  • Graduating Students/Alumni: Includes information on commencement, digital diplomas, and state licensure.
    • Commencement: Details on attending live commencement ceremonies.
    • Access Digital Diploma: Information on accessing a digital version of the diploma.
    • State Licensure: Availability of state licensures at no charge.

Academic Success

• Academic Success Overview: Introduction to academic success programs and resources.
• Academic Success Programs: Details on supplemental instruction, peer success leaders, and student job opportunities.
  • Supplemental Instruction: Support for academic success in historically challenging courses.
  • Peer Success Leaders: Empowers students to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
  • Student Job Opportunities: Opportunities for becoming a peer mentor or supplemental instructor.
• Academic Resources: Includes information on e-modules, the McGoogan Library, reserve study spaces, and the writing center.
  • E-Modules: Tools for forming effective study habits and completing research projects.
  • McGoogan Library: Access to digital resources, research tools, and medical databases.
  • Reserve Study Spaces: Instructions for accessing and reserving study spaces.
  • Writing Center: Offers free consultations to improve writing abilities and critical thinking.

Financial Aid

• Financial Aid Overview: Introduction to financial aid options and processes.
• Types of Aid: Information on grants, scholarships, federal loans, and work-study programs.
• Apply for Aid: Details on applying for financial aid, including deadlines and requirements.
• Cost of Attendance: Information on the cost of attendance for each program at UNMC.
• Financial Literacy: Resources for managing finances as a student and healthcare professional.

Student Life and Health & Wellness

• Health & Wellness Overview: Introduction to health and wellness services and programs.
• Student Health Clinics & Services: Access to student health clinics and services.
• Student Health Insurance: Information on the UNMC-sponsored student health insurance plan.
• Immunizations: Requirements for immunizations and how to submit documentation.
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): Free and confidential mental wellness and support services.

Support Services

• Support Services Overview: Introduction to support services for students.
• Accessibility: Resources for students with disabilities, including accommodations and support.
• Safety: Information on public safety, Title IX, and the Student CARE Team.
• Wellness: Details on counseling and psychological resources, campus wellness programs, and the Ombuds program.

Summer High School Advanced Research Program (SHARP)

Program Description

The Summer High School Advanced Research Program (SHARP) is a collaborative effort between the Division of Student Success and various departments at UNMC. The program provides hands-on, bench-side research experience for high school students.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, sophomores or juniors in high school.
• Applicants must be 16 years or older.
• International students are not eligible.
• Other factors considered include cumulative GPA, completion of science courses, and strong letters of recommendation.

Application and Timeline

• The application for Summer 2026 opens on November 1, 2025.
• Application deadline is February 1, with admission decisions completed by mid-April.
• The program starts on June 1, 2026, and ends on August 7, 2026, with a poster session on August 6, 2026.