University Division is a non-degree granting college for degree seeking students who have not made a definite choice about a major field of study. These students may take an exploratory program of studies as well as general education courses. Non-Degree seeking students, click here.
Eligibility New students and students who have earned fewer than 36 credit hours are eligible to apply or transfer to University Division as their college of choice. New students interested in University Division should select University Division for the College on their Application for Undergraduate Admission. Students who have credit hours earned at UNO may initiate the transfer process through the Office of the Registrar.
New Student Advising Advisors in University Division assist students in selecting general education courses that will fulfill the Universitys general education requirements for all colleges. Students are encouraged and counseled to choose from a broad range of basic courses offered in all of the colleges of the University. Please note: If you have been accepted into or are eligible for the Honors Program, please schedule your advising appointment with Cathy Pettid, University Division Honors Coordinator. For more information about the Honors Program, www.unomah.edu/~wwwhonor/
First Year Experience Courses University Division students are strongly encouraged to enroll in one of UNOs First Year Experience (FYE) courses. Each FYE course integrates specific academic content with college success strategies, academic and career exploration, and orientation to college life. FYE courses are designed to enhance first year academic success, provide an opportunity to build connections with other students and faculty, and help students become knowledgeable about University programs, resources and colleges.
General Education Requirements To ensure that each graduate of UNO possesses certain academic skills, experiences the breadth of a liberal education and develops an appreciation for the cultural diversity that exists in the nation and the world, the faculty of the colleges has adopted the University general education requirements. They apply to all students who enter or transfer to UNO. (These requirements are not applicable to students in the UNL-administered Colleges of Education and Human Sciences or Engineering and Technology.) Because colleges have the authority to prescribe additional requirements in the areas outlined in the general education requirements, students should work closely with their advisors in selecting courses to meet all applicable degree requirements.
Minimum General Education Requirements
Fundamental Academic Skills 15 hours English and Writing* 6 hours (English 1160 or equivalent must be part of these six hours) Writing course relevant to the students college/major . 3 hours Mathematics 1310 or equivalent* . 3 hours Public Speaking 3 hours (May be satisfied by Speech 1110, 1120, 3120, 3130, or 3140)
Distribution Requirements .30 hours Natural and Physical Sciences .8 hours (Must include one laboratory course) Humanities and Fine Arts .8 hours Social and Behavioral Sciences ..8 hours The remaining six hours of distribution requirements may be satisfied with additional course work in any of the three areas listed above. Cultural Diversity 6 hours The remaining three hours of this requirement can be satisfied with another three hours in minority studies, coursework in womens studies or course work with an international or foreign focus. The cultural diversity requirement may be satisfied in whole or in part by course work in the major, course work taken to fulfill the university distribution requirement or by electives.
Career Exploration Students may request one-on-one counseling with professional counselors in University Division to learn more about their personality, likes and dislikes, values, experiences, and personal history to create a list of possible careers they may enjoy. Counselors may also guide students through the research process to help narrow down their choices.
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