Thrive at UNMC

Thrive Into, Throughout, and Beyond Your UNMC Education

Whether you’re an incoming first-year student going through the onboarding process or a seasoned student preparing for graduation, we’ll help you thrive as you prepare for your career in the health sciences.

Canvas Access Has Changed

Your Fall courses are now in the new University of Nebraska Canvas.
Log in at: canvas.nebraska.edu

Before classes begin:

• Bookmark canvas.nebraska.edu
• Update your Canvas Student app to University of Nebraska
• Update your Canvas notification preferencesNeed help?

Visit the Student Resources page or refer to the attached infographic file.

Upcoming Events for Your Success

Limited-time lease incentive for UNMC Residences: Live on campus, close to your classes this fall. Contact the leasing company today!

August 19, 2026: New student orientation for ALL new students

August 24, 2026: Traditional fall semester begins

August 26, 2026 from 3:30-6 p.m.: #WeAreUNMC BBQ (on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza) and Student Involvement Fair (in the Center for Healthy Living lower level).

Weekly: 

• The Maverick Food Pantry on the UNO campus is available to UNMC students, free of charge. Delivery to UNMC campus is available.