Division of Student Success

- Academic Records Overview
- - Nebraska Residency
    If you are not a Nebraska resident, you may be eligible for Residency Classification for tuition purposes. Review current residency policies at UNMC.
  - FERPA
    Learn how the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of your student education records.
  - Log In to MyRecords
    Log in to MyRecords and review instructions for accessing MyRecords.
- - Update Personal Information
    Access forms for changing personal information, including name, social security number, NUID, gender identity and pronouns, and emergency contacts.
  - Request an Official Transcript
    Submit requests for duplicate diplomas, official transcripts, and state licensures and verifications.
  - Enrollment
    View instructions for enrolling in classes in MyRecords.
  - Intercampus/Change of Campus
    Apply for Intercampus Enrollment or submit a Change of Campus application
- - Commencement
    Make plans for you and your guests to attend live commencement ceremonies at UNMC.
  - Access Digital Diploma
    UNMC provides a digital version of your diploma to make it easy to share your accomplishments with family, friends, and potential employers
  - State Licensure
    State Licensures are available at no charge.
  - Request a Duplicate Diploma
    Duplicate diplomas are available through submission of a request form. Diplomas are mailed and take 3-4 weeks for printing and delivery.
- Academic Success Overview
- - Supplemental Instruction
    Supplemental Instruction aids in academic support and preparedness, fostering student success in courses deemed historically challenging.
  - Peer Academic Consulting
    Peer Academic Consulting is a student mentorship program that fosters success in academic, professional, and personal wellbeing.
  - Student Job Opportunities
    Review opportunities for becoming a peer mentor or supplemental instructor.
  - Pathway Programs
    From shadowing UNMC health care professionals to completing summer research at a laboratory on our campus, our pathway programs will help you explore the possibilities of life at UNMC.
- - E-Modules
    The Office of Academic Success offers programs and tools for forming effective study habits, completing research projects, battling imposter syndrome, and more.
  - McGoogan Library
    Explore digital resources available through the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, including research tools and medical databases.
  - Reserve Study Spaces
    Learn how to access and reserve study spaces on all five UNMC campuses.
  - Writing Center
    The Writing Center @ UNMC offers free consultations to help improve writing abilities, critical thinking and reading skills, and effective communication.
- - Access Your UNMC Email
    View instructions on accessing your UNMC student email so you can stay up-to-date on the latest information from your college.
  - New Student Instructions
    Review steps for incoming UNMC students to complete before the first day of classes.
  - Instructions by College
    View onboarding instructions for UNMC students by college.
  - International Students
    The Office of Global Engagement provides additional information for new international students.
- Financial Aid Overview
- Types of Aid
  Learn about the different types of aid available, including grants, scholarships, federal loans, private loans, VA/military education benefits, and federal work study.
- Apply for Aid
  Find information about how to apply for financial aid, including deadlines and details for undergraduate students and graduate/professional students. This office can assist with FAFSA, loan, and scholarship questions.
- Cost of Attendance
  Find the cost of attendance for each program at UNMC.
- Financial Literacy
  Learn about managing your finances to find success both as a student and a health care professional. Our online courses will help you navigate the world of personal finance.
- Student Accounts
  Find payment due dates and learn about making payments, receiving refunds, and granting parent/guest access to your student account.
- Loan Repayment
  Learn about loan repayment and the loan exit counseling process for students who are graduating, withdrawing or taking a leave of absence
Student Life
- Health & Wellness Overview
- Student Health Clinics & Services
  All UNMC students who pay Fund B have access to a student health clinic. Find the clinic for your campus and learn about covered services. Find information about immediate and emergency care, specialty care, and how to report blood/bodily fluid exposure.
- Student Health Insurance
  Learn more about the UNMC-sponsored student health insurance plan. If you have your own plan through a parent, spouse, employer, or self, find information about waiving UNMC plan coverage.
- Immunizations
  The UNMC immunization requirements work towards ensuring the health and safety across the entire UNMC community of patients, faculty, students and visitors. Learn about the required immunizations for UNMC students and visiting scholars. Find information about submitting immunization documentation.
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
  CAPS offers free and confidential mental health programs and services to UNMC students as they pursue their academic and career goals. Find out what's available to students on each campus.
- Recreation & Fitness
  A variety of fitness and recreation programs and resources are available to UNMC students. Learn about the facilities available for your campus.
- Wellness, Safety, & More
  Participate in programs and services to support your wellness, including music and medicine groups, professional development events, and peer support programs. Find information about campus safety, food pantries, the Ombuds program and more.
- Support Services Overview
- - Student Resources
    If you have a temporary or permanent physical, psychological, sensory, or learning disability, you may be eligible for reasonable accommodations.
  - Faculty/Staff Resources
    Resources for faculty and staff who serve students who identify themselves as having physical, psychological, sensory, or learning disabilities.
- - Public Safety
    Public Safety enforces all University and Nebraska Medicine regulations. Call 402-559-5555 to report an emergency on campus 24/7.
  - Title IX
    Title IX applies to all educational institutions, both public and private, that receive federal funds. Know your rights and file a complaint with UNMC
  - Student CARE Team
    The Student CARE Team focuses on prevention and early intervention in situations involving students experiencing distress or engaging in harmful behaviors.
  - Non-Discrimination and Bias Reporting
    The university receives and responds to all reports of bias incidents that have been experienced or witnessed.
- - Counseling & Psychological Resources
    CAPS offers free and confidential mental health programs and services to students as they pursue their academic and career goals.
  - Campus Wellness
    Participate in programs & services to support your wellness, including Music & medicine groups, professional development events, and peer support programs.
  - Ombuds Program
    The UNMC Ombudspersons are impartial, confidential consultants who help resolve conflicts as an alternative to filing a formal complaint.
  - LiveGreen
    Get involved in sustainability initiatives on campus and become a LiveGreen ambassador.
- - Office of Community Engagement
    Connect with campus-wide community engagement efforts, including student-lead Legacy Projects.
  - Maverick Food Pantry
    The Maverick Food Pantry supports the dietary and personal hygiene needs of UNO and UNMC students.
  - Office of Global Engagement
    This office promotes global understanding and awareness, and advances internationalization efforts throughout the UNMC community.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program for the Study of Institutional and Structural Disparities in Healthcare and Academies of Higher Education

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program for the Study of Institutional and Structural Disparities in Healthcare and Academies of Higher Education offers a clinical research experience in kidney disease and transplantation. The program takes place in the UNMC Department of Surgery and is under the direction of Arika Hoffman, MD. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.

About the Program

The program accepts 2 students per year who are planning a career in Medicine or Public Health. During the 8-week summer program, students will participate in research which contributes to public health, minority health, and/or gender and racial disparities, experience scientific activities such as attending surgery conferences, IRB and grant writing, contributing to small group meetings, and presenting poster at an end of the summer poster session.

Students will also have opportunities for inpatient and outpatient shadowing experiences, as well as receiving a paid trip to the annual Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS) meeting. Participants will receive paid housing and $3,000 stipend.

An applicant must be:

A U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college

Other factors considered include:

Cumulative GPA of 3.4 and above
Completion of science courses beyond general biology or chemistry (e.g. organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, etc.)

Dr. Arika Hoffman in the operating room

Arika Hoffman, MD

Associate Professor, Surgery-Transplant