Hundreds of incoming Huskers gathered remotely April 5 for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s first-ever Admitted Student Day.
Participating students were able to tune in and ask questions during a number of live information sessions via Zoom from noon to 5 p.m. The half-hour sessions covered all aspects of campus life, including how to get involved, succeed during the first year of college, receive financial aid, join Greek organizations, use dining centers, and study abroad. The afternoon also featured presentations from individual colleges, virtual tours of City and East campuses, and a message from Chancellor Ronnie Green.
“At Nebraska, we believe that the most important connections are made one-on-one,” said Abby Freeman, director of admissions. “We created Admitted Student Day to give students a chance to connect with us and learn more about what their academic experience will be like, discover the resources available to them and — most importantly — ask questions.”
While Admitted Student Day was initially planned as an on-campus experience, Nebraska’s admissions team and recruitment partners across the university worked quickly to bring the day online due to the threat of COVID-19.
“We understand this is a challenging time for students. Right now, they have already experienced so many cancellations of activities and events they’ve looked forward to for a long time,” Freeman said. “We still want to provide the opportunity for these incoming students to get a better understanding of what their experience as a Husker will be like this fall. In tough times, Huskers stick together and help each other out. We felt it was important to offer students an opportunity to connect with us despite the circumstances.”
In this uncertain time, Freeman said, it’s understandable that families and students may have many questions about what starting at the university next fall will look like. Moving forward, her team is prepared to adjust to any changes and do their best to help students along their journey.
“We are all working remotely, but we’re online and ready to assist,” Freeman said. “We are proud of how far students are in their academic career and want them to know that we’re here to support them as they pursue their dream of a college degree.”
