Learn more about
Life in Lincoln, Nebraska
Housing, Community, Activities
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Huskers have the ability to shape their lives through enriching art, exciting student programs and helpful well-being resources. With so many possibilities at their fingertips, our students create a life at Nebraska that's like no other. Here, you'll have the unique and amazing opportunity to build a life that speaks to you, and Lincoln's vast array of services and opportunities will help you do just that.
Living On Campus
UNL's City and East campuses are cities within the city. City Campus borders downtown to the north, and has a park-like urban character. East Campus is less dense, with a magnificent 'woodsy' getaway in the Maxwell Arboretum, a grove of large specimen trees and shrubs. Both campuses are managed as botanical gardens, and are beautiful in any season.
As a Husker, you'll live in one of the traditional or suite-style residence halls that are integral to City and East life, or you’ll make your home in one of the many Greek houses. Many students also live in the neighborhoods surrounding the university, including downtown, the Near South, the North Bottoms and Lincoln’s other unique and walkable districts.
Living in Lincoln
Off-Campus Housing
Most graduate students choose to live off-campus. There are many rental options available near East Campus, and just a walk, bus ride, or drive away.
Some useful sites for finding rentals in Lincoln, NE:
Transportation
StarTran Lincoln Bus Service: All UNL students receive a complementary bus pass, which can be used for unlimited rides on campus and city buses. Most neighborhoods in Lincoln have hourly bus service, and several of the routes conveniently go right along East Campus. Lincoln’s local shopping districts such as Gateway Mall and Southpointe are also accessible by bus.
Bike Trails: Each year about a million “treks” happen on Lincoln’s 183 miles of trails. With over 144 miles of hard surface and crushed rock trails, almost 27 miles of paved park trails, and Wilderness Park's unpaved 39 miles you can get just about anywhere you want to go using both on and off-street routes. There are also several miles of hiker/biker trails within our parks making our system top-notch.
BikeLNK: BikeLNK is Lincoln's bike share program, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to rent a bike or a pedal-assist electric bike (e-bike). Users can explore all that Lincoln has to offer from pedaling to concerts or taking a ride on our expansive trail system. BikeLNK is also an affordable transportation option that connects people to jobs, educational opportunities, healthy food, and community services quickly and efficiently!
Places To Go! Things To See!
Want to see what more Lincoln has to offer? The following links have more information on the many activities you can do in Lincoln - in and outside of Campus.
Relocation Resourses
More information about relocating to Lincoln - jobs, utilities, housing, vehicle registration, etc.