UNO North Omaha Initiative — College Courses in Your Neighborhood (Urban League Site)

About This Opportunity

The UNO North Omaha Initiative brings University of Nebraska Omaha courses directly into North Omaha community spaces — eliminating one of the biggest barriers to college enrollment for non-traditional, first-generation, and low-income students: getting to campus. The Initiative launched in fall 2024 and offers 12–15 credit hours per semester at the Urban League of Nebraska building in North Omaha. Courses span Black Studies, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, and Gerontology. Students receive the same UNO credit, the same UNO instructors, and the same degree pathway as students attending class on the main UNO campus — but they do it in a community space they already know and trust. Tuition assistance is available. This initiative directly targets students who might never take the step of walking onto a traditional college campus — people who have thought about college, who have the ability to succeed, but who face real logistical, psychological, or cultural barriers to enrollment. If you are a North Omaha resident who has been thinking about college but hasn't made the move — this program was designed for you. Courses are offered at the Urban League of Nebraska, 3040 Lake St, Omaha.

Who Can Apply

Open to any adult interested in earning UNO credit. No prior college enrollment required for audit or initial enrollment. Ideal for non-traditional students, first-generation college students, and North Omaha community residents who face barriers to on-campus attendance. Tuition assistance available — contact UNO Academic Affairs or the Urban League of Nebraska for details. Verify current course offerings and enrollment at unomaha.edu or by contacting UNO Academic Affairs.