Live & Connect is about the everyday places and experiences that help students build a life at NEBRASKA. It includes where students live, where they eat, where they gather, how they move around campus and Lincoln, and the spaces they use to meet, study, host events and spend time with others.
This section is especially important for students who live on campus, but many of these resources support all students, including commuter students, student organizations and anyone looking for a stronger connection to campus life.
Use the pathways below to find the resource that best fits what you need right now.
Live & Connect
I live on campus and want to feel more connected.
Residence halls are more than a place to sleep. They are where students meet neighbors, attend programs, build routines and find support close to where they live. If campus still feels new or you are looking for more ways to connect, Residence Life can help you find community in your hall and across campus.
- Residence Life
- Find residence hall programs, community events and support from hall staff.
I want to explore fraternity or sorority housing and community.
Fraternity and sorority life is an important part of the campus living experience for many students. For some, it offers a way to build close friendships, develop leadership skills, participate in service and connect to a smaller community within the larger university.
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Learn about fraternity and sorority membership, housing, leadership, service and community expectations.
I’m hungry and need to find something to eat.
Food is part of the rhythm of campus life. A meal can be a break between classes, a reason to meet up with friends or the thing that helps you keep going on a long day. Dining Services offers options across campus so students can find something that fits their schedule and location.
- Dining
- Explore campus dining centers, meal options and ways to eat on campus.
- Selleck & Abel Mobile Ordering
- Order ahead and pick up food after class on your way to your residence hall or next stop.
- Nebraska Unions
- Explore new food options in the Nebraska Union, including locations where students can use Dining Dollars and meal plan options.
- Husker Heroes
- Grab fresh deli sandwiches from a campus shop with multiple locations.
- Food Truck
- Find an occasional food truck option on campus like Harper’s Smokehouse.
I need a quick snack between classes.
Some days do not leave much room for a full meal. A quick stop for coffee, a snack, a drink or something to take with you can make it easier to get through class, work, studying or the walk back to your residence hall.
- Tazza Coffee Shops
- Find coffee, drinks and quick snacks on campus.
- Herbie’s Markets
- Pick up grab-and-go food, drinks, groceries and convenience items.
- Selleck & Abel Mobile Ordering
- Order ahead from Selleck or other convenient campus locations and pick up food when it works with your schedule.
I want to meet friends, study or spend time on campus.
The Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union are central gathering spaces for students. They offer places to study, meet friends, attend events, find services, grab food and spend time between classes.
- Nebraska Unions
- Find gathering spaces, study areas, services, events and places to connect on campus.
I need to reserve a room, table or space.
Student organizations and campus groups need places to meet, promote programs and host events. Reserve Your Space helps students find rooms, tables and other reservable campus spaces that fit the size and purpose of their activity.
- Reserve Your Space
- Reserve conference rooms, tables, union rooms and other campus spaces.
- Nebraska Unions
- Explore student-centered spaces for meetings, events, studying and gathering.
I’m planning an event and need food.
Food can make a meeting, reception or campus program feel more welcoming and complete. Catering can help student organizations, departments and campus partners add food and beverage service to events hosted both on and off campus.
- Catering
- Explore food and beverage options for meetings, events and campus gatherings.
I commute to campus and want to feel connected.
Commuter students can still make campus part of their daily routine. The Unions can be a place to study, rest, eat, meet friends or stay between classes instead of leaving campus right away. Make your time on campus count and spend more of the day at NEBRASKA.
- Nebraska Unions
- Use the Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union as places to study, gather, eat, attend events or spend time between classes.
- Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
- Explore leadership programs, involvement opportunities and ways to develop as a student leader.
I need help getting around campus or Lincoln.
Our Huskers are always on the move. Transportation resources can help students move between campus locations, get around Lincoln, and get to their destination safely.
- UNL Bus System
- Find information about campus bus routes and bus service that helps students move around NEBRASKA and Lincoln.
- UNL + Uber
- Learn about rideshare support through the university’s partnership with Uber.
- Housr Ride Sharing
- Connect with friends and share rides to and from your hometown, such as trips to Omaha and back.
- Public Transportation
- Learn about city bus and transit options available in Lincoln.
- Travel By Bike
- Find information about biking on campus and throughout the city.
I’m not sure where to start.
It is okay if campus still feels big. Many students find their routine one step at a time by choosing a place to eat, finding a favorite study spot, or attending a hall program. Live & Connect resources are here to help campus feel more usable, familiar and connected.
- Housing
- Start here for residence hall options and information about living on campus.
- Residence Life
- Start here for residential community and hall programming.
- Dining
- Start here for meals, quick stops, coffee shops, convenience store options and campus food resources.
- Nebraska Unions
- Start here for gathering spaces, services, study areas and campus events.
- Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
- Explore leadership programs, involvement opportunities and ways to develop as a student leader.
Explore Live & Connect Resources
Housing
Housing helps students explore residence hall options, understand housing contracts and find information about living on campus. On-campus housing connects students to classes, dining, resources, events and a residential community.
- Best for students who need:
- Residence hall information, housing options, contract details or support related to living on campus.
Dining
Dining Services provides meal options and food experiences across campus. Students can access dining centers, mobile ordering, Husker Heroes, the Nebraska Union, Tazza Coffee Shops, Herbie’s Markets and other food services that support daily campus life.
- Best for students who need:
- Meals, snacks, coffee, grab-and-go options or food choices throughout the day.
Catering
Catering supports meetings, events, receptions and gatherings with food and beverage options. Student organizations, departments and campus partners can use catering to help create welcoming event experiences.
- Best for students or groups who need:
- Food and beverage service for meetings, programs or events both on and off campus.
Residence Life
Residence Life supports students living in the residence halls through community-building, programming, staff support and opportunities to connect. Residence Life helps make on-campus living an active part of the student experience.
- Best for students who need:
- Residence hall support, community programs, connection with hall staff or help getting involved where they live.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Fraternity & Sorority Life supports students interested in membership, chapter life, leadership, service and fraternity or sorority housing. These communities can be part of how students live, connect and build belonging at NEBRASKA.
- Best for students who want to:
- Explore fraternity or sorority membership, housing, leadership, service and community expectations.
Nebraska Unions
The Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union are central gathering places for students. They offer spaces to study, meet, eat, attend events, access services and connect with campus life.
- Best for students who need:
- A place to gather, study, meet friends, attend events or spend time between classes.
Conference Services
Conference Services supports larger events, camps, conferences and programs that bring people together on campus. While this resource may often serve departments, partners and external groups, it helps create meaningful campus experiences for guests and participants.
- Best for groups who need:
- Support planning conferences, camps or larger campus events involving lodging, dining or meeting space.
Reserve Your Space
Reserve Your Space helps students and organizations find and reserve rooms, tables, union spaces and other campus locations. It is a useful starting point for meetings, tabling, events and student organization activities.
- Best for students or organizations who need:
- Meeting rooms, event spaces, tables or campus reservation options.