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Steps to Admission

Degree-Seeking U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Eligibility

Eligibility for admission to a degree program requires either of the following:
  1. a four-year U.S bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  2. an equivalent degree as evaluated by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Graduate Studies

Related Information

These are the basic steps for an application to a degree program for students who are U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents of the U.S. Your application materials are reviewed by both Graduate Studies and the graduate committee of your intended degree program.

  1. Submission of Application and Materials

    Submit materials required by Graduate Studies and by your department as described on your department's graduate program summary.

  2. Preliminary Graduate Studies Review

    When the online application, $45 application fee, and official transcripts have been received, your file will be reviewed by an admissions evaluator. You will be contacted if additional information is needed by Graduate Studies. Once the preliminary review is complete, you will be notified that your file has been forwarded to your academic department for further review.

    Once all materials have been received, allow 3 to 5 business days for this step.
  3. Departmental Review

    Each department has a Graduate Admissions Committee who decides if a student will be accepted into their program. You should be aware of and understand application deadlines. Your application will be reviewed only after you have submitted all required supplemental application materials. We recommend contacting your department to confirm receipt of materials before the department's stated deadline.

    The frequency with which department graduate committees meet varies; contact your academic department for information regarding your application status.
  4. Final Graduate Studies Review

    As soon as the academic department notifies Graduate Studies of their admission recommendation, admissions evaluators will conduct a final review of your file.

    If all materials have been received, allow 2 to 3 business days for this step.
  5. Admission

    If you are admitted into the degree program, Graduate Studies will notify you by email and mail your Certificate of Admission along with other important information for incoming students.

    Online resources, Arriving on Campus and Life in Lincoln, will also help you prepare for your journey.