OASIS Student

Success Program

Gaughan Center

The OASIS Student Success Program is a year-long program designed to assist students with college transition topics such as time management, social and academic integration, money management, and diversity awareness. The program also seeks to connect students with additional University academic support services, social engagement, and leadership opportunities. Students who have been awarded Diversity Enhancement Scholarships such as Nebraska Achievement, Davis-Chambers, Chancellor's Leaderships, or Native American Heritage Scholarship are required to participate. The program welcomes ALL students, with or without scholarships. 

First-Year Program Components:

  • Student Success Seminar - CEHS 10 (Sections 952, 960-967, and 979)
  • Monthly meetings with professional OASIS staff
  • Assigned Peer Mentor
  • Study hours
  • Mid-semester grade check-ins
  • Diversity & social events

Students Gain:

  • Familiarity with UNL campus & academic resources 
  • Academic and career self-efficacy
  • Leadership and transferable skills 
  • Connect with people from different backgrounds and perspectives
  • Awareness of diversity issues making them a more well-rounded candidate for a diverse workforce