If you are new to the University, check out some of these attractions on campus.
If you are new to Lincoln, you can learn more about our city and how we work, live and play.
Take advantage of these discounts and exclusive services for faculty/staff
| ATHLETIC TICKETS |
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Full-time regular employees of UNL get a discount on two season tickets (with availability), when they purchase season tickets for men's & women's basketball, volleyball, and baseball. There may be a waiting list for football tickets. For more information, please contact the Athletic Department Ticket Office. (Top) Contact: 402-472-4224 |
| BUS SERVICE |
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UNL contracts with City of Lincoln StarTran to operate bus routes that connect East, Downtown and Innovation Campuses. The routes run Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters and provide timely access throughout the day. Passes are available, and required, for students, faculty and staff to use these services. (Top) Bus Transit and Special Events Office: 402-472-8436Evening On-call Van Service: 402-326-8807 StarTran Office: 402-441-7185 Visit: https://parking.unl.edu/campus-bus-service |
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Campus Recreation memberships are available for employees in three options; 3 month, Academic Year (9 months), and Annual Year (12 months). Payroll deduction is available for Academic and Annual options. The Campus Recreation accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and NU Express Card. A payroll deduction option is also available. Memberships are also made available to spouse and dependents of employees. Memberships are valid for use at all facilities (Campus Recreation Center, Recreation & Wellness Center + Outdoor Adventures Center). (Top)
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Employees/students with UNL ID receive academic pricing on various computer hardware and software products as well as cellular products and services with Sprint and Verizon. Software licenses available to faculty/staff for home use can be found on the IT Procurement site. While you are affiliated with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, you can install Microsoft Office on multiple devices (up to five) at no cost to you. Here is how you can download and manage your installations. (Top) Tech Guide: https://its.unl.edu/downloads/Faculty-Tech-Guide-2018.pdf |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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University of Nebraska employees, students and their families are all eligible to join and receive access to many financial services such as free financial education seminars, loans, free checking accounts, savings accounts, credit cards, notary services and more. To join, simply call or stop by the credit union at 1720 P Street or 301 N. 52nd Street and fill out a membership application to open a Share Savings Account with a minimum opening balance of $5.00. Once you join, you can remain a member as you keep your account open, even if you leave the University. The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit banking alternative that was founded in 1937 by several faculty members, today the credit union serves almost 10,000 members and offers almost any financial service you might need. The advantage of using a not-for-profit credit union is that earnings are returned to the members in the form of higher savings rates, lower loan rates and lower / less fees. (Top) Contact: 402-472-2087 |
| DINING SERVICES |
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Staff, faculty and community at large are welcome to dine at any of the Dining Centers and Grab-N-Go locations. University Housing and Dining Services is pleased to offer meal pricing for faculty and staff of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Faculty and staff meal pricing is valid in most dining centers and Grab-N-Go locations. (Top) Visit: https://housing.unl.edu/faculty-and-staff-meal-pricing |
| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Employee Assistance Program is a confidential service offered to UNL employees and their immediate family members at no charge. Consultation and counseling are available to help faculty and staff with personal or work related problems that can affect general well being, work performance, or academic performance. (Top) Contact: 402-472-3107 | Toll Free: 888-445-9881 |
| EMPLOYEE & DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS |
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Full-time and retired employees who wish to continue their education may be eligible for tuition assistance through the employee scholarship program. Spouses and dependent children may also be eligible for this benefit.;
Contact: 402-472-3101 |
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Counseling service available at sliding scale for community/employees inclusive of domestic partners. (Top) Contact: 402-472-5035 |
| UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER by Nebraska Medicine |
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Nebraska Medicine–University Health Center offers the following convenient, quality health care services to University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and staff members. These services include a pharmacy, dental, physical therapy, nutrition, immunizations, travel clinic, allergy services, optometry services, lab tests & wellness profiles, radiology, and blood pressure checks. (Top) Contact: 402-472-5000 |
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Nebraska Innovation Studio is Nebraska's largest makerspace. They have tools and equipment ranging from woodworking to ceramics, textiles to design software, as well as 3D printing and laser cutting to electronics. NIS is open to anyone. UNL students, faculty, and community members are all welcome. Memberships are available for six months to one year. Discounts available for students, faculy/staff, retirees, and alumni. (Top) Contact: 402-472-5510 |
| INTERNATIONAL QUILT STUDY CENTER & MUSEUM |
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The International Quilt Study Center & Museum's mission is to build a global collection and audience that celebrate the cultural and artistic significance of quilts. The International Quilt Study Center & Museum at Quilt House is located on East Campus at 33rd and Holdrege streets. The museum has the world's largest publicly held quilt collection, dating from the early 1700s to present and representing more than 50 countries. The museum makes its home in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Admission is free for UNL faculty and staff with one guest. (Top) Contact: 402-472-6549 |
| LARSEN TRACTOR MUSEUM |
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Visit the Larsen Tractor Museum to learn how tractor testing and performance data continues to contribute to more successful uses of tractors in agriculture. Admission is by a suggested $5 per adult visitor donation, with the exception of UNL students and faculty/staff, military families, and veterans. (Top) Contact: 402-472-8389 |
| LIBRARIES |
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Services extended to community at large (over the age of 18 with valid NE ID). Check out books, use electronic resources, and many other services available. Check out their many events and exhibts on display. (Top) Visit: https://libraries.unl.edu |
| LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS |
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The Lied Center for Performing Arts serves our community by bringing the world's finest arts and entertainment to its stage. UNL faculty and staff can receive a 10% discount on two tickets to Lied-presented events. (Top) Contact: 402-472-4747 |
| LOEFFEL MEAT SALES |
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The Animal Science Department operates the Meats Sales Store at the Loeffel Meat Laboratory, 38th and Fair St. on the East Campus. The Store is open Tuesdays from 1-5:30 pm and Fridays from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm. The Store has beef, pork, lamb, and poultry products, cured and smoked ham and bacon, sausage and sliced meats and other processed meats for sale. Fresh bulk eggs are also available. Open to University employees and the public. (Top) Contact: 402-472-2308 |
| MUELLER PLANETARIUM at Morrill Hall |
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Experience immersive high-tech adventures in a true 360 degree projected computer generated virtual environment in our 60-seat domed theater. Discounted rates for employees (not extended to family members). Attractions include: Planetarium, Astronomy and Laser Shows. (Top) Contact: 402-472-2643 |
| NCARD |
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Designed to be UNL employees' permanent photo identification card. Faculty and staff may open an NCard Account. Charges made using the NCard appear as a payroll deduction. The NCard account can be used for payment at over 30 UNL locations. (Top) Contact: 402-472-7331 |
| NOTARIES PUBLIC |
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There are a number of Notaries Public located on campus for your convenience. (Top) |
| PARKING & TRANSIT SERVICES |
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The UNL Parking & Transit Services develops and manages all forms of campus parking and bus transit services in a safe and reliable manner. Learn how to park on campus, use StarTran buses to travel between campuses or even plan your parking for game day/departmental events. Employees may pay for their UNL parking permit or bus pass through payroll deduction instead of single payments. Receive a free Star Tran bus pass with your UNL ID and purchase of parking permit. Carpool Program UNL offers a Carpool Program that allows at least two (2) full time UNL employees to share a vehicle for the price of a regular non-reserve parking permit. This program is part of UNL's effort to be more environmentally friendly by reducing auto emissions. Carpool members also benefits from time and financial-savings. For more information on how to participate, go here. (Top) Contact: 402-472-1800 |
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UNL is an Authorized Passport Application Center and can assist you in completing your passport application process in an efficient manner. UNL employees and family members/domestic partners can get their photos taken and apply for their passport in the Business Services Complex at 1700 Y Street. (Top) Contact: 402-472-7446 |
| PIXEL LAB |
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The Pixel Lab at 123 Henzlik Hall strives to provide quality, expert technical and creative support services to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's students, faculty, and staff. Some services include research posters, large-format printing, graphic design, and photography. (Top) Contact: 402-472-2258 |
| PRINT, COPY, MAIL & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES |
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From quick print jobs to complete project management - Let us help with all of your printing needs. (Top) Contact: 402-472-2146 |
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While University Communications offers many services to departments, they also offer faculty, staff and student studio portraits. Call for pricing. (Top) Contact: 402-472-2666 |
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The new media arts center features two screens, state-of-the-art technology, a research library and film storage archive, offices, and a concessions stand. In it, we are able to show everything from silent movies to the most recent technologies, the new electronic (digital) cinema, and everything in between. Individual and family memberships are available to faculty and staff with discounted rates. (Top) Contact: 402-472-5353 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM in Morrill Hall |
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Admission is free for all UNL faculty and staff (admission for UNL NCard holder only, must show NCard) . (Top) Contact: 402-472-2642 |
| UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE |
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The University Bookstore offers employees with UNL ID a 10% discount on purchases in the general, textbook and supply areas. The discount does not apply to software, sale items or marked down prices and purchases at the Convenience Store. The University Bookstore is located in the lower level of the Nebraska Union. Look for faculty and staff appreciation days, offering additional discounts. (Top) Contact: 402-472-7300 |
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UNL employees receive discounted rate (10-17%) for admission to University Theatre and Nebraska Repertory Theatre productions. Nebraska Repertory Theatre, the state’s only professional regional theater, serves the region by producing critically acclaimed productions by both emerging and established playwrights. Contact: 402-472-4747 Theatrix is the student producing organization affiliated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. As a student producing company, Theatrix provides students in all facets of the arts the opportunity to work hands-on and share experiences with all professors and professionals working within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. Visit: https://www.unl.edu/theatrix |
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The university travel contract allows employees, spouse and children to take discounts from 10% to 25% on domestic air travel. These discounts apply whether you are traveling for university business or vacation. (Top) Contact: 402-486-4111 |
| UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT (UAAD) |
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A representative body of the managerial/professional employees on campus, UAAD operates with the primary objectives of improving operations in managerial/professional areas and promoting professional development among participating members. UAAD is frequently called upon to provide input on issues affecting University employees and to provide representatives to serve on numerous important campus committees. Dues are $20 per year, and general membership meetings are held monthly during the academic year.(Top) Visit: http://uaad.unl.edu/ |
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Provides seminars and workshops that promote professional development and high professional standards for educational office personnel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Programs are usually held once per month during the academic year. UNOPA's goals include encouraging professional growth of the membership through the National Professional Standards Program (PSP); identifying employee concerns and work within the University system to address those concerns; encouraging members to learn from one another through mentoring programs, classes, workshops and serving on University or UNOPA committees; to enhance leadership skills by serving as officers and committee directors; broaden understanding of the University of Nebraska, its goals and functions, and the relationship between the university and the community. (Top) Visit: http://unopa.unl.edu/ |
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Young Professionals at Nebraska provides an opportunity for any faculty, staff, or administrator to grow professionally alongside other young professionals in all areas of the institution. Visit: https://www.unl.edu/ypn |