How do I find contact information for staff and other people at Nebraska?
Finding contact information for anyone at Nebraska is easy – just type the person’s name into the search box at the top of any page on the university website. You can also go to directory.unl.edu.
What’s the easiest way to find where I’m going and get around the campuses?
All you need to know to get around campus can be found on the Campus Maps website. There you’ll find directions, real-time locations for your bus routes and information on where to park your car or bike. For details on our free bus passes to ride between campuses, visit the Parking and Transit Services website.
How can I manage my personal information?
UNL offers you the opportunity to store a chosen name, as well as pronouns, in university systems. Learn where your personal information is stored, how it is shared, and how you can manage it.
How do I connect my devices to the Internet?
It's as easy as 1-2-3.
- Select eduroam from the list of available networks.
- Your device will now prompt you to log in to the network. Use the following credentials:
- Username: Use your full campus email address
- Password: Use your campus password (same as email)
- If prompted, accept the eduroam certificate and authenticate your devices.
How do I learn the jargon used at UNL?
Does it seem like people around you are speaking another language? At UNL and in higher education, we use a lot of unique terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. Use our Husker Language Decoder to familiarize yourself with our terminology.
What holidays are recognized by the university and offices are closed for?
The university provides 13 holidays (8 observed and 5* floating holidays) a year to all regular employees. University classes and offices are closed on observed holidays, but are operational and staffed on floating holidays, allowing employees to take alternate holiday time off during the December holiday closedown established by the academic calendar.
Living in Nebraska also means the possibility of inclement weather and the possibility of the closure of the university (see Inclement weather closure pay policy). Our campus uses UNL Alert to the campus community by text messaging or email for all weather-related closing and campus emergencies.
*If you begin work after designated floating holidays, ask your supervisor about options available to you to fill the unaccrued time during closedown.
What’s going on across campus?
The short answer is… a lot! A variety of events and activities are held each week around campus. Be sure to check UNL Events Calendar and use the filter to find events for staff.
You'll also receive Nebraska Today in your email inbox, our digital news for events happening on campus or stories about our faculty, staff, and students.
What can I use my NCard for?
The NCard is Nebraska’s photo ID and campus card that you should always carry it with you. You can use your NCard to access buildings after hours, eat at dining centers, receive discounts from campus vendors, and much more. Visit the NCard Office website for a detailed list of uses and more information on setting up your NCard Campus Account.
What is the difference between TrueYou and MyUNL?
Your NUID (Nebraska Unique IDentifier) is an 8-digit number that serves as a unique identifier in campus systems and can be found on your NCard.
Your MyUNL username is the first initial of your first name followed by your last name and a number (e.g., hhusker2).
TrueYou uses your NUID with a password (your TrueYou credentials) to login to in several systems (i.e. Firefly, SAP) shared among the University of Nebraska and Nebraska State College System. MyUNL uses the same password as TrueYou, but with your username instead of your NUID.
Where can I find my paycheck stubs, W-2, and my vacation/sick leave balances?
In Firefly (our human resources portal), click on the Employee Self Service (ESS) tile. You will see the W-2 Form tile, Paycheck Inquiry tile, and the Leave Balances tile.
To view your W-2, you will need to enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number in the Firefly Security Verification window before you may continue. At the bottom of the screen while viewing your W-2, you can click the Download to Print button to save a .pdf of your W-2 to your computer that you can open and print.
What resources are available to me for professional development?
From open access/self-paced learning, to mentorship, or tuition assistance, there are many opportunities to grow and learn. Organizational Development & Training provides access to individualized professional development and effective mentorship for all members of the university community.
Where can I learn more about campus safety measures?
We are committed to creating a culture of safety on our campuses for our community to live, learn, work, visit and enjoy. Personal safety resources and more are available on the Safety at UNL website.
