Prepare for your commute to campus
Auto
Go to parking.unl.edu to learn about purchasing a Faculty/Staff parking permit. Check out additional options such as the carpool program or using the Passport Parking Payment Mobile App for parking meters.
City Bus
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln contracts with StarTran to operate bus routes Monday through Friday. Bus passes for StarTran are available at no cost through the Token Transit app. For an introduction to campus bus riding, check out this brief video.
Special Permits
Parking & Transit Services provide a variety of special permits and accommodations for bicycles, handicapped permits, medical accommodations, motorcycle parking, a carpool program, university reciprocal parking, occasional and temporary permits.
Husker Safe Walk
The UNL Police Department offers a courtesy Husker Safe Walk program where a Community Service Officer is dispatched, upon availability, to accompany you to your vehicle or while you await the arrival of your transportation at night. There maybe an up to 15-minutes response time.
Attend
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation introduces you to the vibrant community and inclusive culture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and provides useful information as you transition to work life at the university. After the orientation, you'll be treated to a free lunch courtesy of University Dining Services.
Enroll in
Health Benefits
If you are eligible for benefits, most employee’s benefits will become effective on the first day of the month following your start date. Your online benefit enrollment must be completed within 31 days of your hire date.
Take
Required Training
Online in Bridge LMS
All new employees are required to complete the New Employee Essentials learning journey which contains:
- UNL Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Training (due within 31 days of your hire date)
- NU Annual Information Security Fundamentals (due within 20 days of your hire date)
- UNL Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- UNL Core-Injury & Illness Prevention Plan
- Firefly Essentials
- COI/COC Disclosure
To utilize training located in Bridge, you must login with your TrueYou credentials.
Understanding your
Pay Schedule
$ Biweekly Payday (O/S and M/P employees) - Payday is every other Thursday* as designated by the payroll schedule. The payday is for the preceding pay period, not the pay period that has just ended. E.g., the payday on May 29, 2025, is for the pay period May 2-15, 2025.
^ Monthly Payday (M/P employees) - Payday is the last working day* of the month. E.g., the payday on May 30, 2025, is for the pay period May 1-31, 2025.
* If the payday falls on a federal holiday, payday will be the first preceding workday.
Additional Services
Accommodations
Reach out to your supervisor or email access@unl.edu to set up a confidential consultation with a Faculty/Staff Disability Services staff member to develop an accommodation plan under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Request AccommodationsTechnology
If you are assigned a computer, university applications will be installed on your computer and can be accessed with your TrueYou credentials. Other technologies (based on your role) may need to be set up in collaboration with your supervisor/department. If you need assistance with setting up your technology, contact your department IT Specialist or the Huskertech Help Center.
Ask your supervisor what tools are used for communication and collaboration in your area. Zoom is often used for audio and web conferencing, but many areas utilize Microsoft Teams for chat, conferencing, and other collaboration.