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NU Start Basics

NU Start 2010 (Dates TBD)

Join us for NU Start 2010. Move-in is XXX and the program ends on XXX. UNL classes begin on August 23, but NU Start students move into their fall assignments at the conclusion of NU Start. Some NU Starters choose to stay on campus during this Interim period.

NU Start Courses

ENGL180 (3 credits): Introduction to Literature
(ACE 5)[ES][IS] ENGL 180. Introduction to Literature (3 cr) Does not satisfy Freshman English(composition) requirement.
General introduction for beginning students to the understanding and appreciation of the principal forms of literature: poetry, drama, and fiction.
Please note: ENGL 180 meets the general education requirement for most majors on campus. Students who have college credit for English composition (dual-credit courses or AP test credit) are eligible to complete ENGL180.

2010 NU Start Fees

Room & Board (includes meal plan): TBD
Tuition & Fees: Resident TBD    Non-Resident: TBD
Program registration: TBD

Fees do not include textbooks. The Program registration fee includes all program activities, and is non-refundable. During the program, some students participate in optional activities with limited costs which are not included in program fees. Costs are based off of last year and are subject to change.

Special arrangements have been made so that recipients of the following scholarships may use awards to cover the tuition portion of NU Start cost: Regents, JD Edwards, George Beadle, Ruth Leverton, Aaron Douglas, and National Merit. The credit hours earned in NU Start will count towards the total number of hours subject to the stipulations of each scholarship.

A note about payment for NU Start: The program fee is due upon registration. In an effort to help NU Starters become accustomed to using their University account all other fees are assessed to the student's bill in two parts. Tuition is due in June and room & board is due in July. Any applicable scholarships are automatically applied to the student's bill.

A Day in the Life of a NU Starter

Wondering what NU Start is really like?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I take a class other than ENGL 180? All NU Starters take ENGL 180; substitutions are not possible.
  • I got credit for English Composition while I was in high school. That's the same thing as ENGL 180, right? Nope. ENGL 180 is a Literature course and counts differently than English composition.
  • Can I go home on the weekends? You have free time scheduled during the program, and that time is your own, but you are expected to participate fully in all NU Start activities, many of which are on the weekends.
  • Can I live off campus during NU Start? NU Start is a residential program; you'll want to be in the residence halls to hang out with your new friends!
  • Can I pick my roommate? We do not accept roommate requests for NU Start.
  • How hard is this course? Every professor is different, but they try to be balanced for NU Start. However, expect more work than you saw in high school, and since the program is only 3 weeks, you'll need to be sure to manage your time well. You will have study hours to make sure you can get everything done.