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Many high school students visit for the first time to consider whether UNK has a place in their future. They often come here with their parents, who may also have never been to Kearney or seen UNK before. They are surprised at what they discover. Alumni who haven't returned for many years after leaving with their new diploma in hand return to find out how our campus has grown and changed. Talented scholars and other future members of our academy arrive to discover a small, private-college atmosphere on a central state university campus. But what impresses people the most – what we know is the heart of UNK's story and our promise – is us. The people here at UNK. The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public. Residential University committed to being one of the nation's premier undergraduate institutions with excellent graduate education, scholarship, and public service. The University of Nebraska at Kearney will achieve national distinction for high quality, multidimensional learning environment, engagement with the community and public interests, and students' preparation to lead responsible and productive lives in a democratic, multicultural society. Key to such improvement will be a clear focus on mission imperatives, fidelity to historic core values, and continuous and rigorous self-appraisal or assessment outcomes. The College of Arts & Sciences is the University of Nebraska's intellectual foundation at Kearney, offering students a top-notch liberal arts education in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. UNK is a leading university for teacher education. Our mission is to prepare, inspire, and support students to become caring, reflective, and competent professionals in a democratic, multicultural society. The technology-rich COE building is home to many outstanding programs. Discover excellence in Online Education with UNK's campus. Choose from over 30 accredited online programs and nearly 400 online courses. UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. That's a valuable difference. Memorable experiences form the cornerstone of education at UNK. Why? Because studying the real world means stepping into it now and again. Because good ideas only become great ones when they are put to work. And because small class sizes equal more significant opportunities to preview the different ways you may employ your UNK education once you graduate. At UNK, we keep classrooms as real as possible, which means that the whole world often becomes your classroom. Be it an internship, a research project, a summer abroad, or a semester on another campus on the other side of the continent; most students have at least one or two "out-of-the-classroom" experiences while at UNK. Theoretical knowledge is only half of your education at UNK. The other half is applying what you learn to the real world and learning from experience. Internships are among the many powerful ways in which a UNK education extends classroom learning into real-world experiences in the workplace. Most UNK students list at least one internship experience on their résumé by the time they graduate. Business students intern at some of the best companies in the state and nation education majors intern at schools across Nebraska social work students intern at area hospitals and counseling centers criminal justice students intern with law enforcement, corrections agencies, and law firms advertising majors intern at leading agencies in Omaha, Chicago, and other places small and large… the list is nearly endless. The Honors Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney offers exceptional students the opportunity to excel in academic, leadership, and personal development during their undergraduate career. This four-year program enriches and supplements all academic majors at the University through special classes, an Honors learning community, scholarly projects (research and creative activity), study abroad, leadership development, and service-learning. At UNK, we are all difference makers. Apply now and join a friendly, welcoming college filled with people who care about your success. All first-time freshmen, transfer students, re-admitted, or returning students can follow these links for becoming an undergraduate student at UNK. Make a difference in your life with a Master's or Specialist degree from UNK. Experiential, hands-on learning is maximized in our Graduate-level programs. If you've completed a Bachelor's degree and seek to further your education, you're in the right place. Each year students from 50 countries make UNK their first choice in quality education. We offer an outstanding education at a respected residential university in the USA at a more affordable cost than larger colleges. Plus, UNK is located in a safe, friendly, and welcoming American community. Having access to convenient, affordable, quality health care on campus is an integral part of your success, and we're here to serve you. Our department is made up of four offices to help students' stay healthy in mind and body while at UNK. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower optimum physical and mental wellness among the diverse student community supporting academic excellence. View full university