Admission FAQ's
How do I know if UNO is right for my son or daughter?
Answer: One of the best ways to know if UNO is a good fit for your child is to read
the information we provide on our website, so you’re already on your way! A couple
of other great ideas are:
Review our admissions standards to see if your student meets those requirements.
Schedule a campus tour and let us know if there is any particular aspect of UNO that
your family would like to see or discuss.
Ask around! Especially if you live in Louisiana, you may know someone who has been
to UNO recently, or even someone who currently attends. Make sure your information
is current. College campuses are always changing and sometimes that can happen fast.
To find out what’s new and exciting at UNO, stop by admissions or check out what’s
been lately in "UNO News."
How do I arrange a tour of the UNO main (Lakefront) campus?
Answer: To arrange a tour, please call the Office of Admissions at (504) 280-3033
or (504) 280-3034.
How does a student know if he or she is eligible for financial aid?
Answer:To be eligible for Federal Student Financial Aid at UNO, a student must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Be accepted for admission and admitted to an eligible degree-seeking or certificate-seeking
program at UNO.
- Be enrolled for at least the minimum course load required for the requested aid program.
All loan programs require an enrollment of at least halftime. Audit classes do not
count.
- Meet and maintain all requirements under the UNO Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy.
- Not be in default on a prior student loan or owe a repayment on any Title IV aid.
- Be registered for Selective Service if you are a male at least 18 years old who was
born after January 1, 1979.
Where do students go to access health care?
Answer: For most basic services, students can visit Student Health Services, located
on the first floor of the Human Performance Center (HPC).
How does a student apply for campus housing?
Answer:Students can apply for campus housing in person at the Office of Student Housing
or go online
Can freshman have cars on campus?
Answer: Yes, any student can park on campus as long as the car has a current parking
decal
How do students get parking decals?
Answer: To obtain a residential and\or student parking decals, students must bring
a valid driver’s license, a valid vehicle registration and complete the Vehicle Registration
Form. In addition to these steps, residents of Privateer Place must bring a completed
Privateer Place Parking Agreement Form which they can obtain from the management office
of that complex. Students must be registered, fees half paid and have payment receipt
for parking decal(s). Once all information has been verified, decal(s) will be issued.
Finally, registration of your vehicle is not complete until you affix your decal to
your car. All decal(s), residential and student, must be placed on the outside of
the rear window on the lower left side
Where can I park when I visit campus?
Answer: If you are visiting for a campus tour, you can walk into the Office of Admissions
to get a visitor parking pass, but make sure you park in student zones.
What are the safety resources on campus?
Answer: The University Police is probably the best safety resource. They have a wealth
of safety tips and information you can review at upd.uno.edu. They are available to students 24 hours a day
What are UNO's attendance requirements?
- Students are expected to attend all classes regularly and punctually. A student who
is not present when attendance is checked in a class is considered absent.
- A student must attend all classes in any course for which he or she is registered.
All unexcused absences in such a course are counted against a student’s attendance
record.
- Any student registered in a college may, at the discretion of the dean, be placed
on attendance probation. The dean is further authorized to drop from the rolls of
the University any student who violates this attendance probation.
- A student placed on academic probation is automatically placed on attendance probation.
- A student on academic or attendance probation is expected to attend all classes and
an absence from any class may be reported to the appropriate administrator.
- Each instructor shall report all cases of absence from class which, in the opinion
of the instructor, jeopardizes the student’s chances of satisfactorily completing
the course.
How can I get information on son/daughter's grades? Can I access his/her academic
records?
Answer: The privacy of a student’s educational records is protected by the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Under FERPA, a student has a right to
expect that information in his/her educational records will be kept confidential unless
he/she gives permission to the school to disclose such information.
The University does not mail final grade reports. Students may access final grades
through WebSTAR.
How can my son/daughter find a part time job or internships?
Answer: The Office of Counseling and Career Services is a great resource for students
seeking employment. It is located on the second floor of the University Center (UC).
FreshFest is an on campus and part time job fair, usually held during the first week
of class in the fall.
Are there hotel near the University where I can stay when visiting my son and/or daughter?
Answer: The University is located in a residential part of New Orleans, however, we
are located just fifteen minutes from Downtown and the French Quarter, where there
is a variety of accommodations to choose from.
What stores/dining area are available in the area?
Answer: Along with an on-campus mini-mart, students can shop for groceries at Save-A-
Center, located about a mile away on Leon C. Simon. Other stores and restaurants that
are open nearby are Burger King,Nacho Mama's, Spur gas station at Gentilly and Elysian
Fields, Zimmer’s Seafood (and po-boy shop), an on-campus Subway, and a nearby Smoothie
King.
Is public transportation available?
Answer: Yes. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation
in the form of Busses and Streetcars.
What are the general degree requirements that students must fulfill?
Answer: The General Degree Requirements as well as other important information can
be found in the University Catalog, which is only available online.
How does my son/daughter choose which classes to take?
Answer: Upon admission to the university, students must receive advising to determine
which classes to take. If the student registers for and attends New Student Orientation,
he or she will be advised during the orientation session. All other students can be
advised by contacting their major departments.
What are the safety resources on campus?
Answer: The University Police is probably the best safety resource. They have a wealth
of safety tips and information you can review at upd.uno.edu. They are available to students 24 hours a day.
Where can I find directions to UNO or a map of the campus?
Answer: A directory of campus maps and directions to the Office of Admissions can
be found at Campus Maps.
Who do I call if there is an emergency on campus?
Answer: The campus police emergency phone number is (504) 280-6666, or 3-6666 from
any on campus phone.
How can I change my mailing address to ensure that I receive mail from UNO?
Answer: At the time of registration, a student is required to verify his/her current
mailing address. If there has been an address change, the new address must be submitted
in writing to The Registrar’s Office on the address change form or may be changed
on the web through WebStar.
Can parents or other family members join the Fitness Center?
Answer: The RIS has memberships available for purchase. Different classes of membership
include General Public, Senior Citizen, and Alumni. More information is available
in the RIS building or at www.ris.uno.edu.
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