Your Challenge

We know that the first six weeks of college are instrumental in helping you to build a support system on campus and become part of the University community. Privateer Plunge is designed to give you plenty of opportunities to learn more about campus resources, student groups, and events!

During Privateer Plunge you are encouraged to attend events within your first six weeks at UNO.  Incoming new students are required to attend three (3) events for UNIV 1001.

When you attend an event, make sure you sign in using the Suitable app. Once you sign in, your attendance will be noted and uploaded to our Privateer Plunge attendance system.

What's My Incentive?

You are going to meet new friends, professors and administrators and make the important transition from high school to college academics. Your academic advisors, professors, student staff and University administrators will be checking in with you throughout the first six weeks to help you. You will have fun at social activities and learn about the many resources UNO has to offer.

You will be eligible to win prizes based on how many events you attend. Students who completed at least 12 events will be entered into the grand prize drawing for FREE books for Spring 2025, provided by the UNO Bookstore!  

Privateer Plunge events are open to ALL students, however, only new freshmen students are eligible to win prizes.

*For more information or for disability-related accommodations at any of these events, please contact the event sponsor (listed with each event) at least one week in advance. Please refer to our Disability Services website for information on the documentation you will need to provide if you are requesting accommodations.