Getting involved with other students will enhance your academic experience and make you more successful in all aspects of your life. By completing your UNL degree as a distance student, you may be eligible for membership in an honor society or other national student organzation(s). Distance students may also be able to create student organizations of their own.

Participation in the Online Student Community in My.UNL (Blackboard) is encouraged. This community provides the opportunity to interact with other online learners outside of the classroom.

 

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Future Business Leaders of America logoFBLA is one of the oldest national business organizations. You can join their virtual chapter and gain leadership and communication skills while networking with colleagues.

 

 

 

Pinnacle Honor Society

Pinnacle Honor Society imageThis national honor society provides the non-traditional student the opportunity to be recognized for their achievements. For an application and more information, please visit the Pinnacle website.

 

 

 

UNL Office of Student Involvement

UNL Office of Student Involvement imageVisit the website for the Office of Student Involvement.

Office of Online & Distance Education

Limited space, call for appointment.

1520 North 20th Circle
Phone: (402) 472-2175

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Testing Center

218 Biochemistry Hall
402-472-7115

Monday – Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time

College of Arts and Sciences Testing Center

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College of Business (Business classes only)

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Online/Blended Faculty
Earn Teaching Awards

UNL College Distinguished Teaching Awards 2013Four faculty who teach online/blended courses for UNL received College Distinguished Teaching Awards in 2013. They are Lloyd Bell, James Griesen, Martha Horvay & Julia Torquati. College Distinguished Teaching Awards are $1,000 awards in recognition of consistent excellence in teaching.
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TLTE Wins University-Wide Award

Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education Wins AwardApr. 4, 2013–UNL's Dept. of Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education has been selected to receive the 2013 University-wide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA) from the University of Nebraska. Among other things, the news release praises the department for expanding its online course offerings as well as "actively exploring opportunities to leverage technology to meet the needs of the 21st-century global economy." Read more > 

Online & Distance Education Staff in the News

Dr. Bob MathiasenJan. 15, 2013 The UNL Teaching Council & Parents Association recently announced that Dr. Bob Mathiasen has been nominated by one or more students to receive a "Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students." A reception in honor of recipients is being held on campus February 8, 2013. Bob is our College On-Call Coordinator & Academic Adviser. Congratulations Bob!