Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a good time to arrive at UNO?

You can arrive as much as one month before the official start date of college. Arriving early will help you to find an apartment quickly, and if you are lucky (very lucky), get an on-campus job. Arriving 2 weeks before the start date is a reasonable time.

Q: We are a group of students coming to UNO. Can you reserve an apartment for us?

No. Apartment-search needs a personal touch and varies according to your preferences. It is not possible for us to do it for everyone. Moreover after hurricane Katrina last year finding off-campus housing near the university is unlikely. But you definitely have an option of staying on-campus at Bienville Hall or Privateer Place. You can reserve a place online by visiting http://housing.uno.edu/. If you know someone personally, you can ask them to book one for you. However, everyone eventually gets a place to stay, so don’t worry.

Q: I am new to U.S.A. Can you come to pick me up at the airport?

Yes, we can. You have to inform us about your flight plan etc. and get a confirmation email from us before hand. In case you have already contacted the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at UNO please let us know so that we can work it out with them.

Q: How do we reach UNO from the airport?

There are 2 ways, Taxi and Shuttle(shared mini-vans). Taxis are typically quite expensive (around $30-$35), so shuttle is the most economical way to come to UNO from the airport. There are shuttle booths next to the baggage claim at the airport. They will charge around $15 per person. Shuttles will drop you in front of Bienville Hall. (If you contact us in time, you won’t have to do that because we will pick you up from the airport)

Q: What do we do after coming to UNO?

After you arrive here, you have to

• Contact OISS
• Register with UNO
• Open Bank Account
• Apply for SSN (Social Security Number)
• Find on-campus job if you plan to
• Register for courses
• Attend orientation session

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) organizes orientation sessions. You will need to take the necessary documents for verification. If you do not attend this session then you might miss some important information that may be of great interest to you regarding your major/college. So we urge you to attend the orientation which will benefit you and only you.

Q: How do I look for an apartment?

Ask everyone you know. Ask the people you are staying with. Look for "Now Leasing" banners in front of the apartments. They usually have a number written, which you can call up. (Do not hesitate to call or leave a message). Again, it is difficult to find an apartment off campus because of hurricane Katrina.