Congratulations and welcome! We are thrilled to have you join the Privateer family. Check out the information below to ensure you are ready for your big day. Follow the steps and you’ll be a privateer in no time!
If you are an International Student learn more here.
It is important that you use your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê email address for all University related communications. You will receive an email from our Information Technology (IT) department with instructions on how to set up your new @°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê.edu email account.
If you have not received this information after admission, please contact the Help Desk (504)280.4357. They can assist in getting this for you.
Due to software upgrades, in April of 2024, you will receive an email with instructions from °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Access Services about setting up your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê student account and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê email address. Don’t worry, we will send you reminders to be on the lookout.
If you are a freshman or transfer student with less than 60 hours, you must attend a Registration Day session. If you are an adult student (age 25 and up) or a non-degree seeking student it is not required, but we encourage you to register for one of our upcoming Registration Days. These one-day programs are designed to assist you during your transition to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê and are required for all incoming Freshmen students. During the Registration Day, you’ll meet with your academic advisor, get your privateer ID, and most importantly – register for classes!
The Immunization Compliance Form can be completed and submitted via email to healthservices@uno.edu, faxed to 504.280.3975 or in person to UC 248. If you have any questions you can contact us at 504.280.6222.
The Immunization Waiver and information on Immunization Compliance can be accessed online here.
If you are a US citizen who will be receiving TOPS or applying for a °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê scholarship or federal financial aid, please complete the applicable FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for your desired semester of attendance.
Learn how to accept your scholarships here.
All freshmen and transfer students with 0-23 earned credit hours will work closely with a First Year Advisor until the student transitions to their major college.
Students who have earned 24+ credit hours will meet with their academic program advisor. See list of phone numbers for advisors from each department.
Live like a Privateer in our on-campus housing options and enjoy close connections to other students, faculty and staff. The Pontchartrain Residence Halls and Privateer Place Apartments provide a variety of undergraduate accommodations to experience the university's academic, recreational, and social communities. All unmarried, first-time, full-time undergraduate students must live on campus their first year at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê. If you live within 50 miles of campus and wish to live at home or need to be exempt from the on-campus housing requirement for other reasons, visit the On- Campus Housing Requirement link below to review and complete your housing exemption request.
Access the catalog, bulletin, schedule, and calendar, at the Office of the Registrar's website.
Freshmen and transfer students, this is included in orientation.
First, pay through WebSTAR or in person at the Bursar’s counter. Then stop by the Campus Police Office (Computing and Communications Center, 2nd floor) to receive your decal. Be sure to have your car registration information, proof of insurance and receipt of payment with you.
Be sure to check your fee bill online and make necessary payments. Credit card and E-check payments are only accepted online via WebStar.
If you have a disability and will require academic accommodations while enrolled at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê, please take this opportunity to self-identify to the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Please be advised, however, that you must provide appropriate documentation of your disability and make an appointment with ODS in order to be eligible for academic accommodations.
More information can be found here.
Go to Information Technology in the Computer Center, room 112.
Freshmen and transfer students, this is included in orientation.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê has a web-based, emergency communications system which enables students to receive important information instantly. The notification system requires no additional software, and your contact information will not be sold to third party marketers.
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