Our leases are typically a 12-month duration from August-July. Many of our students remain in the summer and take classes or work full-time. There are a limited number of academic term leases each year on a first-come, first-served basis and for students who will be graduating.

Applications for the next academic year always open on November 1.

No! We welcome students from any faith background, or none at all. All students are invited to our many social and faith-based events, and your involvement is up to you. There's always something going on!

We do not accept room requests.

However, you can request a person (or multiple people) to be your roommate on the housing application or directly to the Resident Director. New residents can request roommates until March 1, after this date we will do our best to honor your request but it is not guaranteed.

Roommate placements begin in May and are sent out in June.

All bedrooms are furnished with a bed, mattress (twin XL) , desk & desk chair, and a dresser.

The common area is furnished with a couch, coffee table, chair, end table, bar stools. The kitchen has all major appliances (fridge, oven, microwave, & dishwasher). You may bring other furniture, but you may not remove any of the furniture provided in the unit.

Each resident has 24/7 access to their secure, individual mailbox. We receive deliveries from Amazon, USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Packages will be available for pick-up at the front desk after mail is sorted at 5:00pm. Once mail is sorted, you may pick-up your packages at the front desk between the hours of 9:00am-10:00pm.

Very! Your JPII keycard (or MAV Card) will give you access to all exterior doors, residence hall floors, stairwells, the elevator, and your apartment door. You will be issued a hard key for your individual bedroom.

UNO Public Safety regularly patrols our parking lot, hall, and property. They are just a call away for emergencies or non-emergencies.

The JPII Newman Center offers complimentary, hi-speed wireless internet throughout the building. Residents will be given information to log in to the Wi-Fi; routers in each apartment unit ensure a strong, fast connection. There is also an Ethernet connection in the living room of each apartment. Additionally, a public Wi-Fi network is available in all common areas for guest use.

Each resident has 24/7 access to a laundry room with multiple units on their floor. And it’s FREE! There are no coins, tokens or cards to mess with. Just bring your own detergent.

The JPII Newman Center has a large parking lot on the North side of our building that is free of charge. Residents must register their vehicle at www.jpiiomaha.org/residents.

The JPII Newman Center is an easy bike ride away from UNO and approximately a 7-10 minute walk to Scott Campus. Residents are also welcome to purchase a UNO parking permit.

Yes, you can! You can use it up to the amount allowable based on your college’s total cost of attendance. That information is published on each university’s website and changes every year.