University of Nebraska Medical CenterStudent Guide

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Student guide · DMSc Session 1

The semester, explained for University of Nebraska Medical Center

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
DMSc Session 1
Campus terms
8
Local details
14

Academic calendar

DMSc Session 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. DMSc Session 1Relevant now
  2. Fall Semester 2026
  3. DMSc Session 2
  4. DMSc Session 1
  5. Spring Semester 2027
  6. DMSc Session 2
  7. Summer 2027 Eight Week Session
  8. Summer Session 2027 (Dentistry)
  9. Summer 2027 Thirteen Week Session
  10. Summer 2027 First Five Week Session
  11. Summer 2027 Second Five Week Session

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Campus language

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8 terms

E

EMET
Enhanced Medical Education Tracks, specialized programs allowing medical students to focus on specific areas of interest like research or humanities.

G

GSA
Graduate Student Association, the representative body for all UNMC graduate students.

M

Match Day
The high-stakes annual event where medical students find out which residency program they will attend.

N

Nebraska Cafe
The primary cafeteria for students and staff located in University Tower.

S

SHARING
Student Health Alliance Reaching Indigent Needy Groups, the student-run clinic network providing care to the underserved.
Sorrell Cafe
The dining area located on the second floor of the Sorrell Center.

T

The C-Store
The convenience store located in the Student Life Center (SLC) offering snacks and quick meals.
The Med Center
The common shorthand used by students and locals to refer to the entire UNMC and Nebraska Medicine campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
clarkson_cafe
Clarkson Cafe
DRC
The Durham Research Center towers (DRC I and DRC II), housing major research labs.
McGoogan
The McGoogan Health Sciences Library, located within Wittson Hall.
MobileID
The digital version of the UNMC ID card used for building access and campus payments via smartphone.
nebraska_cafe
Nebraska Cafe
Sorrell
The Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, the main hub for medical student classes.
sorrell_center_convenience_store
Sorrell Center Convenience Store
starbucks
Starbucks
The Buffett
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, a major clinical and research facility.
The Link
The climate-controlled skywalk system that allows students to traverse most of the campus without going outside.
The SLC
The Student Life Center, which houses the campus gym, intramural sports, and student services.
the_restaurant
The Restaurant
TravelSmart
The campus initiative that provides students with free bus passes and carpool benefits to manage limited parking.
Wittson
Wittson Hall, a central building housing the College of Medicine and the McGoogan Library.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
DMSc Session 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Omaha for University of Nebraska Medical Center Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Omaha.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,150

Cost of Living Index

94

Student Population

65,000

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

48

Public Transit

Metro Transit bus system

Nearest Airports

Eppley Airfield

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

51°F

Avg Snowfall

32 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 48

surface_lot

East portion designated for employee parking; west for patients.

EDGE District Garage

garage

Adjacent to the Catalyst building.

Lot 7

surface_lot

East of Clarkson Doctors Building North.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Nebraska Medical Center

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Clarkson College Apartments

Room types: apartment

Friendship House

International House

Student Apartments

Room types: apartment

Poynter Hall

Shackleford Hall

Wittson Hall

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@unmc.edu

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