Introductory Housing Information

If you have questions, email ncta-reslife@unl.edu. 
When contacting us, be sure to provide a subject, your name, and your eight digit NU ID number. 
Residence Life responds to all emails. If you do not receive a response, the email has not been received by our office. 

University Housing is committed to providing accommodation to students with disabilities in the residence halls. Students who require reasonable accommodation must have an accommodation plan issued by the Services for Students with Disabilities Office. In order to ensure that appropriate arrangements can be made, students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation in the residence halls must contact the Student ADA-504 Coordinator/Advisor at 308-367-5217.  

In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-1408 (1) Reissue 1996, 2002 Cum. Supp.) as amended, the student is 
entering into their Housing Contract for a residence at an institution, which is incidental to the provision of education services, and therefore, their Housing Contract is not subject to the Nebraska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. 

For policies regarding room moves and/or early room cancellations, please see the NCTA Housing Contract Policy. It is important you follow the guidelines outlined in that document because there are possible fees associated with checking out of your space incorrectly. 

The University/ Nebraska College of Technical 
Agriculture has made every reasonable attempt to 
make sure the information contained herein is accurate at the time of publication. However, we reserve the right to make corrections when necessary. Also, because University Housing tries to respond quickly to student concerns and to facilitate the best possible housing and dining programs, we further reserve the right to make changes in operations as needed.  

On-Campus Residency Requirement: Unless given express permission by the Office of Residence Life, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) requires all unmarried students with less than 30 credit hours and who are under 19 years of age prior to the first day of classes for the fall semester to live in University-approved housing for the entire academic year. 
If you are planning to live in any location other than the University residence halls, you must file a request for exemption with the Residence Life Manager.  
The specific form to request exemption from the residency policy can be found at: https://ncta.unl.edu/Campus-Culture/First%20Year%20Student%20Exemption%…;
The On-Campus Residency Requirement form MUST be fully completed, signed by the student and the student’s 
parent(s), and returned to the Residency Compliance office for  approval by August 16th, 2024.  
Approval is not guaranteed. Students who do not comply will have their University records (including financial and academic records for registration and transfer) placed on hold or face other judicial sanctions. Please allow four weeks for a final response. 
 

University Housing has established email as an official and primary means of communication with all of its residents. However, students may also be contacted by telephone or campus mail.  
University Housing will communicate with you (the student) using your official Huskers electronic (email) address. Students are responsible for reading all information sent to them via this email account. Electronic communications sent by University Housing will be deemed received on the next university business day after the day the email was sent. University Housing is not responsible for email communications blocked due to spam filters or restrictions imposed by the recipient’s mail service. 
In addition to email, University Housing staff may also contact you by phone, text, or mail about a variety of issues such as your MP (maintenance) requests, plans for holiday breaks, safety issues, etc. We ask that you help us provide you with quality service by responding in a timely manner. 
You are responsible for checking your residence hall mailbox frequently. Any notices to a resident shall be deemed received by residents on the date delivered to the resident’s room/unit or mailbox. 

Getting to know the staff team in your residence hall is important for student residents. Our staff work together to help facilitate your stay in the residence halls. It’s important to us that you have opportunities and experiences that promote student academic success during your time at the University.  
Resident Assistant (RA): 
A resident assistant (RA) is an upper-division student staff member who lives in the residence hall. An RA serves as a basic source of information, assists students in adjusting to campus life, and provides referrals to other resources available. The overall responsibility of an RA is 
to provide leadership and support to individual residents, share information to keep you informed, to help you get involved in campus life, and to address potential violations of campus policies. 
Residence Life Manager 
The Residence Life Manager is responsible for the overall management of the residence halls and lives in an apartment on campus. The Residence Life Manager provides leadership and supervision for the RA staff, advises hall/complex government, coordinates hall activities, and works with staff and student leaders to establish a supportive and positive learning environment. Your Residence Life Manager is responsible for the enforcement of University housing and other policies, 
can administer room changes, provide personal or academic guidance, and is very knowledgeable about campus resources.  

NCTA meals with the meal plan are provided in the NCTA cafeteria or Chandie’s Castle. The number of meals provided depends on the plan purchased. Please refer to the website for the current hours for NCTA’s meal plan options and costs: https://ncta.unl.edu/tuition-costs  

NCTA takes pride in meeting vegetarian, allergy-sensitive and other dietary needs. If you have a special dietary need, please contact the Manager or Floor Supervisor of NCTA Dining Services.  
We make every effort to label the menu items being served. At times, however, the ingredients of menu items will not be posted, and the possibility also exists that the ingredients and/or nutritional content may vary from what is posted. Manufacturers may change the formulation of the food without our knowledge and accurate nutritional information for certain product(s) may not be available. Any customers concerned about food ingredients should be aware of these risks and be proactive about their food choices. It is ultimately the responsibility of the customer to decide whether to eat certain foods. NCTA will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or to items one may come into contact with while eating at an NCTA establishment. For questions regarding the ingredients of the menu items or any other questions about food contents, please consult a member of the dining center’s management team at any time. If you believe you may have disability-related food allergies or other dietary needs related to a disability, please contact Kevin Martin, ADA Coordinator, 308-367-5217.  

University Housing takes the health and safety of our residential community very seriously. We value all of our students and are committed to their well-being and success. 
Students residing on campus are expected to follow University and campus policies concerning health safety protocols as they are announced. Be mindful and use good judgment for the benefit of all members of the community.