Your UNO Experience Is Exactly What You Make It

The reality of the University of Nebraska at Omaha is unique: more than 85% of the student body lives off-campus. Because of this, it’s incredibly easy to fall into the "commuter track" of showing up just for class, walking back to your car or the shuttle stop, and heading straight home.

But your college experience shouldn't just be a transaction. If you only sit in a classroom or a room in your residence hall, you miss out on the real value of higher education. College becomes enjoyable, memorable, and successful when you step out, get involved, and find a community.

That is exactly why SigEp exists at UNO. We provide an immediate, values-driven anchor on campus. A place where commuter and residential students alike build a shared network.

The Data Behind Getting Involved

Getting involved isn’t just about filling your schedule; it’s a proven success accelerator. Higher education research consistently reveals a strong, positive relationship between out-of-classroom engagement and long-term achievement:

• Higher Graduation Rates: National studies show a 5 to 15 percentage point gap in graduation rates favoring highly involved students over those who stay unengaged.

• Lifelong Well-Being: According to a landmark national study by Gallup, fraternity alumni report significantly higher career engagement, stronger community connections, and better overall well-being after graduation.

• Deep Social Support: Data from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) confirms that fraternity membership directly drives higher rates of collaborative learning and community service.

Why It Works

Why does joining an organization like SigEp change the trajectory of your time at UNO? It provides the structural support that a simple class schedule cannot:

• Built-In Accountability: Academic standards and peer encouragement keep you on track.
• Professional Development: Real-world time management, budgeting, and leadership skills.
• A True Network: Immediate connections with local alumni, chapter mentors, and university faculty.

You only get one undergraduate experience at UNO. Don't just commute through it. Lead through it.

Your Move.

Got questions? Connect with our Recruitment Team for a casual conversation about what SigEp looks like at UNO.

Ready to join and lead your way through UNO? Submit our Membership Interest Form right now, and a member of the Recruitment Team will reach out.