Explore Nebraska college campuses!
Have your students check out these virtual tours to see what it’s like on a variety of campuses.
Before starting this activity, make sure your computer speakers are on.
2-year Colleges
1. Southeast Community College
a. Travel to the Beatrice campus. Go to the Information tab to see all the locations on the campus.
A brief description is included.
i. What kind of major is very popular on this campus, with two centers represented?
_______________
ii. Students can eat at the Snack Bar, but if you choose to go to school here, how will you
get most of your meals? (Hint: see student housing) ____________________________
b. Select a different location (this option is the top right corner of the webpage). Travel to the
Lincoln campus. Use the “Location” & “Information” tabs on the top left.
i. Education Square in downtown houses classes for students who want to keep their
college debt to a minimum. What is the program called? _________________________
ii. The continuing Education Center offers this program that utilizes a kitchen. ________
c. Travel to the Milford campus.
i. If you live in an on-campus hall, are you required to have a meal plan in the cafeteria?
________
4-year Public Colleges
2. Peru State College (the virtual tour link is on the bottom left corner of this page)
a. Hoyt Science Building contains what unique growing space on the third floor? ____________
b. Which building offers support for mentoring, tutoring, disability services, academic advisement,
and career resources? _______________________________________________________
c. True or False: Peru was the first teacher education institution in the state. (Hint: check out the
TJ Building) __________
d. Students who spend time in A.V. Larson might be studying art. What is it called when these
students exhibit pieces they have created in their career? _____________________
Updated Aug 2015
3. UNK
a. A popular meeting place for campus organizations is where? __________________
b. The walkway to Thomas Hall features outdoor sitting areas and “this,” often utilized for classes.
______________________
c. Where is the College of Business and Technology located? ______________________
d. Which part of the Bruner Hall of Science building offers shows each month?
______________________
4-year Private Colleges
4. Concordia University (video tour)
a. Jesse Hall is a great way to visit with and ask questions of whom? ____________
b. The Janzow Campus Center is a popular hub. What are some things you can do there? ______
____________________________________________________________________________
c. Link Library’s Academic Resource Center and Writing Center offers this – for free!
____________________________________________________________________________
d. What is Concordia’s mascot? _____________________________
5. Doane College-Crete (video tour)
a. Watch the video: The George and Sally Haddix Recreation Facility. What part is two levels
where you can work on your strength training and meet your fitness goals? _____________
b. Watch the video: Social Life. What is the name of the random spring day where all classes are
cancelled and replaced with canoe races and a midnight breakfast? _____________
c. What the video: Meet Doane. What is a liberal arts education? _________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
d. Learning on the Go: What is Doane’s student to faculty ratio, meaning there is one faculty
member for every group of this many students? _____________
Updated Aug 2015
a. Answer Key: Explore Nebraska college campuses!
Check out these virtual tours to see what it’s really like on a variety of campuses.
Before diving into the activity, make sure you can hear the sound coming out of your computer.
2-year Colleges
1. Southeast Community College
a. Travel to the Beatrice campus. Go to the Information tab to see all the locations on the campus.
A brief description is included.
i. What kind of major is very popular on this campus, with two centers represented?
agriculture
ii. Students can eat at the Snack Bar, but if you choose to go to school here, how will you
get most of your meals? (Hint: see student housing) students prepare own meals
b. Select a different location (this option is the top right corner of the webpage). Travel to the
Lincoln campus.
i. Education Square in downtown houses classes for students who want to keep their
college debt to a minimum. What is the program called? Academic Transfer Program
ii. The continuing Education Center offers this program that utilizes a kitchen. Food
Service/Hospitality
c. Travel to the Milford campus.
i. If you live in an on-campus hall, are you required to have a meal plan in the cafeteria?
yes
4-year Public Colleges
2. Peru State College (the virtual tour link is on the bottom left corner of this page)
a. Hoyt Science Building contains what unique growing space on the third floor? greenhouse
b. Which building offers support for mentoring, tutoring, disability services, academic advisement,
and career resources? Center of Achievement and Transition Services (CATS)
c. True or False: Peru was the first teacher education institution in the state. (Hint: check out the
TJ Building) true
d. Students who spend time in A.V. Larson might be studying art. What is it called when these
students exhibit pieces they have created in their career? senior show
Updated Aug 2015
3. UNK
a. A popular meeting place for campus organizations is where? Nebraskan Student Union
b. The walkway to Thomas Hall features outdoor sitting areas and “this,” often utilized for classes.
amphitheater
c. Where is the College of Business and Technology located? West Center
d. Which part of the Bruner Hall of Science building offers shows each month? The Planetarium
4-year Private Colleges
4. Concordia University (video tour)
a. Jesse Hall is a great way to visit with and ask questions of whom? professors
b. The Janzow Campus Center is a popular hub. What are some things you can do there?
Students can study, grab some coffee and/or snack from the coffee shop, play different
video games in the game room, eat at the dining hall, workout in the health center.
c. Link Library’s Academic Resource Center and Writing Center offers this – for free! tutoring,
project or paper assistance
d. What is Concordia’s mascot? bulldog (see Walz Human Performance Complex video)
5. Doane College-Crete (video tour)
a. Watch the video: The George and Sally Haddix Recreation Facility. What part is two levels
where you can work on your strength training and meet your fitness goals? Athletic Center
b. Watch the video: Social Life. What is the name of the random spring day where all classes are
cancelled and replaced with canoe races and a midnight breakfast? Stop Day
c. What the video: Meet Doane. What is a liberal arts education? study a lot of different things
in addition to your major, to give a broad education with real-world application
d. Learning on the Go: What is Doane’s student to faculty ratio, meaning there is one faculty
member for every group of this many students? 9:1
Updated Aug 2015