UNL Admissions waiving deadlines for displaced Dana students

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Admissions announced today it would waive its transfer admission deadline to admit, enroll and provide campus housing for eligible Dana College transfer or new students for the fall semester.

UNL's transfer admission application deadline for the fall semester was May 1.

Dana College on June 30 announced it would not open for the fall semester after its accrediting body denied its request to transfer its accreditation to new owners, according to news reports. The closing leaves as many as 550 students without a college this fall.

"We are very willing to work with any Dana College student who is interested in attending UNL with enrollment, housing and financial aid processes," vice chancellor for student affairs Juan Franco said. "This is unfortunate news for these students and we hope all are able to continue their plans for higher education."

For more information, visit http://admissions.unl.edu or telephone (402) 472-2023 or (800) 742-8800.

WRITER: Kelly Bartling, University Communications, (402) 472-2059