Campus Life, Technology, & Student Services

Your experience at UNK is about more than classes. This module helps you explore the services, systems, and support that shape daily life on campus and help you feel connected, prepared, and supported.

From housing and dining to campus involvement, technology, and transition support, these pages can help you understand how life at UNK works and where to go when you need something.

Pages in This Module

Residence Life

Learn about on-campus living, residence hall support, resident assistants, housing expectations, and what students should know about living in the community.

Dining Services

Explore dining locations, meal plans, Dining Dollars, Loper Dollars, and the basics of how to eat and pay for food on campus.

Military & Veterans Center

Find support for veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military-connected dependents.

Student Engagement

See how to get involved with campus events, organizations, leadership opportunities, and the offices that help build community at UNK.

First-Gen Lopers

Explore support, community, and encouragement for students who are the first in their family to attend college.

Student & Family Transitions

Learn about the office that supports students and families through transition programs, Blue Gold Welcome, mentoring, and first-year support.

LOU Chatbot

Meet LOU, UNK’s texting chatbot that checks in with students, answers questions, and helps connect them to campus resources.

Technology and Student Tools

These pages will help you understand the digital systems and technology tools you will use often as a student.

Loper Tech

Start here for an overview of UNK technology support, campus systems, and digital tools students use every day.

Loper Tech Subpages

Student Technology Discounts & Software

If you are shopping for a laptop, UNK does not have a preferred laptop requirement. UNK systems and websites work on both PC and Apple devices, so you can choose the device that fits your budget, preferences, and academic needs best.

In addition to device discounts, students can also access discounted or free academic software and Microsoft 365.

Discounted and Free Academic Software

Access academic software available to UNK students.

Visit OnTheHub

Free Microsoft 365

Students can access Microsoft 365 tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at no cost.

Get Microsoft 365

College Life Works Better When You Know Where to Go

These services are here to make campus feel more manageable, more connected, and more supportive. You do not need to memorize everything right away, but knowing where to start can make a big difference.