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2025-2026 Housing Application opens on November 1!

To receive updates and notifications, please fill out our Get Connected Form.

To resident at JPII Newman, students must be:

  • a minimum of eighteen (18) years old during the academic year of the lease (August through May)

  • and no more than twenty-four (24) years old during the academic year of the lease (August through May).

  • Students who are twenty-five (25) to twenty-seven (27) years old, will be considered at the discretion of the Pastor and Resident Director.

Wondering about financial aid for our housing? Check out Newman Promise!

We believe that every student who wants to live here can, regardless of financial need. Newman Promise is our initiative to make this possible, beginning the 2025-26 school year. Click on the button for more information!

Our Process

 
 

1. Apply Online.

 

Fill out the online application form through the button below and pay the $90 app fee. The application fee is nonrefundable. After you apply, you’ll get an email with next steps.

Spots still available for Spring 2025!

2. Schedule a Conversation with a Staff Member.

 

Come visit our facility and sit down with a staff member. We want to learn about you and your plans for college and make sure our housing fits with your goals. If you can’t make an in-person meeting, we are happy to schedule a call.

Sign a Lease to Start your New Chapter.

 

The last step is to sign your lease and pay your $300 deposit. Then, your spot is held for the coming year!

Leases are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!

 

Questions? We’re happy to help! Shoot us an email or call us at 402.557.5575.

To inquire about our need-based housing assistance application, please email Beth at Beth.Carlson@jpiiomaha.org.

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FAQs

  • Our leases are typically a 12-month duration from August-July. Many of our students remain in the summer and take classes or work full-time. There are a limited number of academic term leases each year on a first-come, first-served basis and for students who will be graduating.

    Applications for the next academic year always open on November 1.

  • No! We welcome students from any faith background, or none at all. All students are invited to our many social and faith-based events, and your involvement is up to you. There's always something going on!

  • You can request a person (or multiple people) to be your roommate on the housing application or directly to the Resident Director. New residents can request roommates until March 1, after this date we will do our best to honor your request but it is not guaranteed.

    Roommate placements begin in May and are sent out in June.

    We do not accept requests for a specific room or unit.

  • All bedrooms are furnished with a bed, mattress (twin XL) , desk & desk chair, and a dresser.

    The common area is furnished with a couch, coffee table, chair, end table, bar stools. The kitchen has all major appliances (fridge, oven, microwave, & dishwasher). You may bring other furniture, but you may not remove any of the furniture provided in the unit.

  • Each resident has 24/7 access to their secure, individual mailbox. We receive deliveries from Amazon, USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Packages will be available for pick-up at the front desk after mail is sorted at 5:00pm. Once mail is sorted, you may pick-up your packages at the front desk between the hours of 9:00am-10:00pm.

  • Very! Your JPII keycard (or MAV Card) will give you access to all exterior doors, residence hall floors, stairwells, the elevator, and your apartment door. You will be issued a hard key for your individual bedroom.

    UNO Public Safety regularly patrols our parking lot, hall, and property. They are just a call away for emergencies or non-emergencies.

  • The JPII Newman Center offers complimentary, hi-speed wireless internet throughout the building. Residents will be given information to log in to the Wi-Fi; routers in each apartment unit ensure a strong, fast connection. There is also an Ethernet connection in the living room of each apartment. Additionally, a public Wi-Fi network is available in all common areas for guest use.

  • Each resident has 24/7 access to a laundry room with multiple units on their floor. And it’s FREE! There are no coins, tokens or cards to mess with. Just bring your own detergent.

  • The JPII Newman Center has a large parking lot on the North side of our building that is free of charge. Residents must register their vehicle at www.jpiiomaha.org/residents.

  • The JPII Newman Center is an easy bike ride away from UNO and approximately a 7-10 minute walk to Scott Campus. Residents are also welcome to purchase a UNO parking permit.