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Newman Hall is a faith-centered apartment community for Omaha’s college students near UNO.

Wondering about financial aid? 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!

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Safe, affordable housing

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Built-in social life

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Welcoming community

Your home away from home.

JPII Newman is home to over 150 residents from different Omaha-area colleges and is the center of faith and social life for hundreds of college students.

A living room with a leather sofa, matching armchair, rectangular coffee table, and side table next to a large window.
A person sitting on a bed in a dorm room with a desk, chair, and computer nearby.
Two people seated on a couch, one is a woman smiling, the other is a man in profile. There is a window with a plant and photo on the ledge in the background.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools
Two people sitting on a leather couch in a cozy living room with string lights, a world map picture on the wall, a coffee table with a wicker basket, and a TV on a shelf. Large windows with sheer curtains allow natural light.
A man and woman talking in a kitchen, with a stove and microwave in the background.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel stove and microwave, black countertops, and a dual sink under a ceiling light.
Interior of a living room featuring a dark leather sofa, a matching armchair, a rectangular coffee table, side tables, and large windows with blinds, set against neutral-toned walls and carpeted floor.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a countertop sink.
Minimalist bedroom with wooden shelves, a closet rod, and a wooden bed frame with a mattress.
Minimalist room with a desk and chair, window, and part of a bed.
Modern bathroom with double sink vanity, large mirror, wall-mounted light, and towel racks.
Bathroom with toilet and shower, gray tiles, white curtain
Simple dorm room with a wooden bed frame, black mattress, desk, chair, and window.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, a large mirror, decorative jars, hand soap dispensers, and towels on racks.
Modern kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator, wooden cabinets, black countertops, and three stools at island.
Woman sitting on a couch with a laptop, smiling, wearing a pink shirt and jeans, in a cozy room.
 

Amenities

All fully-furnished units offer single bedrooms with shared common spaces. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Individual bedrooms furnished with a Twin XL bed frame and mattress, desk, chair, dresser and closet

  • Bathroom with large vanity, double sinks and a separate shower/toilet room

  • Open concept kitchen/living/dining area

  • Full-sized, stainless steel appliances

  • Free High-speed internet & Wi-Fi

  • Free laundry facilities on each floor

  • Free parking

  • Secure keyless/card-reader entry for building and apartments

  • All utilities included

  • Comfortably furnished living room

 

Pricing

Our standard option is an Annual lease (August-July). We also offer a limited number of Academic leases (August-May) to applicants. For graduating seniors, there are custom leases available.

Wondering how you will afford college housing?

Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, we will have a program for financial aid called Newman Promise.

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4-Bedroom Apartment

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2-Bedroom Apartment

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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!

  • We do not accept room requests.

    However, 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes, you can! You can use it up to the amount allowable based on your college’s total cost of attendance. That information is published on each university’s website and changes every year.

Location

Our apartment-style off-campus housing is located conveniently in the heart of Aksarben near UNO and the College of Saint Mary.

 

 

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