This program allows students to seamlessly transfer from Southeast Community College to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and into the School of Computing's computer science major. Explore requirements, deadlines, courses, and frequently asked questions below.
Application and Admission Information
Admission Requirements
You are guaranteed admission if you meet the performance requirements and core course requirements if applicable. Students who don’t meet admission requirements are strongly encouraged to submit an application for admission anyway. Your admission will be determined by a committee appointed by the director of admissions and your complete academic profile will be considered.
View the full list of admission requirements for transfer students before you begin your application.
Dates and Deadlines
Admission deadlines are dependent on when you plan to enroll at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Review the university's updated list of in-state and out-of-state admission deadlines in order to submit your application on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can I apply?
A: When you are ready to make the transfer to UNL, an application can be submitted on the Office of Admissions webpage.
Q: Do I need to meet with an advisor before applying?
A: No, once you submit an application and are officially admitted, you will go through the New Student Enrollment process to register for classes.
Q: How do I complete my application?
A: The Office of Admissions transfer requirements webpage lists out all requirements including the documents needed to be evaluated for admissions.
Q: How do my classes transfer?
A: Students can use the UNL Course Equivalency List to view a list of evaluated credit from their current institution and how it applies at UNL.
Q: Do I need to complete my associate’s degree before transferring?
A: No, students can be admitted as a transfer student with as little as 12 hours completed at a different institution.
Q: How will the transfer courses appear on my transcript and degree audit?
A: As long as a C or better is in earned in your course at a different institution, the credit will transfer. The GPA you earn does not transfer unless the course was taken at a different University of Nebraska institution (UNO or UNK). Please follow the admissions guidelines to submit your transcript.
How to Apply
After reviewing all admission requirements, transfer students should apply through the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's application.
Transfer Courses
Review the below courses to verify that your credits will transfer to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Written Communication
Two Classes (ACE 1)
- ENGL 1010 – ENGL 150
- ENGL 2560 – JGEN 200 Req for Major
Natural Science with Lab
Three Classes (ACE 4 & Science Requirement)
- CHEM 1090 – CHEM 109 ACE 4 and Science Requirement
- CHEM 1100 – CHEM 110 ACE 4 and Science Requirement
- GEOG 1500 – GEOG 155 ACE 4 and Science Requirement
- GEOL 1010 – GEOL 101 ACE 4 and Science Requirement
- PHYS 2110 - PHYS 211 & L ACE 4 & Science Requirement
- PHYS 2120 – PHYS 212 & L ACE 4 & Science Requirement
- BIOS 1410 – LIFE 121 & L ACE 4 & Science Requirement
- BIOS 1400 – LIFE 120 & L ACE 4 & Science Requirement
- BIOS 1400 – LIFE 120 & L ACE 4 & Science Requirement
- BIOS 1400 – LIFE 120 & L ACE 4 & Science Requirement
- BIOS 1400 – LIFE 120 & L ACE 4 & Science Requirement
Arts
One Class (ACE 7 &/OR Breadth)
- ARTS 1050 – AHIS 101
- ARTS 1060 – AHIS 102
- ARTS 1110 – DRAW 101
- ENGL 1510 – ENGL 170
- ENGL 2520 – ENGL 252
- ENGL 2530 – ENGL 253
- HUMS 1200 – MUNM 201
- MUSC 1010 – MUNM 276G
- MUSC 2870 – MUNM 287
- THEA 1010 – THEA 112G
Global and Human Diversity
One Class (ACE 9)
- ANTH 1120
- ENGL 2150
- ENGL 2440
- ENGL 2450
- ENGL 2460
- ENGL 2470
- GEOG 1400
- GEOG 1420
- HIST 2100
- HIST 2110
- MUSC 2800
- PHIL 2610
- POLS 1600
- SOCI 2000
- SOCI 2010
- SOCI 2150
Speech Communication
One Class (ACE 2)
- SPCH 1090 – COMM 109
- SPCH 1110 – COMM 209
- COMM2100 – COMM 210
- SPCH 2810 – COMM 286
Humanities
One Classes (ACE 5 &/OR Breadth)
- ENGL 2050 – ENGL 205
- ENGL 2220 – ENGL 231
- ENGL 2100 - ENGL 180
- ENGL 2440 – ENGL 244
- ENGL 2140 – ENGL 230A
- ENGL 2450 – ENGL 245N
- ENGL 2150 – ENGL 215
- ENGL 2460 – ENGL 345D
- ENGL 2160 – ENGL 216
- ENGL 2470 – ENGL 245A
- ENGL 2220 – ENGL 206
- HIST 1000 – HIST 130
- ENGL 2210 – ENGL 261
- HIST 1010 – HIST 131
- HIST 2010 – HIST 110
- HIST 2020 – HIST 111
- HIST 2510 – HIST 210
- PHIL 1010 – PHIL 101
- PHIL 2130 – PHIL 213
- PHIL 2650 – PHIL 265
Foreign Language
Four classes or four years from high school
- SPAN 1010 – SPAN 101
- SPAN 1020 – SPAN 102
- SPAN 2010 – SPAN 201
- SPAN 2020 – SPAN 2020
Integration of Abilities
(ACE 10)
- CSCE 487 Senior Design II – this is the only course students need to take to stay on track
Mathematics/Logic
Two Classes (ACE 3 & Major/Minor & CDR B)
- MATH 1600 – MATH 106 Major Req
- MATH 1700 – MATH 107 Major Req
- MATH 2080 – MATH 208 For Minor
- CSCI 1550 – CSCE 155E ACE 3 and Major
Social Sciences
One Classes (ACE 6 &/OR Breadth)
- ANTH 1020 – ANTH 212
- ANTH 1120 – ANTH 110
- ECON 1200 – FINA 260
- ECON 2110 – ECON 211
- ECON 2120 – ECON 212
- POLS 1000 – POLS 100
- POLS 2300 – POLS 230
- PSYC 1810 – PSYC 181
- PSYC 2630 – PSYC 263
- SOCI 1010 – SOCI 101
- SOCI 2010 – SOCI 180
- SOCI 2150 – SOCI 217
- SOCI 2250 – SOCI 226
Ethical Principles
(ACE 8)
- CSCE 486 Senior Design I – this is the only course students need to take to stay on track
Other Courses
Not seeing a course you're looking for on this page? More transfer credit information and helpful tools can be found here.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Computer Science Sample Degree Plan
SCC
| Semester 1 | Hours | Semester 2 | Hours | Semester 3 | Hours | Semester 4 | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 3 | Natural Science from list | 4 | Natural Science from list | 4 | Natural Science from list | 4 |
| MATH 1600 | 5 | MATH 1700 | 4 | Foreign Language or ACE 7 | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3-5 | Foreign Language | 3-5 | Social Science | 3 | Foreign Language or ACE 9 | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 2560 | 3 | CSCI 1550 | 4 | INFO 1414 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 14-16 | Total Hours | 14-16 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 14 |
UNL
| Summer 1 - Bridge | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCE 235 | 3 | CSCE 495 Internship or CSCE 498 Research | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 1 | Hours | Semester 2 | Hours | Semester 3 | Hours | Semester 4 | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCE 310 | 3 | CSCE 361 | 3 | CSCE 486 (Fall only) | 3 | CSCE 487 (Spring only) | 3 |
| MATH 314 | 3 | CSCE 322 | 3 | CSCE 351 or 451 | 3 | CSCE 423 or 428 | 3 |
| CSCE 231 | 4 | STATS 380 | 3 | CSCE Tech Elective | 3 | CSCE Tech Elective | 3 |
| ACE (as needed) | 3 | Minor course | 3 | Minor course | 3 | Elective | 3-5 |
| Total Hours | 13 | Total Hours | 12 | Total Hours | 12 | Total Hours | 12-14 |
