Step Three: MAMBO Week

Step Three: Fall MAMBO

Fall MAMBO

SAVE THE DATE: Fall MAMBO- August 11-15, 2025

Fall MAMBO is a three-day IN-PERSON orientation and will immerse you into the Privateer experience and prepare you for your first semester at UNO. View your specific MAMBO dates with the schedules linked on the side of this page. If you're an undecided major, choose your schedule based on the area of study you're most interested in.

 It is required for all incoming first time, full time, first year students enrolled in UNIV 1001, Chem 1000, or Engr 1000 course to attend Fall MAMBO. Transfers are welcome to attend our New Transfer Experience track.

Do you require disability-related accommodations to participate in MAMBO? Please let us know by emailing nse@uno.edu.

Questions?

Orientation & Transition Programs

Email: nse@uno.edu

Phone: 504-280-4427

Schedules by College/Student Type:

How to RSVP for Step 3: Fall MAMBO:

*RSVPs for Fall MAMBO will open in May*

After you attend Step 1: Registration Day, an email will be sent to your personal email prompting you to RSVP for Fall MAMBO.

Didn't get that email? email nse@uno.edu to get the link to RSVP.

What is MAMBO?

MAMBO stands for Move-In, Academic Preparation, Making Memories, Building Connections, Orientation

MAMBO Acronym

Cheerful OLs leading a Campus Tour

Highlights of MAMBO

Each student's schedule will feature the following sessions:

Day 1: Charting the Course
Get your bearings at UNO by attending sessions about:
- Navigating college life
- Using Workday, Canvas, & Email
- Connecting with fellow Privateers
- Joining the Privateer community
- Campus Resources
Day 2: Testing the Waters
Expand your knowledge by:
- Learning your Rights & Responsibilities as a student
- Becoming acquainted with your academic home
- Make connections with Faculty
- Getting advice from current students
- Exploring campus
The day will end with a Fun Fair hosted by Student Involvement & Leadership!
Day 3: All Hands On Deck
All of our incoming Privateers will come together to:
- Hear important stories of growth at BrUNO Talks
- Break the ice with Playfair!
- Meet student organizations at Student Activity Council's Cook Out
Optional Service Projects will take place in the morning. Make sure to RSVP for those the week leading up to MAMBO.
Self Guided Days
Self Guided Days fill the week between Move-in and your 3 MAMBO Days. This is time for you to settle into college life on your own. Make sure to use this time wisely! We provide a check-list to make sure you are ready to go for the first day of classes! Examples of the check-list:
- Find your classrooms
- Sign up for Privateer Alerts
- Get your Privateer ID (if you haven't already)
- Order your Parking Pass
- Pay your Fee Bill
- Pick up your books from the Bookstore

MAMBO FAQs

Planning Guide: Student & Family To-Do Lists

Preparing for success in college takes a lot of work—and it starts now! Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for Fall MAMBO.

New Student Family Guide

To-Do List – Before You Arrive

Attend a R egistration Day

Living on campus? Review your move-in information.

Submit Immunization Forms

Set up your UNO Username and Password. Need help? email helpdesk@uno.edu

Pay your Fee Bill

Sign up for Privateer Alerts

Download Navigate Student App

Complete the Online Orientation Modules

Move-In Information

Find your Move-In date for Pontchartrain Halls here!

Read more move-in information from Privateer Place.

New International Students should follow the move-in information as directed by the Office of International Students & Scholars.

New Student Athletes will follow move-in instructions provided by the Athletics department and their coaches.