Welcome to Midland. This is where your next chapter begins.
When you step onto campus today — or tune in remotely — you’re not just visiting a university. You’re stepping into a community that champions your story from day one. We take pride in walking alongside you as you explore where your future will unfold. Whether you’re miles away from home, or from right here in Fremont, this is a place you can call home.
Your Midland experience starts now. You’ll explore spaces where you’ll learn, have fun, and grow. You’ll connect with professors who mentor, classmates who become your crew, and find a campus buzzing with energy and purpose. In every classroom, lab, and campus space, you’ll witness how Warrior values shape every aspect of life here.
At Midland, you’re not just earning a degree — you’re building a life of meaning. Our students come from 44 states and 32 countries, bringing a world of perspectives and passions to a community that sees, supports, and believes in you. Whether you’re discovering bold ideas in a small class, expressing yourself through the arts, rising to the challenge on game day, or serving in the community, you’re shaping a future that’s uniquely yours.
We believe the possibilities ahead of you are limitless — and we’re committed to helping you author your Warrior story with confidence, clarity, and purpose. This is where you shine.
No matter where your journey leads, we are honored to be part of your process. And whether that journey includes Midland or not, we’re grateful to share this moment with you — and we wish you every success on the road ahead.
Welcome to Midland. Welcome to where your story begins.
Warmly,
Lori Ethier Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing Warrior Class 2007
This is Midland
MISSION
At Midland University, our mission is to inspire people to learn and lead in the world with purpose.
Faith | Quality | Respect Stewardship | Learning
*Reflects the 2024-2025 Class
54%
350+ 48% 90% of students come from in state students work on campus of students live on campus of students are involved in extracurricular activities
Student Organizations
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL
Agribusiness Club
A club focused on promoting and championing industry awareness, connecting students with future internship and career opportunities, and building a welcoming community on campus based on the love of agriculture.
Blank Space Art Hub
An organization dedicated to including all students with a passion for art in fundraising activities.
FBLA-C
(Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate)
Provides opportunities for post-secondary students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education.
MASH
(Midland Association for Students in Health)
Strives to help students examine the various science fields, professional programs, and professions.
NAfME
(National Association for Music Education) Orchestrates success for students nationwide and supports music educators at all teaching levels.
NSEA-AE (Nebraska State Education AssociationAspiring Educators)
Develops prospective educators and gives an understanding of the educational profession.
SNA (Student Nursing Association)
Provides programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns.
AFFINITY GROUPS
BSU (Black Student Union) Takes active measures towards fostering and enriching an environment for Black and African students attending a predominantly white institution.
Global Warriors
Serves as a place of support for international students where all cultures represented are being embraced.
PRISM
(Promoting Respect of Identities & Sexualities at Midland)
Provides education to students about inclusion and respect around sexuality and the way students identify themselves.
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Cru
A caring community passionate about connecting people to a relationship with Jesus Christ through small groups, campus outreach + conferences.
FCA
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
An organizaion that points students to the hope they have in Jesus Christ while preparing them to do sports God’s way.
Midland Catholics
A group that aims to provide fellowship, service, and Bible studies so students can grow in their faith.
GREEK LIFE
Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity Assists in the development of faithful and energetic Christian Leaders.
Kappa Phi Fraternity
Promotes social life, develops a community based on unity and brotherhood, and fosters leadership of young men at Midland University.
Phi Omega Sorority Promotes social life for the young women of Midland University by serving others.
Pi Epsilon Sorority
Produces a fine type of womanhood through constant practice of teachings and ideals set forth by its constitution and rules of good conduct.
Tri Phi Sorority
Promotes the development of intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual life for the young women of Midland University.
HONORARY SOCIETIES
Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society
Blue Key Honor Society for Junior/Senior Men
Pi Gamma Mu Social Sciences Honor Society
Psi Chi
Psychology Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
RECREATION
SAS (Short Attention Span)
Our student improv team offers a creative outlet for performers as well as hilarious entertainment for the whole campus.
SERVICE
Circle K International
Develops college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service.
Pinky Swear PACK
Creates a community of like-minded individuals who educate, support, and create an impact in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Student Senate Represents the student body of Midland University.
If you have questions about any of our student organizations, please contact studentlife@midlandu.edu
Athletics
THIS IS MIDLAND. THIS IS GRIT.
At Midland, competition is more than a game — it’s a proving ground for grit, growth, and greatness. With 33 varsity teams and a culture built on support, discipline, and school pride, our student-athletes rise to the challenge on and off the field. Whether it’s game day or just any other day, you’ll find a community that backs you — and a coaching staff that believes in who you are and who you can become.
RECENT TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
+ Competitive Dance – GPAC Champions, NAIA National Champions (3rd in Program History)
+ Softball – NAIA Opening Round Champion, NAIA World Series Qualifier, 7th straight NAIA National Tournament Appearance
+ Men’s Powerlifting – Raw and Equipped National Champions, 13 team titles since 2018
+ Women’s Powerlifting – Raw and Equipped National Champions, 13 team titles since 2019
+ Indoor Track & Field – 8 Individual Qualifiers, 5 All-American Honors, 1 National Champion
+ Volleyball – NAIA National Qualifier (11th time in last 12 seasons)
ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES
BASEBALL (M)
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
CHEER
FLAG FOOTBALL (W) FOOTBALL (M) GOLF HOCKEY
LACROSSE POWERLIFTING
SHOTGUN SPORTS
SOCCER
SOFTBALL (W)
SWIM & DIVE
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
VOLLEYBALL (W)
WRESTLING
SCAN
SCAN TO COMPLETE YOUR FIRST STEPS OF ELIGIBILITY
Arts
THIS IS MIDLAND. THIS IS PASSION.
From the first note, brushstroke, or line on stage, MidlandUArts students are encouraged to explore boldly and express freely. Whether you’re performing in front of an audience or perfecting your craft behind the scenes, you’ll find mentors devoted to your experience, a supportive community, and a stage that’s always waiting. Theatre, music, dance, and visual arts thrive here — because your voice matters, and your passions deserve to be seen and heard.
DEDICATED TO OUR CRAFT DEVOTED TO THE EXPERIENCE
Our faculty and staff are skilled experts who provide exceptional performance opportunities within their fields of expertise.
Our top priority is to ensure our students feel welcomed and appreciated, while having a fun and accomplished experience.
MidlandUArts students receive a truly special college experience uniquely catered to their individual interests and future goals.
ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
ART & DESIGN DANCE
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TECHNICAL ARTS
THEATRE VOCAL MUSIC
6 Scholarship Areas
60+ Performances in the 2024-2025 season
70+ 8
Different arts classes offered each semester Nominations for Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (RENT)
3x
National Champions - Warrior Wildfire Dance Team
27
Arts-related work study positions
SCAN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARTS AND TO VIEW THE 2025-2026 ARTS SEASON
Student Life
REAL COMMUNITY. REAL GROWTH.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Midland University’s Residence Life program is committed to creating a true ‘home’ for our students by supporting personal development, providing a safe and engaging community, and enhancing the student life experience.
We are proud to embrace and empower every student who joins our community through relationship building, participation in hall programs, involvement in various campus activities, and a commitment to investing in the well-being of each student and equipping them to write the college story that they desire and deserve.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Two-year on-campus residency requirement | All residence halls are co-ed
Beegle Hall: Freshmen & sophomores
Benton Hall: Freshmen & sophomores
Gunderson Hall: Freshmen
Augustine Hall: Sophomores, juniors, & seniors
Miller Hall: Suite-style living for sophomores
Atchison & Lund: Apartment-style living for sophomores, juniors, & seniors
Olson Village: Apartment-style living for juniors, seniors, & students 21+
SECURITY
OFF-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet ONE criteria
+ 4 prior semesters of on-campus residential living
+ Married or has a dependent child living with them
+ Resides at home with parent or guardian within a 30 mile radius of campus
+ 21 years or older by the first day of the semester
Midland University maintains a campus Safety & Security team consisting of both professional and student staff who are trained to provide a safe and secure environment essential to Midland.
Safety & Security staff members provide:
+ Safe walks for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus at any time to/from their vehicles to/from any location on campus
+ Clery report
+ Nightly patrols
Student Services
FIND YOUR PEOPLE. FUEL YOUR PURPOSE.
DINING SERVICES
The Midland Dining Hall offers a variety of fresh foods from home-style entrees to freshly baked pizza and pasta to ice cream and freshly baked desserts. The Dining Hall is buffet style and all you can eat. Midland University partners with Fresh Ideas to provide our dining services. If you have specific dietary needs, we are confident we can accommodate and will be happy to connect you with our Student Life team. They will partner with you to build a custom dietary plan for your time on campus.
The Warrior Grille is located on the 1st floor of the Olson Student Center in the Eikmeier Commons. It is a great place to pick-up breakfast, lunch, or dinner or grab a Starbucks coffee to get a jump on your busy schedule.
STUDENT HEALTH
Midland University has a nurse on campus Monday through Friday to provide care and other services.
Services include health counseling, first aid supplies, over-the-counter medications, blood pressure & temperature checks, food tray delivery, physician & dental referrals, as well as testing for COVID-19, strep, and influenza available on-site.
COUNSELING
The mission of the Midland University Counseling Center is to provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to express and explore issues impacting their educational experience and collaboratively specify goals that will improve their well-being. Midland also offers a 24/7 telehealth counseling option that allows students to receive support even while traveling or competing away from campus.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
LEARN MORE ABOUT MIDLAND’S TELEHEALTH OFFERINGS
Any student needing academic accommodations must self-identify and should not assume that any documentation will automatically be sent to Midland. Documentation can be, but is not limited to, an IEP or 504 that has been completed in the last four years. Other forms of documentation are also common and will be reviewed by our Student Accommodations Specialist.
CAMPUS MINISTRY & SPIRITUAL WELLNESS
Our Director for Campus Ministry & Spiritual Wellness is a certified spiritual director and serves as a resource for students for one-on-one and small group conversations about life and faith. Programming includes: reflections, community meals, outreach, and volunteer engagement and community chapel. The Warrior Open Cupboard, a free food and hygiene pantry is available to all current Midland students as an initiative within Campus Ministries.
Career Ready with DRIVE
The DRIVE model is our University-wide framework that takes a modern approach to “liberal arts” based on the skills employers look for when hiring college graduates. It is designed to develop relevant skills and create dynamic experiences through all aspects of each student’s Midland journey through a lens of intellectual growth and development.
WHY IS DRIVE IMPORTANT?
+ Increases relevance for what students are learning
+ Provides flexibility for students when selecting courses
+ Bridges curricular & co-curricular experiences
+ Helps develop skills that students will use for their entire career
D - DIGITAL FLUENCY
Students master digital tools and transform from users of technology to creators within their chosen field.
Curricular example: ART140: Introduction to Advertising Design
Students use digital graphics programs to create new logos in four different ways. Students learn what a professional graphic artist does in this situation.
R - RESEARCH & CRITICAL THINKING
Students investigate ideas, identify credible sources of information, and translate facts into meaningful analysis.
During this presentation the Librarian teaches students how to utilize and search from the Library’s online database. Students learn how to form a research question to search, what the best database(s) is to search from, how to limit their search, and how to compile the best scholarly research for their assignment.
I - INNOVATION
Students consider new ways of thinking about everyday issues and identify the steps needed to turn ideas into action.
Students formulate a deliberate design process of developing, testing and refining a prototype by designing a game and presenting to the class. They submit a preliminary draft, which will allow for adequate testing and refining of the system.
V - VOCATION & LEADERSHIP
Students explore their interests and personal strengths to transform their passion into a profession.
Co-Curricular example: Midland Midday Mingle
With over 60 professionals from various industries, this is an incredible opportunity for students to make connections, engage with their passions, and practice essential networking skills.
E - ENGAGEMENT & EXPRESSION
Students observe and experience diverse perspectives changing from spectator to participant on local, national, and global issues.
Curricular example: EDU220: Diversity in Classroom Communities
Students trace their own experience with diversity, question their own biases, stereotypes, preconceptions, assumptions, and the assumptions of others to define new modes of thinking as a result of that questioning.
INTERESTED IN AN ENHANCED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AT MIDLAND?
SCAN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOWARD HANSON HONORS PROGRAM.
QUESTIONS ABOUT HONORS?
Contact our Honors Program Coordinator, Katy Jones jonesk@midlandu.edu
QUESTIONS ABOUT DRIVE?
Contact the Registrar registrar@midlandu.edu
Academics
DUNKLAU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
THIS IS THE DUNKLAU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, WHERE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND HANDS-ON LEARNING WILL HAVE YOU READY FOR THE REAL WORLD.
Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Business Intelligence & Technology, Digital Marketing, Financial Services, Management, Sports Management
LUTHER COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
THIS IS THE LUTHER COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, WHERE YOU WILL EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS AND THRIVE IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX WORLD.
Applied Behavior Analysis, Arts Management, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, English, History, Human Services, Mathematics, Psychology, Religion & Philosophy, Sociology, Youth & Family Ministry
WALKER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
THIS IS THE WALKER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, WHERE YOU WILL PREPARE YOURSELF TO TEACH AND LEAD THE NEXT GENERATION.
Elementary Education K-8, Secondary Education 6-12 or 7-12, Special Education Generalist K-12, Education PK-12
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
THIS IS THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, WHERE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WILL HELP OTHERS AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CARE.
Biology, Exercise Science, Medical Arts (3+1), Nursing, Strength & Conditioning
Scan to view our academic catalog, minors, certificates, and more!
UNDECLARED STUDENT RESOURCES
Still exploring your academic and career interests? Midland University has you covered! Midland students are not required to declare their major until the start of their sophomore year. This allows students the chance to freely explore their passions, interests, and options during their first year of college.
What Our Students Say
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 98% 97% 98% 95% 94% of first-year students say that Midland emphasizes providing support to help students succeed academically. of graduates say their major was academically engaging. of first-year and senior students say their experience at Midland has contributed to developing skills to work effectively with others.
of graduates feel that Midland prepared them to be competitive for their first job.
of graduates feel confident in their ability to pursue a career related to their strengths and passion.
Student Resources
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
Our 1-on-1 advising model creates a partnership with advisors to ensure students have individualized support and resources when choosing classes and navigating college life.
CAREER STUDIO
Become career ready with services that include support in resume building, part time and career job search, interview preparation, and more. This resource is available to Midland graduates for life in whatever career support you might need down the road!
ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY
Every undergraduate student receives an iPad + Apple Pencil and has access to many computer labs to advance their education and digital fluency. This iPad is yours to keep after graduating from Midland!
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)
Work smarter, not harder, with Midland’s Writing Lab, Learning Lab, Quiz Lab, and Supplemental Instruction offerings, as well as exam review sessions, the Notability app, and individualized success strategies.
4-Year Graduation Guarentee Guidelines
Declare your major by the start of your sophomore year
1 3 2 4
Enroll in classes to fulfill the requirements of your major
Maintain a typical course load as a full-time student
Remain in good financial, academic & disciplinary standing
The Midland Investment
At Midland University we are committed to seeing our students be successful and reach their full potential in their academic and co-curricular endeavors. One of the ways we demonstrate this commitment is by offering a perfectly tailored scholarship to each student who attends Midland. Our goal is to make quality education and invaluable experiences available to you in a supportive environment where students can thrive. Explore the various scholarship pathways, available aid, and resources available to you and your supporters at Midland University. With the financial support backed by a team of professionals, your future truly is limitless.
DETERMINE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP PATH AT MIDLAND UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS ARTS PRESIDENTIAL
Students interested in being recruited to the largest athletic program in the state, should submit an athletic questionnaire or connect with your coach.
BASE AWARDS
Students interested in participating in the Arts should talk with their director on how to schedule an audition.
This scholarship program holds students of many interests and skill sets. All students are eligible to be reviewed for a Presidential scholarship by completing the application form in their Admissions Portal.
Honors Program Students who meet the eligibility criteria—either a minimum 3.5 GPA or a 27 ACT score—are invited to apply to the Howard Hanson Honors Program. Upon acceptance, students may receive a scholarship enhancement of up to $36,000 in total awards.
Campus Visit Grant ($2,000) is awarded when you participate in an Official Campus Visit. *($500/year)
Warrior Grant ($1,000) is awarded to you when you submit your ACT/SAT test scores to be used for academic placement. All standardized test scores are eligible for this grant and your scores may even place you out of required courses. See your counselor for more information! *($250/year)
What is FAFSA? All students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Colleges and universities use this form to determine your eligibility for federal, state and college sponsored financial aid including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs.
FAFSA Code = 002553
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships offered through high schools, communities, foundations, and other organizations are a great way to help finance a college education.
CAMPUS & OTHER EMPLOYMENT
The Midland Career Studio is trained to support and connect students to employment opportunities which include campus employment, part-time jobs and internships that support their ability to pay for their educational costs.
Midland University awards students one single all-inclusive scholarship comprised of the personalized layers and details listed above. Each student’s specialized gifts and talents in academics and extracurricular activities are taken into consideration. In situations where two pathways are considered, Midland will award the larger scholarship to provide the greatest amount of assistance to the student. These scholarships can not be combined.
of 2024 graduates were either employed, in the military, enrolled in graduate school, or were not-seeking at the time of the survey.
