Athletes (must meet all criteria in this category)

• Must be 10 years removed from completing athletic eligibility. The “10 years removed” requirement can be waived, for extenuating circumstances, by a unanimous vote of the Hall of Fame Executive Committee.
• Must have played a minimum of two seasons at UNO
• One or more of the following: All-American, All-District/Region, All-Conference, UNO Athlete of the Year; established record at UNO.
• Graduate of UNO or has completed 60+ credit hours
• An exception can be made for a former Student–Athlete who did not graduate due to a need to transfer to finish their degree in a particular field not offered by UNO (e.g., nursing).

Nominees shall have separated from the college/university in a position of good standing.  This shall be defined, but not limited to: nominees considered for membership in the University of Nebraska at Omaha Athletic Hall of Fame shall have demonstrated the highest standards of personal/professional character and morals during their time at the university.  These same standards shall be present at the time of their selection. 

Coaches (must meet all criteria in this category) 

• Career accomplishments at the University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Overall contribution to UNO Athletic Department: Conference Championships, Graduation rates
• Must be five years removed from coaching at UNO. Requirement can be waived, for extenuating circumstances, by a unanimous vote of Hall of Fame Executive Committee.
• Left UNO in good standing
• Must not be currently employed in the same position for which they are being nominated
• Administrators (must meet one or more criteria in this category)
• Accomplishments in promoting and supporting Omaha Athletics
• Volunteer work, donations, fundraising
• Left UNO in good standing