The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is a national leadership-based honorary that is a branch of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). As an organization, NRHH "advocates for the interests and welfare of residence hall students, while also providing opportunities for their personal growth and development." NRHH holds two core values of recognition and service meaning members strive to provide recognition to individuals who have contributed to the advancement and betterment of college and university housing and seek opportunities to serve the local community through service projects, fundraisers, and other forms of support.
The NRHH symbols are the diamond shape and the three interconnected links. The diamond symbolizes the resilience and the value of the beauty of the residence hall experience. The links represent the chain of leadership, specifically, the skills of caring, dedication, and participation.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), there is the Scarlet & Cream Chapter of NRHH. UNL's Chapter is comprised of current and previous residential students who fully embrace the values of recognition and service to UNL and the greater Lincoln community. The Scarlet & Cream Chapter is best known for the following:
- Leadership Retreat, Leadership Summit, and other leadership development opportunities for UNL's student leaders
- "Shave for the Brave" fundraiser for the St. Baldrick's Foundation fight on childhood cancer
- Volunteer opportunities throughout Lincoln
- "Of the Month" (OTM) awards, Hall Government End of the Year awards, and other recognition events and efforts
If you are interested in learning more about NRHH, email us at unlnrhh@unl.edu or watch our video at https://youtu.be/zT0ed9pBmDA.
Applying for Membership
NRHH has established an ongoing application system called Candidate Membership. This allows interested members to begin involvement with NRHH and work towards becoming an inducted member within their second semester with the organization. The Candidate Membership Application will be available soon!
Qualifications for Candidate Membership
- Live in the residence halls during time of application
- Exhibit outstanding leadership and service within the halls through their actions and participation as a resident, leader, and candidate member of NRHH
- Complete a Candidate Membership Application
Expectations of Candidate Members
Candidate Members participate in a Point System in which members must obtain 15 points to be eligible for induction into the Scarlet & Cream Chapter. Candidate Members can track their points using an online point tracker. The points are earned as follows:
- Submit required application – 1 Point
- Reach out and interact with an Executive Board member – 1 Point
- Attend scheduled NRHH meetings – 2 Points each
- Attend added meetings deemed necessary by the President – 1 Point each
- Submit a quality OTM – 2 Points each
- Attend NRHH events – 3 Points each
- Leadership positions associated with Residence Life - 1 point each
- Leadership positions on campus - 0.5 points each
Application Review
All membership applications will be anonymously evaluated by NRHH members as they are submitted. Applicants will be notified of their status on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your application decision the Wednesday following your submission. Those who have completed their Candidate Membership points requirements (15 points) by the semester deadline will be requested to attend Membership Induction.
Membership Induction
Membership Induction will take place in the fall semester and in the spring semester. If you submit an application, we ask that you please hold time in your calendar to be able to intend NRHH Induction if you are selected for membership once the final date for induction has been shared.