Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

What is Union the campus like?

Where is Union located?

How many students attend Union?

Where do Union students come from?

How diverse is your student body?

How many students apply to Union, and what is the acceptance rate?

How big is the current first-year class? How many students will be admitted this fall?

Does Union require SATs and other standardized test scores?

Does Union enroll transfer students?

How does Union evaluate each application?

How important are interviews?

How much does it cost to go to Union, and what kind of financial aid is available?

How do I apply for aid?

What are the application deadlines?

Transferring to Union

When can I transfer to Union, and what are the application deadlines?

Applying to Union?

Is an interview required?

May I reapply if I previously applied as a first year student?

How important are my high school grades and standardized test scores?

What makes a successful transfer application at Union?

Transferring Credits to Union?

Are there a maximum number of credits I may transfer?

Is financial aid available?

Is housing available?

Academics

How does the trimester calendar work?

How many programs and majors does Union offer? And what degrees can I get?

What are some of the multidisciplinary programs offered?

Does Union have any accelerated programs?

What about honors programs?

Does Union have core requirements?

What is the faculty-student ratio?

How large are the classes at Union?

Do students have a lot of contact with professors?

What research opportunities does Union offer?

What kinds of internships are available?

What kind of academic facilities does Union have?

What percentage of Union students go on to graduate work?

Terms Abroad

Can you describe Union’s term abroad program?

Where do Union students study?

What are mini-terms?

Are there opportunities for independent study abroad?

Campus Life

What are the housing options at Union?

Can I choose my own roommate?

What can you tell me about the Minerva House System?

May I have a car on campus?

What kind of clubs does Union offer?

What is there to do for fun?

How is the food at Union?

Do students feel safe at Union?

What is Greek life like at Union?

How diverse is your community, and what kinds of activities support diversity?

What athletic programs does Union have?

What athletic and fitness facilities does Union have?

Is there green space at Union?

How wired is the Union campus?

How can I get involved in student government at Union? And do students really have a say about what goes on?

What about programs for community service?What about Schenectady…what is there to do?

What if I want a change of pace from campus life?

How would you characterize the relationship between Schenectady and Union?

Miscellaneous

What is the official school color?

What is the mascot?

What’s the weather like in your part of the world?

How do I get more information about Union?