The current schedule of events for ReUnion Weekend has been posted online. Please note: This preliminary schedule is tentative and subject to change. A complete schedule of activities, with times and locations, will be available at the Welcome Center & Registration. Please continue to check back for up-to-date information.
Official ReUnion online registration opens April 1, 2013 and closes May 24, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for ReUnion Weekend? When is the deadline?
Why should I register before the weekend?
Can I get my tickets ahead of time?
How do I know if my registration was received?
Can I come if I didn’t pre-register?
Are non-ReUnion classes invited?
What is the deadline to register?
What happens if I need a refund?
Where do I stay during ReUnion Weekend?
Is transportation available on campus?
If we bring a car to campus, where can we park?
What parking provision has been made for people with special needs?
What is the standard dress at ReUnion Weekend?
My son/daughter is a current student…
Does Union have a program for kids during the Weekend?
Is there a charge for children’s meals?
Do I have to register ahead for meals?
Can Union meet my dietary restrictions?
I am a vegetarian. Will vegetarian meals be available?
Where can I find a map of campus or the full schedule?
How can I make my Class Number One this ReUnion?
More questions? Contact us.
How do I register for ReUnion Weekend? When is the deadline?
Registration opens in early April. Register online before May 1st and save with an early bird discount (online only). The deadline to register in advance of ReUnion is May 24th, no cancellations or refunds will be offered after May 24th.
Online: Register online by visiting www.union.edu/ReUnion. Please have your credit card ready to complete your online registration.
Mail: Complete the registration form in the brochure accompanied by payment of check or credit card number and mail to: Union College, Office of Alumni Relations, 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY, 12309. To guarantee your mailed in registration, all forms WITH PAYMENT must be received by the end of business on Friday, May 24th.
Registration closes Friday, May 24th, no cancellations or refunds will be offered after this date.
To register after Friday, May 24th: Please visit the Welcome Center in person during ReUnion Weekend. The Welcome Center is located on the first floor of the Reamer Campus Center. The Welcome Center hours during the weekend are:
Friday, May 31st 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 1st 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Why should I register before the weekend?
Registration is a must! Your registration helps us know how many people are coming to ReUnion and allows us to provide you with important information for the weekend. Even some events with no charge require tickets. The class with the greatest percentage of attendance will be recognized at Convocation, so register and be counted!
Ticket prices for ReUnion events are listed on the registration form. ReUnion Weekend is not a fundraising event for the College. The events that we offer to alumni throughout the weekend involve considerable cost for such amenities as tent and table rentals, entertainment, wait staff, labor and maintenance.
Can I get my tickets ahead of time?
Pick up your Registration packets from the Welcome Center beginning Friday, May 31st during the hours specified. We will have all Garnet Guard packets at Friday’s Garnet Guard Luncheon at College Park Hall.
How do I know if my registration was received?
If you have provided an email address with your registration, you will receive an email confirmation upon completion of your registration. If you have not provided an email address, you can view the list of Registered Attendees and look for your name (please allow a few days for your registration to be completed). Please contact our office at 518-388-6168 if you have any questions.
Can I come if I didn’t pre-register?
Yes! Please note ALL returning alumni are strongly encouraged to register in advance. Some events have limited capacities and sell out quickly. We cannot guarantee the availability at an event if you have not registered in advance.
Are non-ReUnion classes invited?
Yes, alumni who are not part of an official ReUnion class but who would like to attend are welcome to do so.
What is the deadline to register?
To guarantee your registration for the weekend, online submissions and mailed in forms must be received WITH PAYMENT IN FULL by the end of business on Friday, May 24th. No cancellations or refunds will be offered after Friday, May 24th.
What happens if I need a refund?
Refunds can only be requested on or before the registration deadline, or in extreme emergency situations. Refund checks will be mailed after ReUnion Weekend bookkeeping is completed.
Where do I stay during ReUnion Weekend?
Union holds blocks at several area hotels. Please note: these blocks fill up early and you may not be offered a discounted rate as the hotel fills up. You may also check into other hotels in the Capital Region.
Is transportation available on campus?
Shuttle transportation between Schenectady hotels (including the Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Downtown Hampton Inn, Parker Inn, and Stockade Inn) the Campus and College Park Hall: Friday (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM) and Saturday (7:30 AM –11:00 PM). Note: these times are subject to change. Final schedules will be available online and at the Welcome Center.
GOLF CARTS will be available on a continuous loop on and around campus: Friday (9:00 AM – 10:00 PM) and Saturday (7:30 AM – 10:00 PM). (Due the limited number of carts available, this courtesy is extended first to guests with special needs.) Note: these times are subject to change. Final schedules will be available online and at the Welcome Center.
Please note: due to the demands of the weekend, the shuttle/golf carts cannot guarantee pick up/drop off as you may specifically require. If you need to be at a location at a pre-determined time, please provide ample time to take the shuttle or plan to make other transportation arrangements.
If we bring a car to campus, where can we park?
Parking is available around campus: Lots located at the corner of Nott and Seward, West College (off of Seward Place), near Messa Rink, College Park Hall and off street parking. Shuttle vans will run regularly between these lots and all sites on campus.
What parking provision has been made for people with special needs?
We try to meet the needs of all of our guests. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 518-388-6168 so that we may discuss and accommodate your needs.
What is the standard dress at ReUnion Weekend?
Dress casual and comfortably in Union garb for all activities with the exception of those listed below:
Garnet Guard Luncheon – Business Casual
50th Class Medallion Ceremony, Reception and Dinner – Semi Formal
Parade – ReUnion Classes should dress in their parade theme and costume. All others should show your Union Pride.
Celebrate – Dressy Casual
Gala Dinner – Semi-Formal
My son/daughter is a current Union student, can he/she pay for meals with his/her meal plan or declining balance? Should I count him/her on the registration form as attending?
Over this weekend we do not offer payment for meals with declining balance accounts. If your student is joining you, please account for him/her on you registration form.
Does Union have a program for kids during the Weekend?
Yes! There are activities especially planned for kids during Saturday’s Family Picnic on Alexander Field from NOON to 3:00 PM and the Kids’ Club Saturday evening from 5:00 PM – 9:45 PM so parents can enjoy their ReUnion events. Kids’ Club is open to kids ages 3 – 15. Parental consent forms will need to be completed and children will need to be picked up by 9:45 PM so all guests can enjoy the amazing fireworks show.
Is there a charge for children’s meals?
Children ages 7-12 attend all meals at a reduced rate. Children ages 6 and under visit Union for FREE.
Do I have to register ahead for meals?
Yes! To be guaranteed meals, you must register in advance. The Lobster Clambake and Gala Dinner are often sold-out before the weekend begins.
Can Union meet my dietary restrictions?
We try to meet the needs of all of our guests. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 518-388-6168 so that we may discuss and do our best to accommodate your needs.
Are vegetarian meals available?
A vegetarian or vegan alternative is provided at every meal. Please indicate this on your registration form or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 518-388-6168 so that we may discuss and do our best to accommodate your needs.
Where can I find a map of campus or the full schedule of events?
Stop at the Welcome Center to pick up your registration materials, a full schedule of events and campus map, and sign up for tours. Our College Relations staff is available to answer any questions you may have.
How can I make my Class Number One in giving this ReUnion?
Show your class spirit by making an extra effort to participate and give in honor of your ReUnion. The Annual Fund ensures a Union education is open to all qualified students who seek it. Your contribution, no matter the amount, counts toward your class participation rate. Make your class and Union Number 1 by sending in your gift, even if you are not attending ReUnion. There are two ways to make your gift: include it when you register for ReUnion, or make your gift online.
More questions? Contact us.
Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (518) 388-6168 or at alumni@union.edu
