Area information

Union is close to a major airport and train and bus stations, and there are a variety of accommodations near campus. Downtown Schenectady, just a short walk away, has many restaurants with a range of casual, ethnic and gourmet cuisines.

The Capital-Saratoga Region is brimming with young people (more than 55,000 college students live here) and offers arts, culture, shopping and recreation in nearby Albany, Troy and Saratoga Springs. Need more? New York City and Boston are three hours away by car, and Montreal, four.

Hop a flight directly into Albany International—we're just 15+ minutes from the airport, including traffic. We're also easily accessible by Amtrak and Megabus. Union is 25 minutes west of Albany, three hours west of Boston and three hours north of New York City. MAPS & DIRECTIONS

Admissions visits:

To reach Payne Gate and the Admissions Office (Grant Hall), off Union Street, please input these GPS entries:

Library Lane, Schenectady, NY Coordinates: N 42° 48’ 56.038” W 73° 55’ 50.192”

Union's hometown: Schenectady (Ska-NECK-ta-dee)

It comes from the Mohawk word for "near the pines" and refers to the pine plains between Albany and the Mohawk River. It's a great place to go to college. Italian bakeries and Dutch architecture abound, thanks to generations of the city's immigrants. You'll also find lots of local treasures downtown, including Proctors, an old vaudeville theater presenting Broadway shows; an independent bookstore, and the organic Greenmarket. SPECIFICALLY SCHENECTADY

It comes from the Mohawk word for "near the pines" and refers to the pine plains between Albany and the Mohawk River. It's a great place to go to college. Italian bakeries and Dutch architecture abound, thanks to generations of the city's immigrants. You'll also find lots of local treasures downtown, including Proctors, an old vaudeville theater presenting Broadway shows for half of New York City prices; a real bookstore, the Open Door, and the organic Greenmarket.

Herbert Schmertz at a presidential campaign event for Robert F. Kennedy, speaking at rear, in 1968.

Where to eat

Our local restaurant scene stretches from Moroccan to Mexican, sandwiches to sushi.

Some local dining options

What to do

Not only is there lots to do a short walk from campus, but Union students also find a wide range of attractions within easy reach.

Explore options

Where to stay

There are many overnight accommodations in the Capital District region.

Find a place to stay