Diversity & inclusion

A Union of differences

Come as you are, and stay true to who you are. That's just the beginning of living in a diverse and inclusive community like Union.

You'll be inspired to engage and connect with other students, staff and faculty members from a variety of backgrounds. Ethnic and cultural diversity enrich our student life, academic programs and campus activities.

As Union College President David Harris puts it, "At Union, you'll learn about yourself as you walk with people whose paths are familiar to you as well as with people who have walked very different paths."

A Union of differences

Come as you are, and stay true to who you are. That's just the beginning of living in a diverse and inclusive community like Union.

You'll be inspired to engage and connect with other students, staff and faculty members from a variety of backgrounds. Ethnic and cultural diversity enrich our student life, academic programs and campus activities.

As Union College President David Harris puts it, "At Union, you'll learn about yourself as you walk with people whose paths are familiar to you as well as with people who have walked very different paths."

Accommodative services

The Office of Accommodative Services is committed to providing students with disabilities equal opportunities to benefit from all College services, programs and activities.

Campus diversity and inclusion

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion creates a learning community that promotes diversity, inclusion and equity through programming and relationship building.

Cultural and identity clubs

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- African Student Association
- American Association of University Women
- Asian Student Union
- AUM Hindu Association
- Bhangra Union
- Black Student Union
- Campus Protestant Ministry
- Caribbean Student Association
- Catholic Student Association
- Chabad
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association
- French Club
- German Club
- Hillel
- Interfaith Union
- InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
- K-pop Club
- Latin American Student Organization
- Muslim Student Association
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Russian and Eastern European Culture Club
- Shakti
- Society of Women Engineers
- Spanish Club
- Union Pride
- UNITAS
- Women's Union
- World Around U - International Students Association

Left: Author Michael Dyson address and audience gathered in the Nott Memorial; Right: Students hold candles at the Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil

ft: A student performs in the Bhangra Union dance group; Right: Hillel advisor Bonnie Cramer speaks to some students

Intercultural affairs

The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to building a welcoming learning and living community that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. We aspire to engage, connect and challenge our students, faculty and staff to be change agents through purposeful educational experiences that promote respect, inclusion and cross-cultural understanding.

LGBTQ+ at Union

Union is committed to fostering and maintaining an environment that is welcoming and safe for all students and employees. We offer an array of resources to help members of the LGBTQ+ community fit in, grow and thrive.

Religious and spiritual life

Union values religion and spirituality as a crucial part of cultural diversity and identity and is dedicated to building religious fluency among students. Several spiritual advisers representing different faith traditions are here to offer guidance and support.

Left: Students celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors: Right: A students speaker at Union's Pride Day.

Left: Students at UNITAs meeting; Right:

Theme Houses

Union's Theme Houses offer like-minded students the chance to live together and connect over common interests.

UNITAS

UNITAS solicits and reviews applications from students, faculty, staff and alumni and gives grants to make ideas that support innovative diversity programming.