Student Handbook

The material in this Student Handbook is designed to inform students of the College’s expectations for students’ behavior, the community, and services available to students. This Student Handbook is not a contract. It merely presents the College’s policies in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that the policies will not change. The policies of Union College are under continual examination and revision, and the College reserves the right to make changes in its policies as educational considerations demand. Such changes may occur from time to time without prior notice, and will be posted to the College’s website.

If a physical copy is preferred, the Handbook can be requested from the Dean of Students Office, located in Reamer Campus Center 306. Please note, however, that changes to applicable policies following publication of the print version of this Handbook will take precedence over those set forth in the print version, and students are responsible for keeping themselves informed of changes in policy that may occur over time.

Questions may arise from time to time as to the scope and meaning of policies set forth or described in this Handbook, the applicability of specific policies or provisions to particular situations, the relationship between and priority of multiple policies or provisions potentially applicable to the same situation, and similar matters. The College President, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and/or other responsible College officials have discretionary authority to interpret College policy and resolve any and all such questions that may arise from time to time.

Student Handbook 2025-26

• Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
  • Statement of rights and responsibilities of students
    • Preamble
    • Freedom of Access to Education
    • In The Classroom
    • Student Affairs
      • Freedom of Association, Inquiry, and Expression
      • Student Participation in Institutional Government
      • Student Publications
• Student Code of Conduct
  • Scope of the Code
  • Rights of Students and Organizations
  • Collective Responsibilities of Clubs, Organizations, and Groups
  • Student Conduct Policies
    • Aiding and Abetting
    • Abuse of the Conduct System or Academic Honor Code
    • Abuse of Technology
    • Alcohol
      • Legal Age
      • Residence Halls and Private Rooms
      • Alcohol in Public Spaces
      • Common Source or Bulk Source Alcohol
      • Distribution of Illegal/Controlled Substance(s)
      • Irresponsible Use of Alcohol
      • Irresponsible Use of Prescribed Drugs
      • Possession/Consumption of Controlled Substances (other than cannabis)
      • Possession/Consumption of Cannabis
      • Unapproved Social Events
      • Underage Possession/Consumption of Alcohol
    • Bullying, Threatening, and/or Abusive Behavior
    • Doxing
    • Dishonesty
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Failure to Comply
    • Guests
    • Hazing
    • Identification
    • Property Theft and/or Damage
    • Smoking
    • Violation of College Policy
    • Violations of Law
    • Weapons and Dangerous Materials
  • Policy for Events Involving Alcohol
  • Amnesty Policies
    • Medical Amnesty
    • Amnesty for Minor Violations and Title IX and/or Gender-based Misconduct
• The Conduct Process
  • Jurisdiction
  • Reporting Procedure
  • Student Conduct Procedures
    • Complaint and Investigation
    • Interim Restrictions
      • Withdrawal with Pending Conduct
      • Withholding of Diploma; Commencement Participation
  • Hearing Types
    • Administrative Hearings
    • Judicial Board Hearings
  • Appeals
  • Conduct Sanctions
    • Individuals
    • Clubs, Organizations, Groups
  • Student Records Retention Policy
    • Transcript Notations
• General Campus Policies
  • Communication
  • College ID Card
  • Health Services Policies
  • Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy
  • Campus Safety Policies
    • Bicycles
    • Parking and Traffic Regulations
    • Emergency Notification and Alerts
    • Missing Persons Policy
  • Unrecognized Organization Policy
  • Crisis Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE) Team
  • Leave Policy
  • Rules of Public Order
• Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures
  • Academic Conduct
  • Academic Integrity
• Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy
  • Bias Policy
  • Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
• Appendices
  • Appendix I: Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Appendix II: Equity in Athletics
  • Appendix III: Health Risks of Drug and Alcohol Use
  • Appendix IV: Legal Penalties for Alcohol and Drug Violations
  • Appendix V: Hazing Policy
  • Appendix VI: Posting and Solicitation Policy
  • Appendix VII: Title IX Statement, Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators