CONGRATULATIONS!

We're excited to welcome our new admitted students to the Union community. Since 1795, we've been challenging convention, blurring boundaries and shaking up traditional thinking. Our innovative spirit continues to flourish today.

Although we cannot welcome you on Union’s campus at this time, we have developed alternative ways for you to learn about the many opportunities that await you at Union. Check back here regularly as we are continually adding new videos and virtual events, as well as important updates for admitted students.

Featured Video: A special message from President Harris about preparing for multiple tomorrows

2020 Admitted Student Information

Connect with Us Virtually
Group Information Session

Join one of our admissions deans and a Union student for a Zoom session designed specifically for admitted students; offered weekdays at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, plus select times on Saturdays.
- Register Now
Chat with an Admissions Dean

Connect 1-on-1 to have your questions answered.
- Schedule Your Chat with a Dean
Chat with a Union Student

A current student will contact you!
- Request Your Chat with a student
Tuesdays with Union

Join us on Tuesdays throughout the summer to stay connected and get more and more excited for the fall! Topics will vary each week, and you may attend one or all of the events.

Visit the Tuesdays with Union site to sign up and to view the schedule of weekly topics, which will be posted shortly.
Videos Designed Especially for You
The following videos are hosted on Vimeo. If Vimeo is blocked in your country, you can access the videos here.

Introductions and Welcomes
- Welcome from President David Harris
- Developing Every Student: Matt Malatesta '91, VP for Admissions and Financial Aid, offers an intro to Union for admitted students
- Touring Union's Beautiful Campus with student tour guide Lauren Smith '20
- Inclusion and Diversity at Union: Michael Moore, Associate Dean of Admissions and Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment, is joined by Emily Coello '20 for a conversation about our inclusive community
Academics
- Academic Life at Union: Dean of Studies Michele Angrist and Class Dean Derek Zuckerman speak about advising, trimesters and how to choose a major.
- Why Study Humanities at Union?: Professor Jennifer Mitchell discusses exciting courses in English and other disciplines
- Why Study Science at Union?: Associate Professor of Physics and Director of Undergraduate Research Chad Orzel discusses the benefits of STEM and liberal arts coming together at Union
- Bonus Video! Check out Professor Orzel demystifying quantum mechanics at TED@NYC 2013
- Why Study Engineering at Union?: Director of Engineering, Becky Cortez, provides an introduction to Union's ABET-accredited engineering majors
- A Taste of the First-Year Classroom: Professor Stephen Schmidt, representing Social Sciences at Union, offers a sample First Year Preceptorial and explains how it fits into the College's Common Curriculum.
- Make Things Happen: An overview of the career planning process at Union from Bob Soules, Director of the Becker Career Center
Student Life
- Why Union: From Students to Students
- Bonus Video! Why Union: From Parents to Parents
- Thrive at Union: Dean of Students Fran'Cee Brown-McClure welcomes students to come as they are and find their community at Union
- Four Years at Union: Assistant Dean of Admissions Rachel McNeil '18 shares memories from her time at Union with those about to embark on their own college adventure
- Touring Schenectady with President David Harris
- Minervas, Uniquely Union: Michelle Osborn, Director of Minerva Programs and Class Dean, explains how the Minerva House Program builds community on campus
- Residential Life at Union: Fast facts about housing options and living on campus
- Young Alumni Voices: Recent Union graduates share what they're up to now
Recordings of Virtual Events
- Your Questions Answered by Union Leadership from March 26
- Your Questions Answered by Union Students from April 2
- Your Academic Questions Answered - Engineering and Computer Science from April 6
- Your Questions Answered by Union Faculty from April 7
- Your Academic Questions Answered - Science from April 13
- Preparing for Business Careers from April 15
- Your Questions Answered by Union's Leaders for Diversity & Inclusion from April 16
- Your Academic Questions Answered - Humanities from April 20
- Preparing for Law School from April 21
- Preparing for Health Professions from April 22
- Your Questions Answered by Union Alumni from April 23
- Getting Involved with Student Activities from April 24
- Your Academic Questions Answered - Social Sciences from April 27
- Your Academic Questions Answered - The Arts from April 27
- Your Questions Answered, Final Livestream Event from April 29
Campus Virtual Tour
- Tour Union's Campus through photos, while learning more about academic, residential and recreational stops along the way.
- Guided Virtual Tour: Looking for a guided tour experience? On Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, student tour guides offer live narrated versions of the virtual tour while answering questions and sharing their Union stories. (You can also check out the short video tour in the section above!)
Meet Other Admitted Students
- ZeeMee is a social network that allows you to connect with other students admitted to Union, ask questions and get the latest updates from current students.
- We also have a Facebook group for the Class of 2024 for additional ways to introduce yourself and start conversations with current and future Union students.
Financial Aid Advising
Our Financial Aid office is also ready to assist you. Please call (518) 388-6123, email finaid@union.edu or request a phone appointment below:
- Request Appointment with your Financial Aid counselor
Enroll at Union

Officially Make Union Yours by submitting your enrollment deposit here.

While Union has moved to online instruction for the spring term, we hope for a full return to campus by the end of the academic year. At this time, we do not anticipate any interruption to the 2020-2021 academic year and intend to welcome students to campus as planned in September.

For those considering a gap year, please review our deferral policy and process for requesting to defer your enrollment.
COVID-19 Admissions FAQ
- COVID-19 Admissions FAQ