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.

Unfortunately, we have suspended all on-campus events through the end of April 2020. Although we cannot welcome you to 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: Meet Dean of Students Fran'Cee Brown-McClure

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
Virtual Panel Presentations
Panel Presentations (via Zoom)
- Monday, April 13, 7pm (EDT) - The Sciences Panel
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/813017526
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/813017526
- Wednesday, April 15, 6pm (EDT) - Preparing for Business Careers Panel
  - A live panel featuring two economics professors and two Union seniors. Moderated by the Director of Admissions. Join us in learning more about studying economics at Union, where its integration with liberal arts uniquely prepares you for success in business careers. Get your questions answered, with live Q&A, in addition to FAQs surrounding internships and outcomes.
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/893592925
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/893592925
- Thursday, April 16, 7pm (EDT) - Your Questions Answered by Union Leaders for Diversity & Inclusion
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/362241161
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/362241161
- Monday, April 20, 7pm (EDT) - Engineering and Computer Science Panel
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/486854689
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/486854689
- Monday, April 20, 8pm (EDT) - The Humanities Panel
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/635556138
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/635556138
- Thursday, April 23, 7pm (EDT) - Alumni Panel
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/731682915
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/731682915
- Monday, April 27, 5pm (EDT) - The Social Sciences Panel
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/780155873
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/780155873
- Monday, April 27, 6pm (EDT) - The Fine Arts Panel
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/972175378
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/972175378
- Tuesday, April 28, 7pm (EDT) - Answering Your Final Questions
  - Join here: https://union.zoom.us/j/898463679
    If joining from China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/898463679
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 STEM 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
- 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.
Student Life
- Why Union: From Students to Students
- 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
Recordings of Admitted Student Virtual Events
- "Your Questions Answered by Union Leadership": March 26 livestream Q&A
- "Your Questions Answered by Union Students": April 2 livestream Q&A
- "Your Academic Questions Answered by Engineering and Computer Science": April 6 livestream Q&A
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