CONGRATULATIONS!

Opportunities for Admitted Students

• Admitted Student Open House

  Click on the date below for details and to register for a virtual Open House designed just for you:

  • February 15, 2021
• Tuesdays with Union

  Join us on Tuesdays to learn more about Union from current students and faculty. 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.

• Student Showcases

  Join current Union students who will share their experiences on a variety of topics!

  Click on the date to pre-register, or join with the Zoom link at the event time.

  All programs begin at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time):

  January 26, 2021: Interdisciplinary Research

  • https://union.zoom.us/j/99307952172
  • In China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/99307952172

  February 23, 2021: Study Abroad

  • https://union.zoom.us/j/99461376336
  • In China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/99461376336

  March 23, 2021: Community Engagement

  • https://union.zoom.us/j/96802210773
  • In China: https://zoom.com.cn/j/96802210773
• Connect with Students

  Chat with a current student

  Student ambassadors are available to answer your questions about student life, study abroad programs, research, interdisciplinary studies and more.

  • Get started here

  One-on-one meeting with a current student

  For a more in-depth conversation with a current student, we can schedule something via phone, Zoom or Google Meet.

  • Request to be contacted here

  Connect on social media

  There are multiple ways to meet other admitted students and members of the Union community, share your excitement, ask questions, and exchange social media handles.

  • Join the online Admitted Students Group Chat. Link available in the Applicant Portal.
  • Follow the Class of 2025 on Instagram
  • Be a part of the Class of 2025 Facebook group
• Campus Visits

  You are welcome to join us for one of our campus visit opportunities, which can be found here. Or, visit when it's most convenient for you and take a self-guided tour using the Guidebook app.

  Note: before planning a visit to campus, please review our current visitor requirements, including New York State's travel advisory. New York State has additional requirements if you will be visiting from a state not adjacent to New York.

• 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? 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 below!)
• 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
• 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.

  View Union's plans for the 2020-2021 academic year at union.edu/where-you-are.

  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