We Choose U! Admitted Student Open House

April 5, 2024 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Admitted students and their families are invited to join us on campus to explore four years at Union in one day. Meet our community and other students admitted to the Class of 2028! Get a glimpse of the undergraduate experience that awaits when you Make Union Yours.

  • View our schedule of events below!

Union is unable to provide overnight accommodations but there are a variety of hotel options in our area. Please inquire with the following hotels in Schenectady about special Union College rates: Hampton Inn by Hilton (reservation link), DoubleTree by Hilton (reservation link), The Landing Hotel (use code DUNION), Courtyard Marriott Mohawk Harbor (reservation link) and Homewood Suites by Hilton (reservation link).

Register

Location

807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

Schedule of Events

Start and End Time

8:30 AM

Registration Opens

Location
Grant Hall

Check in with us and pick up your materials for the day.

  • If you received your materials at the evening program on Thursday, you may bypass registration on Friday.
  • If you'll arrive late, check-in will remain in Grant Hall.

Campus Store Opens

Location
Reamer Campus Center

Get your Union gear!

Start and End Time

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

First Year at Union

Location
Various Locations
  • For students: Sample Class taught by Union faculty (see your name tag for your class assignment)
  • For parents: From the First Day at Union session, with campus leaders from Academic Advising, First-Year Experience, U Journey and Minerva programs.

Engineering Lab Tours

Families may join current engineering students to view a variety of lab spaces.

Start and End Time

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Sophomore Year ~ Families choose from the following:

Location
Various Locations
  • Experiences Beyond the Classroom, including study abroad, community service, internships and research
  • Health Professions Advising
  • Engineering Sample Class
  • Highlights of Union Tour: abbreviated campus tour including a residence hall. Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.
Start and End Time

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM

Junior Year ~ Families choose from the following:

Location
Various Locations
  • Experiences Beyond the Classroom, including study abroad, community service, internships and research
  • Student Panel about Life on Campus
  • Sciences Lab Tour
  • Accommodative Services and Support for Student Success
Start and End Time

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Senior Year ~ All Families

Commencement celebration, plus students will receive their Union gift!

Start and End Time

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch, with Academic & Campus Life Expos

Location
Viniar Athletic Center

Take a break for lunch and explore the academic and campus life tables at your leisure. Chat with faculty and community leaders and get your questions answered.

Start and End Time

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Campus Tour

Location
Departing from Viniar Athletic Center

This student-led tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and includes a residence hall. Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

Contact

Contact Person

Office of Admissions

Contact Email
Contact Phone