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Admitted Student Open House (April 20)

April 20, 2026 8:30 AM-3:00 PM

Save the Date! Admitted students and their families are invited to join us for a day (or two) on campus. Meet our community and other students admitted to the Class of 2030! Get a glimpse of the undergraduate experience that awaits when you Make Union Yours.

View our anticipated schedule of events below for Monday, April 20. (Sessions are subject to change ~ check back for additional details and updates!)

This program is offered in conjunction with our evening event on Sunday, April 19.

Register

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, DoubleTree by Hilton (reservation link), The Landing Hotel (use code UNION), Courtyard Marriott Mohawk Harbor (call 518-579-6620 and request Union rate), Hyatt House Schenectady/Mohawk Harbor, Homewood Suites by Hilton (reservation link).

Location

807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

Schedule of Events

8:30 AM

Registration Opens

Grant Hall

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

  • If you received your materials at the evening program on Sunday, you may bypass registration on Monday.

Campus Store Opens

Reamer Campus Center

Get your Union gear!

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Breakfast Available

Reamer Campus Center

Enjoy a full breakfast on us in Union's dining hall.

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome!

Memorial Chapel

with President Elizabeth Kiss and Jason Nevinger, Interim Vice President for Admissions, Financial Aid & Enrollment

10:40 AM - 11:25 AM

Choose from the following:

Various Locations
  • Mock Class with Union faculty: 3 options will be offered.
  • Paths to Student Success: panel conversation with community leaders about the comprehensive support systems in place to guide Union students from their first days on campus through to graduation.
  • Highlights of Union Tour: abbreviated campus tour including a residence hall! Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM

Choose from the following:

Various Locations
  • Experiences Beyond the Classroom (research, internships, study abroad & community service)
  • Campus Life Panel with current students
  • Health Professions Program
  • Highlights of Union Tour: abbreviated campus tour including a residence hall! Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

12:25 PM - 12:45 PM

Make Union Yours!

Memorial Chapel

with Annette Diorio, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students - plus receive your Union gift!

12:50 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch

Viniar Athletic Center

Enjoy a buffet lunch and get to know other students and families!

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Choose from the following:

Departing from Viniar Athletic Center
  • Arts Tour (Music, Theater, Dance, Visual Arts)
  • Campus Tour
  • Engineering Lab Tours
  • Humanities Tour
  • Sciences Tour
  • Social Sciences Tour

Contact

Office of Admissions

Contact Phone