Fall Open House

October 12, 2026 9:00 AM-2:30 PM

Join us for a full day on campus! Learn all about Union through a variety of information sessions and tours.

View our schedule of events below.

Register

Location

807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

Schedule of Events

Start and End Time

8:15 AM

Registration Opens

Location
Office of Admissions, Grant Hall

Check in for the day and pick up your materials! Donuts and beverages will also be available in the morning (at Registration & the Welcome session).

If you will arrive later in the day, check-in will remain at Grant Hall.

Start and End Time

8:30 AM

Campus Store Opens

Location
Reamer Campus Center

Stop by our Campus Store for your Garnet Charger merch! Present your Open House agenda for a special discount on emblematic clothing.

Start and End Time

9:00 AM

Welcome!

Location
Memorial Chapel

With President Elizabeth Kiss and Jason Nevinger, Associate Vice President & Dean of Admissions

Start and End Time

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Choose from the following:

The Union Academic Difference - Memorial Chapel
(Also offered at 10:30 a.m.)
Find out from current students and faculty how Union’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning shapes the student experience.

Admissions & Financial Aid 101 - Reamer Auditorium (in Reamer Campus Center)
(Also offered at 10:30 a.m.)
Get key insights and practical guidance on applying to Union and navigating financial aid.

Campus and Social Life - Nott Memorial
(Also offered at 10:30 a.m.)
Join our VP for Student Affairs and current students for a lively conversation about student life at Union. Hear firsthand perspectives on campus involvement, housing and traditions.

Campus Tour - leaves from outside Memorial Chapel
Also offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

Start and End Time

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Choose from the following:

The Union Academic Difference - Memorial Chapel
(Also offered at 9:30 a.m.)
Find out from current students and faculty how Union’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning shapes the student experience.

Admissions & Financial Aid 101 - Reamer Auditorium (inside Reamer Campus Center)
(Also offered at 9:30 a.m.)
Get key insights and practical guidance on applying to Union and navigating financial aid.

Campus and Social Life - Nott Memorial
(Also offered at 9:30 a.m.)
Join our VP for Student Affairs and current students for a lively conversation about student life at Union. Hear firsthand perspectives on campus involvement, housing and traditions.

Campus Tour - Leaves from outside Memorial Chapel
Also offered at 9:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

Start and End Time

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Choose from the following:

Engineering Overview - Nott Memorial
Our Dean of Engineering will introduce you to our top-ranked undergraduate engineering programs and the early hands-on research, access to top-tier lab facilities and interdisciplinary study which prepares our students for exceptional career outcomes.

Preparing for Success After Union - O'Brien '74 Center rm 117 (in Grant Hall)
Join the Director of Union's Career Center and current students to discover how career support, advising services and our alumni network prepare students for academic success, personal growth and career readiness.

Athletics & Club Sport Opportunities + Athletic Facilities Tour - starts in Reamer Auditorium (in Reamer Campus Center)
Learn about Union's varsity, club and intramural programs, followed by a guided tour of athletic facilities to see where Garnet Chargers train and compete.

Health Professions - Old Chapel
During this overview of Union's Health Professions Program, learn how students are supported and prepared for careers in healthcare through advising, academic planning and experiential opportunities.

Start and End Time

12:25 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Location
Memorial Fieldhouse

Enjoy lunch on us catered by Bon Appétit, Union’s dining services provider. Take this time to relax, connect with other guests and experience a taste of campus dining.

Start and End Time

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Academic & Campus Life Expos

Location
Viniar Athletic Center

Connect with faculty and representatives from a wide range of academic departments. Explore majors and programs, ask questions, and discover the breadth of opportunities available—from the sciences and engineering to the humanities, arts, social sciences and interdisciplinary programs.

Discover the many resources, programs and communities that support student life at Union. Meet staff from key offices across campus, learn about involvement opportunities and explore our student clubs. From wellness and residential life to career support and student activities, see how Union helps students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Start and End Time

1:45 PM

Conclude your visit at the Expos, or Choose from the following:

Campus Tour - Leaves from Viniar
Tours also offered at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

Library Tour - Leaves from Viniar
Take a guided tour of Schaffer Library to learn more about our study spaces, rare archives, and the dedicated librarians and peer mentors who support student research.

Visual & Performing Arts Tour - Leaves from Viniar
Take a faculty-led tour of music, theatre and dance, and visual arts spaces.

Combined Degree Program Information Session:
8-Year Leadership in Medicine - Health Management Program (LIM) - Nott Memorial
Learn about Union's 8-year combined degree health management program (BS+MS/MBA+MD) with Clarkson University & Albany Medical College.

Combined Degree Program Information Session:
4+1 Business Master's Pathway - O'Brien '74 Center, rm 016 (inside Grant Hall)
Learn about our partnership with the University of Rochester's Simon Business School: Union students earn a bachelor's and a top-ranked master's degree in just five years—with options in Accountancy, AI in Business, Business Analytics, Finance and Marketing Analytics, plus guaranteed 30% scholarships.

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