Readmission to Union College

Students previously enrolled at Union as degree-seeking candidates who have formally withdrawn from the college and wish to resume their studies must apply for readmission. The Readmission application and supporting documents must be submitted to the Union College Admissions Office by the stated deadlines. Students currently on leave (voluntary or involuntary) from Union College need not apply through Readmission, but instead must engage directly with the Class Deans Office to determine the appropriate steps to return.

Who is the Readmission process intended for?

Undergraduate students previously enrolled at Union College who wish to resume study after a formal withdrawal, including students previously enrolled who have exhausted their allotted leave status.

Who is this process not intended for?

Current Union College students who are on a formal leave (voluntary or involuntary) from the college. Students currently on formal leave should work directly with the Class Deans Office to understand the steps to return from their leave of absence.

Re-Admission Application Deadlines

Students applying for Readmission to Union College after a formal withdrawal must submit their application AND supporting materials by the following deadlines.

• Fall Term – March 15
• Winter Term – October 15
• Spring Term – January 15

Please note that late applications will not be considered.

Readmission Application Instructions

Former students wishing to reapply to Union College must complete a Readmission Application and submit all required supporting documents by the above deadline.

Supporting Documents

• Personal Statement: Applicants for remission will be asked within the application to provide a personal statement sharing information on why there was an original separation from Union, what the applicant has done during their time away from Union and why there is an interest to return now.
• Letter of Recommendation: Applicants for readmission should have at least one recommendation submitted on their behalf. This letter may come from a community member, such as a current employer, academic advisor, etc. Recommendations on your behalf may be sent directly to admissions@union.edu and should include the applicant's full name.
• Official Transcripts: All transcripts of prior post-secondary academic work, including coursework completed at Union College before withdrawal AND any university/college coursework done during withdrawal) must be submitted. Official transcripts from other institutions should be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Students should submit transcripts from other colleges, and Admissions will request a student's transcript from Union's Registrar.

Additional Important Information

• Students seeking readmission must be in good academic standing.
• Applicants for readmission are subject to the Union College Academic Program and Policies and academic catalog in effect at the time of readmission.
• Students with an outstanding balance with the Bursar must resolve all balances/financial holds before consideration for readmission.
• Union College is not obligated to approve the readmission of former students. Readmission decisions are at the College's discretion and may be based on the applicant’s status when last enrolled, activities while away from Union, the length of the absence, the perceived potential successful completion of the program upon return, and any other factors for consideration.