Admissions Office
Five simple things to know about Union's admission process:
- Union accepts the Common Application and the Coalition Application.
- Standardized testing is optional (except for our combined law and medicine programs as well as home schooled students). Our school code for the SAT is 2920 and for the ACT our code is 2970.
- There are fall and winter Early Decision options, as well as Early Action and Regular Decision.
- Personal interviews are strongly encouraged.
- You're able to monitor the status of your application throughout the process in the Union Applicant Portal. You can view a list of which required materials are received or missing, and all admissions decisions are shared through the portal.
Applying as a:
First-Year Student*Transfer Student
*Includes information for our accelerated programs, academic opportunity programs and international students.
And remember, our friendly Admissions team is available to answer your questions at any step of the process.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Application Plan | Admissions Application Deadline | Admissions Document Deadline | Financial Aid Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 1 | November 6 | November 1 | December |
| Early Action | November 1 | November 6 | November 1 | January |
| Leadership in Medicine | November 1 | November 6 | November 1 | March |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | January 20 | January 15 | February |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | January 20 | January 15 | March |
| 3+3 Accelerated Law | January 15 | January 20 | January 15 | March |
We understand that there may be circumstances beyond a student's control (including, but not limited to, natural disasters, teacher strikes, school closures) that can affect their ability to submit the application or supporting materials. If you find yourself in such a situation, please contact our office at admissions@union.edu or (518) 388-6112 so that we can work with you individually to assist you in completing your application. We are here for you.