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We Choose U! Admitted Student Open House

February 19, 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.
  • Pre-registration is required.
  • Please allow extra time for parking and check-in before your first event.

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).

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Location

807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

Schedule of Events

8:30 AM

Registration Opens

Grant Hall

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

First Year at Union

  • 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.

~or~ Highlights of Union Tour

Abbreviated campus tour including a residence hall! Also offered at 10:30 a.m. Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Sophomore Year ~ Choose from the following:

  • Experiences Beyond the Classroom, including community service, internships and research
  • Health Professions Advising
  • Engineering Labs Tour
  • Highlights of Union Tour: abbreviated campus tour including a residence hall! Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM

Junior Year ~ Choose from the following:

  • Experiences Beyond the Classroom, including community service, internships and research
  • Student Panel
  • Sciences Lab Tour
  • Accommodative Services and Support for Student Success

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Senior Year

Commencement Address from President David R. Harris, plus receive your Union gift!

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch, with Academic & Campus Life Expos

Viniar Athletic Center

Take a break for lunch and get to know your future classmates!

Explore the academic and campus life tables at your leisure. Chat with faculty and community leaders and get your questions answered.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Reception for Class of 2028 Enrolled Students & Families

Learn about orientation, residential life, Union's parent program and more!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Campus Tour

Departing from Viniar Athletic Center

First time visiting campus? Want a full tour? This is your chance! Our student-led tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Please reserve a tour time on your registration form.

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Office of Admissions

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