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Union College - New York

Schenectady, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate47%

Union College Academics

Union College requires a minimum of 36 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Union College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Union College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 85% of students who start college at Union College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Union College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Union College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Union College?

Union College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Union College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Union College

When choosing a major, Union College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Union College.Union College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Union College false.Union College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Union College


Does Union College Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ Union College does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Union College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Union College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Union College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Union College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Union College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Union College, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Union College.

Does Union College Require Internships?

❌ Union College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Union College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.


Additional Information About Union College


Union College Library

The main library on campus is the Schaffer Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Union College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Union College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Union College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Union College has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Union College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,107

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

47%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$66,456

Out-of-State

$66,456

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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