Union College - New York

Union College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Union College has the U-Program (Programming Board). In fact, more students participate in the U-Program (Programming Board) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Union College include speaker& open forum, student newspaper, Concert Committee and ski club.

Union College students' favorite campus events are Spring Fest, large scale lectures and large concerts.

Does Union College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Union College.

Union College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Union College students live on campus. In 2023, 92% of undergrads at Union College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 8% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Union College. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Union College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Union College Athletics

At Union College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Union College:

Is Union College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Union College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Union College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Union College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Union College has awareness programs, bicycle patrol, shuttle service.

Plan a Visit to Union College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Union College, take Interstate 90 to Schenectady, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Albany County airport.

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