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UNION.EDU UNION.EDU EXCELLENCE Top STEM Schools A TRADITIONOF and globallythrough fellowships, communityserviceandstudyingabroad. In additiontoconductingvibrantresearch, Unionstudentsthinkandactlocally and thebrandnew$100millionexpansionof ourScienceandEngineeringComplex. state-of-the-art facilities,includingtheFeigenbaumCenterfor theVisualArts than $12millioningrantsfor projects andinstrumentation. Ourstudents enjoy present theirresearch projects. Faculty andstudentresearch isfundedwithmore curriculum. DuringtheannualSteinmetz Symposium, more than500students interests through creative andinnovative research, whichiswovenintothe social sciences,humanitiesandtheartsgohand-in-hand.Students merge their This academicintegration continuestodayasengineering,sciences,economics, Union wasthefirstliberalartscollegeto offer anengineeringdegree. create awelcomingacademiccommunityopentoallreligions andnationalities. Founded in1795, UnionCollegewasnamedtoreflect the founders’ desire to HOW WERANK: College Guide for Women USA Today # 5
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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees, with options to double major and combine majors and minors Interdepartmental and multidisciplinary programs, such as ethnic and cultural studies 4 Organizing Theme major: study a theme across multiple disciplines to design your own program Joint programs, including: > 3+3 Accelerated Law program (B.A. plus J.D.) > 5-year Business/Healthcare Management program (B.A. or B.S., plus M.B.A.) << ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CLASS
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Within six months of graduation:
OF UNION GRADUATES ARE 98 % EMPLOYED FULL-TIME, ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL OR PURSUING POST-GRADUATE EXPERIENCES
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UNION STUDENTS INTERN AT MORE THAN 500 COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE, INCLUDING: Ameriprise Financial, Black Entertainment Television, The Clinton Foundation, The Cloisters, Condé Nast, FloDesign Wind Turbine, General Dynamics, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Los Angeles School on Wheels, Merrill Lynch, NASA, National Museum of Dance, The Nature Conservancy, New Hampshire State House, Penguin Group, Reebok International, U.S. Senate, Warner Music Group, Yale Bioethics Institute
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Union is located in Schenectady, part of New York’s Capital Region.
The campus is a short walk to the heart of downtown and close to major ski areas, parks, rivers, and rural and wilderness areas. We are a 3-hour drive from New York City and Boston, and 4 hours from Montreal, Canada. Albany International Airport is 20 minutes away by car and offers connecting or direct flights to all major cities worldwide. An Amtrak station, part of our national railroad system, is a 10-minute walk from campus. Many taxi and rideshare services provide local transport, and both Greyhound and Megabus offer regional bus transportation to and from metropolitan locations.
SCHENECTADY HEALTH AND SAFETY CAMPUS RESOURCES AT A GLANCE Our gym, fitness center and dance pavilion offer everything from ballet to Zumba classes. 66,000 metro population (and 850,000 total Capital Region population) The Wicker Wellness Center provides a comprehensive array of services run by a restaurants within km 45 3 medical staff and individual counselors. 12 1 of the region’s best farmer’s markets Union’s own safety personnel patrol the 7 family-owned bakeries campus 24/7. 1km from campus to Proctors theater, Students have access to an emergency blue which specializes in Broadway blockbusters, light system, keypad locks, trolley service and and Bowtie Cinema, which features walking escorts. first-run movies Everyone is linked to a campus-wide emergency Within 20km of 3 major shopping malls notification system. << DOWNTOWN SCHENECTADY
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
EARLY ACTION: NOV. 1 // EARLY DECISION I: NOV. 1 EARLY DECISION II: JAN. 15 // REGULAR DECISION: JAN. 15 All materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by these dates.
REQUIRED ADMISSIONS MATERIALS INTERVIEWS
Common Application or Coalition Application Interviews are required for all Chinese and Vietnamese citizens Official secondary school transcript(s) and official exam scores, and are recommended for where applicable all applicants. Union College Personal essay reviews applications holistically, Counselor letter of recommendation looking for the best additions to Teacher letter of recommendation our vibrant community. Interviews allow us to learn more about CSS Profile and supporting financial documents, if applicable you and how you will contribute Union is SAT/ACT optional. Our school code for the SAT is 2920. to our campus, which can play Our code for the ACT is 2970. an important role in the final TOEFL or IELTS is required for all applicants whose first language admissions decision. Interview is not English. Only in very rare circumstances do we waive this options include InitialView, requirement. There is no strict minimum score but typically we Duolingo and Vericant. Skype expect TOEFL internet-based scores of at least 90 and IELTS scores interviews are offered after the of 7 or higher. TOEFL at Home and IELTS Indicator will be accepted application has been submitted. for those applying for fall 2021 entry if no other option is available. All documents in a language other than English must include $74,085 a certified English translation. Comprehensive fee for 2020-2021 includes tuition, room, board and mandatory activity fees. 14 CLASS OF 2023 7,625 1,898 28-33 TOTAL APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL ACT MIDDLE 50% APPLICATIONS 3,156 FROM 1280-1430 STUDENTS ADMITTED 121 COUNTRIES SAT MIDDLE 50% << JACKSON’S GARDEN
FINANCIAL AID
Union College meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for admitted students but is need-aware in the admissions process. This means that your financial information is considered along with the other components of your application during the admission evaluation. CSS profile is required if applying for need-based financial aid. Applicants who can contribute $30,000 or more per year will be most competitive for admission. A large percentage of our financial aid is awarded in our two early decision rounds. Financial aid packages typically consist of a grant and work- study opportunity. If you do not apply for financial aid your first year, you will not be eligible for aid during your time at Union unless there have been significant changes in your family’s circumstance.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit scholarships are awarded to select international students each year and are valued at $10,000-$20,000 per year. No separate applications are required. 15
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