About
Union College, a historic liberal arts institution in Schenectady, New York, is best known for being one of the few small colleges to seamlessly integrate a traditional liberal arts curriculum with ABET-accredited engineering programs. Operating on a flexible trimester calendar, the college excels in fields like mechanical engineering, economics, political science, and pre-health, with a strong emphasis on hands-on undergraduate research. Student experience is defined by the distinctive Minerva House system, which creates inclusive living-learning communities that blend academic and social life, as well as a spirited athletics culture anchored by Division I ice hockey.
Wikipedia:Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and second in the state of New York, after Columbia College. In the 19th century, it became known as the "Mother of Fraternities", because three of the earliest Greek-letter fraternities were established there. Union began enrolling women in 1970, after 175 years as an all-male institution. The college offers a liberal arts curriculum across 21 academic departments, including ABET-accredited engineering degree programs.
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Essay prompts
If Union College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.
The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.
Student Body
Varsity sports
- BaseballMen's
- BasketballMen's · Women's
- Field HockeyWomen's
- FootballMen's
- GolfWomen's
- Ice HockeyMen's · Women's
- LacrosseMen's · Women's
- RowingMen's · Women's
- SoccerMen's · Women's
- SoftballWomen's
- SwimmingMen's
- Swimming and Diving (combined)Women's
- TennisMen's · Women's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)Men's · Women's
- VolleyballWomen's
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