Union College

Founded in 1795, Union College was the first college chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. We are a small, independent liberal arts college committed to integrating the humanities and social sciences with science and engineering in new and exciting ways. Union’s rigorous academics take place in a diverse, welcoming campus environment that supports your personal growth, provides you with a wealth of opportunities to find and pursue your passions, and inspires you to engage with the local and global community through meaningful projects and volunteer work.

At Union, you’ll find a vibrant community of learners and scholars, of leaders and change agents—people whose ambition, energy and desire to make things happen are contagious. The intellectual and creative spark can be felt in our academic buildings, Minerva Houses, labs, library, studios and recital rooms—anywhere you go on our historic campus. We have a long tradition of innovation and of educating creative problem-solvers, a tradition which continues to flourish and to define who we are today.

In 1795, Union College became the first college chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The name Union reflected the founders’ desire to create a welcoming, unified academic community open to all the diverse religious and national groups in the region. Today, Union remains one of the oldest non-denominational colleges in the country with a rich history that blends respect for tradition with an emphasis on continuous innovation.

Mission
Union College, founded in 1795, is a scholarly community dedicated to shaping the future and understanding the past. Faculty, staff, and administrators welcome diverse and talented students into our community, work closely with them to provide a broad and deep education, and guide them in finding and cultivating their passions. We do this with a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in the liberal arts and engineering, as well as academic, athletic, cultural, and social activities, including opportunities to study abroad and to participate in undergraduate research and community service. We develop in our students the analytic and reflective abilities needed to become engaged, innovative, and ethical contributors to an increasingly diverse, global, and technologically complex society.

Library
Schaffer Library is committed to providing excellent service to support the educational mission of Union College. Its staff is committed to intellectual freedom; building, maintaining and preserving a broad and diverse collection of information resources in a variety of formats; and offering equitable access to information and to the professional expertise of the library staff. We particularly value the traditions of Union College and the Library’s role in its history and an environment conducive to intellectual and personal growth for all.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs

• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Astronomy
• Biochemistry
• Bioengineering
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Chinese
• Civic Engagement
• Classics
• Computational Methods – (minor)
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Dance
• Digital Media – (minor)
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Studies – (minor)
• Engineering
• English
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Science, Policy and Engineering
• Ethics Across the Curriculum
• Film Studies – (minor)
• French and Francophone Studies
• Geology
• German Studies
• Greek
• Hebrew
• History
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• International Programs
• Japanese
• Latin
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies
• Law and Humanities – (minor)
• Law and Public Policy (6-year program)
• Leadership In Medicine/Health Management (8-year program)
• Managerial Economics
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Modern Languages and Literatures
• Music
• Nanotechnology – (minor)
• Neuroscience
• Organizing Theme
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public History – (minor)
• Religious Studies
• Russia & East European Studies
• Science, Medicine, and Technology in Culture
• Sociology
• Spanish and Hispanic Studies
• Studio Fine Arts
• Theater
• Visual Arts
• Women’s and Gender Studies
• World Musics and Cultures

Graduate Programs

• Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (5-year program)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (5-year program)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management Programs (5-year program)
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Contact Details
Union College
807 Union St. Schenectady,
NY 12308 (518) 388-6000
Official Website: http://www.union.edu/