Union College Parent Guide
Union College Distinctive Programs
Michael Rapaport ’59 Ethics Across the Curriculum
Faculty members from all departments offer courses that provide extensive training in everyday ethics.
Peer Assistants for Learning (PALs)
Trained upper-class students help first years and sophomores transition to college academically and socially.
Minerva Fellows
A small number of graduating seniors are chosen each year to spend nine months working with entrepreneurial organizations in developing countries across the globe on social welfare and anti-poverty initiatives. Fellows return to campus to share their experiences with students.
Seward Fellows
Students with at least a 3.5 GPA are invited to apply to this program, in which they make take extra classes and must complete an organizing theme minor and an independent project related to the minor.
Steinmetz Symposium
Each spring, the College celebrates scholarly, creative and research activity across all disciplines. The symposium, held every year since 1991, is designed to showcase advancements made by student researchers through oral, dance, music, art and poster sessions. A primary focus is the presentation of senior capstone projects and thesis work. The symposium coincides with Parents Weekend.
Union Scholars
This rigorous academic program is offered to a select group of outstanding incoming students upon admission; Scholars are given the opportunity to pursue an accelerated curriculum.
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
Union expects and encourages students to pay close attention to writing in courses throughout their studies in all disciplines. All students are required to take five designated courses from at least two divisions and one Senior Writing Experience.
