Union University provides non-traditional programs and services aimed toward the adult student. Each program office provides central service for admissions, registration, academic counseling and a variety of other services. By concentrating these services in one office, Union University hopes to provide better, simpler service to the adult learner.

• The School of Nursing offers a program for Registered Nurses to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• The School of Nursing also offers an accelerated initial licensure program as a second bachelors degree and degree completion programs for adults seeking the first bachelors.
• The R.G. Lee Center for Christian Ministry offers two programs in church ministry leading to the Diploma in Christian Ministry and the Associate of Divinity degree.
• The Department of Continuing Studies offers the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership.
• The School of Social Work offers the Bachelor in Social Work.

Adult students will normally apply to the University as transfer students from another college or university or as readmitted Union students. Adults who have already taken college courses will apply to Union as transfer students if they have completed more than 24 semester hours of transferable credit. See below for additional details. Otherwise, the applicant must meet freshman admission requirements as detailed in the Catalogue, making application to the Office of Admissions. Programs have specific program admission processes and unique requirements for entry.