Frequently Asked Questions

• What athletic division do the Union Bulldogs compete in?
  Union University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the Bulldogs play Division 1 athletics. Because of our NAIA D1 status, Union is able to offer athletic scholarships.
  
  
• What is your student to faculty ratio?
  Union boasts an extremely competitive 11:1 student to teacher ratio - further proof that Union University is committed to the highest level of academic excellence. Christian professors who are at the top of their field are investing in the lives of students on an individual basis.
  
  
• When is the best time to apply?
  Union University reviews applications through a "rolling admissions" process which means that we review and respond to applications as soon as they are complete. The typical turnaround time for a response is about two weeks. As with any process, the earlier the better! Although Union doesn't have a strict deadline for application there are a few important benefits to applying early. Primarily, you ensure for yourself a smooth enrollment process and the best financial aid package possible. Once you've been accepted a deposit for housing and registration seals your spot in line for your first semester classes and your dorm room, and although Union's course work and housing are top-notch, there are always best-case scenarios given to those students who get an early start on things.
  
  
• What safety precautions are in place in the event of another storm?
  Each bottom floor apartment of the new dorms will have a bathroom designated as a tornado safe room. These rooms will be steel reinforced and will meet tornado shelter standards. Also, the exterior construction of the dorms will be built to Florida coast standards. The University has also instituted a new text message emergency notification system available to all students, faculty and staff of Union University.
  
  
• What are the housing options for the fall if both dorm complexes are not complete?
  We feel very confident that every Union University student will have access to a residential experience at Union University this fall. At least 50% of the new dorm construction should be available for the fall. These new dorms combined with the current occupancy level available in our McAfee housing complex and the availability of The Jett, our off-campus residential facility, should meet our residential needs for the fall. The remainder of the new dorm construction should be completed by spring.
  
  
• Will freshmen be allowed to live in the new dorm?
  Freshmen will be allowed to live in the new dorms on a space-available basis.
  
  
• How will it be determined which dorm you will live in?
  Current students will have preference in choosing to live in the new dorms. Freshmen or Transfer students desiring to live in the new dorms need to make that request known on their housing request form. New students will be allowed to live in the new dorms on a space-available basis. Dorm placement priority will be given to current Union students based on their preference. New freshmen will not be assigned to The Jett, our off-campus residential facility.
  
  
• Has the number of scholarships being awarded been affected?
  No. Union University remains committed to a vibrant, competitive scholarship program.
  
  
• Due to building new dorms, will housing prices increase?
  The costs of the new dorms will be approximately $650 a year more expensive than the current McAfee pricing structure. Students may request to live in either option.