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New Student Orientation

Welcome to Union! We are so excited that you will soon be joining the Union family! It is our desire that your time at Union be filled with endless opportunities to learn and grow during this exciting time in your life. New Student Orientation is a great time for us to help you learn about Union while also allowing you to meet new friends, get to know the culture of the University, and have lots of fun during your first days at college! While your orientation dates depend on when you enroll at Union for the first time, we will make sure you feel at home!

For Freshmen

For Transfer Students

Upcoming SGA Events
  • Sep 5, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Sep 19, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Oct 3, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Oct 14, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.
  • Oct 16, 2012 - SGA: Executive Petitions Avaliable - 8:00 a.m.
  • Oct 17, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Oct 26, 2012 - SGA: Executive Petitions Due - 4:00 p.m.
  • Oct 31, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate (Exec Campaign Speeches) - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Nov 1 - Nov 5, 2012 - SGA: Executive Class Officer Elections - 2:00 p.m.

    All undergraduate students, make sure you cast your vote for the next Student Government Association Executive Officers including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and SAC President.
  • Nov 28, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
Upcoming Leadership Program Events
  • Jan 2, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Lunch - 12:00 p.m.

    Welcome to Union University! All new students beginning Union in January are invited to attend a lunch with the Office of Student Leadership Development and current student leaders to find out how to get involved at Union. Please contact Karen Taylor if you are interested in attending.
  • Jan 28, 2013 - Student Leadership Conference - 9:00 a.m.
  • Jan 29, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.

    All new non-residential transfer students are invited to an informative orientation dinner. This dinner is an intentional time designed to allow you to get to know other transfer students, as well as learn about various resources & services offered to you as a student of Union University. To RSVP to this dinner, please contact Karen Taylor at 731.661.5244 or ktaylor@uu.edu
  • Feb 4, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Barnabas Applications Available - more info - 9:00 a.m.

    In partnership with the Moore and Barney II Foundations, Union established the Barnabas Leadership Award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in the area of community and ministry service. Juniors who have demonstrated significant leadership skills and a willingness to serve the campus and community are nominated by faculty, staff or students. Two recipients are named by the Barnabas Award Selection Committee and are awarded $500. The recipients are asked to give at least $100 of their award to a charitable agency of their choice. Nominations are due by February 22.
  • Feb 4, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Available - 9:00 a.m.

    Apply to be a 2012 Focus leader! Applications and letters of recommendation are due by February 21 at 4:00pm.
  • Feb 21, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Due - 9:00 a.m.

    Focus leader applications are due to Karen Taylor's Office (RA-52 in the Campus Ministry Suite of the SUB Building) by 4:00 pm
  • Feb 22, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Barnabas Nominations Due - more info - 2:00 p.m.

    In partnership with the Moore and Barney II Foundations, Union established the Barnabas Leadership Award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in the area of community and ministry service. Juniors who have demonstrated significant leadership skills and a willingness to serve the campus and community are nominated by faculty, staff or students. Two recipients are named by the Barnabas Award Selection Committee and are awarded $500. The recipients are asked to give at least $100 of their award to a charitable agency of their choice. Nominations are due by February 22.
Upcoming SAC Events
  • Aug 19, 2012 - SAC: Freshman Game Show - 8:30 p.m.
  • Aug 24, 2012 - SAC: Movie On The Lawn - 8:00 p.m.
  • Aug 27, 2012 - SAC Applications Avaliable - 10:00 a.m.

    All students are welcomed and encouraged to apply for the Student Activities Council - the most exciting organization on Union's campus! Are you creative and/or have a servant's heart? Pick up an application from the Office of Student Programs or the SAC Office (across from Lex). Applications will be available on Monday, August 27.
  • Sep 28, 2012 - SAC: Movie On The Lawn - 8:00 p.m.
  • Oct 6, 2012 - SAC: A-maze-ing Festival - 6:00 p.m.

    Corn Maze
  • Oct 27, 2012 - SAC: Casey Jones Hullabaloo - 7:00 p.m.
  • Dec 6, 2012 - SAC: Carl Perkins Christmas - 4:00 p.m.
  • Dec 7, 2012 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
  • Jan 11, 2013 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
  • Feb 1, 2013 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
Office Contact Information
  • Office phone: 731.661.5094 or 731.661.5244
  • Office fax: 731.661.5017
  • Mailing address:
    Campus Box 1806
    1050 Union University Drive
    Jackson, TN 38305