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Transfer Orientation

We are excited that you have transferred to Union University! Below you will find information on the specific orientation that you will attend depending on your housing status and the time of year that you have transferred to Union.

Also, before you come to campus for your orientation, please make sure you look over and complete these necessary forms.

Fall Orientation

All Residential Transfer Students beginning in the Fall are required to attend Focus

Transfer students who are living off-campus have two orientation options below:

Option 1

This year's fall semester orientation dinner will be held Monday, August 19th at 5:00 pm in the Carl Grant Events Center. The evening's schedule will be as follows:

5:00-5:20pm: Welcome, Introductions
5:20-6:20pm: Dr. Gene Fant, Academic Integrity
Academic Services
Ms. Cindy Shirley, Credit by exam and testing options
Dr. Jenny Lowery, Library Orientation
Information Technology Orientation
6:20-6:40pm: Mr. Lee Wilson, Campus Ministries Opportunities
Dr. Kimberly Thornbury, Student Services
6:40-6:55pm: Open questions to panel

Because we are serving a meal, it is essential to let us know you are coming. Please do so by contacting Karen Taylor (ktaylor@uu.edu) in the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.

Option 2

New student orientation is not just for freshmen. Union has tailored small groups and specifically trained leaders who will work with the new transfer students. Find out more about the full new student orientation experience. If you are a commuting transfer who would like to participate in the full orientation experience, please contact Jared Dauenhauer (jdauenhauer@uu.edu) in the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.

Spring Orientation

The vast majority of the students who begin taking classes during the winter are transfer students, though it is certainly not uncommon for a first-year student to start then either. For both groups, we have designed a one-evening dinner to communicate all the essential information a new Union student needs to know.

Various members of the faculty and staff from across campus will be available to provide the information you need to know as well as answering any questions you have.

Also, before you come to campus for your orientation, please make sure you look over and complete these necessary forms.

This year's spring semester orientation dinner will be held Tuesday, January 28th at 5:00pm in the Grant Events Center. The evening's schedule will be as follows:

Because we are serving a meal, it is essential to let us know you are coming. Please do so by contacting Karen Taylor (ktaylor@uu.edu) in the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.

Quick Links

Student Leadership & Engagement
Upcoming SGA Events
  • Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Available - more info - 2:00 p.m.

    Applications are available for freshmen students who are interested in serving on SGA. To apply, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/freshmancouncil.cfm
  • Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Howdy Party - 8:00 p.m.

    Join SGA and the rest of the student body to kick-off the fall semester! Catch up with friends and enjoy free snacks!
  • Aug 30, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sep 4, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Sep 18, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Oct 2, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Oct 15 - Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Available - 8:00 a.m.

    For more information on running for a SGA Executive Office, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/campaign.cfm
  • Oct 16, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Oct 30, 2013 - SGA: Ask the Doc - Student Senate with Dr. Dockery - 9:30 p.m.

    Dr. Dockery will be the guest speaker at Senate this Wednesday at 9:30pm in Harvey Auditorium. Come prepared to ask questions and find out the latest information affecting the Union community. There will also be a time of regular Senate legislation. The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend!
  • Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Due - 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming Leadership Program Events
  • Aug 16 - Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus (New Student Orientation) - more info - 9:00 p.m.
  • Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 2:00 p.m.

    Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
  • Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
  • Sep 24, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

    This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.
  • Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Leadership Conference - 9:00 a.m.
  • Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
  • Feb 10 - Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Available - 8:00 p.m.

    Apply to be a 2014 Focus leader! Applications and letters of recommendation are due by February 28 at 4:00pm. Complete the online application here: http://www.uu.edu/studentservices/orientation/focusleaders.cfm
  • Feb 21, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 11:00 a.m.

    Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
  • Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
  • Apr 8 - Apr 9, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

    This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.
Upcoming SAC Events
  • Aug 18, 2013 - SAC: Game Show - 8:30 p.m.
  • Aug 23, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn - 8:00 p.m.
  • Sep 27, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn (Family Weekend) - 2:00 p.m.
  • Oct 5, 2013 - SAC: A-maz-ing Festival (Corn Maze) - 2:00 p.m.
  • Nov 2, 2013 - SAC: Casey Jones Festival - 2:00 p.m.
  • Dec 5, 2013 - SAC: Carl Perkins Christmas (Bowld) - 4:00 p.m.
  • Dec 6, 2013 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
  • Jan 10, 2014 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
  • Feb 14, 2014 - SAC: V-Show early Audition - 2:00 p.m.
  • Feb 22, 2014 - SAC: Homecoming Concert - 2:30 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