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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 spring semester orientation dinner will be held Tuesday, August 23rd 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
Mrs. Jane Betts, 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 Jason Castles, Director, 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 31st at 5:00pm. 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.

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