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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!

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Be sure to check out the Bulldog Guide: Brief, helpful, and necessary information for new students entering Union University

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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: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • 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