Veterans Administration Educational Assistance

Union College is approved by the Kentucky Approving Agency for Veterans Education for the education of veterans and their dependents. To receive benefits more quickly, prospective students should present a copy of their certificate of eligibility to the Registrar’s office prior to their registration for classes.

Concurrent Admission Program (ConAP)

ConAP is a joint program of the Army and other service members Opportunity Colleges to admit new soldiers into a college or university at the same time as they enlist in the Army. Eligible soldiers are admitted, either on a full or provisional basis, with enrollment deferred until completion of active military service. Provisional admission means that the student may be required to take a reduced course load, to enroll in foundation courses, or to undergo other academic preparation. The student is subject to the College’s requirements, as published in this catalog, at the time of enrollment in classes. The admission agreement is in effect for two years following the completion of active military service.

Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS)

Union College is a cooperating member of the Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS). The College joins with other Kentucky colleges and universities to provide summer study opportunities in ten different locations. The programs in France, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Italy and Ecuador are open to all Union College students, who may earn credits toward their degree at Union. For more information, contact Union’s KIIS representative.

Community Outreach

Founded over one hundred years ago, Union College has always had a strong interest in serving the immediate and broader community, as evidenced by the development of a community outreach center and service learning opportunities. The Common Partners Office plans a variety of events throughout the year in which students, staff and faculty members can become involved, using their talents and energy to help others and to learn more about themselves and the world. In addition to direct service opportunities, a service learning course has also been created to introduce students to the issues and rewards connected to helping others. The course has been designed to provide students with a supervised experience to apply their personal skills and knowledge while purposefully meeting community needs. Typically, this course centers around a service trip, which is taken during the fall mid-term and spring break periods. Students may also choose to participate in the project for no course credit. Further information about the service learning course or other service opportunities can be obtained by contacting the Common Partners Office.