Union College essay prompts
2026-27verified Union College admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August.
Community and Values
Union College's motto is 'Scientia et Sapientia' (Knowledge and Wisdom). How do you hope to contribute to our community of learning and collaboration? (250-500 words)
500 words max · Required
Why Union
Please write a 250-500 word essay explaining why you want to attend Union College. You may choose to discuss any aspects of the College that are important to you, including our academic programs, campus culture, or unique opportunities.
500 words max · Required
About the application
Applies via the Common App.
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Common questions
- What are the Union College essay prompts for 2026-27?
- Union College lists Community and Values (1 prompt); Why Union (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
- How many essays does Union College require?
- Union College requires 2 essays based on the published group instructions for 2026-27. The page lists 2 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Union College supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 500 words max.