Both at Union and colleges and universities nationwide, students who live on campus are tend to get better grades, feel more connected to campus life, and take fewer years to finish their degree. Because of the connection between residence halls and success in college, Union requires younger students not living with their parents to live on campus.
Policy for 21 and 22+ year olds living in the dorm: Dorm Incentive Package-2013.pdf
Off Campus Housing Form-2013.pdf
Women's Residence Hall: Rees
| LeAnn Merth Dean of Women 402.486.2535, lemerth [at] ucollege [dot] edu |
Donene Caster-Braithwaite Assistant Dean of Women 402.486.2535, docaster [at] ucollege [dot] edu |
Rees Hall
Each room includes:
- Two closets with doors
- Mini blinds on the windows
- Two beds (most rooms have bunk beds)
- Sink/mirror
- Air conditioning
- Intercoms in the rooms
- Active phone line with its own number
- Ethernet connections, hard-wired and wireless
Rees Hall Handbook (PDF)
Room layout and dimensions (PDF)
Packing check list (PDF)
Men's Residence Halls: Culver and Prescott
| Doug Tallman Dean of Men 402.486.2534, dotallma [at] ucollege [dot] edu |
Ron Dodds Assistant Dean of Men 402.486.2534, rododds [at] ucollege [dot] edu |
Prescott Hall
Each room includes:
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Central A/C and heat
- Mini blinds
- Two desks
- Two chairs
- Sink/mirror
- Walk-in closet
- Bathroom suites
- Two beds
- Active phone line with its own number
- Ethernet connections, hard-wired and wireless
- Cable television
Culver Hall
Each room includes:
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Window A/C units/central heat
- Mini blinds
- Two desks
- Two chairs
- Sink/mirror
- Two closets
- Two beds
- Active phone line with its own number
- Ethernet connections, hard-wired and wireless
- Cable television
Village/Off-Campus Housing
| Salli Jenks Housing Manager 402.486.2502, sajenks [at] ucollege [dot] edu |
To accommodate students who are married, 22 years of age or older, divorced or single parents, Union College owns approximately 100 units - apartments, duplexes and single family dwellings. All college-owned properties are conveniently located within one or two blocks of campus.
We are very excited about our newest rental option, Cooper Place Apartments. This 24-plex has all of the latest conveniences including central heating & air, washer/dryer in each unit, free computer connectivity through the college, its own parking lot, glass top stove with self-cleaning oven, frost-free refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. An added benefit is that it is located just a few yards from the Larson Lifestyle Center and tennis courts.
Availability
The number of available units varies from semester to semester. Usually by April or May, units may be arranged for the coming summer and fall. Students are advised to contact the housing manager as soon as possible.
Notes
- Pets are not allowed.
- Numerous apartments are available in the immediate vicinity of the campus, should Union's housing not be available.
- In addition to the International Student deposit, students wanting off-campus housing are advised to bring extra money to pay for a rental deposit, first month's rent, utilities and other expenses. Please plan to bring at least an extra $1,500 to help cover these expenses.
Off-campus housing policy
Union College Off-Campus Housing Policy
The Union College Student Handbook states the following regulations concerning housing:
Union College is primarily a residential college requiring residence hall housing of its students. Exceptions are:
- Students who are 22 years of age at the beginning of a semester
- Students taking 5 semester credit hours or less (other than first year freshman)
- Students living with parents whose primary residence, as verified by their income tax statement, is Lincoln
- Students living with close relatives who are 25 or older, having established homes
- Students who are married, divorced, separated or widowed
- Students who are 21, have senior standing, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, three consecutive semesters of meeting worship expectations, and excellent citizenship; and have been approved by Deans’ Council
- Students living with an approved, non-related family
The following specific conditions pertain to off-campus housing for students requesting to live with a family:
- Students may live for no charge with an approved family in the community. Students can not live in a separate apartment (separate entrances and cooking facilities) in the same building as the family with whom he/she lives. They must live in the same, single family dwelling as the family assuming responsibility for their conduct.
- No money, equivalent goods, or household supplies may be exchanged for room and board. Room and board must be supplied free of charge.
- The family with whom the student is residing must assume full responsibility for the conduct of the student.
Arrangements for moving off campus must be approved by Deans’ Council before signing any rental/lease agreement.
Two weeks should be allowed for processing this application: Off Campus Housing Form-2013.pdf
