Union Commonwealth University
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Union Commonwealth University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Union College. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Cloudy
176-199 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
42°
Average winter temp
74°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Union Commonwealth University:

100°
86.7
73.3
60.0
46.7
33.3
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Cloudy
It may get cloudy.
176-199 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

Union Commonwealth University is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Blue Grass Airport (Lexington, KY)
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Union Commonwealth University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Kentucky elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Kentucky's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns may be kept in a locked car in a parking lot.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Union Commonwealth University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Union Commonwealth University is affiliated with:

United Methodist
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Union Commonwealth University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Student Ambassadors
  2. 2. Student Government Association
  3. 3. Union Singers
  4. 4. International Club
  5. 5. Spiritual Life Team
  1. 1. Welcome Weekend
  2. 2. Homecoming Week
  3. 3. Convocations

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