New Raider News Email Series
Welcome to the University of Mount Union. We are excited to have you as a new student on campus this August! At Mount, you will find a community that offers nonstop activity and opportunities to get involved, from national performers and campus-wide traditions to organized events and activities throughout the week. Cheer on the Purple Raiders at Mount Union Stadium, or take part in a pick-up game of kickball. Explore our fun city or engage with faculty and staff who are ready to get to know you better. And best of all, it is a place that feels like home.
Emergency Contact Information
Be sure to carry the following information in your phone and carry-on bag in case you need to contact Mount Union while you are traveling.

  • Dawn Adams, Director of International Student Services 330-495-0260
  • Campus Security 330-428-1344
  • The address for the University of Mount Union is 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601
Get to Know Alliance
As a student at Mount, you get the best of both worlds - a small campus feel with a close-knit surrounding community and a city with numerous activities for students. To get a feel for your new home, read about some off-campus locations where many Mount Union students spend their time:

  • Cinemark Carnation Cinema: Where else can you watch newly released blockbuster movies for $5.50? Discount Nights are Monday-Thursday and tickets are only $3.50!
  • Mount Union Gateway: The new retail and restaurant plaza, located directly across from the University on State Street, is a short walk away for a much-needed study break! So far, there is a Buffalo Wild Wings, Orange Leaf Yogurt, Farmer's National Bank, Papa Gyro's, and PizzaBOGO.
  • Starbucks: If you have a favorite coffee beverage, enjoy it with some new friends when you need motivation to write that big paper!
  • Esso Coffee: locally owned next to campus.
  • Jupiter Studios: If you take a trip downtown, be sure to check out this local art gallery, complete with organic pizzas and snacks. They often have live music, too! 
  • Green Farms: Green Farms Country Market is located across from Wal-Mart and has a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Hot Pots Pottery: Pottery, canvas painting, jewelry making, mosaics, and glass fusion.
Get Involved!
The decision is yours: get a degree or get an education. If you choose to get an education, know that it will not only happen in the classroom. The balance of your college education, and some of your most memorable experiences, will take place within Mount Union's 90+  student organizations .  You'll be completing  community service opportunities ,  participating in  leadership development programs , joining philanthropic causes, living in a  residence hall , acting in  theatre productions , contributing as part of a  music ensemble  or competing on the  athletic field .
 
By participating in a combination of experiences, students make meaningful connections with one another (as well as faculty and staff), gain a wider variety of knowledge and skills and truly get the most out of the years they spend here. At Mount Union, you'll make lifetime friends and build lifelong skills through Mount Union's array of student life offerings. 
"I want to be a nurse who can make a difference in someone's day to day life. Mount Union is supplying me with the knowledge and skills to do just that."


"Engaging in a liberal arts education allows you to approach everything in your own profession with a more open mind."


Get Social!
Every week a new Mount Union student (and on occasion some awesome alumni) will take over the @LifeofaRaider  Instagram account and post photos about his or her life here at Mount. Follow along to see what makes our students' experiences at Mount Union exceptionally unique!

You can also check out Mount Union on  Twitter ,   Instagram , and YouTube !

Share your excitement to be at   #MountUnion with your friends and your future classmates!
You @ Mount Union
Now that you have decided to attend Mount Union, offices will be contacting you regularly using your Mount Union email address. Be sure to check your Mount Union email at least a few times a week; however, we recommend checking daily. In addition to your inbox, you should also check the messages in your "Clutter" folder to be sure that important messages are not in that folder instead of your inbox.

You have received an email to your personal email address that includes information regarding your now-active Mount Union email address, initial password, and student I.D. number. Once you access your Mount Union email address, you will find an email with helpful IT tips, as well as a link to register for a prize from our Office of Information Technology.

A monthly newsletter titled   New Raider News , will be sent to your @mountunion.edu email address starting in June. 
New International Student Checklist
Remember to visit our   International Student Checklist  for a detailed timeline of your next steps. Some of these steps do not happen quite yet, but we will be sure to keep you updated so you are well prepared.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of International Student Services, adamsda@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-2574.
 
Sincerely, 
Office of International Student Services
University of Mount Union