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Union College - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Albany
  • Saratoga Springs
Student Favorites Chet’s
Other Places to Check Out Pinhead Susan’s
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Beirut
  • Card games (A$$hole)
  • Kings
  • Power Hour
  • Quarters

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Union definitely has the reputation of being a party school. Wednesdays are the new Thursdays. That is when everyone goes out just because it works into most people’s class schedules better. Monday is also becoming a “go out” night, but Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are usually when you will see the most students out at night. Chet’s on-campus bar is open Monday (in the spring), Wednesday (always), and Friday for happy hour (always).

Students will usually drink somewhere with friends (depending on your age) and then go to Rupsis or Geppetto’s (if they are looking for a bar). If you don’t drink, there are usually non-alcohol related activities happening around Union from campus movies (which show every weekend) to concerts and comedians. If you look for it, you can find it. There are students who choose not to drink, and no one really pressures them to get wasted, though many students choose to drink. The comedians are great, and the movies are usually pretty good, but don’t expect to find many ‘cool’ parties late Friday or Saturday night without alcohol being served.

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Nightlife at Union College

ELE23

'15

Spanish Language and Literature

3.8
B+

Party Scene

The party scene at Union is outrageous. There is no such thing as 'casual drinking' is you don't go all out, its not worth attending the school. For those who look to avoid the drinking, partying, frat-life scene then Union is not the college for you.

Jan 30, 2012

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Nightlife at Union College

Flike52

'14

History

3.1
B-

Frats and House Parties Rule

We are more of a frat and house party school. However there are some bars.

Dec 01, 2011

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Nightlife at Union College

gonzalem13

'12

Psychology

1.9
C-

Frat Mania

We are the number 13 party school in the country, and by that I mean most people like to get drunk and go to frats. It gets very old after a while. The community does not have much, maybe three bars within walking distance. There are a few non alcoholic fun programs that the school puts on every weekend.

Aug 09, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus bar and club scene on the following topics

What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Closing Time

2:30 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Chet’s

Organization Parties

Party in the Gardens is probably the most popular event thrown every spring at Union. The school sets up tents in Jackson’s Gardens and students get dressed up to dance the night away under the stars in a beautiful setting. Club U is typically for the newly-arrived freshmen to get together and dance in the campus center for the evening, but usually upperclassmen go as well. There are also semi-formals here and there, but for the most part, if you’re stone cold sober, you’re not in the majority.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Rupsis Tavern

Rupsis, which has been around since 1940, is known for its wings. The tavern offers a 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Friday happy hour, during which you’ll get free pizza and wings, and discounted draft specials. Try the chicken dough bake.

1549 Carrie St.

(518) 372-3588

Geppetto’s

Geppetto’s doubles as an inexpensive pizza place and a popular bar. It’s available for parties and events, and often features live music on the weekends, in which case there’s a small cover (usually in the neighborhood of $5).

547 Nott St.

(518) 382-9066

Chet’s

This is the primary Union student hangout, mostly because it’s cheap and located right on campus. Plenty of clubs and frats hold events there, and the bar often hosts live bands.

Reamer Campus Center

On campus

What to Do if You're Not 21What's This?

Stay on campus or go to a frat party. You can make a Saturday night fun by catching the 10 p.m. movie on campus and then chillin’ in someone’s room.

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