What academic term is relevant at Union Academy?

School Year 2026-2027 runs from July 28, 2026 through June 2, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Union Academy student guide?

The guide includes 5 approved campus terms and 4 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Union Academy guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 5 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Union Academy student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Institution in Monroe, NC. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Union Academy

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms: 5
Local details: 4

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 28, 2026 – Jun 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries

Jul 28Jun 2, 2027
School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Jul 28Oct 1, 2026
1st Quarter
Oct 2Dec 17, 2026
2nd Quarter
Jan 4Mar 11, 2027
3rd Quarter
Mar 12May 28, 2027
4th Quarter

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Campus language

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5 terms

C

Character Ed: Shorthand for the school's mandatory Character Education curriculum.

P

PTO: The Parent Teacher Organization, which supports school activities and staff.

S

Senior Walk: A graduation tradition where seniors walk through the halls of the lower and middle schools.

U

UA Foundation: The Union Academy Foundation, the non-profit fundraising arm of the school.
UA Way: The school's core philosophy and behavioral expectations based on character education.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

4 details

Carpool: The highly regulated system for student drop-off and pick-up across the three school levels.
catered_lunch_program_boonli: Catered Lunch Program (Boonli)
The Nest: The school's spirit store and athletic complex located on the high school campus.
Uniform Policy: The school's strict mandatory dress code required for all students.

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What academic term is relevant now?: School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 28, 2026 – Jun 2, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 5 approved campus terms and 4 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Monroe for Union Academy Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Monroe.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

Regional bus services to Charlotte (limited)

Nearest Airports

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

60°F

Avg Snowfall

3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

North Lot

surface_lot • Limited; 6 visitor spots available

Includes visitor spots and carpool lanes; students must have a visible tag.

South Lot

surface_lot • Assigned spots for staff and students

Used for carpool and assigned student parking.

Practice Field Gravel Area

surface_lot • Overflow/General

Designated as an additional parking option.

Campus News

Latest updates from Union Academy

Union Academy Earns Third National School of Character Recognition

Union Academy is celebrating its third recognition as a National School of Character, highlighting its commitment to character development and community service.

Aug 28, 2026

Class of 2024 Scholarship Awards Total Over $10 Million

The graduating class of 2024 was awarded a total of $10,205,941 in scholarships, reflecting the school's academic excellence.

Jun 1, 2024

Union Academy Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Founded in 2000, Union Academy celebrated its 25th year as the first and longest-operating charter school in Union County during the 2024-25 school year.

Aug 1, 2025

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Union Academy

MS Volleyball vs Monroe

September 1, 2026

Union Academy Charter School

Middle school volleyball match against Monroe High School.

Varsity Women's Golf vs Gray Stone Day

September 1, 2026

Red Bridge Golf Club, Locust, NC

Varsity women's golf match against Gray Stone Day School.

UA Family Picnic

September 14, 2026

Union Academy Campus

A community gathering to celebrate the school's third National School of Character recognition. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Class of 2027 Senior Portraits

September 18, 2026

Union Academy Campus

Scheduled portrait session for the rising senior class.

Senior Roadshow

September 18, 2026

Union Academy Campus

An informational event for the Class of 2027 starting at 9:30 AM.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Union Academy

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Kilton Hall

Capacity: 32

Room types: single, double

Welch Hall

Capacity: 18

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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