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 with links to campus sources.

Union AcademyStudent Guide

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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

Upper Campus Parking

surface_lot • Permit required; prioritized for seniors and juniors

Community service hours must be completed and approved before a permit is issued.

Campus News

Latest updates from Union Academy

NC State Board of Education Recognizes UA as 2026 National School of Character

Union Academy was recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Education for its designation as a 2026 National School of Character.

Nov 5, 2026

UA Theatre Brings Home Three Awards from NCTC Regional Festival

The theatre department earned multiple awards, including excellence in ensemble acting, at the NCTC Regional Festival.

Nov 5, 2026

1 Million Tabs Collected for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte

The Union Academy community reached a milestone by collecting one million pull tabs for charity.

Nov 9, 2026

Parent Guide to Safety released for 2026-27 school year.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Union Academy

Middle School Girls Basketball @ Porter Ridge MS

November 12, 2026

Porter Ridge Middle School, Indian Trail, NC

Middle School Girls Basketball game against Porter Ridge MS at 5:00 PM.

Middle School Swim @ Mecklenburg Aquatic Center

November 12, 2026

Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, Charlotte, NC

Middle School Swim meet scheduled from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Varsity Swim @ Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center

November 13, 2026

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center, Monroe, NC

Varsity Swim meet scheduled from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Middle School Flag Football vs Marvin Ridge Orange

November 14, 2026

Union Academy Charter School, Monroe, NC

Home game for Middle School Flag Football at 10:00 AM.

Middle School Wrestling @ Monroe Middle School

November 16, 2026

Monroe Middle School, Monroe, NC

Middle School Wrestling match from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Underclassmen Picture Day

November 19, 2026

Union Academy Campus

Picture day for underclassmen students to have photos taken or retaken for the yearbook.

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026

No School

School closed for Thanksgiving Break through November 27.

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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