student union

American  

noun

1. a building or rooms on a college or university campus, set aside for recreational, social, and governmental activities of the students.

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Etymology

Origin of student union

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

In December, a student union from Hong Kong Baptist University was ordered to suspend after a condolences message was posted on campus wall following a fire that killed 168 people.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

He became a de-facto resident DJ in college, spinning vinyl in the student union, and dabbled in music production at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

A rally this month organized by the graduate student union and faculty groups drew well over 100 people despite drizzling rain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Its student wing won majorities in two public university student union elections for the first time, energising the party.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

As they left to head toward the student union and grab a bite, they passed a pretty girl in sunglasses with shaggy blond hair, a nose ring, and sleeve tattoos.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner