Union County College's Plainfield campus, located at 232 East Second Street and 225 Roosevelt Avenue in the vibrant city of Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as a dynamic hub for a diverse range of academic offerings. This campus is uniquely positioned with easy access to major routes like Routes 22 and 28, as well as multiple public transportation options including three bus routes and the Plainfield Station of the New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Railroad Line 1. These conveniences make it an accessible choice for students from various regions.

The Plainfield campus is part of Union County College’s extensive network, which includes campuses in Cranford, Elizabeth, and Scotch Plains, making it part of the first community college established in New Jersey 35). This campus offers more than just convenient location and connectivity—it hosts a variety of programs in fields like allied sciences, humanities, social sciences, business, history, nursing, and medical imaging 9. Emphasizing high-quality, affordable education, the college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and remains dedicated to empowering students towards their educational and career aspirations 5)11.