Office of Admissions
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Find out what a welcoming community Utica University is.
It's easy to set up a campus visit! Just pick a day that works for you and book your visit using this simple form:
Choose from both in-person and virtual events, including:
Utica University's Open House events allow prospective students and their guests to discover the many opportunities the University has to offer through interactive discussions regarding admissions, financial services, academics and student life.
Meet with an admissions counselor for a brief information session followed by a campus tour. Learn about majors and other academic opportunities, admissions, residence life, and financial aid.
Our admissions counselors are available to speak with students and families through virtual interviews via Google Hangouts and other platforms. Contact the Office of Admissions at admiss@cnyc86.com or call (315) 792-3006 to set up an interview.
Thinking about transferring to Utica? Speak with our admissions counselors through virtual interviews via Google Hangouts and other platforms. Contact the Office of Admissions at admiss@cnyc86.com or call (315) 792-3006 to set up an interview.
Utica University Accepted Student Days offer accepted students and their family members the opportunity to gain a stronger perspective of a day in the life of a Utica student through a series of sessions that will discuss the student/family experience, academic programs, and student life at Utica. Students and their family members will also have an opportunity to have lunch in our Dining Commons and go on a campus tour.
Utica University's 128-acre main campus is located in a largely residential section of Utica, NY, a small, vibrant city in central New York with a rich history. (Learn more about Utica.)
Utica University is located in Utica, N.Y., 50 miles east of Syracuse and 90 miles west of Albany. Utica is approximately five hours by car from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Montreal.
From points east and west
Travel the New York State Thruway I-90 to Exit 31 (Utica). Follow the signs carefully to Route 12 South and take the Burrstone Road/Utica University exit. The exit ramp ends at a stop light; take a left onto Burrstone Road West and look for the sign marking the entrance to Utica University (on the right).
From New York City
Take the New York State Thruway I-87 North to I-90 West. See the above paragraph for directions from the Thruway.
From Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey
Take I-81 North or other connecting routes to Route 12. Follow Route 12 North to Utica. Exit at Burrstone Road/Utica University. Follow exit ramp to Burrstone Road West and look for the sign marking the entrance to Utica University (on the right).
From the north
Take Route 12 South to Utica. Exit at Burrstone Road/Utica University. The exit ramp ends at a stop light; take a left onto Burrstone Road West and look for the sign marking the entrance to Utica University (on the right).
You can explore Utica University's beautiful main campus from the comfort of any web-connected device. Our new highly-immersive virtual tour offers an engaging introduction to our learning facilities, living spaces, athletics complex, and more. Take a look!
VIrtual TourIf you live more than five hours driving distance from Utica University, just book a flight into Syracuse NY or Albany NY and we will reimburse you for half of your ticket price, up to a total of $150. If you choose to enroll here, we will reimburse you for the remainder of your ticket price, up to $300.
Learn MoreFor a general list of frequently used logins, you can also visit our logins page.