Academics / Academia
Q: I'm having a problem with my professor. Who can I speak to?
A: If you are an undergraduate student, contact Evelyn Fazekas, director of credit programs, at (315) 792-3001 or by e-mail at
efazekas@utica.edu If you are a graduate student, contact the director of your academic program.
A: First, speak with your academic adviser. If you have not yet been assigned an academic adviser or have any additional questions, contact
Academic Advising. Forms are available in Graduate and Extended Studies Office, Room 124, Addison Miller White Hall.
A: This is how it works:
- Fall course schedules are available the first week in July;
- Winter course schedules are available in mid-November;
- Spring course schedules are available the first week in December;
- Summer course schedules are available the first week in April.
Course schedules are available on the Web site a week prior to the above dates.
Q: How do I contact my academic division?
A: Here is the contact information for the division offices:
Registration / Withdrawal / Books / Grades
Q: Where can I find a list of courses for the current and/or upcoming semester?
A: Course information is available:
- online via the BannerWeb system
- in the current course catalog, available as a PDF in the left column menu on this page (under "Current Catalogs")
- Continuing Education students can obtain a hard copy of the course list from the GES office, 124 White Hall (See our campus map for directions)
Q: When do course schedules become available?
A: This is how it works:
- Fall course schedules are available the first week in July;
- Winter course schedules are available in mid-November;
- Spring course schedules are available the first week in December;
- Summer course schedules are available the first week in April.
Course schedules are available on the Web site a week prior to the above dates.
Q: Can I take courses without applying for admission?
A: Yes, you can take up to 15 credit hours as a non-matriculated student. However, matriculation does offer certain advantages — for details,
click here.
A: No. Transcripts are not required, unless you are applying for admission to the College.
Q: What is the tuition cost per credit?
A: For current information on tuition costs per credit for various UC programs, see our
tuition and fees page.
A: The technology fee covers the costs of:
- processing all student information
- using technology for record keeping (including computers, printing, online library access, etc.)
Q: How do I register?
A: To register, you must complete and sign the appropriate form and return it to the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies. You can do this:
- by downloading it from our Current Students page and faxing it back to the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies (GES) at (315) 792-3002
- by dropping by the GES Office at 124 White Hall (See our campus map for directions)
- by calling GES at (315) 792-3001 and having the form faxed to you.
Payment for classes is required at the time of registration (the exception is matriculated students during the pre-registration period).
- Credit Card payment may be made by phone at (315) 792-3001 if you are paying in full
- If you are making a partial payment using your credit card, you must have access to a fax machine
If you have any questions about payment policies, contact us at (315) 792-3001.
Q: Where do I go to register for classes?
Q: I am a night student. How do I purchase my books after hours?
A: For credit card purchases, you can order your books:
... and request that the books be delivered to the Office of Graduate and Extended Services, where you can pick them up before your class begins.
Q: I work during the day. How do I get my parking sticker and/or student ID card?
A: Here is how it works:
- Parking stickers — Campus Security is set up at the main entrance of White Hall (See our campus map for directions) at the beginning of the Fall and Spring Semesters. All you need is your driver's license and the license plate number of the car you will be driving, and they will issue you a parking sticker.
- Student ID card — These can be picked up at the Student Activities Office in Strebel Student Center. All you need to do is call them at (315) 792-3037 during regular business hours and set an appointment.
Q: How do I drop a course?
Q: I am dropping a class. Where can I get information about the refund schedule?
A: Refund schedule information:
- is available from the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies at (315) 792-3001.
- For Continuing Education students, refund information is available in the current Course Catalog, which may be downloaded as a PDF from the left-column menu on this page (under "Current Catalogs").
- For Graduate students, information on refunds may be found in the current Graduate Catalog, which is also available as a PDF in the left-column menu on this page.
Q: How do I tranfer credit for my UC course(s) to the college I am attending?
Q: How do I withdraw from College?
A: Here is what you need to do:
General Questions
Q: Where can I find dates that UC classes will not be in session (Spring Break, etc.)?
Q: How will I be notified if a class gets cancelled?
A: Here is how it works:
- If a class is cancelled before the semester begins, all students are notified by phone.
- If one of your classes is cancelled on a particular night, you will be notified by e-mail. If there is sufficient response time, we will also notify you by phone.
Q: When is graduation?
Q: Where can I get an undergraduate and/or graduate catalog?
A: Current undergraduate and graduate catalogs are available in the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies. You can also download PDF versions of both catalogs from the left-column menu of this page (under "Current Catalogs").
Q: When are the deadlines for admissions applications?
A: For information about application deadlines:
Q: Can senior citizens receive discounts on classes at UC?
A: Yes. With respect to senior citizens (individuals age 65 and older), UC policy is as follows:
- Senior citizens may take up to two courses per semester for credit at one-third the current tuition rate, or they may audit the courses (take the courses without receiving credit) for free. Special consideration based upon need may be made by the president of the College.
- Senior citizens who are alumni, former Foundation Board members, former trustees, and retired employees may take courses for credit free of charge.
Note: Proof of age is required. You will receive a card as proof of eligibility for the tuition discount.
Q: What is a bridge student?
A: A bridge student is a high school senior who can, with a letter of recommendation from his/her high school guidance counselor, take classes at Utica College on a space available basis at a discounted tuition rate.
For more information about becoming a bridge student, contact the
Office of Graduate and Extended Studies at (315) 792-3001.
Graduate Student Questions
Q: Does UC offer the Syracuse University degree for Graduate students?
A: No. Graduate students at UC earn the Utica College degree. Undergraduate students earn the Syracuse University baccalaureate degree.
Q: Where can I obtain my Graduate and/or Thesis form(s)?
A: All graduate and thesis forms are available online (as downloadable PDFs) on our
graduate forms page.
CLEP Questions
Q: How do I register for CLEP and when are the exams offered?
A: To register for CLEP, contact the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies at (315) 792-3001.
Exams may be scheduled as follows:
- Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (last exam given at 3:00 p.m.)
Online Student Questions
Q: What is the distance learning fee?
A: The distance learning fee covers support services for online classes.
Q: I've never taken an online course. How does it work?
Q: How do I access my grades?
General Information