Academic Affairs
What We Do
The Office of Academic Affairs oversees the University's academic program, faculty, and related educational activities and includes the office of the Provost, Senior Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies.
A Message from the Provost:
Welcome to Utica University, an exciting place to study and to grow intellectually and socially. We strive to offer our students the finest learning environment led by faculty whose first priority is teaching. Whether undergraduate or graduate, full-time or part-time, our students receive personal attention from faculty and experience academic programs that are consistent with the finest of liberal and professional learning.
The University's mission is to educate students for rewarding careers, responsible citizenship, and fulfilling lives and our academic programs are guided by the University's mission and by 5 key intellectual skills that are critical to a liberal education. You can read the full version of the University's mission and values at Our Mission and the 5 key skills of liberal education are spelled out at Our Academic Promise.
You can find details of all the academic programs we offer at Academic Programs. For students who wish to accelerate their studies by taking classes in the winter or summer, or for people looking for professional development courses, details are at the Office of Graduate Studies. We also have several institutes and centers that promote learning and research in a wide range of topics and you can find information about them in the Directory.
Information about institutional and program-specific accreditation can be found in our Accreditation section.
Utica University is committed to excellence in everything we do. We fulfill this commitment by continually assessing the quality of our programs and measuring the progress made by our students. For details of how we do this, see our Academic Assessment area.
Programs at Utica University are grouped together into three academic Schools, each headed by a dean. You can find contact information for each School, office, and person in our Directory, as well as learn more about Utica's Institutes and Centers.
If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate to contact me or anyone in our Academic Organization. I can be reached by email at provost@utica.edu, by phone at (315) 792-3122, or by fax at (315) 792-3702.
I look forward to seeing you on campus!
Best,
Todd J. Pfannestiel, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic Resources
Assessment is systematic inquiry in support of student learning. Good assessment provides insight into how well we are achieving institutional goals and how well students are accomplishing the learning goals in their academic programs.
Undergraduate Students
As a student at Utica University you need to complete the general education core, an academic major, and elective courses. The general education core provides a broad-based liberal education and is designed to help you develop the intellectual skills you need to succeed, not only in your career but also as a flourishing individual and responsible citizen. An academic major provides a focused program of study leading to a degree. Elective courses can be chosen from any course in the catalog, including physical education courses.
If you are coming to Utica University as a transfer student:
You may be exempt from all or part of the general education core requirements. For details contact The Office of Admissions or a School Office, or see the University's catalog. See also our list of articulation agreements with regional junior colleges.In order to be graduated
You will need to complete an academic major. All the majors offered by Utica University are listed on our Academic Programs page. Some of the programs listed are minors or certificates which do not count as majors necessary for graduation, so please read the descriptions carefully.If you need help in choosing a major:
You will be assigned an academic adviser who can help you. To learn more about the advising process, visit Academic Advising and, to see a list of the courses being offered, see our course schedule.
Graduate Students
Requirements for graduate students are set by the individual programs. Links to each of the graduate programs can be found on the academic programs page. You can also view or download our current graduate catalog from the catalogs section.
Services for Students
Utica University has a number of services that are open to both graduate and undergraduate students.
- The Center for Student Success provides a wide range of personal, career, and academic counseling services and also provides support services for students with physical, emotional, or learning difficulties.
- Financial Aid Services, located within the Center for Student Success, can answer questions and provide help with financial matters.
- Integrated Information Technology Services supports the campus computer network and provides a helpdesk for computer related questions.
- The Jeremy C. Thurston '00 Center for Career Readiness helps students select and pursue a career based on their skills and interests.
- The Office of Campus Engagement and Student Activities coordinates student activities on campus and also issues university identification cards.
Other Opportunities
While you are here you will want to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the athletic program, student clubs and societies, and the local community. Utica University also has an exciting variety of opportunities to study abroad. Visit the Office of International Education in White Hall for more information.
The Utica University Honors Program is a community of talented scholars fully integrated with the University's larger academic community.
The Honors Program fosters academic excellence by bringing together and supporting students committed to making the most of their studies. It emphasizes the interrelationship of knowledge and offers students the strongest possible education in the liberal arts in the belief that it will be the best foundation for any major and the best preparation for a successful future. It also provides students with opportunities for challenging and rewarding study and research under the close guidance of faculty tutors.
An abundance of useful information including: policies regarding academic dishonesty, tips on using Banner web, academic advising, forms to use for applying for grants, curriculum change forms, inclement weather memo, Frequently Asked Questions, and the AAUP-UC Contract.
Utica University offers several institutes and centers that involve participation from throughout the University and the public to address issues of common interest and concern. These institutes and centers offer programs and conduct studies that focus on specific cultural, professional, and intellectual topics; provide services to students and the public; and bring a wide range of experts to the University to speak to interested groups.
The Office of International Education provides support for the international student and scholar population of Utica University. Our goal is to integrate our international students and visiting international scholars into the Utica community to maximize the benefits of their stay with us.
Academic Affairs
- Provost, SVP Academic Affairs
- Dean of Business & Justice / Associate Professor of Risk Management & Insurance
- Dean of Health Profess & Education and Professor of Physical Therapy
- Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Distinguished Professor of Biology
- SVP for Market Innovation and New Ventures/ Senior Associate Provost for OES
- Professor of English
- Assoc. Provost/VP for Info Tec
- Dr. of Operations for AA
- VP Inst.Effect/Dean Assessment
- Director PE & Athletics
- Assoc. Provost/Dean- Grad Stud
- Dean Library & Learn commons
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