We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways.
Our mission rests upon a foundation of values that guide our decisions and actions:
- Individual attention
- Intellectual growth, creativity, and scholarship in the pursuit of knowledge
- Innovative and relevant approaches to teaching and learning
- Diversity of perspective, background, and experience in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment
- Freedom of expression and civil discourse
- Community engagement and service
- Ethical behavior and integrity
- Continuous pursuit of excellence
We will focus our innovative energy on inspiring learners to create a future beyond their imagining.
Our Academic Promise
The foundation for Utica University’s entire undergraduate academic program is a commitment to liberal education integrated with professional study. At Utica, you gain practical, career-focused knowledge and experiences while developing the intellectual skills you need to succeed, not only in your career but throughout your life as a flourishing individual and responsible citizen.
Institutional Learning Goals
- Students will develop abilities foundational to a liberal arts education and professional study.
- Students will explore multiple disciplinary perspectives to understand the world.
Utica University’s faculty have developed ways to assess how well students have mastered the five skills. Our commitment to students is that they will have made significant and measurable progress towards mastering these skills by the time they graduate.
The University is chartered by the Regents of The University of the State of New York under its corporate name, Utica University, and also is mentioned in Syracuse University’s charter. Utica University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, (267) 284-5011, www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher education Accreditation (CHEA). Copies of accreditation reports are on file in the offices of the president and the provost and vice president for academic affairs.
The Utica University Board of Trustees sets policy for the institution and serves as the institution’s legal owner and final authority.
Utica University is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License No. 4919 (St. Petersburg) and 5896 (Miramar). Utica University Incorporated is registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, to do business in Florida as a non-profit corporation. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, (888) 224-6684. Utica University President, Dr. Laura Casamento, is the administrator of all Utica University campuses. Students will be notified of any administrative changes.
Utica University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and accepts students and employs individuals without regard to race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, AIDS, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in Utica University programs, services, and activities.
The 504 ADA Compliance Officer for Utica University is Kristin Phelps, Director of Human Resources (315) 792- 3024.
Utica University has designated the Director for Human Resources and Personnel Development in the Office of Human Resources (315) 792-3276 as the individual responsible for inquiries, complaints, and coordination of compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended).
Utica University has designated the Director of Learning Services in the Office of Learning Services (315) -792-3032 as the individual responsible for inquiries, complaints, and coordination of compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on behalf of students.
Members of Utica University who have complaints of sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/intimate partner violence, or stalking) by anyone at this University, including any students, staff, administrators, or faculty as well as vendors, contingent employees, independent contractors, clients, and consultants are encouraged to report such conduct to the Title IX Coordinator so that they may investigate and resolve the problem. Individuals who feel subjected to sexual misconduct should report the circumstances orally and in writing as soon as possible to the Title IX Coordinator. A delay in reporting may affect an investigator’s ability to gather information relevant to the case. For the purposes of filing a complaint, “Title IX Coordinator” refers to the Title IX Coordinator and any Deputy Title IX Coordinators. The contact information for the Title IX staff is as follows:
Title IX Coordinator: Ann Ciancia, Director of Contracts and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator (315-223-2341 or accianci@utica.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator: David Fontaine, Director of Athletics and Physical Education (315) 792-3050 or dsfontai@utica.edu
Utica University has designated several Military/Veterans Liaisons to direct the University’s efforts to comply with the applicable law and regulations on behalf of veterans. The Veterans’ Liaisons is Mr. Richard Racioppa, Dean of Students, (315) 792-3100.
The online version of the Utica University Florida Catalog will be updated each Summer. The official publication date of this catalog is June 2023. It is the student’s responsibility to know and follow current requirements and procedures at the department, school, and University levels.
The University reserves the right to make such changes as it determines, in its sole discretion, to be necessary or advisable in its regulations, course offerings, staff, and financial policies without notice. Changes to rules and policies may occur at any time and could be applied to currently matriculated students.
Utica University offers a wide range of programs, majors, and services to help prepare students for careers but does not guarantee employment or placement for its students or graduates.
Utica University reserves the right to deny admission, re-admission, registration, or re-registration and to dismiss or suspend either from classes or a University residence any student who is unable to meet the University’s academic or health standards, or whose behavior is not in accord with the rules and regulations of the University.
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Utica University’s St. Petersburg campus is headquartered at 9400 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, (727) 475-6808. The St. Petersburg facility is designed as a training facility for nursing students. The St. Petersburg facility houses all teaching and learning facilities serving 200-300 students and a full-time staff of six to eight. This facility is approximately 12,000 sq. ft., housing two large classrooms, which double as computer laboratories, two large clinical skills laboratories, several smaller training rooms, general meeting areas, a student lounge, and administrative offices. The space, including the expansion space, is in the process of being fully renovated to accommodate the additional students and program expansion beyond nursing. The clinical laboratory spaces are modeled after the main-campus nursing laboratory.
Utica University’s Miramar campus is headquartered at 3601 Southwest 160th Ave., Miramar, FL 33027, (754) 206-6048. The Miramar facility is designed as a training facility for nursing students. This facility houses all teaching and learning facilities serving 200-300 students and a full-time staff of six to eight. This facility is over 11,000 sq. ft., housing two large classrooms, which double as computer laboratories, and two large clinical skills laboratories, several smaller training rooms, general meeting areas, a student lounge, and administrative offices.
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