Statement of Accreditation Status
Utica University
- CEO: Ms. Stephanie Nesbitt, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Ann Damiano
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kathy Feith, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Former Name(s): Utica College of Syracuse University (8/1/1998) Utica College (Prior to 2/15/2022)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1946
- Last Reaffirmation: January 1, 2018
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027
- June 25, 2026
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of March 6, 2026. To direct that the next self-study, in preparation for a visit in 2026-2027, also provide further evidence of documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development to adequately support its educational purposes and programs, and to ensure financial stability (Standard VI) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). - March 6, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due April 13, 2026, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) including documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development, including those from any related entities, adequate to support educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - August 28, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out plan for the closure of the additional location at 9400 4th Street North Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. To note that students may obtain academic records at Utica University, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502. - August 28, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 9400 4th Street North Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 that will cease operations effective August 31, 2026. To require immediate notification when the additional location closes by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - August 28, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 181 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501 that ceased operations August 31, 2025. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision. - July 31, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of February 28, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - February 28, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due March 28, 2025, addressing the action taken by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and providing additional information on Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience, Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience, and Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - October 26, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 3601 Southwest 160th Avenue, Miramar, FL 33027 that will cease operations effective May 31, 2024. To require immediate notification when instruction ceases at the additional location by email to [email protected]. To require the submission of the updated Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) reflecting the substantive change as soon as it is available by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - October 26, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out plan for the closure of the additional location at 3601 Southwest 160th Avenue, Miramar, FL 33027. To note that the institution will conduct and complete its own teach-out by May 31, 2024 at the additional location and that teach-out agreements are not required. To note that the additional location will close by May 31, 2024. To note that students may obtain academic records at 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502. - June 22, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 23 British American Blvd. Airport Park Latham, New York 12110 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation is scheduled for 2026-2027. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Postsecondary award (< 1 year) Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Financial Crimes Investigator
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Respiratory Care
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Utica College
1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502-4892 - Additional Location
Utica University Latham Site
23 British American Blvd
Latham, NY 12110
Opened: 08/29/2022
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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