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General FAQ

What is SUNYIT's total enrollment?

  • Approximately 1,528 full-time undergraduate students, of which approximately 1,000 are transfer students
  • Approximately 786 part-time undergraduate students
  • Approximately 603 graduate students
  • Student to faculty ratio is 19:1
  • Approximately 16% diversity

What is the ratio of enrolled males and females?

The ratio is approximately 1:1 with 51% men and 49% women.

How large is the campus?

The SUNYIT campus is set on 850 scenic acres.

How many buildings are located on the campus?

There are ten buildings on campus: Kunsela Hall, Donovan Hall, Campus Center, Student Center, Field House, Cayan Library, Adirondack Hall, Mohawk Hall, Oriskany Hall and the Service Center. The Student Center, Field House, and first-year dorm, Oriskany Residence Hall are brand-new facilities that opened in 2011. 

When was SUNYIT founded?

SUNYIT was founded in 1966 as the state's only upper division (all transfer) college. It was initially located in downtown Utica. In 1988, the current $60 million campus was completed, making SUNYIT the state's newest campus. After a change in mission by the state, SUNYIT's first freshmen class was admitted in the fall of 2003. SUNYIT is now a full, four-year institution offering 20 baccalaureate degree programs and 14 graduate programs.

Is the SUNYIT campus handicapped accessible?

Yes, the entire campus is accessible and we have residence hall rooms designed for students with physical disabilities.

Does SUNYIT have a campus security force?

The University Police Department provides patrol, investigation, and emergency services to the campus 24 hours a day. University police officers will escort students to campus buildings or parking lots, provide emergency first aid, and provide emergency vehicle assistance. SUNYIT is ranked #1 for campus safety.

What is the size of the city of Utica?

Utica has a population of approximately 60,000 people.

What attractions are within a reasonable distance to SUNYIT?

Utica is located in the center of New York State and is a natural gateway to the Adirondack Mountains and Thousand Islands. The area offers 900 acres of public parks, access to ski areas and other outdoor activities. Utica is home to Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute Museum of Art, the Utica Symphony Orchestra, the Broadway Theater League, the Player's Theater of Utica, and the National Long Distance Running Hall of Fame. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Turning Stone Casino & Resort are within an hour's drive of Utica.

Is there a job placement service or career day on campus?

Our Career Services Office provides a wide range of career planning and employment resources as well as a variety of workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and graduate school planning. An annual career fair is held each fall with over 100 prospective employers visiting campus to discuss internships and employment opportunities with our students.

ATM/Banking on Campus

There is a Manufacturers and Traders Trust (M&T Bank) ATM located in the lobby of the Student Center. There are a number of full-service M&T Branches within a 10 mile drive of campus.

Transportation to Campus

Students travelling to campus via Amtrak train or Bus service (Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, Birnie Bus Services, Chenango Valley Bus Services, or Utica-Rome Bus Company) should arrive at Utica's Union Station. Taxis are available for direct transportation to SUNYIT. Centro Bus service can also be used via the bus stop on Genesee St./The APAC building which is a short walk from Union Station. The route to SUNYIT via Centro is not direct; plan on a 45-minute ride to reach campus.

Taxi Information (rates and service times vary by company; you can expect to pay around $15 minimum each way from Union Station to SUNYIT):

Taxis.YellowPages.com
Centro Oneida County Bus Route (current fare: $1.25 with no-charge transfers. Please consult the website for most up-to-date fares, schedules and routes):

http://www.centro.org/pdf/nurd.aspx

Amtrak Station:
www.amtrak.com
Union Station (UCA)
321 Main St.
Utica, NY 13501