The history of the university dates back to the 1930s when Syracuse University began offering extension courses in the Utica area. Syracuse University established the university as a four-year institution in 1946. At the time, it was known as Utica College of Syracuse University.
The history of the university dates back to the 1930s when Syracuse University initiated educational programs for the local community in the Utica region. Syracuse University later developed into a comprehensive four-year institution in 1946, initially branded as Utica College of Syracuse University.