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.
Syracuse University's academic history began in the 1930s with the introduction of part-time courses in the Utica area. The university expanded its scope and became a full-fledged four-year institution in 1946, initially known as Utica College of Syracuse University.