Fast Facts

Overview

University College is the gateway to Syracuse University for part-time students. UC offers a variety of degree programs, certificates, and noncredit courses in formats that accommodate the busy schedules of part-time students. Courses are offered in the daytime, evenings, online, and in condensed and accelerated formats.

University College oversees Summer at Syracuse for all students—part-time and full-time. This includes four different sessions of credit courses, Summer College for High School students, and SummerStart for incoming freshmen.

In addition to serving the academic needs of students, UC offers award-winning workforce training programs and sponsors time-honored community programs that promote civic engagement for the populace.

Part-time students can pursue a degree from any of Syracuse University’s schools through University College.

Location
On the Syracuse University campus at 700 University Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244. Syracuse is the geographic center of New York State, located approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City.

Dean
Bea González

Associate Deans
Robert Colley, Geraldine de Berly

Staff
A knowledgeable, caring UC staff is dedicated to assisting students in every step of the educational process, from advising to registration, through graduation.

Students
UC serves a multicultural blend of thousands of part-time and summer students each year. Many part-time students complete their degree programs each year and are eligible to participate in SU’s Commencement ceremony in the Carrier Dome in May.

Faculty
Syracuse University faculty members and community experts certified for adjunct status by their respective academic departments teach for University College.

History
UC’s legacy dates back to 1918, when the first Evening Session for nontraditional part-time students was held in downtown Syracuse.