Utica University

Utica College (UC) is a private institution in Utica, New York. It was established as Utica College by Syracuse University in 1946 and became an independent institution in 1995. The campus was originally in the downtown area of Utica before it moved west of the city. It is also near the towns of New Hartford and Whitesboro. The college began offering its own graduate degrees in 1999 and undergraduate degrees in 2011. It now offers 40 undergraduate majors and 21 graduate programs. The most well-known departments include the health, sciences, and education departments. It is also one of the top colleges for physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Three BSN programs are offered at Utica College, including traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. All three of these options are CCNE-accredited and approved by the New York State Education Department. The accelerated BSN program combines traditional classroom learning and online courses to create a hybrid learning experience. The RN to BSN program is offered online only, providing registered nurses with a convenient option for earning their BSN. With the traditional four-year BSN program, students gain clinical experiences at local clinics. However, students are required to hold current certification in Basic Life Support and CPR.

Updated on: 16 Oct, 2025

Program Length & Format

12-month full-time program
57 credit hours
675 clinical hours
Curriculum includes classroom, laboratory, clinical, and simulated training
Program designed for students with a prior bachelor’s degree and without an RN license

Admission Requirements

Prior bachelor’s degree required
Not eligible if previously dismissed from another nursing program
Designed for applicants who do not hold an active registered nurse license

Prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (grade C+ or higher)
Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (grade C+ or higher)
Chemistry (grade C+ or higher)
Developmental Psychology (grade C+ or higher)
Microbiology with lab (grade C+ or higher)
Pathophysiology (grade C+ or higher)
Statistics (grade C+ or higher)

Wait List Policies

Applicants may defer their application to a future semester if a cohort is full
Applicants may use deferment time to complete prerequisite courses

Clinical & Simulation Lab

675 clinical hours across acute, long-term, and community settings
In-person simulation and skills laboratory training on campus, including virtual reality settings
Possible clinical placement sites: Catholic Health System; Kaleida Health System; Niagara Falls Memorial; Erie County Medical Center; Cradle Beach Camp; Erie and Niagara County Holding Centers; Elderwood; Living Legends Health (The McGuire Group)
Center for Nurse Wellness led by a certified licensed mental health counselor available to nursing students