State University of New York (SUNY) Polytechnic Institute
About
With world-class faculty and staff, dedicated educators, a commitment to affordability, and unparalleled opportunities for experiential learning, SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica provides all the resources students need to reach their greatest potential.
Since its founding in 1966, SUNY Poly has maintained an unwavering commitment to the growth of its students and community. 3,000 students from more than 20 nations uncover their calling and passion through the 30 academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow through experiential learning, internship and real-world work opportunities, and countless on and off campus activities.
Resting on 400 acres in Marcy, New York, just outside the City of Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Utica campus environment blends flourishing green landscapes, forests, and wildlife with an ever-growing hustle and bustle of buildings, residences, and athletic fields.
Why SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Utica
SUNY Poly’s Utica campus offers the unique combination of tree-lined pathways, modern buildings, and rolling hills near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains – an inspiring backdrop for challenging academics that are both rewarding and in demand. Students come from all over New York, many other states, and more than 20 other nations to enroll in STEM-focused programs, business, nursing, and more.
Features
Optional Practical Training
26 out of 26 programs are eligible for Optional Practical Training.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).
If you have earned a degree in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension of your post-completion OPT employment authorization.
For more information see here: https://www.uscis.gov/opt
Co-op/Internship Participation
Accommodations
Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.
On-Campus Residence Accommodations
On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.
Off-Campus Accommodations
The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
Homestay
There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.
Location
100 Seymour Road, Utica, New York, USA, 13502
Insttitution Details
founded
1966
School ID
3478
Institution type
Public
DLI
School Rank
351
Cost and Duration
$50
Application fee
4 years
Average undergraduate program
2 years
Average graduate program
$16100 USD / Year
Cost of Living
$17838 USD / First Year
Avarage Gross tuition
Top Disciplines
Engineering and Technology
Sciences
Arts
Business, Management and Economics
Others
Program Levels
Study Destinations
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