Pioneer Pathway

Whatever path you choose, the road to success is full of challenges. Here at Utica University, we’re committed to helping you meet those challenges every step of the way.

Your Pathway To Success

Pioneer Pathway brings together a comprehensive array of programs, services, and resources designed to make the most of your experience at Utica – everything you need to:

Get a strong start on your Utica journey
Discover your interests and pursue your passions
Bring your future into focus and prepare for your career
Stay on track and graduate in four years

How It Works

Pioneer Pathway features five components:

Get a strong start on your Utica journey with first-year experiences that include:

New Student Orientation – enjoyable week-long welcome to campus life to help you find your way and start off right.
Pioneer Pitch-In – engaging year-round community service opportunities.
First-Year Seminar – one-credit introduction to living and learning at a university level.

Discover your interests and explore a diverse curriculum that features:

40+ Majors – including 16 of the most popular programs in higher education.
Career Readiness – emphasized throughout the curriculum, focused on experiential learning, internships, and professional development.
Special Opportunities – study abroad, pre-professional programs, honors program, and more.

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Experiential Learning

Stay on track with personalized guidance and learning support that includes:

Individualized Care Teams – success coach and financial aid advisor.
Academic Advising – work directly with a faculty mentor on developing the best path forward to reach your goals.
Peer Tutoring – trained, qualified fellow students provide additional learning assistance.
Targeted Support – services provided by grant supported STEM programs, HEOP, CSTEP, and more.

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Center for Student Success
Opportunity Programs

Professor Chanatry working with a student

Bring your future into focus and prepare for your career with services that feature:

Four-Year Career Plan – personalized roadmap for success.
Career Counseling | Job Search – one-on-one advising, plus tools and resources to help connect you with professional opportunities.
On-Campus Events – Career Fairs, Networking Nights, and other events hosted by the Jeremy Thurston Center for Career Readiness.

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Center for Career Readiness

Get the help you need to finish in four, guaranteed, with:

Four-Year Plan – specific to your major and customized to meet your preferences.
Learning Support – individualized care team recognize your unique strengths and help keep you on track.
Completion Guarantee – if you follow your plan and fall short, any remaining classes can be taken tuition-free.*

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Four-Year Graduation Guarantee

Bottom Line

Finish in four ... or it's on us

If you come to Utica as a first-year student, we are confident that you will graduate in four years with the support you receive through Pioneer Pathway. But if you apply yourself, stay on track, and still fall short, you can take any remaining classes you need to finish your degree, tuition-free*. That’s the power of our Four-Year Graduation Guarantee.