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SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) was officially formed on March 19, 2014, when the State University of New York Board of Trustees unanimously approved SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher’s recommendation to merge the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) in Albany and the SUNY Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) in Utica. The transformative merger was the product of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s pioneering vision and leadership to create an entity rooted in academia and capable of driving significant and sustained industrial and economic growth across the State of New York. As a result, SUNY Poly has emerged as the most dynamic and unique institution in the State University System with more than 7,000 scientists, researchers, engineers, students, faculty, and staff. SUNY Poly - A New Paradigm SUNY Poly represents a new and necessary paradigm for public and affordable higher education in science, engineering, and technology one that is cognizant and respectful of the customary academic enterprise, while fostering and enabling the fast evolving culture of discovery and innovation in today’s knowledge-driven global economy. SUNY Poly serves as a worldwide resource for pioneering research and development, technology deployment, education, and commercialization for the international nanoelectronics industry and is anchored by two co-equal academic locations. The history of SUNY Poly’s Utica site dates back to 1966, when Upper Division College at Herkimer/Rome/Utica was founded and began offering graduate programs to students using classrooms at a local elementary school. In 1971, the college began operating in a former mill building in West Utica, which was gradually remodeled into classrooms, offices, and a library. With growing enrollment, the institution leased three additional buildings in West Utica and one in Rome, and adopted a new name in 1977: the State University of New York College of Technology at Utica-Rome. In 1981, construction began on a new campus in Marcy. The first building, Kunsela Hall, was completed in 1984, and the college operated two campuses during a transitional period. In the 1987 fall semester, entering students attended all classes at the new campus. In 1989, the college name was changed again to the “State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome.” Steady growth and construction has continued over the years, including a $13 million student center, a $20 million fieldhouse and athletic fields, and a $23.5 million residence hall all completed in 2011. 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. Tailor the SUNY Poly undergraduate experience to achieve your goals. Ready for a vigorous, highly rewarding education that immerses you in hands-on learning? Gain the skills you need to achieve success in competitive job markets--all while you create unforgettable memories and make the connections for a lifetime of opportunities. Your students are looking for a future where the skills they learned in high school can propel them to a pioneering high-tech, professional studies, or liberal arts-based education. SUNY Poly’s unique learning ecosystem can provide them with the resources they need to thrive. Find what you need to help your students achieve their goals at SUNY Poly. View full university