UTICA LOCATION

Campus Location/Physical Complex

The Main Campus of USC moved to its present location at 201 Bleecker Street, downtown Utica, in September of 1978. The 40,000 square foot building boasts modern classrooms that were designed specifically for business education functions. Special purpose and multi-purpose class- rooms provide an environment appropriate for all types of classroom situations.

A spacious Student Lounge offers the students the chance to get acquainted over a game of pool, darts, or foosball. One may also enjoy talking with fellow classmates over a cup of coffee or other light meals that are available. Adjacent to the Student Lounge are lockers, provided for all students at registration.

The USC Bookstore offers all the necessary books and supplies one needs for classes. Also available are bookbags, sweatshirts, and other articles usually found in college bookstores.

Students may park in the attached indoor parking garage for a semester fee. There are other parking facilities available locally as well. The Health Club at the Radisson Hotel is available for use by all students at the Main Campus. The Radisson offers Nautilus training equipment, a pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, free weights and an onsite trainer by appointment.

Student Life
Any academic program is made more meaningful by student activities. At USC, a coordinated level of academic and social activities is maintained through clubs and organizations, trips and tours and other social functions.

Students are encouraged to participate in the following:

Student Association
Officers of the Student Association are chosen each year by ballot according to the various programs of study. Throughout the year, the Association sponsors many social activities and other events that may be of particular interest to the student body. All students are invited to participate at any meeting. Charity & Community Events include March for Breast Cancer Awareness, Food Drive, America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk, and the Spring Fling Dinner Dance.

Accounting Association
Prominent members of the accounting field are invited to speak at monthly meetings. The Accounting Association also sponsors activities and is open to all accounting and management students.

Student Service Club
Membership is available to students whose cumulative average is 3.25 or better and who are of outstanding character. Service Club members assist with student orientation, provide tutorial assistance, and help staff and faculty with college-related projects throughout the year.

Phi Beta Lambda
The mission of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Phi Beta Lambda is a non-profit education association for students preparing for careers in business, entrepreneurial and business-related fields. The association prepares students for employment by promoting competent, aggressive business leadership, increasing understanding of American free enterprise, establishing career goals, encouraging scholarship, promoting efficient money management, and developing character and self-confidence. Co-curricular activities encourage career development, civic service, economic education, community involvement and business advocacy. Partnerships are formed with Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, industries, and government. An extensive skills competitions program is offered to challenge members in their academic pursuits.

Local Tours
The college organizes tours of local industries and places of interest. Local banks, manufacturing companies and professional offices are visited.

Other Trips and Tours
The Student Association and the college offer trips throughout the school year. In the last few years, one- or two-day trips have been offered to New York City, Ottawa, and Niagara Falls.

Social Functions
Traditional Fall and Spring outings such as bowling parties and picnics are planned. The Student Association plans activities such as holiday parties and quarterly gatherings. The Student Lounge offers a place to meet informally with classmates, play a game of pool or just visit.

Community
Utica, New York, located in the Mohawk Valley, is 90 miles west of Albany and 50 miles east of Syracuse. Rich in cultural assets, Utica is the home of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute and School of Art, the Utica Symphony Orchestra, the Players Theater Company, the Great Artists Concert Series, the Boilermaker Road Race, the International Runners Hall of Fame, and Broadway Theatre League, among others.

Sports enthusiasts are fortunate to have many fine facilities nearby. The city park system includes an 18-hole golf course, many tennis courts, and a ski area with chair lift, T-bar, rope tow, and cross country ski trails. Performances by various rock, blues and jazz entertainers are scheduled regularly in the Utica Memorial Auditorium and the Stanley Performing Arts Center.

The Utica area has many fine educational institutions that provide various educational opportunities.