Successful Binghamton University applicants demonstrate superior achievement at the bachelor's level and exceptional promise at the graduate level. To be eligible, you must have and provide:
A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts that demonstrate academic success. At minimum, one or more of the following is required:
Use the chart and explanations below to learn more about your required application material.
Also, check your academic program's website to see if additional admission material such as writing samples and GRE Subject Test Scores are required.
Click here to view a complete list of academic programs and application deadlines.
Required Documents |
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Master's Degree |
Doctoral Degree |
Accelerated Degree |
Certificates |
Non-Degree |
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Online Graduate |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Transcripts (Official or Unofficial) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Letters of |
X |
X |
X |
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Personal Statement |
X |
X |
X |
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Resume or Curriculum Vitae |
X |
X |
X |
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Official GRE/GMAT |
X |
X |
X |
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Teaching Certification |
X |
X |
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Nursing Licensure |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Social Work |
X |
X |
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And, for International Students |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
N/A |
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Official Bank |
X |
X |
X |
X |
N/A |
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TOEFL or |
X |
X |
X |
X |
N/A |
Our application is fully electronic. All applicants must complete and submit an online Graduate Degree application, which requires a valid e-mail address and takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes to complete. Once you log on to the application system, you will be able to designate the type of degree and program you are applying to.
Make sure to write down your temporary login and pin that you create when you begin the online application. They are your unique logins and only you have access to them. If you misplace your login information, you will need to start a new application.
Upon successfully submitting your online application, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to pay your application fee online and submit your additional admissions materials. The Graduate School uses Interfolio to receive and process additional admissions materials. Register for an Interfolio account using the e-mail address you used on your Binghamton online application. Interfolio charges a $19 fee to create an account and a one-time $6 delivery fee. Additional deliveries are free of charge. Upload all additional documents individually to your Interfolio account, and submit them electronically to The Graduate School. Submitting all documents in one delivery is recommended to ensure faster processing.
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For application review, you must submit either official or unofficial transcripts from each of your degree-bearing colleges or universities. Each transcript must indicate what degree you received and when it was conferred. If you are in the process of completing a degree, you may submit an up-to-date transcript with your application, followed by a final, official transcript upon enrollment as a Binghamton University graduate student. Although not required, you should also submit transcripts for any additional undergraduate or graduate coursework.
The Graduate School only accepts transcripts (official or unofficial) that are submitted through Interfolio. To submit a transcript, follow the Interfolio instructions for "Add Document." If you already have an official, sealed transcript, you may submit it to the mailing address listed on the Interfolio site.
If you are admitted and enroll, you must submit hard copies of your official, final transcript(s) documenting your previous college and/or university coursework and degree(s). Learn more.
You do not need to request and submit an official Binghamton University transcript unless you attended before 1994. Your transcript is already available electronically to University faculty and staff for review.
All transcripts submitted to The Graduate School must be officially translated into English for review. Transcripts from some international institutions do not specifically state that a degree has been conferred. If this is the case, you will also need to submit an official (attested) diploma showing conferral of the degree. The Graduate School only accepts transcripts (official or unofficial) and official translations submitted through Interfolio.
We will accept a Provisional Certificate of Degree as final. If you are admitted, however, you will need to provide proof that you have completed your degree in order to register past the first semester.
Your Personal Statement should describe your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to your program's admissions committee. Some programs require you to address specific questions, so make sure to check your program's website. For a general guide to personal statements, look at "Writing a Personal Statement" (PDF), from the Binghamton University Career Development Center.
Submit your typed document through Interfolio. Check your program for suggested content and page length/word count; otherwise 2 to 3 pages is acceptable. Be sure you choose the appropriate document type when uploading to Interfolio.
Your up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include your name, contact information, educational degrees and certificates, and your work and volunteer experience listed in reverse chronological order. You should also include additional information relevant to your program, such as research experience, teaching experience, published works, grants or fellowships, awards, professional associations and professional licenses.
Submit your typed document (max. two pages) through Interfolio. Be sure you choose the appropriate document type when uploading.
The Graduate School requires two letters of recommendation from people who can comment authoritatively on your academic achievements and/or work or internship experience related to your program. Visit your program's website for specific instructions related to letters of recommendation. (Some programs require three letters). Make sure to give your recommenders enough time to complete the letters prior to your application deadline.
Letters of Recommendation are only accepted through Interfolio. To request a letter, follow Interfolio's instructions. To ensure that your recommenders receive the letter request, please inform them that the request will come from help@interfolio.com, with your name in the "From" field. Your recommenders can return letters to Interfolio electronically or by mail. If you already have a signed, sealed letter, submit it to the physical address listed for Interfolio. Interfolio will e-mail you once they have received your recommender's letter and uploaded it to your account. You will then be able to include the letters in your Interfolio delivery.
Please note, only your delivery via Interfolio will accurately reflect your total number of letters of recommendation submitted. Binghamton University's status checker will not always accurately reflect your total number; simply reference your Interfolio delivery.
If you are applying to a Graduate School of Education in-service program (a graduate program for students who are already certified to teach), you must submit a copy of your teaching certification via Interfolio.
If you are applying to the School of Nursing, you must provide proof of your licensure to practice as a registered professional nurse. Upload and submit via Interfolio.
If you are applying to the Social Work program, you must complete required program admission documents. Then, upload and deliver via Interfolio.
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Check your program carefully to see what test scores are required, and make sure you take tests early enough to provide scores by the program deadline. All official test scores must be sent electronically from official testing agency.
The GRE, when evaluated alongside your other application materials, has been proven to help predict success at the graduate level. The three test components—Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic Writing—evaluate key skills needed at the graduate level, including your ability to evaluate written material, analyze data and solve basic math concepts, and write articulately and think critically.
GRE scores are required for virtually all programs in Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, the Decker School of Nursing, the Graduate School of Education, the College of Community and Public Affairs, and the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. Departments who require "subject" tests generally specify this on their websites. Although The Graduate School does not require a minimum score, admission is competitive, so strive for a score that demonstrates your potential.
Year-round, computer-based testing is available worldwide, with paper-based testing offered three times a year in locations where computer-based testing is not available. Find a testing location near you.
On August 1, 2011, the GRE began using a revised General Test, designed to be more user-friendly and feature real-life scenarios. Learn more about the GRE revised General Test. Note: Score reporting will be delayed as ETS collects statistics on the revised test. Check the score report schedule and plan accordingly based upon your academic program's application deadline.
To learn more about the GRE, find a test center, access free preparation material, or register to take the test, visit the GRE website. Submit test scores electronically, using Binghamton University's Graduate School code: 2535.
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) measures the verbal, mathematical, and analytical and writing skills you need to succeed in advanced business and management programs. You can take the test year-round at test centers throughout the world. Binghamton University requires a minimum score of 580. Applicants for admission to the School of Management should submit GMAT scores in lieu of GRE scores.
To learn more about the test, find a test center, or register to take the test, visit the GMAT website. Submit test scores electronically, using Binghamton University's Graduate School code: 2535.
On June 5, 2012, GMAT will begin using the Next Generation GMAT exam, which adds a new 30-minute Integrated Reasoning section and eliminates one prompt from the analytical writing assessment. To learn more about the Next Generation GMAT, click here.
Use the International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form to certify that you have enough funds for each year of graduate study at Binghamton University.*
You will be considered an international student if you cannot provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or proof of official permanent residence, even if you are currently attending a U.S. college or university.
The International Student Financial Statement requires you to include supporting documentation that proves you have enough funds for a year at graduate school.* Most often, this means including official bank statements with your ISFS form. See the ISFS form for details.
Submit your ISFS and all Official Bank Statements/Proof of Support through Interfolio.
*Total amount required: $31,200 ($32,900 for MBA applicants; $45,300 for PhD Nursing Applicants) for Spring and Fall of 2012. Amount is per year for a minimum of one year for yourself only. (Since all costs may increase, please certify 10-15 percent more than this minimum amount if possible.)
As with all official test scores, the TOEFL must be sent electronically through ETS. Binghamton University's code is R2535.
The TOEFL helps demonstrate your proficiency in English at the college level. Depending on your location, the test may be either computer-based or paper-based. We require the following minimum scores for admission:
Teaching Assistants must have a minimum score of:
To learn more about the TOEFL test, prepare for the test, register, or order scores, visit the TOEFL website. Be sure to plan accordingly based upon your academic program's application deadline.
We will accept IELTS instead of TOEFL as long as you score a minimum of 6.5, with no band below 5.0. Teaching Assistants must score a minimum of 7.5. If you have received a college or university degree from a U.S. institution or an institution in a country whose native language is English, you do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.
Students may, if they wish, submit their ETS Personal Potential Index (PPI) evaluation report. It is optional.
More information about the ETS PPI can be found at the ETS website.
Please note that any deliberate falsification or omission of application data may result in rescinding of admission, denial of permission to enroll, or dismissal from courses. Through online applications submissions, all applicants affirm acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Binghamton University is strongly committed to affirmative action. We offer access to services and recruit students and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or national origin.
Binghamton University expects all graduate applicants to complete their application materials without the use of paid agents, professional credentialing services, or other paid professional assistance. Furthermore, the University expects that you create and prepare required application materials yourself, and that you alone electronically submit your materials via Interfolio.
Important: Such uses violate University policy and may lead to the rejection of application materials, the revocation of an admissions offer, cancellation of admission, or involuntary withdrawal from the University.
Here are a number of quick reference guides to assist you as you work on your online application and electronic submission of credentials.
Graduate Degree Admission Requirements (PDF)
A printable list of Binghamton University’s graduate degree admission requirements.
Graduate Degree Application Checklist (PDF)
Printable instructions and checklist to guide you through the graduate degree application process.
