Industrial and Sys Eng (MS) Admissions Requirements

Test / Score Requirements

GPA	3.0
GRE	Optional for master’s. Strongly recommended for PhD applications and master’s applicants who want to be considered for graduate assistantship (TA, RA)
English Proficiency	University Standards

Note: Deadlines vary by program and semester; some programs are rolling admission (applications are reviewed as they are submitted), while others have strict deadlines. Submit your application early for priority funding and/or fee waiver considerations

Deadlines

Fall	Rolling / February 1 (Funding) / April 1 (Recommended)
Spring	Rolling

Materials Requirements

Personal Statement	Yes
Letters of Recommendation	2 Letters
Resume Requirements	Required
Transcript Requirements	Required
Additional Requirements	There are no additional program requirements

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General Admission Requirements

Below, please find additional information regarding general graduate admission requirements.

Application Materials

All programs require submission of:

• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions where coursework was completed
• Completed application form
• Paid non-refundable, non-transferable application fee
• Complete academic history including the names and dates of attendance at all previous higher education institutions

Please ensure all documents are included with your application to avoid processing delays. Application fee waivers are available for select students. Find out if you qualify for a fee waiver. 

GPA Expectations

You must meet at least one of these:

• Total undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GPA ≥ 3.0 in your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits (mostly graded, not pass/fail)
• Total graduate GPA ≥ 3.0 (mostly graded)

International GPAs are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility for Graduate Study

To be eligible for graduate study, applicants must:

• Provide a complete set of undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:

• The applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.

• The applicant is within one academic year of earning a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent), and the degree will be awarded prior to the start of their graduate studies, from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.

• The applicant is eligible to apply as part of a memorandum of understanding between their current institution and Binghamton University.

About Deadlines & Review

Deadlines vary by program and semester; some programs are rolling admission (applications are reviewed as they are submitted), while others have strict deadlines. Early application is recommended, especially if seeking funding or fee waivers.

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