Binghamton University, SUNY Broome create pathway for engineering students to continue training in Southern Tier
Leaders sign new agreement to ease transition from associate to bachelor's degree
A new articulation agreement will create a seamless pathway for SUNY Broome Community College graduates with an associate degree in engineering science to continue their academic journey at Binghamton University.
Designed to expand opportunity and strengthen regional educational partnerships, the agreement supports students in transitioning smoothly into a rigorous four-year engineering program.
SUNY Broome students who have a grade-point average of at least 3.0 and meet other academic requirements would be welcomed as undergraduates at Binghamton’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Leaders from Binghamton University and SUNY Broome met on Thursday (Feb. 12) to sign the articulation agreement, which is the only one that the community college currently has with an engineering school.
“As Binghamton University’s top transfer partner, SUNY Broome is always eager to expand ways for students to start at our community college and continue on to one of the nation’s premier public institutions,” SUNY Broome President Tony D. Hawkins said. “Making this opportunity even more exciting: our Engineering Science program is part of SUNY Reconnect, which means eligible adults can earn their associate degree at no cost, before transferring to Watson College.”
“This agreement between Binghamton University and SUNY Broome is a significant step forward for students and faculty in engineering at both institutions,” said Binghamton President Anne D’Alleva. “Watson College will be fortunate to welcome talented and capable graduates from SUNY Broome. I’m also glad that faculty and advisors will be coordinating curricular reviews and strengthening partnerships in engineering between Binghamton and Broome.”
Hawkins and D’Alleva — both relatively new in their roles as presidents — strongly value the partnership between their two institutions as they work to serve students as well as residents, businesses, and industries in the region. They plan to forge even stronger ties in the future.
Under the new agreement, SUNY Broome graduates enrolling at Watson College can choose from computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or mechanical engineering.
“Graduates of Broome and Binghamton’s engineering programs often go on to incredible careers with top area employers like BAE, Lockheed Martin, Amphenol Aerospace, Universal Instruments, NYSEG, Delta Engineers, and many others,” said Christine Martey-Ochola, SUNY Broome’s associate vice president and dean of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and workforce development. “This transfer partnership benefits not only students in the community, but businesses seeking to hire and retain talented engineers here in the Southern Tier.”
“This agreement aligns with our focus on supporting local students, families, and companies,” said Watson College Dean Atul Kelkar. “We want to keep top engineering talent in our community and New York state to lead the groundbreaking research we do here every day.”