4+1/Accelerated programs

Connect with a Member of our Admissions Team 

  • General Inquiries: If you are interested in learning more about one of our programs, please contact tlel@binghamton.edu.
  • Application Process: To learn more about the application process or a transcript review, please contact Tami Mann.

Admissions Process and Timeline

It’s best to start thinking about applying to the accelerated program early. You must inquire about pre-admission by your junior year so you can enroll in master’s classes your senior year.

Junior Year
  • You must have completed a majority of your undergraduate major requirements and all or a majority of general education requirements
  • You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in your undergraduate major and a minimum 3.2 GPA overall, or a 3.5 GPA overall
  • State your interest in the accelerated program and meet with Regina Alfieri.
After your meeting, you will be instructed to submit the documents below:
  • Personal statement
  • Current résumé
  • A letter of recommendation from a University faculty member or instructor
Senior year (if accepted for pre-admission)
  • You will be able to register for TLEL courses during your first semester of your senior year
  • During your senior year (88+ undergraduate credits), you must formally apply to the Graduate School and submit the online application and all required application materials, including any required letters of recommendation.