FAQ
What are the application deadlines for admission to the Graduate School?
The deadlines below are provided as a general guideline only. Application deadlines
vary by program.
Click here to view the application deadline for your program.
Details on the deadline for your specific program will also be provided to you during the on-line application process. Start early to avoid missing an important deadline.
| Semester | Application Deadlines |
| FALL | January 1:
for consideration for departmental funding April 15: without consideration for departmental funding |
| SPRING | October 1 Note that funding may be limited or unavailable for spring semesters |
| SUMMER | Please check Summer Session website |
| WINTER | Please check Winter Session website |
*Some programs do not offer admission for the spring; others have spring admission but without departmental funding. To learn the policies governing admission and aid in your program, please read departmental materials carefully and, if you have questions, contact the program office.
topHow can I get an application?
The Graduate School strongly encourages you to apply online. You may also download a complete application packet, which can be printed and submitted. If you are unable to gain access to the Internet, you may write to the Graduate School at Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, or you may call the Graduate School at (607) 777-2151.
topWhere do I find out about the GRE and GMAT tests?
For information on the GRE exam, you may call the Educational Testing Service at (609) 771-7670 or write them at:
GRE, Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000.
For information on the GMAT, call (607) 771-7330 or write:
GMAT, Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6103
Princeton, NJ 08541-6103.
I've already taken the GRE. Can I use that instead of the GMAT to apply to the MBA program?
No. Due to accreditation requirements, the School of Management must have GMAT scores for all applicants.
topIf I've taken the GRE or GMAT but the scores won't be available before the application deadline, can I submit the application without these scores?
You may submit the application with a note indicating that the scores will be submitted upon receipt. However, your application cannot be given consideration at the departmental level until the scores arrive
topHow can I get information on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)?
Information about the examination may be obtained by writing to:
TOEFL/TSE Publications
P.O. Box 6154
Princeton, NJ 08541-6154
USA.
IELTS
100 East Corson St.
Suite 200
Pasadena, CA 91103 USA
What is an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score?
Normally a minimum TOEFL score for admission is 550 for the paper based exam, 213
for the computer-based exam, or 80 for the internet-based exam. Some graduate programs require TOEFL scores above the 550 minimum. Instruction in English as a second language may be required as a condition of admission; students are expected to complete such instruction satisfactorily within two semesters. Normally, teaching assistants need a minimum of 600 for the paper-based exam, 250 for the computer-based exam or 100 for the internet-based exam.
A minimum overall score of 6.5 is required for IELTS, with no individual band below 5.0.
I'm an international student, but I will be receiving an undergraduate degree from a U.S. school. Am I required to submit TOEFL/IELTS scores?
No. International students who have received a U.S. degree are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
topWhen will I hear about a decision on my application?
If you provide an email address, the Graduate School will notify you via email as soon as your application is received. At this time you will also be provided with a Binghamton ID Number that can be used to track the status (and completeness) of your application on line. If the application is missing any information, you will be notified at this time.
Complete applications will then be forwarded to the appropriate academic department or school for consideration. You will also be notified via email when your application has been forwarded to the academic program.
Decision letters are usually mailed in March through May for applicants seeking fall semester admission and in December for those seeking spring admission. Because international students need to arrange for immigration papers, decision letters are mailed as early as possible. As soon as a decision is made, your file will be updated and you will be able to determine the decision by using your Binghamton ID Number.
topOnce I'm admitted, will I have to maintain continuous registration?
All graduate students admitted to a degree program must register for each semester (excluding summer) until all degree requirements have been completed. Students who fail to maintain continuous registration, unless granted a formal leave of absence, are ineligible to resume graduate study until they have been readmitted. (Readmission is not automatic.)
topCan I take a course at Binghamton University without applying for a degree program?
Yes! Students may take up to 12 credits (sometimes less in certain departments/schools) as a nonmatriculated student. No degrees or graduate assistantships are awarded to nonmatriculated students. Admission for nonmatriculated status requires the completion of a short application form and proof of a bachelor's degree. For more information on nonmatriculated admission, see "Admission and Application Procedures."
topIf you have other questions, please feel free to call the office of the Graduate School at (607) 777-2151 or submit your question via e-mail to gradsch@binghamton.edu.