Student Affairs Administration Program Admission Information

Admission Requirements

Consideration for admission into the Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration will be selective and applicants will be expected to have an academic record and informed interest in pursuing the program consistent with Binghamton University’s norms for graduate study. The program will be demanding intellectually and students will be expected to contribute to knowledge production by drawing upon their past experiences and existing knowledge. Prior work experience in student affairs and academic preparation are beneficial, but not essential. The program curriculum will provide the necessary competencies. However, students must meet admission guidelines established by the Graduate School at Binghamton University and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before admission into the program will be granted. The Graduate School admission requirements can be accessed via the web at http://gradschool.binghamton.edu/; via mail, Graduate School, Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, New York 13902-6000, via telephone, (607) 777-2151; or via email, gradad@binghamton.edu.

The following materials must be submitted for consideration:

• the Graduate School application
• the application payment form
• a personal statement as part of the Graduate School application. The statement should address the student’s interest in the program, career goals, and current skills and experiences relative to their current or intended career in student affairs
• official academic transcripts of all prior college study
• two letters of recommendation from instructors or professors who can attest to the student’s academic ability. This could include a reference from a faculty member or student affairs professional who has sponsored you in an internship. Applicants who have been out of college for at least three years may submit current letters of reference from employment supervisors or others affiliated with their employment who can attest to their ability to perform successfully in college.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may be submitted but are not required for admission into the Student Affairs Administration Program.

Application deadlines are as follows

Fall – April 15
Spring – October 15
Applications received beyond these deadlines will be considered for admission into the Program until course capacity has been reached.

Transfer Credits

Students will be permitted to transfer up to six credit hours of prior graduate-level student affairs-related coursework into the proposed program, but only at the discretion of and with approval by director of the program. Consideration will be given for courses taken within the last five years in which a B or higher was earned. Academic credit is not given for life experience or previous work experience.