Congratulations on your acceptance to Binghamton University! We welcome you to The Graduate School and are confident you will find Binghamton University to be an exciting, stimulating place to pursue your graduate education.
Your first step is to let us know whether or not you plan to attend:
Your admission deposit confirms your intent to enroll at Binghamton University. You will need your User ID and password to log in. (Note: Non-matriculated/non-degree-seeking students do not need to make a tuition deposit.) The $100 (U.S.) deposit, which will be credited to your first semester’s bill, is payable online with a credit card. The Graduate School guideline is to submit your deposit within approximately 30 days of receiving your acceptance letter. If you fail to submit your deposit, your space may be withdrawn to accommodate another student.
Please note: If you have been admitted provisionally, you must submit all missing documentation as detailed in your admission letter and e-mail. If you have been admitted conditionally, you must fulfill the academic requirements determined by your program. Go to The Graduate School Manual to learn more.
Submit Official, Final Transcript(s)
The Graduate School at Binghamton University requires hard copies of your official, final transcript(s) documenting your previous college and/or university coursework and degrees. This requirement applies to all enrolling students, both matriculated and non-matriculated. You must submit your transcript(s) no later than six weeks after the beginning of the semester.
It is essential that we receive the required documentation in a timely manner to assure that your student record is updated. If your final transcript is not received, you will be unable to register for coursework in future semesters. Also, missing such proof of documentation may result in a rescinded admission offer or a hold on your student account, or prevent the future conferral of your graduate degree.
Please request your transcript(s) be mailed via the postal service; do not fax or e-mail your final transcript. Unofficial documents will not be accepted. To assure receipt of delivery and timely processing of your transcript, please be sure your transcript(s) is/are mailed to: Binghamton University, ATTENTION: The Graduate School, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902.
Take Your Next Steps
All matriculated students need to visit the New Graduate Student Information page for details about your Binghamton University Computer Account and Binghamton e-mail (BMail), required health forms, pre-registration requirements, orientation, and more.
All non-matriculated students need to visit the New Non-Degree (Non-Matriculated) Graduate Student page for details about your Binghamton University Computer Account and Binghamton e-mail (BMail), required health forms, pre-registration requirements, and more.
All international students should visit the website of Binghamton University's Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). ISSS assists with the visa process and helps you understand U.S. regulations pertaining to International Students. In addition, ISSS offers programming and services to help you adjust to Binghamton University. You may also want to visit Study in the States, a website that provides students with a step-by-step guide for what they need to do (in terms of documentation, visas, and so forth) to study in the U.S.
Refund Policy
Requests for a refund of the deposit must be submitted in writing to The Graduate School. If the request is received within 30 days of receipt of payment, a full refund will be made. After 30 days, the deposit is non-refundable. Refund requests approved by The Graduate School will be forwarded to the Student Accounts Office to issue the refund. All refunds for deposits paid will be mailed to the address shown on University records; if this address is incorrect, please provide a correct address via e-mail to gradadmission@binghamton.edu.
If you have decided not to attend, please send an e-mail to gradadmission@binghamton.edu so that we can update the status of your admissions file. We would appreciate knowing why you chose not to enroll.
Deferral of Admission
Your admission offer only applies for the semester listed in your acceptance letter. If you wish to defer your admission and begin your studies during a later semester, you generally must reapply and resubmit your credentials. The Graduate School only maintains records for students who enroll.
Departments reserve the right to recommend to The Graduate School deferrals for students as deemed appropriate, but you must obtain your graduate program’s approval. If you have completed additional coursework since submitting your application, you must submit a new transcript to The Graduate School via Interfolio to be reviewed in the request-deferral process. If your graduate program approves your deferral, it will make a request to The Graduate School for final review and approval.
If you are an international student and visa issues have prevented you from enrolling for the semester listed in your acceptance letter, contact your department directly to notify them of your circumstances, so they may advise The Graduate School of your status.
