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How to Apply: Certificate Programs

Follow the application instructions that correspond with the certificate you wish to apply for:

 

Stand-Alone Certificate Programs


Follow these instructions to apply to the following stand-alone certificate programs:

  • Community Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Disaster Management
  • Educational Leadership (Certificate Advanced Study, CAS)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Forensic Health
  • Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
  • Local Government Management (Note: Applicants must also complete the CCPA's Local Government Management admission requirements)
  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Science Management (as a complement to a STEM degree)
  • Nonprofit Administration
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP)

Step 1.

Determine certificate program eligibility

"Stand-alone" certificates are available to applicants who already hold the appropriate bachelor's or master's degree, as well to currently enrolled, matriculated graduate students at Binghamton University (see desired program for details).

Step 2.

Submit the appropriate online application for your certificate program.

All applicants for a certificate should be sure to select the program containing the word "CERT."

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Step 3.

Activate your User ID Password.

Once you receive via e-mail your B-Number and User ID, activate your password. You must do this before you can log in to pay your application fee.

If you are a current or recent Binghamton University student or applicant with an active User ID, use your Binghamton University Computer Account User ID and password to log in and pay your fee. 

If you require login and/or password help, please go here.

Step 4.

Pay application online fee.

The Graduate School only reviews applications for which the non-refundable application fee was successfully paid.

Degree applicants (domestic or international) are required to submit a $75 (U.S) application fee.

The Graduate School only reviews applications for which the non-refundable application fee was successfully paid. Pay online with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card; your credit card billing serves as a receipt.

The same e-mail that you received with your Binghamton University log-in information also contains the web link to pay your application fee online, or submit your application fee here.

Step 5.

Submit official transcript(s) and additional application materials.

Applicants who are not currently enrolled in a graduate program at Binghamton University must submit their official transcript(s) to The Graduate School. This documentation is required for admission review and decision. Mail a hard copy of your official (signed and sealed) transcript(s) to: Binghamton University, ATTENTION: The Graduate School, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902.

Some programs require additional application materials. Check the academic department's or program's admission details carefully, and follow their instructions for submitting additional materials.

Step 6.

Application Review Status/Admission Decision.

An admission recommendation to The Graduate School will be made by the academic department/program. The admission review process is completely electronic, resulting in a timely decision. We will notify you via e-mail shortly after The Graduate School makes a final admissions decision.

Step 7.

Confirm intent to enroll.

If accepted, confirm your intent to enroll at Binghamton University.

  • If you are NOT enrolled in a graduate degree program at Binghamton University and you are only enrolling in the stand-alone certificate program: A $100 (U.S.) tuition deposit, which will be credited to your first semester's bill, is required. You may pay online here with a credit card, using your User ID and password to login. Visit the Enrollment Intent page for more information.
  • If you have been admitted to a graduate degree program AND a certificate program: Confirm your enrollment intent and pay the $100 tuition deposit for the graduate degree only.
  • If you are a current Binghamton University graduate student: E-mail gradadmission@binghamton.edu to confirm your enrollment in the certificate program. Please include your name and BNumber.

The Graduate School guideline is to confirm your intent to enroll within approximately 30 days of receiving your acceptance letter. If you fail to confirm your intent to enroll your space may be withdrawn to accommodate another student.

Then, familiarize yourself with the must dos/must knows for new graduate students.

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Add-On Certificate Programs


Follow these instructions to apply to the following add-on certificate programs:

  • Asian and Asian-American Studies
  • Evolutionary Studies
  • German Cultural Studies
  • Medieval & Renaissance Studies
  • Professional Science Management-STEM
  • Professional Science Master's in Biomedical Anthropology
  • Professional Science Master's in Cartography and Geographical Information Systems
  • Professional Science in Master's in Materials Science and Engineering
  • Watershed Studies and Management

Step 1.

Determine certificate program eligibility.

If you are NOT enrolled in a graduate degree program at Binghamton University, you can only apply to a stand-alone certificate.  

If you are currently enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at Binghamton University, you can apply to any stand-alone certificate, add-on certificate or certificate of completion.

Step 2.

Submit the appropriate online application for your certificate program.

If you are a current Binghamton University student, complete the graduate degree online application (either domestic or international student) and select the appropriate certificate (program selected should contain "CERT"). Go to application.

If you are NOT a current Binghamton University student, complete the graduate degree online application (either domestic or international) two times. The first time, complete the application for admission consideration for a master's or doctoral degree. The second time, complete the application for the certificate program. Be sure to indicate in each application your program of interest.

All applicants for a certificate should be sure to select the program containing the word "CERT."

Application button

Step 3.

Activate your User ID Password.

Once you receive via e-mail your B-Number and User ID, activate your password. You must do this before you can log in to pay your application fee.

If you are a current or recent Binghamton University student or an applicant with an active User ID, use your Binghamton University Computer Account User ID and password to log in and pay your fee. 

If you require login and/or password help, please go here.

Step 4.

Pay application online fee.

The Graduate School only reviews applications for which the non-refundable application fee was successfully paid.

Degree applicants (domestic or international) are required to submit a $75 (U.S) application fee.

The Graduate School only reviews applications for which the non-refundable application fee was successfully paid. Pay online with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card; your credit card billing serves as a receipt.

The same e-mail that you received with your Binghamton University log-in information also contains the web link to pay your application fee online, or submit your application fee here.

Step 5.

Application Review Status/Admission Decision.

An admission recommendation to The Graduate School will be made by the academic department/program. The admission review process is completely electronic, resulting in a timely decision. We will notify you via e-mail shortly after The Graduate School makes a final admissions decision.

Step 6.

Confirm intent to enroll.

If accepted, confirm your intent to enroll at Binghamton University.

  • If you have been admitted to a graduate degree program AND a certificate program: Confirm your enrollment intent and pay the $100 tuition deposit for the graduate degree only. View How to Apply: Master's or Doctoral Degree for more information.
  • If you are a current Binghamton University graduate student: E-mail gradadmission@binghamton.edu to confirm your enrollment in the certificate program. Please include your name and BNumber.

The Graduate School guideline is to confirm your intent to enroll within approximately 30 days of receiving your acceptance letter. If you fail to confirm your intent to enroll your space may be withdrawn to accommodate another student.

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Certificate of Completion


The specific certificates of completion below may only be applied for by current graduate students at Binghamton University:

  • Teaching—College/University
  • Teaching—Community College

E-mail Kishan Zuber, Assistant Dean of Admission and Recruitment, to express your interest in applying for the certificate. She will then guide you through the application process for these certificates.

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Last Updated: 1/31/13