Special Programs

There are several special programs available to pre-health students within Harpur College. Some of these are internal to Binghamton University, while others involve an articulation agreement with another university. Most require that you be a sophomore or junior to participate; one admits second semester freshman.

• Harpur College Binghamton Area Physician Mentor Program (Application)
• Harpur College Summer Physician Mentor Program
• Binghamton University — SUNY Optometry Joint Degree Program (this is the exception mentioned above)
• Binghamton University — SUNY Upstate Medical University Early Assurance Program
• Binghamton University — SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
• Binghamton University — SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Early Assurance Program

Additional information about the programs listed above can be obtained from the Freshman-Sophomore Handbook. Students interested in any of the three Early Assurance Programs should also read the instructional material contained in another section of this webpage: Information for Applicants. Once you have read this information, you should pursue any questions you have with the Pre-Health Secretary ( ldatto@binghamton.edu ) or with the Pre-Health Advisor (prhealth@binghamton.edu ).