Binghamton University - Viewbook 2021 (International)

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PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK

Class Profile

REPUTATION

14,000+ Total undergraduate students

One of the nation’s top 50 public universities

42,000+ Total applications

— U.S. News & World Report, 2021

Top 5 represented countries:

1,800+ International students from 98 countries China, Turkey, South Korea, India, Japan

85 Average TOEFL | 6.3 Average IELTS

One of only 10 best buy public universities in the U.S.

#1 Public College in N.Y. — U.S. News & World Report, 2021

High school GPA (mid 50%)

93-98/100 | 3.7-3.9/4.0

— Fiske, 2019

29-33* ACT score (mid 50%) 1300-1450* SAT score (mid 50%) 70% graduate in four years (national average is 39%) 92% of first year students return for their sophomore year (U.S. national average for public universities is 62%) *ACT/SAT based on applicants who chose to submit scores

MONTREAL 5-hour drive

CANADA TORONTO 5-hour drive NIAGARA FALLS 4-hour drive

LAKE ONTARIO

NEW YORK STATE BOSTON 5-hour drive

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

LAKE ERIE

NEW YORK CITY 3-hour drive

BINGHAMTON

USA

PHILADELPHIA 3-hour drive

WASHINGTON D.C. 5-hour drive

ATLANTIC OCEAN

LOCATION » Binghamton is a safe, friendly and affordable suburban community that is easily accessible by bus, car and plane.

Close to many major cities, we’re only a three-hour drive from New York City.

4 SEASONS » Binghamton University is located in the Southern Tier of New York state, an area known for its river valleys and gentle mountains. We enjoy all four seasons and their many colors. You’ll experience moderate summers, breathtakingly beautiful spring and fall seasons, and winters ideal for skiing or snowboarding.

We are a safety-conscious campus. Our award-winning student-run ambulance service is top in the nation.

— National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation, 2020

SAFETY » All residence hall doors are locked 24 hours a day (card access only) » Security cameras in all residence halls » Notification system alerts people of an emergency within minutes » Outdoor blue-light emergency phones » Mental health and conflict resolution resources » On-campus escorts

TRANSPORTATION

International Student Support Binghamton’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides continuous immigration guidance and support services. binghamton.edu/isss

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers credit-bearing academic English classes in speaking and listening, reading and writing, and pronunciation. binghamton.edu/eli

Career services offers specialized resources and programming, including an international career consultant/counselor and an international student success week each semester.

Campus employment helps students learn about American workplace culture in positions in offices, residence halls and food service.

International student organizations help newly-admitted and current international students adjust to life at Binghamton and in the U.S.

» Free buses take students to shopping malls, grocery stores, movies and more » Rent a bike for two hours a day for free » Bus from JFK airport to campus provided for students arriving for Orientation

#4 best value business school in the U.S. (Poets & Quants, 2021)

6 Schools

46%

of classes have fewer than 20 students

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

HARPUR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

binghamton.edu/som

binghamton.edu/harpur

» #4 best value business school in the U.S. (Poets & Quants, 2021)

» Harpur offers over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate courses, ranging from cinema to ecomomics to environmental studies

» #1 provider of new recruits for EY and PwC in NYC

40%

of classes have 20-49 students

THOMAS J. WATSON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE binghamton.edu/watson » Ranked one of the top engineering schools in the world (Times Higher Education, 2020).

» Career services team provides guidance on internships, mock interviews, resumes and networking

» Conduct research and develop artistic talents while cultivating the skills employers and graduate schools seek: communication and critical thinking, teamwork and global awareness.

» Watson Career and Alumni Connections connects students with alumni and industry to provide employment opportunities, professional skills development, and research experiences.

THE DECKER COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

binghamton.edu/dson

binghamton.edu/ccpa

binghamton.edu/pharmacy

» #3 best college for nursing in New York (Niche.com, 2021)

» Career counselors in the CCPA Career and Professional Services Office offer comprehensive career support for students as they transition into their future professions.

» Incoming first-year students who select pre-pharmacy as their interest are guaranteed a seat in our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program through the Pharmacy Early Acceptance Program (PEAP). The path is flexible, but the seat is secure provided the student meets all of the academic requirements.

» Decker graduates pass the NCLEX (national licensing test) at rates above the state and national average.

» Located within the community, students have direct access to the local agencies, schools and government offices where they turn classroom learning into experience.

Nobel Prize Winner!

GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK

140,000+

» Professor of Chemistry and Materials Science M. Stanley Whittingham was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in developing lithiumion batteries.

Northeast U.S. is a top region for employment opportunities

FACULTY

19:1

faculty/student ratio

93%

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES

hold the highest degree offered in their field

HONORS PROGRAMS Binghamton is a research university and offers honors programs in nearly every major, along with a host of honor societies. We also have several exclusive — by invitation only — honors programs.

Armand Kahtri ’09, Economics (BA) Brand Partnership Manager, Pinterest

University Scholars Program Students are mentored by toplevel administrators and faculty, showcase their work locally and nationally, and have access to specialized internships. binghamton.edu/scholars

First-year Research Immersion (FRI) First-year Research Immersion (FRI) offers first-year students an authentic research experience in sciences and engineering and an opportunity to work alongside faculty.

» The awardAclan Okur ’06, Mechanical Engineering (BS) Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

binghamton.edu/first-year-research-immersion/

The Source Project Students conduct original research with faculty mentors in the humanities and social sciences. binghamton.edu/student-research-and-scholarship/find/ source-project/

Sylvia Wong ’82, Economics (BA) Managing Director, Baylis Group Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholars The School of Management honors program provides students with unparalleled leadership and networking experiences. binghamton.edu/som/scholars/

The Innovation Scholars program Bringing together students from different majors and disciplines, the program teaches how to solve large, unstructured problems with an emphasis on design-thinking. binghamton.edu/labs/innovation-lab/

Career Preparation

Jung-sik Yoon ’08, MS ’09, Accounting (BS, MS) Senior Manager at Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., LTD

winning Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development supports students in every major to attain their career goals.

alumni worldwide

NY networking opportunities through “NYC Connect”

Student Life STUDENT LIFE » 450+ student-run clubs and organizations » 770,000 sq. meter nature preserve » 2 museums/galleries with over 3,000 modern and ancient works of art » 100 music/theater performances annually

HOUSING AND DINING » 6 modern residential communities » Collegiate professors serve as role models, leaders and informal advisors

SPORTS » 2 fitness and recreation facilities with in-house personal trainers and 100 group classes a week » 38 club sports teams » 21 NCAA Division I teams » 3,000 students play on at least one intramural sports team

» 6 convenience stores and 4 cafés Scan and see our residential halls!

» 12 food venues in our retail MarketPlace, including Indian and Chinese » Meal options for Halal, Kosher, vegetarian and vegan

binghamton.edu/residential-life

How to Apply SUBMIT: 1. The Common Application ($50 USD)

Scan and see one of our rooms!

High-performing applicants are automatically considered for MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS.

Estimated Cost Annual budget (2021-22) Tuition................................................... $24,660 Fees............................................................ $5,218 **

$17,064 Approximate Total (per year).......... $46,942 Housing and meals*.............................

As of July 2021, subject to change *Reflects housing plan standard double and average meal plan **Fees do not include the SEVIS fee. For a complete breakdown of student fees, visit the tuition and fees charts on the Student Accounts website.

2. Official high school transcript for most recent three (3) years, issued from each institution attended 3. One test score demonstrating English Proficiency (for non-native speakers) TOEFL

80-95 (mid 50%)

IELTS

6.5-7.0 (mid 50%)

Duolingo

110-120 (mid 50%)

SAT (EBRW)

530-640 (mid 50%)

ACT (English)

21-27 (mid 50%)

Credit awarding policy INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Credit is awarded only for higher-level exams, with exam scores of 4 or 5 receiving four credits and exam scores of 6 or 7 receiving eight credits.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Credit is awarded for scores of 3 to 5.

A-LEVEL Credit is awarded for an A-Level score of A-D (eight credits). The AS-Level exams earn four credits apiece.

Academic Programs HARPUR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Africana Studies (BA/minor) Anthropology TRACKS IN: Anthropological Perspectives (BA) General Anthropology (BA) Anthropology (BS) MINORS IN: Archaeology Biological Anthropology General Anthropology Linguistic Anthropology Sociocultural Anthropology Art and Design TRACKS IN: Drawing (BA, BFA) Graphic Design (BA, BFA) Painting (BA, BFA) Photography (BA) Printmaking (BA, BFA) Sculpture (BA, BFA) MINORS IN: Art Studio Drawing Graphic Design Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Art History TRACKS IN: Architecture and Urban History (BA) Art History (BA) MINOR IN: Art History Asian and Asian American Studies MAJORS IN: Asian and Asian American Studies TRACKS IN: Asian American and Diaspora Studies Track (BA) Asian Comparative Track (BA) Chinese Studies (BA) Japanese Studies (BA) Korean Studies (BA) MINORS IN: Asian and Asian American Studies Chinese Studies Japanese Studies Korean Studies

Biochemistry (BS) Biological Sciences (BA/BS/minor) Chemistry TRACKS IN: Chemistry (BA, BS/ACS Certified) Biological Chemistry (BS) Materials Chemistry (BS) MINORS IN: Chemistry Cinema (BA/minor) Comparative Literature (BA/minor) Economics TRACKS IN: Economics (BA) Economics (BS) Economic Analysis (BS) Economic Policy Analysis (BS) Financial Economics (BS) MINOR IN: Economics English, General Literature and Rhetoric TRACKS IN: Creative Writing (BA) Rhetoric (BA) English (BA) Environmental Science (BS) TRACKS IN: Earth Systems Specialization Economic Systems Specialization Ecosystems Specialization Environmental Studies (BA/minor) TRACKS IN: Earth Systems Specialization Economic Systems Specialization Ecosystems Specialization Sustainable Systems Specialization Evolutionary Studies (minor) Geography TRACKS IN: Computer Applications in HumanEnvironmental Analysis (BA) Environmental and Resource Management (BA) General Geography (BA) Urban and Regional Planning (BA) Urban: Economic/Retailing Emphasis (BA) MINORS IN: Environmental Resource Management General Geography Geographical Information Systems Immigration/Migration Geography

Physical Geography Urban Planning Geological Sciences MAJOR IN: Geological Sciences TRACKS IN: Geological Sciences (BA) Environmental Geology (BS) Geology (BS) Geophysics (BS) MINORS IN: Geochemistry Geology Geophysics German and Russian Studies MAJORS IN: German Studies (BA) Russian Studies TRACKS IN: Russian Area Studies (BA) Russian Literary and Cultural Studies (BA) MINORS IN: German Studies Russian Studies Global Studies (minor) History MAJOR IN: History (BA) MINORS IN: History History of Science, Technology and Medicine Individualized Major Program TRACKS IN: Humanities (BA) Science/Math (BA) Social Science (BA) Human Rights (minor) Integrative Neuroscience (BS) Judaic Studies MAJORS IN: Hebrew Studies (BA) Judaic Studies (BA) MINORS IN: Hebrew Israel Studies Judaic Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA/ minor) Linguistics (BA/minor) Mathematical Sciences TRACKS IN: Actuarial Science (BA, BS) Mathematics (BA, BS) Statistics

MINOR IN: Mathematics Medieval and Early Modern Studies (BA/ minor) Middle East and North African Studies (MENA) (minor) Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies MAJORS IN: Arabic Studies (BA) Classical Civilization (BA) Greek and Latin (BA) Latin (BA) Minors in: Ancient Greek Arabic Classical Civilization Latin Music (BA/MusB/minor) Philosophy (BA) Philosophy, Politics and Law (BA) Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy TRACKS IN: Physics (BA) Applied Physics (BS) Mathematical Physics (BS) MINOR IN: Physics Political Science (BA) Pre-Health/Med/Pharmacy (advising track) Pre-Law (advising track) Psychology TRACKS IN: Autism Spectrum Disorder (BA) Foundations in Psychology (BA) Psychology (BA) Religious Studies (minor) Romance Languages and Literatures MAJOR IN: French (BA/minor) TRACKS IN: French and Francophone Studies (BA) French Language and Linguistics (BA) Italian (BA/minor) Spanish (BA/minor) Sociology (BA/minor) Theatre TRACKS IN: Acting/Directing Emphasis (BA) Dance (BA) Design/Technical (BA) MINOR IN: Theatre Translation Studies (minor)

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binghamton.edu/ADMISSIONS 21-213

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Education (minor) Human Development (BS) MINOR IN: Immigration Studies Social Work (BSW) DECKER COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES Nursing (BS) MINORS IN: Forensic Health Health and Wellness Studies Speech and Hearing Science SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Accounting (BS) Business Administration (BS) CONCENTRATIONS IN: Business Analytics Consulting and Leadership Entrepreneurship Finance Management Information Systems Marketing Quantitative Finance Supply Chain Management THOMAS J. WATSON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE Biomedical Engineering (BS) CONCENTRATIONS IN: Biomaterials and Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Computational Biosystems Pre-med Computer Engineering (BS) Computer Science (BS) Electrical Engineering (BS) Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS) Mechanical Engineering (BS) MINORS: Biomedical Engineering Computer Science General Engineering Sustainable Engineering

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