Binghamton University - Viewbook (International)

NUMBER ONE

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK

Class Profile

REPUTATION

14,000+ Total undergraduate students

One of the nation’s top 50 public universities

41,000+ Total applications

— U.S. News & World Report, 2020

70% graduate in four years (national average is 39%)

2,300+ International students from 100+ countries

SAT score (mid 50%)

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

#1 New York public university

660-740 Math 640-710 Evidence-based reading

29-32 ACT score (mid 50%) 85 Average TOEFL | 6.3 Average IELTS

— Fiske, 2019

— Business First, 2020

High school GPA (mid 50%)

93-98/100 | 3.7-3.9/4.0 92% of first year students return for their sophomore year (U.S. national average for publics is 62%)

Top 5

represented countries: China, Turkey, South Korea, India, Japan 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, N.Y. 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, and is close to many cities including a threehour drive to 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 with their many colors. You’ll experience moderate summers, breathtakingly beautiful spring and fall seasons, and winters ideal for skiing or snowboarding.

SAFETY

Ranked in the top 100 safest college campuses in America — National Council for Home Safety and Security, 2017

» All residence hall doors are locked 24 hours a day (card access only) » Security cameras in all residence halls » Notification system notifies people of an emergency within a few 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/institutes/english-language

Career services has 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 assist newly-admitted and current international students in adjusting to life at Binghamton and in the U.S. binghamton.edu/international/student-scholar-services/resources/life-in-binghamton/ international-student-organizations.html

» 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 for students arriving for Orientation

6 Schools

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The College of Community and Public Affairs

The Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

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» Gain the skills and experiences needed to get jobs working with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations.

» #3 Best College for Nursing in New York (Niche.com, 2019)

» Largest school at Binghamton providing students with a premier liberal arts education.

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

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

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

46%

of classes have fewer than 20 students

4 School of Management binghamton.edu/som

» #2 best college for accounting and finance (Niche.com, 2019) » #1 provider of new recruits for EY and PwC in NYC » Career services team provides guidance on internships, mock interviews, resumes and networking

40% of classes have 20-49 students

5 The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science binghamton.edu/pharmacyand-pharmaceutical-sciences

» 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.

6 Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science binghamton.edu/watson

» Millions of dollars in new equipment and facilities, industry partnerships and internship opportunities provide a wealth of hands-on experience. » Ranked one of the top engineering schools in the world (Times Higher Education, 2018).

» Liberal Arts to Careers Externship (LACE) matches undergraduates with Harpur alumni for a brief shadowing experience during winter or summer break.

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

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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 developing lithium-ion batteries.

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

FACULTY

60+ 19:1

distinguished professors

faculty/ student ratio

93%

hold the highest degree offered in their field

HONORS PROGRAMS

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES

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

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.

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

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

First-year Research Immersion (FRI) FRI is just 1 of 4 in the country! Conduct cutting-edge research to solve realworld problems. binghamton.edu/first-year-research-immersion

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

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

The Innovation Scholars program is dedicated to teaching and learning through academics, experiential learning, networking and mentorship. binghamton.edu/labs/innovation-lab

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

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

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» 770,000 sq. meter nature preserve

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» 2 museums/galleries with over 3,000 modern and ancient works of art » 100 music/theater performances annually

SPORTS

HOUSING AND DINING

» 2 fitness and recreation facilities with in-house personal trainers and 100 group classes a week

» 6 modern residential communities

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» 38 club sports teams » 21 NCAA Division I teams

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» 3,000 students play on at least one intramural sports team

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» Collegiate professors serve as role models, leaders and informal advisors » 6 convenience stores and 4 cafés » 12 food venues in our retail MarketPlace, including Indian and Chinese » Meal options for Halal, Kosher, vegetarian and vegan

How to Apply binghamton.edu/admissions/apply/international/

SUBMIT:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT

1. The Common Application ($50 USD) 2. Official high school transcript for most recent three (3) years, issued from each institution attended

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

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%)

Students admitted to Binghamton with an English Proficiency equivalent to TOEFL 75-82 may be required to attend an English Language Program prior to the beginning of the semester.

Credit awarding policy

Estimated Costs Tuition................................................. $24,660 Fees..........................................................$5,258

$10,308 Meals....................................................... $5,238 Books/incidentals................................. $1,300 Approximate Total (per year)......... $46,764 Housing...............................................

(as of April 2020, subject to change)

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) Anthropology (BA, BS) MINORS IN: Archaeology Biological 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) MINOR IN: Art Studio 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 Japanese Korean Biochemistry (BS) Biological Sciences (BA/BS/minor) Chemistry TRACKS IN: Chemistry (BA, BS/ACS Certified) Biological Chemistry (BS) Materials Chemistry (BS)

binghamton.edu/admissions/academics/programs.html Programs and majors are in bold

MINOR IN: Chemistry Cinema (BA/minor) Classical and Near Eastern Studies MAJORS IN: Classical Civilization (BA) Arabic Studies (BA) Latin (BA) Greek and Latin (BA) MINORS IN: Classical Civilization Arabic Studies Latin Greek and Latin Comparative Literature (BA/minor) Economics TRACKS IN: Economics (BA) Economic Analysis (BS) Economics (BS) MINOR IN: Economics Education (minor) English, General Literature and Rhetoric TRACKS IN: Creative Writing (BA) Rhetoric (BA) Rhetoric and Global Culture (BA) English (BA) Evolutionary Studies (minor) Geography TRACKS IN: Race-Ethnicity and Place: American Urban Perspectives (BA) General Geography (BA) Urban and Regional Planning (BA) Computer Applications in HumanEnvironmental Analysis (BA) Geography: Physical Geography and Environment (BA) MINORS IN: General Geography Geographical Information Systems Environmental Resource Management Physical Geography Urban Planning Immigration/Migration Geography Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies MAJORS IN:

Environmental Science (BS) Environmental Studies (BA) Geological Sciences TRACKS IN: Geological Sciences (BA) Geology (BS) Environmental Geology (BS) Geophysics (BS) MINORS IN: Environmental Studies Geology Geophysics Geochemistry German and Russian Studies MAJORS IN: German (BA) Russian Studies TRACKS IN: Russian Literary and Cultural Studies (BA) Russian Area Studies (BA) MINORS IN: German 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) Integrative Neuroscience (BS) Judaic Studies MAJORS IN: Judaic Studies (BA) Hebrew 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) 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: Psychology (BA) Religious Studies (minor) Romance Languages and Literatures MAJORS IN: French TRACKS IN: French and Francophone Studies (BA) French Language and Linguistics (BA) Italian TRACKS IN: Standard Program (BA) 10-course Program (BA) Spanish (BA) MINORS IN: French Italian Spanish Sociology (BA/minor) Theatre TRACKS IN: Acting (BA) Acting (Musical Theatre) (BA) Dance (BA) Design/Technical (BA) Directing (BA) MINOR IN: Theatre

apply.binghamton.edu +1-607-759-8764 (Americas) email: International@binghamton.edu binghamton.edu/admissions

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Translation, Research and Instruction Program (minor) Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (BA/minor)

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Human Development (BS) MINOR IN: Immigration Studies Social Work (BSW) DECKER SCHOOL OF NURSING Nursing (BS) MINOR IN: Forensic Health Health and Wellness Studies 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 Computer Engineering (BS) Computer Science MINOR IN: Computer Science Electrical Engineering (BS) Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS) Mechanical Engineering (BS) MINOR IN: Sustainable Engineering

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