Congratulations on your acceptance to Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences!
The Admitted Graduate Nursing Student Hub is designed to inform you of critical dates and requirements as you prepare to join our program. Content is updated as new information becomes available, so check back regularly.
Download a printer-friendly checklist to help you stay organized.
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Important Dates, Deadlines and Events
In addition to the Decker-specific dates, deadlines and events listed below, review and bookmark the University's academic calendar and Student Records and Registrar Services calendar.
Tip: Watch this tutorial to find out how to easily add these calendars to your personal Google calendar: How to subscribe Panopto
Select the calendar tab below that corresponds to your start date: fall start or spring start.
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Review the Graduate School's New Student Information and Next Steps webpage for a list of steps you must take as you prepare to begin your graduate studies at Binghamton University.
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More information regarding the health/clinical practice requirements can be found here.
Questions?
If you have questions about any of the health/clinical practice requirements, email us at deckreqs@binghamton.edu.
Questions?
If you have questions about any of the health/clinical practice requirements, email us at deckreqs@binghamton.edu.
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Graduate students are required to adhere to Decker's uniform policy
and to follow any dress code regulations of the clinical agencies where they are assigned.
All graduate nursing students should wear a clean white lab coat (with the Decker logo on the left side) during all clinical experiences except in agencies that do not routinely use lab coats.
Graduate nursing students should order their lab coat (with Decker logo) from FlynnO'Hara Uniforms.
and to follow any dress code regulations of the clinical agencies where they are assigned.
All graduate nursing students should wear a clean white lab coat (with the Decker logo on the left side) during all clinical experiences except in agencies that do not routinely use lab coats.
Graduate nursing students should order their lab coat (with Decker logo) from FlynnO'Hara Uniforms.
4:00pm - 4:00pm
Please complete this form to request a transfer of credit or course waiver. The form must be completed by 3:59 p.m. on Friday, August 1st.
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Binghamton University has purchased an enterprise site license of Zoom software. Zoom is a web-conferencing application where many individuals can join the same meeting and share audio and video. Zoom allows for screen sharing and presentation mode.
To set up your account visit the following link: https://binghamton.zoom.us. Click 'Sign In' to configure your account by logging in with your PODS username and password.
Equipment you will need: Device with a good Internet connection (laptop or iPad recommended, cell phone optional), microphone, web camera, headphones or earbuds (recommended).
If you run into any issues, you are encouraged to reach out to Information Technology Services (ITS), who can assist you with troubleshooting.
To set up your account visit the following link: https://binghamton.zoom.us. Click 'Sign In' to configure your account by logging in with your PODS username and password.
Equipment you will need: Device with a good Internet connection (laptop or iPad recommended, cell phone optional), microphone, web camera, headphones or earbuds (recommended).
If you run into any issues, you are encouraged to reach out to Information Technology Services (ITS), who can assist you with troubleshooting.
9:00am - 9:00am
The Fall 2025 schedule of classes is available to view now in BU Brain. Begin reviewing the Registration and Advising information in the hub to familiarize yourself with the process ahead of registration. Some registration tutorial videos which might be helpful to you in preparing to register for fall 2025 can be found here. The Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence will be available to assist students with any registration issues they might encounter.
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Bookmark the University academic calendar, and student records calendar to monitor important dates and deadlines throughout the Fall 2025 semester.
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Graduate student info and resources
Prior to the start of the semester, you should carefully review the information on Binghamton University's Graduate Academic Support and Success webpage. Also visit the New Graduate Student Information webpage and complete next steps as required. Additionally, you will find information about the many campus resources available at Binghamton to help you transition to graduate study.
If you have a felony or child abuse conviction
Students who have a previous felony or child abuse conviction are advised that their
prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain
academic programs and/or meet the licensure requirements of certain professions. Students
with a prior criminal history should also be aware that agencies for clinical, field
or internship experiences may require a background check. A prior criminal history
may preclude participation in such experiences at these agencies. Students concerned
about these restrictions are advised to contact the program director of their intended
academic program.
Nursing students who are convicted of a felony or child abuse while enrolled in Decker
College must report those convictions to their academic program director, as it may
change their progression and ability to be placed in a clinical agency. Nursing students
who wish to learn if felony/child abuse convictions will negatively impact their ability
for licensure should check with the State Board of Nursing in the state where they plan to practice.
Could you be considered an individual with a disability under the law?
The definition of disability is very broad under the law and you may not realize you qualify for accommodations. If you have a diagnosis (physical, psychological, learning or other) that is impacting your academics OR if you received accommodations in high school, contact Binghamton University's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office for a consultation to discuss potential equal-access accommodations. Read the guidelines for requesting accommodations.