Congratulations on your acceptance to Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences!
The Admitted Graduate Nursing Student Hub is designed to keep you informed of dates and requirements that are critical as you prepare to join our program. Content is updated as new information becomes available, so check back regularly.
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Important Dates, Deadlines and Events
In addition to the Decker-specific dates, deadlines and events listed below, be sure to review and bookmark the University's academic calendar as well as the Student Records and Registrar Services calendar.
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Select the calendar tab below that corresponds to your start date: fall start or spring start.
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All health/clinical practice requirements must be noted in CastleBranch as "approved" by this date. Please be aware that it takes several days to process and approve documents uploaded to your CastleBranch
account. You should begin working on completing these requirements as soon as possible to ensure that the deadline is met.
Questions?
If you have questions about any of the health/clinical practice requirements, email us at deckreqs@binghamton.edu.
account. You should begin working on completing these requirements as soon as possible to ensure that the deadline is met.
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 complete by 3:59 p.m. on Friday, August 2nd.
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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.
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Graduate School offers an exciting program where new graduate students will receive important information and have the opportunity to meet with other new students, faculty and members of the university community.
The Fall 2024 New Graduate Student Orientation will tentatively be held on Monday, August 19, 2024. While it is strongly recommended that all new graduate students attend this program, it is required for all new Teaching Assistants (TA) and Graduate Assistants (GA).
All new graduate students will receive an email invitation to register for the New Graduate Student Orientation in July.
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Bookmark the University academic calendar, and student records calendar to monitor important dates and deadlines throughout the Fall 2024 semester.
Graduate School information and resources
Prior to the start of the semester, you should carefully review the information on Binghamton University's Graduate School Support and Success webpage. Also visit the Graduate School's New 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
If you have a felony or child abuse conviction, your prior criminal history may impede your ability to complete the requirements of the Decker School of Nursing and/or to meet licensure requirements for nursing.
If you are concerned about this, contact the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Division of Advising and Academic Excellence, the graduate nursing program director or the Decker College Dean's Office.
You are required to report felony convictions while enrolled in the Decker School of Nursing, as it may change your progression.
To learn if a felony/child abuse conviction will negatively impact your ability for licensure, check with the State Board of Nursing in the state in which you 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 that 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.
