Admissions

Rolling Decisions!

CCPA departments review applications on a rolling basis (rather than after a set deadline), and we continue to make admissions decisions until the program is full. The earlier you submit your application, the earlier you’ll receive a decision!

  • Those wishing to be considered for fall funding should have their applications in by January 15; applications received after this deadline are considered on a rolling/space available basis or are deferred until the next semester.
  • Applications are accepted for both fall and spring semesters.

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Admissions

All students must submit their online application through the Graduate School.

Required application materials

  • Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee

  • Transcripts from each college or university you have attended

  • Personal statement (1-2 pages) answering the question "Why do you want to pursue a Master in Sustainable Communities? Do you have any special interests in the field? How does this degree relate to your career goals?

  • Résumé or curriculum vitae

  • Writing Sample: 500-800 words on a relevant topic

  • Two letters of recommendation

Guaranteed Admission for Eligible SUNY Graduates

The Master of Sustainable Communities offers guaranteed admission for students who hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher from one of the following SUNY schools:

  • Binghamton University
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
  • SUNY Geneseo
  • University at Albany
  • University at Buffalo
  • SUNY New Paltz
  • Stony Brook University

Students who wish to apply to the program through the guaranteed admissions process should contact dpap@binghamton.edu. 

(Please note, you will still need to submit your resume, transcripts, writing sample, and personal statement for guaranteed admission via the online application.)

Financial aid and funding

Binghamton University offers affordable tuition rates and several options for financing your education. The University also awards hundreds of assistantships every year to graduate students admitted to our master's and doctoral programs. In addition, scholarships are a great way to help you pay for the cost of your education. Visit the Graduate School for more information about financial aid and funding opportunities.

Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available to master's students enrolled in a College of Community and Public Affairs program. To learn more, visit the CCPA scholarships and fellowships webpage.

International student admissions

International students must also submit the following materials: 

  • International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form
  • Supporting financial documentation (such as bank statements, scholarship or sponsor letters, etc.)
  • Proof of English proficiency (such as official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic scores)

For more information about these materials, see the International Students section of the Admission Requirements website.

This information is subject to change. While we make every effort to update these program pages, we recommend you contact dpap@binghamton.edu with questions about program-specific requirements.