Where Specifically is Your School Under Binghamton University?
You're admitted into Binghamton University to pursue your degree and all of a sudden you start receiving emails labeled other than simply Binghamton University. That is because Binghamton University has many colleges and administrative units under its umbrella, and various departments important for helping students with beneficial resources to help on their way to a degree. What does this mean? Your degree is the MPA, therefore your program falls under the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), and you will be getting e-mails sometimes labeled under that name. Information bellow breaks down CPPA degrees and detailed information on University's location and its buildings.
Here’s what you need to know to avoid being overwhelmed prior to coming to Binghamton University.
College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA)
These are the master's degrees within the CCPA.
1
Human Rights (MS)
2
Public Administration (MPA)
3
Public Health ( MPH)
4
Social Work (MSW)
5
Student Affairs Administration (SAA)
6
Sustainable Communities (SUST)
7
Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership (MAT, MSEd, MA, MS)
However, the list above is not the final one as there are undergraduate and PhD programs in CCPA. For detailed information, you can visit CCPA website. https://www.binghamton.edu/ccpa/
CCPA Location
One important information for MPA students is to know that Binghamton University has three locations - the Main Campus, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the University Downtown Center (UDC).
The main campus and its facilities are located in Vestal, away from the downtown area. The MPA department is part of CCPA which is located at 67 Washington Street, in the Binghamton downtown area and the building where it is located is called University Downtown Centre (UDC). This is where the majority of MPA classes will take place and where your professors’ offices are located.
This information is useful to help you decide where to find your housing. For MPA students, it's easier to commute to school and to access many downtown resources if you live nearby downtown rather than renting the dorms on the main campus or housing around the main campus.
University Downtown Centre, 67 Washington St, Binghamton, Retrieved from Google
Important Info to Have on Mind Prior to Coming to Binghamton University
There are two mandatory orientations for International students that will help you understand better your University, your program, faculty members, etc.
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International Student Orientation,
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MPA program orientation.
In addition, Binghamton University has an office for International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) located on Floor 1R, Room 142 of Old Champlain Building on the Binghamton University's main campus. Their offices help international students to be compliant with the federal regulation that govern international students and scholars. International students can avail of ISSS services by walking in during their walk-in hours or by scheduling appointments via email. They also respond to your emails fast. Visit this site to know more about ISSS at Binghamton University: https://www.binghamton.edu/international/student-scholar-services/
You will be informed in detail via email about the dates of the orientations with agendas, and other necessary information.
Examples and abreviations of some of the mails you'll receive
B LINE: Daily Emails about events and services at University. They are sent out at certain hours in the morning. These emails are very helpful as in a very brief way, you will get to know what kind of interesting events are happening on main campuses, like screening of a movie, a play, or some job fair. Pay attention to these to stay in touch :)
MPA GSO: Graduate Student Organization. This body deals with MPA department students, making sure to be the link between them and faculty members. There are
Job Postings: Many faculty members as well as professors, will share various job postings. Once your email gets registered, the address will be placed in University listserv, and you will get emails from different administrative bodies, such as job postings.
CCPA Career and Professional Services: Various information about your professional development
Some names you will see often in your inbox - and why you shouldn't disregard them :)
Briana King Richetti: Director of Admissions and Student Services in the Binghamton University Departments of Public Administration and Student Affairs Administration. She will send out emails for very important dates and deadlines, such as class registration, dropping from classes, etc. She will help you with absolutely anything you need, from making sure you are registered for classes or guide you to the right address. We have to add that she is always kind and smiling :)
Cory Rusin: Director of Recruitment and Internship Placement for the Masters of Public Administration and Sustainable Communities Programs. Again, another helpful, responsive staff member. She will send out emails regarding important students' professional development, and in charge of the important information related to your internship credits. Again, she is always kind and smiling :)