Accounting

Over 90% of our recent accounting graduates received full-time job offers within three months of graduation. Binghamton University is a leading source of new hires for the Big Four accounting firms: EY, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG. With the school's strong national reputation, alumni are also actively sought out by regional firms and government agencies.

• Submit the online application and all required application materials.

  • You will need a valid email address to create an online application.
    • For best performance, we recommend using Google Chrome to apply.
  • Upload all required application materials for your program to the online application. 
  • Scan and upload the files with care, making sure they are clear, legible and complete. The graduate admissions committee will receive the files you scan and upload.
  • Preferred file format is PDF. Other accepted file formats include .doc, .docx, .rtf, .jpg and .tif.
  • Do not mail hard (paper) copies of any application materials unless specifically requested by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
  • Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable graduate degree program application fee.
    • You can use a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card. Your credit card bill serves as your receipt.
    • We are happy to be able to grant application fee waivers to CSTEP, EOP, HEOP, LSAMP Program, Project 1000, SEEK Program or TRIO Program (McNair Scholars Program, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, etc.) students. Please provide a certified letter from your program official attesting to your participation. Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing [email protected]. 
    • We are happy to be able to grant application fee waivers to GEM Fellowship applicants. Please submit a copy of your GEM interface homepage indicating that your overall application status is complete. Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing [email protected].
    • United States Armed Forces veterans and active duty service members are also eligible for an application fee waiver. Please submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or your Status Report Pursuant to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (as downloaded from https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil). Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing them to [email protected].
    • Please note that a request for an application fee waiver may take 2 to 3 business days to process. Please wait for an email stating that your request has been approved before submitting your application. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at [email protected].
  • Submit the online application and all required application materials by your program's application deadline.

  Review these reminders before you apply:

  • We recommend you begin the application process at least one month before your program's application deadline.
  • You may apply to more than one program at a time. If you receive an admission decision for more than one program, you can only confirm your intent to enroll for one program at a time. Any remaining applications will be automatically withdrawn once you have confirmed your intent to enroll by paying your admission deposit. Exceptions will be made for individuals applying to approved dual- and double-degree programs.
  • Take care when selecting your program. The Office of Graduate Admissions cannot make any changes to your program once we receive and begin review of your application.
  • If you are a former Binghamton University student (undergraduate, graduate or non-degree/non-matriculated) and have changed your name, file an official name change form with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Records before submitting an application.
  • If you are an international student, review the additional admission requirements for international students before submitting an application.
  • If you are interested in transferring graduate credits from another institution to Binghamton University, review the policies regarding the transfer of graduate credits before submitting an application. The application process is the same for students who are planning to transfer graduate credits as it is for those who are not.