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Congratulations on your acceptance to Decker College of Nursing and Health Science's Master of Public Health (MPH) program.

The MPH Admitted Student Hub is designed to inform you of critical dates and requirements as you prepare to join the program. Check back regularly since we update content as new information becomes available.

Carefully review the information on all the pages in this hub since there are steps you must take to ensure you are prepared to begin the program. 

Important dates

• Aug. 18, 2025 - Attend mandatory in-person MPH orientation (see below)
• Summer, before classes start - Access the new graduate student orientation experience in Brightspace (see below)
• Aug. 19, 2025 - Classes begin

Review the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ academic calendar for important dates and deadlines.

Mandatory in-person MPH program orientation: Aug. 18, 2025

A mandatory in-person orientation for all MPH students will be held Aug. 18. Additional information, including how to register for the orientation, will be available in early August. At orientation, you'll have a chance to meet with MPH program director Yvonne Johnston and MPH faculty, staff and students. There will also be interactive activities and a Q&A session. Note: You must view pre-recorded orientation presentations and materials before the orientation. You will be sent details about this via email in early August.

New graduate student orientation: online 

Students joining Binghamton's Graduate Student community in fall 2025 will receive access to an online, asynchronous orientation experience through Brightspace during the summer. Students should plan to engage with these resources before coming to campus, including mandatory modules for students with assistantships (TAs/GAs). An in-person gathering will be held to welcome new graduate students in the afternoon on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Additional updates for international student orientations will be published as dates approach. View the Graduate School Orientation schedule.

Interprofessional education and MPH

Interprofessional education (IPE) is important to professional growth and population outcomes. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ supports IPE education in healthcare-related professions. For the MPH curriculum, IPE begins in the spring semester of the first year. In preparation for IPE assignments, students will be provided access to the IPE Orientation module via the University's learning management system before the start of the spring semester. More information will be provided during the fall semester.

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.

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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office for a consultation to discuss potential equal-access accommodations. Read more about the guidelines for requesting accommodations.