Binghamton University Dual Diploma Programs: Online Application Instructions

Fall 2016 Deadline: June 30, 2016 Binghamton University has established an online application system using ‘Terra Dotta’ Software. Dual Diploma students who plan to attend Binghamton University starting fall 2016 will create an online account and use this system to complete the required paperwork, and track the status of their Binghamton application. We hope you will find these instructions helpful with this process. The Fall 2016 deadline is June 30; your online application should be complete by this date. Please contact Valerie Chou at the Binghamton Dual Diploma office at with any questions regarding how to access the system, complete the requirements, and to review the status of your application.

A Letter from Dual Diploma Program (DDP) In November, DDP will mail each one a letter, which contains your Binghamton University (BU) address and B number. You will need both information to activate your BU accounts and DDP online application account. If you don’t receive this letter by December 15, please contact your adviser(s).

Activate Your Binghamton University Computer (PODS) Account Activate your Binghamton University Computer Account STEP 1: Go to STEP 2: Click on the blue “Activate Password” box. STEP 3: Enter your User ID and the address you supplied with your application. STEP 4: An initial password will be sent to your supplied address. STEP 5: Proceed to the "Manage Your Binghamton University Computer Account" section. Manage your Binghamton University Computer Account STEP 1: Go to the password homepage at STEP 2: Click on the green “Manage Account Profile.” STEP 3: Enter your Binghamton User ID and the initial password you received via , or when your faculty/staff account was created. STEP 4: You will be prompted to accept the Binghamton University Computer and Network Usage Policy. STEP 5: Create a new password and two security questions and answers.

Activate Your Binghamton University (BMail) Accounts Create BMail Account Password STEP 1: Now, create your separate BMail account password by clicking on the orange “BMail Password Reset” box on and logging in with your Binghamton University Computer Account User ID and password you just established. STEP 2: Enter and confirm a new BMail password following the rules displayed on the page. We strongly recommend you choose a different password than the one created for your Binghamton University Computer Account. You should see a confirmation that you were successful. For more information on activating Binghamton University accounts, please visit: /help.html /help.html If you have any questions on activating Binghamton University accounts, please contact the Help Desk at In the , please include your full name, B number, and your

Create and Manage Your DDP Online Application:  Go to the Dual Diploma Program website: ddp.binghamton.edu  Click “Admissions” (in the right-hand column, under “Tuition and Fees”)  To apply, please click on the program in which you are enrolled in Turkey to start the application process.

To start your account, select Apply Now:

Select “I have a Binghamton University username and password,” and select “Submit” Your BMail will become your ‘username’ for every time you log in, and will be the where you receive updates from the Terra Dotta system and the Binghamton DDP office Therefore, please check your Bmail on a daily basis!

You will see a pop up asking if you want to create an application; select OK You will select the term you are applying to start at Binghamton University, and select “Apply”

You will be taken to your application page. This page will show you:  The application status (Pre- Decision)  Your application Deadline  The different pieces that must be completed *After we receive your documents, you will see a check next to the document. A. A. Material Submissions are marked as “received” by the Binghamton Dual Diploma Programs office. Please allow 5 business days for the Dual Diploma office to receive and update your account for any forms A B C

The application deadline is June 30. All of the pieces must be marked as received by the deadline B. B. The Signature Documents are marked as “received” you open the documents, read the important information provided, “Click Here to Sign Digitally,” and select “Accept.” The items will be date and time stamped, and you will be able to see when you completed this step

 C.  C. Application Questionnaires are marked as “received” when you open the questionnaires, answer all of the required questions, and select “Submit”  The Binghamton Dual Diploma office staff can send you s  To confirm when items have been received and your account has been updated  To request additional or corrected information  When your application is completed and you have been “accepted” You can log out at the top right of the screen, using the link in the grey bar

Access to Your Online Application  Go to the Dual Diploma Program website: ddp.binghamton.edu  Click “Admissions” (in the right-hand column, under “Tuition and Fees”)  Click on the program in which you are enrolled in Turkey.  Click on the “LOGIN” link Enter your BMail for the Username, and your personalized password You will be taken to your account home page. You can then select on the link to your application.