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Outcomes
Binghamton’s ranking in the top three for four-year graduation rates among public universities in the country demonstrates our success in educating our students. Our commitment starts early -- more than 90 percent of our freshmen return for their sophomore year. Seventy-eight percent of our seniors who apply to law school are accepted, compared to 63 percent nationally. Sixty-one percent of Binghamton graduates who apply to medical school are accepted, compared to 48 percent nationally.
We have over 85,000 alumni worldwide. Whether they’re in leadership positions at Goldman Sachs or The Washington Post, or they’ve earned a place on the Olympic bobsled team, our graduates are out in the world advancing their careers, pursuing their passions and creating opportunities for like-minded alumni to excel. Our students connect with them for internships and jobs, or maybe just for mentoring, and extend the value of their Binghamton University education.
Much success comes from the students seeking out assistance of the University's Career Development Center providing services to help a student choose a major, determine a career path, learn interview skills, gain work experience and conduct job searches.
Campus Safety and Security
Binghamton University, located in one of the nation’s safest cities, provides a safe environment for students including:
Residence Hall Access
All residence hall doors are locked on a 24-hour basis, requiring key-card access.
Gate Guard Program
From midnight until 5 a.m., all gates to the campus are closed to vehicular traffic except the campus main entrance. All vehicles admitted to campus during this time must display a current University parking decal or the occupants of the vehicle must be hosted by a member of the University community.
Escort Program
On-campus escorts are available to all members of the University community each night during the academic year.
Security Access Telephones
Located outside the main entrance of each residence hall for guests, visitors or delivery persons to call students to let them know they are waiting outside. Residents are responsible for meeting such callers and escorting them while they are in the building.
Blue Light Emergency Telephones
Highly visible, outdoor phones for emergency use that are connected directly to the University Police.
Panic Buttons
Areas across campus are equipped with panic alarm buttons that permit direct, immediate communication with University Police.
Student Escort Van
Provides escort transportation via a predetermined route on campus. Students may utilize the van by waiting for it along the escort van route.
Campus Watch
A program that operates in the residence halls, and is similar to the community "Neighborhood Watch" programs.
Text Messaging
Binghamton uses an alert system that sends text messages to cell phones. Students can participate in this free program.
Online Messaging
Students using the campus’ computer network may be redirected with alerts and messages. Also, listserv messages to student email accounts are used and messages to university website's home page.
Message Boards
Key entrances to the campus are equipped with electronic message boards which can display messages to student entering the campus.
Campus Alert Phone Line
A recorded message regarding an alert can be accessed at 607-777-7700.
Campus Cable TV
Campus cable channel 42 may be used for messaging.
Emergency Tones
The campus is equipped with an audible outdoor emergency tone system that can be enacted.
Women's Personal Safety
The University offers a three-hour self-defense workshop that includes practice of self-defense techniques.
Educational Programs
Many campus offices offer educational programs on issues including alcohol and other substance abuse, fire safety, other dimensions of personal safety and related topics.
Operation I.D.
Personal property can be engraved and registered with University Police.
University Police
University Police, a fully empowered state law enforcement agency, trained to address the unique needs of the university campus. Works with the faculty, staff and students in residential colleges and campus communities to promote understanding and to educate about crime prevention.
Residence Assistants
RAs are trained to identify and seek solutions to safety and security issues between roommates, floor mates, friends, classmates, etc., as well as properly respond to emergency situations. They work closely with residential directors, university police, emergency medical services and local first-responders in their roles.
Student Counseling Services
Several university offices offer student support services to assist students with conflict management, stressors, and personal issues between other students. Campus offices offering student support services include the Counseling Center, which offers counseling for both individuals and groups.
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University Health Services
Located on campus, University Health Services assist students with all of their medical needs. A full-time staff of healthcare providers is available to students who seek medical treatment. In addition, there are three hospitals within a 10-minute drive of campus and Harpur’s Ferry, our award-winning, student-run ambulance service, provides advanced life support services to the campus community. The service was awarded for two consecutive years as the Emergency Management Services Organization of the Year in 2006 by the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation, and a past recipient of the EMS Agency of the Year Award from the New York State EMS Council.
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