What is B-Welcome?
Celebrate the beginning of the semester with activities, events, open houses and fun as we welcome all students to campus!
2024 Fall B-Welcome Week — August 12-25 — you won’t want to miss it!
Be sure to check our calendar and the B-Engaged app for updates. #bwelcome
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in any of these events, please contact the host of the event or email dos@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
Past events have included:
- University Fest (Fall only)
- Education Abroad Drop In Advising
- Campus Recreation Events
- Common Read Experience Activities
- Movie Nights
- University-Wide Poster Sale
- Nature Preserve Hikes
- Sporting Events
- Residential Community Activities
- Theatre Events
- Bowling in The Union
- Rainbow Fest
- Workshops, Open Houses and Tours
- Green Day Friday Fashion Show
- And so much more!
B-Open
Find out what’s open and who to contact during the opening weeks of the semester.
B-Welcome events calendar
4:00pm - 7:15pm
University Union Room 120
For New Fall 2024 Transfer Students. Pre-Registration Required here: https://forms.gle/PGKyQujdUWVp8YQo6
Our Transition and (Transfer)mation Summit is your opportunity to engage with other new transfer students, get a jump start on your career development, and begin to get acclimated to Binghamton University and the local community.
9:00am - 7:00pm
University Union Room 120
For New Fall 2024 Transfer Students. Pre-Registration Required here: https://forms.gle/PGKyQujdUWVp8YQo6
Our Transition and (Transfer)mation Summit is your opportunity to engage with other new transfer students, get a jump start on your career development, and begin to get acclimated to Binghamton University and the local community.
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Old Union Hall
Come join Parent and Family Programs for a Move-in Day reception . Take a break with refreshments, Binghamton swag, and giveaways. Come relax and chat with other new families, Campus Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Old Union Hall
Come join Parent and Family Programs for a Move-in Day reception . Take a break with refreshments, Binghamton swag, and giveaways. Come relax and chat with other new families, Campus Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Mandela Room
Join B-Healthy in our first Back to School Night Wellness Bingo! We will have back to school prizes you can win with wellness giveaways and handouts for all attendees. Let's kick-off the year with wellness!
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bingham Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Marcy Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Digman Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Windham Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Broome Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Rafuse Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Johnson Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fleishman Center--University Union 133
Start your year off right with some free ice cream treats as you mingle with other new and returning Transfer students!
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
10:00am - 11:00am
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Delaware Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Cascade Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Old Rafuse Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:15am - 12:15pm
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:30am - 1:45pm
Town Square Mall (Meet at the University Union Bus Stop)
Want to learn how to take the public bus? See a local movie theater, supermarket (Walmart), and ice cream shop? Learn more about the area surrounding campus?
ISSS staff will meet you at the Binghamton University Union Bus Stop at 11:30AMto take #47 BC Transit bus to the Town Square Mall. ISSS staff will then meet students at the Town Square Mall bus stop at 1:00PM to take the #47 Bus back to campus. You should be back to campus by 1:40PM. Bring your student ID so that you can ride the bus for free.
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Old Digman Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Hunter Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Endicott Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
University Union Room 111
Join Success Coaching in the Union before classes start to decorate, create and organize your own planner, calendar or notebook! Free stickers, planners and other supplies will be provided!
1:30pm - 2:30pm
O'Connor Hall Great Room
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
7:00pm - 9:00pm
University Union Room 202
Join B-Healthy in our Kickoff to our large scale Sex Trivia and Sex Bingo events! There are a variety of chances to win sexual wellness prizes. We also have wellness giveaways and handouts for everyone to have. Let's learn about sexual wellness together!
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
10:00am - 4:00pm
CIW Library Room 204
This is your opportunity to stop by the Transfer Mentor Office and meet some of the mentors you will be able to interact with over the next year! There will be free snacks as well as a your opportunity to enter into a drawing for a gift card to the Bookstore and/or to our Dining Services!
5:00pm - 6:00pm
University Union West Room 324
Join the Center for Civic Engagement and discover ways to get involved in our local community! There are many opportunities for students to get off campus and connect with the community through volunteering, cultural events, and more. This session will give students the chance to learn a bit about the history of our community, discover the many ways to get involved, and answer practical questions about going off campus ("How do I get there without a car?"). Light refreshments and free t-shirts will be provided!
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Spine Outside The Union West 2nd Floor Entrance
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Fleishman Center UU 133
Welcome back, Bearcats! Your first week of classes is over, so come beat the heat at Fleishman! Enjoy ice pops and cool drinks while you’re here. Visit various stations to learn about career clusters, sign up for upcoming career events, and take a professional LinkedIn headshot. Plus, you'll have a chance to win a $25 dining gift card, an Amazon Echo Pop & smart light bulb, or a Fleishman prize pack!
Fleishman staff will be available for any questions you may have and to offer exciting information for the Center’s upcoming events. We hope you’ll join us — bring your best questions and friends.
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Centerat careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Old Champlain Atrium (OH 133)
Are you interested in connecting with other globally minded students? Well then you're in luck! Come to this speed friending event, hosted as a part of the Global Networking Group (GNG) event series. You'll get to meet other students!
Download the B-Engaged App, called CampusGroups:
Participate in events, enter to win prizes and so much more!
1. Find 'CampusGroups' in the App or Google Play store
2. Download and choose 'Binghamton University'
3. Login with your Binghamton email and follow the prompts to confirm your email.
Learn more about Binghamton University's official engagement platform: B-Engaged FAQ's
