Stress-free Bing

Stress-free Bing

November - December 2025

Explore a range of activities, events and resources aimed at helping students relax and de-stress while preparing for finals. Don't miss the opportunity to unwind, socialize and enjoy some down time! 

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B-ENGAGED EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS!

Resources

• Wellness support

  The CARE Team

  The CARE Team is here to listen, support and empower you, helping you face challenges and overcome obstacles. Contact them here.

  MSW Interns

  The Master of Social Work (MSW) interns working with Residential
  Life can help on-campus students with social, behavioral, emotional and academic concerns

  Mindset Mentors

  Students taking part in a new Stress, Resilience and Health internship offered through the Department of Health and Wellness Studies, called Mindset Mentors, provide tools and strategies for developing a powerful and positive mindset, helping you embrace change, build resilience and stay healthy.

  University Counseling Center (UCC)

  During this time, students may experience additional stress such as loneliness, boredom, irritability or anxiety. Find more information on the UCC website.

• Dining

  Check the Binghamton University Dining Services webpage for the most current listing of all the dining options open on campus, both resident and retail.

• Libraries
  • Visit the Library Hours web page to see hours for the spring semester.
  • Bartle is open 24/7 for the last two weeks. Late night access (after midnight) is limited to current students with a valid ID.
  • Make a reservation for any of the group study rooms on study spaces web page.
  • Check the Course Reserves tool to see available course readings and textbooks.
  • Did you know there's a subject librarian whose job is to help with your research topic? Find your subject librarian!
  • Take a study break before finals with chair massages, therapy dog visits, snacks and crafts at the Libraries!
• Study tips

  Binghamton has compiled a resource list of study tips and best practices to help you make the most effective use of your study time:

  • Ask a librarian
  • Research tips
  • Research guides by subject
  • Study spaces
• Success Coaching

  Professional and Peer Success Coaches support student learning through personalized one-on-one coaching appointments. Success Coaches are trained to collaboratively work alongside a student to create an actionable success plan regarding a variety of topics like:

  • time and task management
  • study strategies
  • organization  
  • productivity
  • motivation and others

  Learn more about Success Coaching

• University Tutorial Services
  Need help with your classes? The university provides free tutoring services at your convenience.
• Overnight parking

  In an effort to support students studying for finals, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) will lift the overnight parking restriction for all non-pay, surface lots beginning Monday, April 28 through Thursday, May 15. Any commuter or resident with a valid parking permit will be allowed to park in these spaces overnight. Resident vehicles must be removed from commuter lots by 5 a.m. the following day. All paid and metered spaces are still in effect. See the campus map for lot locations.

  See the campus map for lot locations.

• Bus information

  For OCCT route and schedule information, visit the OCCT website or download the free ETA SPOT application for real-time bus tracking information.

  For BC Transit route and schedule information, visit the BC Transit website.