Are you ready for some de-stress fun?
Below, find a list of resources, events and activities aimed at providing fun and stress-reducing activities, events and food for students as they prepare for finals. Take advantage of these opportunities to maintain your well-being, connect with others and find new friends! Check back often for updates. Stress-free Bing happens each Spring and Fall!
Stress-free Bing calendar
#StudyBing
Looking for a place to study? The Office of Student Transition and Success has you covered. Visit their #StudyBing web page to learn where you can find quiet places to study before finals!
Accessibility accommodations
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact the office hosting the event by phone or email at least 3–5 days in advance regarding your equal access needs.
Resources
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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 concernsMindset 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. Find more information on their website.
University Counseling Center (UCC)
During this time, students may experience additional stress such as loneliness, boredom, irritability or anxiety. Find more information on their website.
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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.
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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!
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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:
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University Tutorial Services
Need help with your classes? The university provides free tutoring services at your convenience. Check their website for how to connect with them. -
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 Friday, May 5 through Thursday, May 11. 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. -
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 or download the free DoubleMap application for real-time bus tracking information.
Choose Well — Be Well, B-Healthy!
Our B-Healthy Initiative is a big part of helping our campus be healthy and stay well. Check out all the things they do here >