New Students

Welcome to Harpur College!

Congratulations! The Harpur Academic Advising team is here to support you and help you begin your journey at Binghamton University. Below, you’ll find your guide to getting started as a new student. Be sure to check your Binghamton email regularly starting in May—your advisor will be sending important updates and next steps there.

We can't wait to meet you!

All the best,
Michelle and the Harpur Advising Team

New Student Academic Advising and Course Registration Process

STEP 1: 

STEP 2: 

First-Years

Transfers
  • Complete your New Student Orientation Homework

    Before you meet with an academic advisor, you must complete the following:

    • Advising & Registration Survey: This part of the Orientation Checklist is required for all students. The sooner you complete your survey, the sooner you can make your Advising & Registration Appointment. General Advising appointments for Transfer students are June 2 - June 20, and faculty advising appointments take place June 9-13. Do not delay!
      • After you submit your Survey, You will receive your "Schedule your Appointment" email. Check your BU email regularly for the link to schedule this appointment.
    • Calculus Placement Test: Required only if your major/minor/program requires Calculus I and you do not have credit for MATH 224 & 225. If applicable, enroll in the free online summer Calculus Workshop.
    • Chemistry Readiness Assessment: Required only if your major/minor/program requires CHEM 104 or 107 and you do not have credit for CHEM 104 or 107.  If applicable, enroll in the free online summer Chemistry Workshop.
    • Explore Options & Tell Us About Your Interests: In the Advising and Registration Survey, you’ll be asked to share more about what you’re curious about or excited to study—even if you’re undecided! You’ll also be asked to:

  STEP 3:

First-Years

Transfers
  • Schedule an Appointment with your Advisor

    You will receive a "Schedule your Appointment" email after you submit your Advising & Registration Survey. Check your BU email regularly for the link to schedule this appointment.

Step 4:

First-Years

Transfers
  • Attend your Academic Advising Appointment
    • The virtual appointment will take place 1-6 business days after your Orientation session. Your advisor will:
      • Review your fall 2025 schedule
      • Discuss your academic goals and next steps
      • Answer any questions about fall 2025 course planning
    • You will receive a "Schedule your Appointment" email after you submit your Advising & Registration Survey and approximately 2 business days before your Orientation session. Check your BU email regularly for the link to schedule this appointment.
    • Students who do not schedule / do not attend their advising appointment are at risk of being dropped from fall 2025 classes.

Step 5:

First-Years

Transfers
  • Prepare for Move-In!

    You have completed the Academic Advising portion of your Orientation - great work!! Now, continue to the next step to explore additional resources that will support your transition to Binghamton.
  • Receive your registration PIN and register for courses

    Transfer students need to complete the following steps to receive their registration PIN:

    • Complete their Advising & Registration Survey
    • Meet with an Academic Advisor, and
    • Attend New Student Programs Orientation
    • Registreation for Transfer Students runs through June 20th

    If you have completed all of these steps, you will receive your PIN the day after your New Student Programs Orientation session.

    Be sure to check out Binghamton University registration videos found here.

Step 6:

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