If you are a student in F-1 or J-1 status, your participation in Orientation is essential, even if you have attended another U.S. college or university.
The Fall 2024 International Student Orientation will include a combination of pre-arrival videos and programs that you can attend in-person. International Student Orientation for graduate students will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. International Student Orientation for undergraduate students will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
The schedules for the Graduate International Student Orientation and Undergraduate International Student Orientation are now available.
*Note: A "New Student Fee" will be included on your student bill. This fee supports services and events for new students, including Orientation. The fee is charged to all international students in their initial semester. Your student bill will be issued after you register for courses.
Part I: Pre-arrival Orientation
The pre-arrival orientation videos will introduce a variety of important topics for new international students, including immigration regulations, health insurance, and recognizing and avoiding scams. All new students are required to watch these videos as they cover important information you must know to maintain your immigration status and be successful at Binghamton University. Ideally, new students would complete these pre-arrival videos before they attend the in-person orientation.
In an effort to make the best use of your time, this self-paced series of short videos can be viewed in less than one hour.
You can watch the pre-arrival orientation videos on Brightspace. Make sure to scroll down the page to the “My Courses” section and click on the “Binghamton University International Orientation” link. These videos should be watched before the in-person International Student Orientation.
Part II: International Student Orientation
The interactive in-person components taking place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024 will allow new international students to engage with one another, make connections, and get to know more about the Binghamton University community in an informal environment. All new international students are highly encouraged to participate in our in-person events.
Graduate International Student Orientation Schedule
Undergraduate International Student Orientation Schedule
Parking on Campus
If you are driving to campus, you will need to follow Binghamton University's parking policies.
Traveling to campus for orientation
The public transit options in Binghamton include Broome County Transit buses and OCCT “Blue Buses”. Part of the International Student Orientation includes additional buses to help new students. Below are the detailed schedules and maps:
Tuesday, August 13 - Early morning bus service
Wednesday, August 14 - Evening bus service
Dining on Campus
There are several dining locations open on campus during the period between August 12-August 20. You can view a schedule online on the Binghamton University Dining Services website. You can also visit their What's open now page at any time to view options in real time.
Fall 2024 International Welcome Events
Join the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) staff during the first few weeks of classes for a series of events to introduce new international students to each other and to helpful campus resources!
Details about each event can be found on B-Engaged!
