December 2023
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Health and Wellness Officer,
Johann Fiore-Conte Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.
Dear parents and families,
This is an exciting and eventful time of the year as we prepare for the final stretch
of the semester.
I hope you were able to enjoy time together over Thanksgiving break with your student
and other family members — and I know you are looking forward to more quality time
during winter break. They will be looking forward to that too!
With final exams beginning on Monday, Dec. 11, please know that this can be a stressful
period for college students. Is there a big project or exam they’re dreading? An end-of-semester
performance or presentation? How are they feeling about relationships with roommates
and other friends? Check in periodically to see how they’re doing — words of encouragement
and a vote of confidence that they can make their way through this can go a long way.
Likewise, encourage your student to seek out supports they might need. The University
provides many opportunities for students to de-stress, with events ranging from Pet
Away Worry and Stress (PAWS) with registered therapy dogs to hot cocoa and snacks.
A periodic study break can actually increase productivity. These events are posted
on B-Engaged and the Stress-free Bing website.
Binghamton University is here to help our students achieve their goals and learn how to maintain a holistic sense of well-being.
I encourage you to remind your students to make use of these resources as they navigate
the final few weeks of the fall semester.
Wishing our students and families a happy and healthy holiday season!
Sincerely, Johann Fiore-Conte Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Chief Health and Wellness Officer
University Counseling Center (UCC) services the campus community
The University Counseling Center (UCC) is an on-campus resource for students in their
pursuit of personal and academic growth. Our highly qualified staff is committed to
promoting the psychological well-being of Binghamton University's undergraduate and
graduate student community. Learn more about the UCC and how students can access care.
Financial Aid and Student Records are here to help!
For all servicing options, hours of operation, document submission upload instructions,
and much more, visit the following websites:
Document submission: All documents can be uploaded securely through the myBinghamton portal. Click on Financial Aid and Student Records Document Submission (available links
section on the left side of the page).
SAVE repayment plan offers lower monthly loan payments
The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, like other income-driven repayment
(IDR) plans, calculates your monthly payment amount based on your income and family
size. The SAVE Plan provides the lowest monthly payments of any IDR plan available
to nearly all student borrowers. Learn more.
Fall 2023 proof of enrollment will be available online through the National Student
Clearinghouse in September after the add/drop deadline once fall enrollment records
have been uploaded to the National Student Clearinghouse. Students can access this
through BU Brain. Click Student tab, then Student Services Tools to print an enrollment certificate.
If you have an enrollment verification form that needs to be completed by the Student
Records office, your student should email the form to registrar@binghamton.edu and include their name and B-number. Forms will not be processed until the first
day of classes (Tuesday, Aug. 22) or later.
DegreeWorks audit
Once students register for the Spring 2024 semester, they should review their DegreeWorks audit to ensure their Spring 2024 courses are meeting degree requirements.
Graduating seniors — Fall semester — applications for degree
The deadline for students to submit the Fall 2023 undergraduate application for degree
is the last day of classes – Friday, Dec. 8.
Currently enrolled undergraduates intending to graduate in Fall 2023 must complete
the online application for degree available on BU Brain in order to receive their degree. Students completing coursework at another school
in Fall 2023 must email degree@binghamton.edu to complete the application for degree.
Students seeking to withdraw completely from the University should complete the semester withdrawal form. The semester withdrawal form is required for a student who wishes to drop ALL fall
semester courses and who wants his/her academic record to indicate good standing.
Application for degree
Deadline for students to submit the Fall 2023 undergraduate Application for Degree
is the last day of fall classes - Friday, Dec. 8.
Currently enrolled undergraduates (with at least 104 credit hours earned) can complete their application for degree on BU Brain if they have not already done so when they confirmed their enrollment for this semester. Those studying elsewhere this semester can email degree@binghamton.edu for the application form. Students must notify us of their intent to graduate by completing the application for degree.
Clear holds
Be sure to clear all holds that may prevent registration. Holds can be viewed online through BU Brain.
Registration for winter 2024 opened on Oct. 16 and runs through the winter add/drop period until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 20.
Confirmation of enrollment deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 11
Couse add/drop period ends at 11:59 p.m., Dec. 20.
Change of grade option deadline is 3:30 p.m., Jan. 5
Course withdrawal deadline is 11:59 p.m., Jan. 5
Students may take a maximum of four credits during the winter session.
No financial aid – loans, grants, scholarships – are available to use during the winter
session.
Spring 2024 session – Jan. 16 - May 2
Advanced registration time tickets for the spring semester are issued based on earned
credit hours and are viewable on BU Brain.
Advanced registration for Spring 2024 will begin Nov. 1 and will close at 11:59 p.m.,
Dec. 8
9:00 a.m. for graduate students
12:00 p.m. for undergraduate students
Course add/drop for the spring semester will reopen a few days before the spring semester
begins in January.
Lost IDs
Students can request a replacement ID card through my.binghamton.edu or send an email (using their official Binghamton University email account — emails
from other accounts cannot be processed) with their name and B-number to idcard@binghamton.edu.
There is a $20 fee for all replacement ID cards, which will be assessed to the student’s
bill in Student Accounts.
Students will need a photo ID to pick up their card. Acceptable forms of ID include:
driver’s license, passport, high school or other university photo ID.
Official expedited electronic transcripts now available
In addition to free official paper transcripts, we also offer official expedited electronic
transcripts. Transcripts are sent in PDF format via email. Official electronic transcripts
are typically sent within 10 minutes of authorization. Attachments can also be uploaded
and sent with your expedited electronic transcript.
There is a $5 charge per recipient for the expedited service.
More information about electronic transcript service is available online.
Keep your contact information updated in our parent database. If your address, phone
or email has changed, send a note to families@binghamton.edu to let us know. And if you're looking for more from us, check out some of our pages
targeted directly to parents and guardians:
