Housing Information

End-of-Year Closing

All residents are expected to vacate their rooms 24 hours after their last exam. Based on the final exam schedule this means most students will need to vacate their rooms by Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Please review our End-of-Year Closing website for more detailed information, including the move-out process.


2026-27 New Student Housing

This process is for new 1st-Year Students starting at Binghamton University in the Fall 2026 semester. New First year students are required to live on campus and are guaranteed housing.

Please note: You must be deposited with Binghamton University in order to access the Housing Application.

Important Dates:

April 7: Housing Application opens

June 8 - 16: Room Selection takes place

August 14 and 15: New Student Move-In

Complete details of the process can be found on the New Student First Year Student Housing WebPage.


2026-27 Transfer Student Housing

This process is for Fall 2026 admitted Transfer Students starting at Binghamton University in the Fall 2026 semester. Transfer students who are admitted for the fall semester and wish to live on campus are guaranteed housing. This will also apply to new Fall 2027 transfer students.

Please note:  You must be deposited with Binghamton University in order to access the Housing Application.  

Important Dates:

April 7: Housing Application opens

June 8 - 16: Room Selection takes place

August 14 and 15: New Transfer Student Move-In

Complete details of the process can be found on the New Transfer Student Housing WebPage.


Summer 2026 Housing

Summer housing is only available to undergraduate students who have a direct University-related summer affiliation. Although space is limited, Summer housing is available for both Binghamton University students and non-Binghamton University students who are taking summer courses and/or engaging in University-sponsored programs or research which require being on campus for the Summer.  Summer Housing dates and rates are as follows:

  • Term 1 housing dates: May 25–June 30 ($1470)
  • Term 2 housing dates: July 5–August 8 ($1470)
  • Full Summer housing dates: May 26–August 9 ($3234)

Visit the Summer 2026 Housing web page for more information.


Spring 2026 Room Change Process

The spring 2026 Room Change Process opens January 28.  Visit the Spring Room Change Process Web page for information on the process.


Petition to be released from the University Housing Agreement 

This process is for residents who are signed up for on-campus housing and are petitioning to be released from the University Housing Agreement. 

Generally speaking, petitions to be released from the University Housing Agreement are denied unless they fit into one of  three categories below:

  • Not going to be enrolled as a Binghamton University student for the fall semester.
  • Significant and unanticipated change in financial circumstances that occurred following room selection.
  • Newly diagnosed or exacerbated medical conditions that cannot be addressed through housing accommodations.

See this web page for more information.