Housing Information

2026-27 Returning Student Housing

This process is for current residents interested in returning to on-campus housing for the 2026–27 academic year. Visit the Returning Student Housing web page for more information. 

Important Dates:

January 27: Applications opens

March 6: Application deadline - Students must submit their 2026-27 housing application by March 6, 2026, to be eligible to participate in room selection.  

March 9 - 18: Room Selection


Spring Break Housing 

The residence halls will close for Spring Break at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026 and reopen at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026. Visit the Spring Break Housing web page for more information. 


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.