The staff at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) looks forward to your arrival on campus. The information below will assist you with your transition to studying in the United States at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ. Contact our office with any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you at International Student Orientation!
Before you arrive at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ
There are several items you should complete prior to your arrival at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ. Select the following for detailed information on how to:
International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation will include a combination of pre-recorded videos and programs that you will attend in-person. The pre-recorded videos will cover a variety of important topics for new students including health insurance, immigration regulations, and more. The interactive in-person components taking place on Tuesday, August 12 – Wednesday, August 13 will allow new international students to engage with one another, make connections, and get to know more about the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ campus. Additional Orientation activities will take place through the start of the fall semester.
Orientation schedule AND VIDEOS
English Language Skills Assessment
Arrival in ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ
In an effort to make your journey easier, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is pleased to offer OurBus. OurBus is a bus rideshare service offering direct service from New York City airports to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ on select dates. If you are interested in using this service from JFK Airport, you can find more details . If you are interested in using this service from Newark Airport, you can find more details . If you have any questions about the OurBus service, please email intarriv@binghamton.edu.
You should review the travel to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ webpage which includes information on how to get from New York City airports to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.
After your arrival, there are many ways to Get Involved in the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ community – campus clubs, sports, and events.
Important emails
Pre-arrival emails for the Fall 2025 semester will be sent out in the near future.
Undergraduate Pre-Arrival Emails
These emails will contain important information that will assist you in becoming a successful student at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.
Additional information
Visit the ISSS website for more information about the International Student and Scholar Services Office.