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Celebrate the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester with activities, events, open houses, festivals and fun as we welcome all our students to campus!

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Aug 14, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
C4 Dickinson Lounge
Chabad Welcome Brunch

Enjoy a brunch and get all your Jewish needs met!

Thu, Aug 14, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 PM
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 6:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Transition and TRANSFERmation Summit (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Our Transition and (Transfer)mation Summit is your opportunity to engage with other new transfer students, get a jump start on your career development, and begin to get acclimated to Binghamton University and the local community.

Our summit will be a day and a half starting at 4:00pm on Thursday, August 14th and ending after dinner on Friday, August 15th. Those students who live on campus will be allowed to move in early to accommodate the summit. Additional information about the move-in process will be communicated as we get closer. As a result of participating in the summit, students will:

Gain a vast knowledge of academic, social/emotional and career resources available to them on the Binghamton University campus
Start to create a sense of belonging on campus and within the greater Binghamton Community
Gain a deeper understanding of their career exploration and potential career paths

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
C4 Dickinson Lounge
Chabad Welcome Brunch

Enjoy a brunch and get all your Jewish needs met!

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Outside Admissions Center (Inside The Brain)
Adirondack Chair Fun Family Photos

Res Life will once again have the Big Chair for move-in weekend! Stop by outside the Admissions Center and get your photo with family or friends in the Big Chair. Your photo will be printed on site so you can take it with you for a great memento of move-in weekend! We will be there Friday-Sunday (8/15-8/17) from 10am-2pm.

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Old Union Hall
Parent and Family Programs Move In Day Reception

Come join Parent and Family Programs for a Move-in Day reception. Take a break with refreshments, Binghamton swag, and giveaways. Come relax and chat with other new families, Campus Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Entrance to Bartle Library
In-Person Library Tour

In this library tour, new students will explore and learn about library spaces and services to assist them once classes begin. Bring your questions about Binghamton University Libraries!

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Peace Quad
Party on the Peace Quad

Join your fellow new students for the first annual Party on the Peace Quad! We'll be featuring group laser tag tournaments, a photo booth, a variety of lawn games, FREE ice cream, music and a live DJ. Come out and meet other new students and join the party!

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 2:00 PM
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 12:00 AM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Outside Admissions Center (Inside The Brain)
Adirondack Chair Fun Family Photos

Res Life will once again have the Big Chair for move-in weekend! Stop by outside the Admissions Center and get your photo with family or friends in the Big Chair. Your photo will be printed on site so you can take it with you for a great memento of move-in weekend! We will be there Friday-Sunday (8/15-8/17) from 10am-2pm.

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Entrance to Bartle Library
In-Person Library Tour

In this library tour, new students will explore and learn about library spaces and services to assist them once classes begin. Bring your questions about Binghamton University Libraries!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Entrance to Bartle Library
In-Person Library Tour

In this library tour, new students will explore and learn about library spaces and services to assist them once classes begin. Bring your questions about Binghamton University Libraries!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Old Union Hall
Parent and Family Programs Move In Day Reception

Come join Parent and Family Programs for a Move-in Day reception. Take a break with refreshments, Binghamton swag, and giveaways. Come relax and chat with other new families, Campus Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Peace Quad
Welcome Kit Giveaway

Come out and meet the staff from Campus Bible Fellowship and get your welcome back kit giveaway item!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Main Lounge of Your Residence Hall
Mountainview Community Floor Meetings

You have met your Community Assistant and your roommate, now is your chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Main Lounge of Your Residence Hall
CIW Community Floor Meetings

You have met your Community Assistant and your roommate, now is your chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Main Lounge of Your Residence Hall
Dickinson Community Floor Meetings

You have met your Community Assistant and your roommate, now is your chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Main Lounge of Your Residence Hall
Newing Community Floor Meetings

You have met your Community Assistant and your roommate, now is your chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Main Lounge of Your Residence Hall
Hinman Community Floor Meetings

You have met your Community Assistant and your roommate, now is your chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wellness Bingo and B-Healthy's Back To School Night!

Join B-Healthy in Wellness Bingo! We are excited to promote the dimensions of wellness through a fun game of Bingo for all incoming students. Let's kick-off the year with wellness!

Sat, Aug 16, 2025 2:00 PM
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 12:00 AM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Old Rafuse Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Old Rafuse Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Dickinson Community. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Ben Fordham and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Outside Admissions Center (Inside The Brain)
Adirondack Chair Fun Family Photos

Res Life will once again have the Big Chair for move-in weekend! Stop by outside the Admissions Center and get your photo with family or friends in the Big Chair. Your photo will be printed on site so you can take it with you for a great memento of move-in weekend! We will be there Friday-Sunday (8/15-8/17) from 10am-2pm.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bingham Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Bingham Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Newing College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor John Starks and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Marcy Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Marcy Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Mountainview College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Dana Stewart and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Cayuga Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in College In The Woods. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Andy Merriwether and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Community and Conversation Event (Smith Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Hinman College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Kristina Marty and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Old Digman Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Old Digman Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Dickinson Community. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Ben Fordham and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Broome Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Broome Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Newing College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor John Starks and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Hunter Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Hunter Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Mountainview College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Dana Stewart and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Onondaga Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in College In The Woods. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Andy Merriwether and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Community and Conversation Event (Lehman Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Hinman College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Kristina Marty and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Digman Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Digman Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Dickinson Community. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Ben Fordham and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Transfer Student Ice Cream Mixer

Start your academic year out right with some FREE Ice Cream Treats as you mingle with other new and returning transfer students. You will have an opportunity to get your "class of XXXX" shirt (as supplies last) and pick up this year's Common Read book!

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Community and Conversation Event (Hughes Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Hinman College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Kristina Marty and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Delaware Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Delaware Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Newing College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor John Starks and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Mohawk Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in College In The Woods. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Andy Merriwether and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Endicott Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Endicott Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Newing College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor John Starks and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mohawk Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Seneca Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in College In The Woods. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Andy Merriwether and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Sun, Aug 17, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Chabad at Binghamton, 420 Murray Hill Rd, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
Freshmen Falafel @ Chabad

Join us for a huge dinner, meet friends, get swag & be part of the official Chabad Welcome!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Rafuse Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Rafuse Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Dickinson Community. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Ben Fordham and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cascade Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Cascade Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Mountainview College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Dana Stewart and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
B36 and B40 on the basment level of the Anderson Center and Studio A, Fine Arts 192
Scene Shop/Costume Shop/Lighting & Stage Management Open House

Meet the faculty and staff of Theatre Design, Technology at Binghamton University! Learn about classes and opportunities in scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, props, and more. For students who are interested in any of these areas and want to learn from working professionals in the field!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Studio B, Fine Arts 196
Musical Theatre Workshop

Let's get musical with the songs of Broadway with musical theatre professors Tommy Iafrate, Peter Sicilian, and Madeline Harts. Questions about voice lessons, musical theater courses, and auditions can be answered here too!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Johnson Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Johnson Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Dickinson Community. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Ben Fordham and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Community and Conversation Event (Roosevelt Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Hinman College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Kristina Marty and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Windham Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (Windham Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Mountainview College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Dana Stewart and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Watters Theater
Acting Workshop For All & Info Session for THEA 208 Acting I - Advanced

Come play theatre games, do improvisations, have fun, and meet other theatre-loving students with Acting/Directing faculty from the Theatre Dept. Information on acting classes and audition opportunities (for both THEA 208 and upcoming productions) will be discussed here as well! This fun and interactive workshop will also prepare students for auditions for THEA 208, an Acting I class for students with previous experience in acting or students who want to get actor training at a deeper level. Auditions for THEA 208 will happen on Monday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 - 9:00p.m. Please contact Professor Elizabeth Mozer instructor of THEA 208 at emozer@binghamton.edu for more information and an audition time slot.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Find your Classrooms and Snacks!

This is a great opportunity for new transfers (and others) to find their Fall 2025 classrooms before classes start to avoid feeling lost during the first week of classes! We will have student volunteers on hand to take students around campus to locate classrooms. Afterwards, snacks will be provided in the Transfer Student Success Office in AP G-17.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
O'Connor Hall Great Room
Community and Conversation Event (O'Connor Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Dickinson Community. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Ben Fordham and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
University Union 111
Organize to Succeed with Success Coaching

Join Success Coaching in the Union before classes start to decorate, create and organize your own planner, calendar or notebook! Free stickers, planners and other supplies will be provided!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Studio B, Fine Arts 196
Musical Theatre BFA Info Session & Program Auditions

If you are a new student who has been accepted to Binghamton’s Musical Theatre BFA, or if you’d like to audition for this program, please plan on attending this session to learn essential information, ensure that you’re signed up for the required first-year courses, and meet your cohort of musical theatre performers!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Peace Quad
Yard Games and Find Your Classroom

Come out and play some games and follow a student to find your classrooms for Tuesday! Come out and meet the staff of Campus Bible Fellowship too.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
Community and Conversation Event (Cleveland Hall Residents)

New Students! Come out and connect with other new students in Hinman College. You will have a chance to learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke. At this program, we will unpack the book's themes, provide a chance to meet your new neighbors, meet with your College Professor Kristina Marty and chat about the Common Read Experience. FREE Pizza and drinks will be provided! Also, all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Binghamton University Bookstore Credit.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
FA 93A
Dance Workshop: Intro Workshop, Hip Hop (JoEllen Kuhlman)

Dance instructors JoEllen Kuhlman and Heidy Batista Garcia welcome students to join in learning dance combinations and about dance classes offered this fall. Returning dance students are also encouraged to come get warmed up - and to help welcome new students!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
FA 104
Dance Workshop: Intro Workshop, Ballet (Neva Kenny)

Dance instructors JoEllen Kuhlman and Heidy Batista Garcia welcome students to join in learning dance combinations and about dance classes offered this fall. Returning dance students are also encouraged to come get warmed up - and to help welcome new students!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
FA 93A
Dance Workshop: Intro Workshop, Lyrical (JoEllen Kuhlman)

Dance instructors JoEllen Kuhlman and Heidy Batista Garcia welcome students to join in learning dance combinations and about dance classes offered this fall. Returning dance students are also encouraged to come get warmed up - and to help welcome new students!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
FA 104
Dance Workshop: Intro Workshop, Modern Dance (Heidy Batista Garcia)

Dance instructors JoEllen Kuhlman and Heidy Batista Garcia welcome students to join in learning dance combinations and about dance classes offered this fall. Returning dance students are also encouraged to come get warmed up - and to help welcome new students!

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Studio B, Fine Arts 196
Musical Theatre BFA Vocal Placements

All musical theatre BFA students (both new and returning) will need to schedule a slot during this session to determine their vocal studio. Students will sing 16-32 bars of musical theatre material, and should have clearly marked sheet music for an accompanist, double-sided in a three-ring binder. Email Professor Peter Sicilian sicilian@binghamton.edu with your availability to schedule your audition slot.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Studio A, Fine Arts 192
Audition/Interviews for THEA 208 Acting 1-Advanced

THEA 208 is an Acting I class for students with previous experience in acting or students who want to get actor training at a deeper level. To audition, you need to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or poem from any source (play, novel, spoken word, etc.). The important thing is that you really love the piece that you will be sharing. If you are interested in auditioning for THEA 208 or have any questions about the class, please email Professor Elizabeth Mozer at emozer@binghamton.edu to obtain a timeslot for your audition.

Mon, Aug 18, 2025
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Chabad at Binghamton, 420 Murray Hill Rd, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
Ice Cream Social @ Chabad

Meet fellow freshmen and enjoy some ice cream!

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Transfer Cafe Kick-Off Grab N' Go Breakfast

Enjoy a 'grab n' go" breakfast with other transfer students to celebrate the start of the Fall semester and get your morning off to a right start!

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Costume Shop (In the basement B40 next to the Anderson Center's Chamber Hall backstage hallway. Follow the signs to help guide you.)
Sew a Tote Bag Event!

Come sew your own unique tote bag in the costume shop! Come meet the costume team and learn sewing machine basics to sew a tote bag from start to finish. No sewing experience required, we will guide you the whole way. You will need a full 2 hours to complete this project.

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
University Union Atrium outside of the CCE (UU 137)
CCE Tabling: Learn about Programs and Resources

Stop by the CCE table on your way to and from classes or before you grab food at the Marketplace. We will have information about our programs and initiatives, along with ways that students can get involved in the local community. Students can also play CCE trivia to win prizes such as travel-size umbrellas so you can always stay dry on your way to classes!

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Studio A, Fine Arts 192
Audition Coaching

Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from an Acting/Directing faculty member. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions!
Note: Sign up required. See QR code.

Tue, Aug 19, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dickinson Quad
Welcome Back BBQ with Chabad

Enjoy a BBQ with your fellow new students!

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
University Union Atrium outside of the CCE (UU 137)
CCE Tabling: Learn about Programs and Resources

Stop by the CCE table on your way to and from classes or before you grab food at the Marketplace. We will have information about our programs and initiatives, along with ways that students can get involved in the local community. Students can also play CCE trivia to win prizes such as travel-size umbrellas so you can always stay dry on your way to classes!

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Study Abroad in Asia Info Session & Panel

From pop culture to career potential, Asia has emerged as this century's leader in technology, arts, and business. Binghamton University and SUNY offer unique opportunities to study at some of the most prestigious schools in Asia, such as Korea University in Seoul and Waseda University in Tokyo. At this panel we will hear from students who recently returned from studying abroad in Asia and what they learned along the way. There will be a Q+A session to follow so you can ask questions and find the program that's right for you.

Registration is optional for Binghamton students, but encouraged!

Can't make the event but want to learn more? Visit Education Abroad Drop-In Advising (M-F, 1pm to 4pm, Old Champlain, Room 240 or via Zoom), or email iegi@binghamton.edu.

For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact jloretz@binghamton.edu.

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Wed, Aug 20, 2025
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
UUW-324
Bursting the Campus Bubble: Getting Involved in the Local Community

Join CCE and discover ways to get involved in our community! There are many opportunities to connect with the community through volunteering, cultural events, and more. Learn about the history of our community, discover the many ways to get involved, and get answers to practical questions about going off campus. There will be light refreshments and all participants will receive a free t-shirt!

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
University Union Atrium outside of the CCE (UU 137)
CCE Tabling: Learn about Programs and Resources

Stop by the CCE table on your way to and from classes or before you grab food at the Marketplace. We will have information about our programs and initiatives, along with ways that students can get involved in the local community. Students can also play CCE trivia to win prizes such as travel-size umbrellas so you can always stay dry on your way to classes!

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bearcats Sports Complex
Women's Soccer Match

Join Binghamton Athletics as Women's Soccer hosts a home match!

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Studio A, Fine Arts 192
Audition Coaching

Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from an Acting/Directing faculty member. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions!
Note: Sign up required. See QR code.

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Studio B, Fine Arts 196
Voice Lesson Auditions

Are you interested in taking singing lessons? If so, then these auditions are for you. Students will be asked to sing 16-32 bars a cappella for the Theatre Department's singing teachers. Email Dr. Madeline Harts
mharts@binghamon.edu, with your availability to schedule an audition slot.

Note: Students in the BFA Musical Theatre program will need to attend the Monday night placement auditions; these Thursday night auditions are for BA Theatre majors, theatre minors, and non-majors.

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
Poster Sale

Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside the Library Tower on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
T-Ingo: Transfer Student Bingo

Come enjoy everyone's favorite game...BINGO! This is your chance to win some great prizes while getting to know other students!

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Studio A, Fine Arts 192
Audition Coaching

Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from an Acting/Directing faculty member. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions!
Note: Sign up required. See QR code.

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Watters Theater, Fine Arts
Open Audition Call for Actors, Dancers and Singers

Calling all Bearcats who act, dance or sing! Our fall productions are The Balcony, a play by Jean Genet and directed by Jose Zayas in Watters Theater and Seussical, with book, music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, direction by Tommy Iafrate, music direction by Melissa Yanchak, and choreography by JoEllen Kuhlman in Watters Theater. Show us what you've got!

Note: Learn more on our audition information page on the website or access from QR code.

Fri, Aug 22, 2025 2:00 PM
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 12:00 AM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Sat, Aug 23, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sat, Aug 23, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Education Abroad at University Fest 2025

Internal event for attendance

Sat, Aug 23, 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
UFEST 2025

For 32 years, Binghamton University has been celebrating the beginning of the academic year with our large outdoor student involvement fair on the Peace Quad. Come join in on the fun and celebrate with games, food, and endless chances to connect with the Binghamton U community.

This is the biggest event of the semester, so don't miss out!

Sat, Aug 23, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sat, Aug 23, 2025 2:00 PM
Sun, Aug 24, 2025 12:00 AM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Sun, Aug 24, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sun, Aug 24, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Undergrounds
Bowling and Games at The Union

The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!

Sun, Aug 24, 2025
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Seneca Lake
Jew'Au Cruise

Spend a day on the water with your new Jewish Bing friends!

Sun, Aug 24, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sun, Aug 24, 2025
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Watters Theater, Fine Arts
Open Audition Call for Actors, Dancers and Singers

Calling all Bearcats who act, dance or sing! Our fall productions are The Balcony, a play by Jean Genet and directed by Jose Zayas in Watters Theater and Seussical, with book, music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, direction by Tommy Iafrate, music direction by Melissa Yanchak, and choreography by JoEllen Kuhlman in Watters Theater. Show us what you've got!

Note: Learn more on our audition information page on the website or access from QR code.

Mon, Aug 25, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Mon, Aug 25, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Tue, Aug 26, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Tue, Aug 26, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Wed, Aug 27, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Wed, Aug 27, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Thu, Aug 28, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Thu, Aug 28, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Thu, Aug 28, 2025
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Fri, Aug 29, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sat, Aug 30, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sat, Aug 30, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sun, Aug 31, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Sun, Aug 31, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Mon, Sep 01, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Mon, Sep 01, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Tue, Sep 02, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Tue, Sep 02, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Watson Drop-In Advising

Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!

Thu, Sep 04, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Events Center
BU Dance Team Tryouts

Interested in joining the Dance Team? Come try out!

Fri, Sep 05, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Events Center
BU Dance Team Tryouts

Interested in joining the Dance Team? Come try out!

Sat, Sep 06, 2025
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Events Center
BU Dance Team Tryouts

Interested in joining the Dance Team? Come try out!

Where

Binghamton University Campus

Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States

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