9:00am - 4:00pm
General Advising will be held in the Main Office (OH 110) and Departmental Advising (Biology, Environmental Studies, and Economics) will be held in the Atrium
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins and Call-ins are available from 9am-4pm.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Spine Location D (By Library Tower)
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!
10:00am - 11:00am
Rafuse Hall Great Room
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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bookstore Credit.
11:00am - 12:15pm
Studio B, Fine Arts 196
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!
11:00am - 1:00pm
B36 and B40 on the basement level of the Anderson Center and Studio A, Fine Arts 192
Meet the faculty and staff of Theatre Design, Technology at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ! 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!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Top of Lot M1 Shelter
Join the Steward of Natural Areas for an introductory walk of the BU Nature Preserve. Learn the Nature Preserve’s purpose, history, and how students use it.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Cascade Hall Great Room
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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bookstore Credit.
11:30am - 1:30pm
Meet at the University Union
Join New Student Programs and learn how to navigate the Binghamton bus system!
11:30am - 12:30pm
Johnson Hall Great Room
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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bookstore Credit.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bookstore Credit.
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Virtual: Advanced registration is required at: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-academic-boot-camp-august-2025/
Are you getting ready to go on the academic job market? Join Beyond Prof for a week of webinars designed to help you prepare your job documents, get your questions answered, and create a career plan that will help you decide next steps.
Each webinar will demystify the various documents that make up an application package and help you understand the hiring process for academic positions. You’ll learn strategies you need to clearly and confidently communicate who you are as an educator and scholar to hiring committees.
These sessions are designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all disciplines who want to strengthen their application package. All sessions are held between 12-12:45 PM.
August 18 – Cover Letters
August 19 – Research statements
August 20 – Teaching statements
August 21 – Teaching portfolios
August 22 – What if I’m not successful this year?
Webinars will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required.
You can register at:
12:00pm - 7:00pm
East Gym
Check out our brand-new cardio equipment, functional training zone and recovery area with free access to the FitSpace fitness center. You can also shoot hoops in the gymnasium, go for a swim in the pool and more. Don’t forget your BingU ID card! Day-use lockers are available.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Windham Hall Great Room
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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bookstore Credit.
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Nursing Learning Community
Visit the Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence B-Welcome drop in advising hours to discuss schedule changes or referrals to campus resources! Visit ourÂ
events calendar for details and additional opportunities to connect with advising!
12:45pm - 2:00pm
Watters Theater
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.
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual (see description for details)
Want to make the most of your internship this fall? Learn how you can earn upper-level college credit for your internship experience by enrolling in CDCI 395, a course open to students in any major and offered through the Fleishman Career Center.
Why take CDCI 395?
CDCI 395 is an online, asynchronous course on Brightspace that complements your internship. Each week, you’ll dive into short readings, discussions, and activities designed to give you a competitive edge in your future career. You’ll build essential skills employers look for, including:
✨ Leadership
✨ Networking
✨ Professionalism
✨ Teamwork
✨ Equity & inclusion in the workplace
✨ Critical thinking
All while reflecting on and growing from your real-world internship experience!
You can choose to earn 2, 4, or 8 credits, depending on how many hours you’re working at your internship.
Join us for a quick Zoom info session to learn more about the largest credit-bearing internship program on campus and how you can take advantage of it this fall.
Zoom Event:
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Center at careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
UU 111
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! Make an appointment today!
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Top of Lot M1 Shelter
Join the Steward of Natural Areas for an introductory walk of the BU Nature Preserve. Learn the Nature Preserve’s purpose, history, and how students use it.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Around Campus
If you see our decorated Gem Car around campus, stop by and answer our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ trivia questions for a chance to win a prize!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lecture Hall 02 (first) & AP G-17
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 on AP G-17.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
O'Connor Hall Great Room
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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bookstore Credit.
1:30pm - 4:00pm
UU 103
SWE, along with SASE, NSBE, and SHPE, would like to welcome all incoming Watson freshmen and transfer students to join us on Monday, the 18th, at 1:30 PM in UU 103! This event is a great opportunity to hear about some of the Watson clubs on campus and connect with upperclassmen who can answer any questions you may have. Students from multiple engineering disciplines will be there, so if you have any specific questions about your major, we can help with those, too!
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet in your building lobby
Bring a copy of your class schedule and tour around campus!
2:00pm - 12:00am
The Undergrounds
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!
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Peace Quad
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.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Studio B, Fine Arts 196
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!
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hinman Dining Center (1200 Multi-Purpose Room)
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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bookstore Credit.
2:45pm - 5:00pm
Meet at the University Union
Join New Student Programs and learn how to navigate the Binghamton bus system!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Depart from Hillside Commons
Join the Apartments Community for a campus tour!
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Your Residence Hall's Lobby
Meet a Dickinson CA from your building to go on a tour of academic buildings on the main campus. Bring a copy of your schedule with you! Tours will leave promptly at 3:00pm and 4:00pm!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet in your building lobby
Bring a copy of your class schedule and tour around campus!
3:15pm - 4:00pm
FA 93A
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!
3:15pm - 4:00pm
FA 104
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!
4:00pm - 4:45pm
FA 93A
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!
4:45pm - 5:30pm
FA 104
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!