Residential Life
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We’re more than a place to sleep. Find your friends, have fun and build the skills you need for success — right here.
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We're currently hiring student assistants for next year — work with the best team on campus!
Residential Living and Learning
Our six communities are more than a place to eat and sleep; they are where students make friends, have fun and build the life skills essential to personal and academic success.
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Winter Break
The residence halls will close for Winter Break at 10:00 a.m. December 13, 2025 and reopen at 9:00 a.m. January 18, 2026.
24-HOUR QUIET HOURS begin 11:59 p.m. Friday, December 5 and will continue through 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 12. Quiet hours allow students time to study and prepare for finals. This policy will be enforced in the residence halls during this time.
For more information, please visit the Winter Break page.
January Move-In
The residence halls will close for Winter Break at 10:00 a.m. December 13, 2025.
New 1st-Year and Transfer students will move in on Saturday, January 17th between 12pm to 4pm. Please keep an eye on your Binghamton email to select a move-in time slot and for further instructions.
New International students will move in on Monday, January 12th or Tuesday, January 13th. Please keep an eye on your Binghamton email to select a move-in time slot and for further instructions. Visit the International Student and Scholar Services website for additional information.
Returning students will move in on Sunday, January 18th starting at 9am.
Spring semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 20th.
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Don't miss any of our community events, activities and resident photos! We're on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
Binghamton Support Network
Are you overwhelmed and don't know where to look for help? Check out our searchable database of on- and off-campus resources.
We provide a small school residential experience within a premier public university. Our dedicated staff and faculty educators engage with students in building strong communities that empower personal development and academic success. Our six diverse residential areas offer Bearcats a home away from home that supports learning and growth.