My name is Christina MacDavitt and I’m the International Student and Scholar Services Programming Coordinator here at Binghamton. As a new student, getting involved in campus clubs, sports and events will be vital to your Binghamton success.
Here are some tips on how to become immersed in the Binghamton University Community:
- Choose from the list of event happenings on B-Welcome, B-Engaged, or B-Line announcements.
- Become involved in one of the international student organizations.
- Go for a hike in Binghamton’s on-campus Nature Preserve –770,000 sq. meters of land and 81,000 sq. meters of wetlands.
- Head down to the East Gym and learn about Campus Recreation's group classes, swimming pool, and open recreation schedule.
- Volunteer on campus or in the greater Binghamton area. The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) works with the local community to provide opportunities to volunteer and make a difference.
- Grab a friend and explore the area! Use your student ID to ride the OCCT Blue Buses or city buses for free. Participate in the First Friday Art Walk, ice skate at the SUNY Broome Ice Center, go to a Rumble Ponies baseball game, visit the Broome County Regional Farmers Market, or check some of the area's great local restaurants!
- Get to know the campus from near or far! View a virtual tour of campus and the Binghamton University Blog to see the newest happenings!
Ways to get involved with ISSS:
- Join the Friendship Family Program and form a social relationship with local community members. Space is limited, sign-up as soon as possible.
- Join the Global Networking Group and meet other students who are interested in connecting with diverse peers. All Binghamton University students are welcome to fill out the GNG Interest Form to join this program.
- Attend the International Welcome Events! These events are designed to help new international students connect with each other and learn about the many campus resources here to help you.
- Come to the International Coffee Hour, held once a month. The first coffee hour of the fall 2024 semester will be from 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4 in the Old Champlain Atrium (Old Champlain, Room 133).
All pre-arrival emails will be posted on our webpage for future reference. Emails will only be posted once they have been distributed to incoming students.
Best,
Christina MacDavitt
International Student and Scholar Services Programming Coordinator
