What are Summer Send-offs?
Summer Send-offs create a wonderful opportunity for Binghamton University's newest students and families to come together and meet other Bearcats from New York or out of state! Make sure to join our Bearcat Family to get email notifications about all of our family events.
Why do we have Summer Send-offs?
These informal gatherings are designed to ease the anxiety of leaving home, foster a sense of community and celebrate being part of the Binghamton University family. They are also a time to get any of those last-minute questions answered before students come to campus!
These events:
- Connect new students and their families to other incoming students and parents.
- Connect families within New York state or out of state.
- Allow new students and families to ask a Binghamton University staff member, alumni and current student or parent questions.
- Encourage students and their families to have fun and feel welcomed!
Summer Send-offs: dates and registration
Thanks to our generous parent volunteers and alumni, Binghamton University will hit the road in July and early August, and we hope you'll be able to join us in one of the following communities:
- Morris County, NJ: Monday, July 29
- Suffolk County, NY (Centerport): Wednesday, July 31
- Westchester County, NY (Mt. Kisco): Thursday, Aug.1
- Nassau County, NY (Uniondale): Monday, Aug. 5
- Suffolk County, NY (Melville): Tuesday, Aug. 6
- Broome County, NY (Binghamton): Tuesday, Aug. 13
These receptions are hosted by current families and/or alumni to welcome you to our Bearcat family, to help you meet other new families and students, and to assist in answering any last-minute questions.
You and your student will have the opportunity to speak with current families, members of the Parents Leadership Council (PLC), students, staff and alumni to ask questions about move-in day, residential living and academics and to get advice on how students can make the most of their time at Binghamton.
FAQ
Who should attend these events?
These events are for incoming (new and transfer) students and their families.
Is there a cost for these events?
There is no cost for these events.
What is the format for these events?
Each event may vary slightly, depending on the host or venue. Refreshments will be served and it is a great time to come together and meet other Bearcats.
Questions?
Email us at families@binghamton.edu
