The month of May is always an exciting and meaningful time for the campus community.
Final exams and Commencement ceremonies signal the end of another academic year and
time to say goodbye to students, whether it’s just for a few months or it’s wishing
them well as they venture into graduate school or a career.
In the short term, I hope your student can take advantage of the many Stress-free
Bing events that are planned for the final week of the semester. We know that some
students find this time of the year particularly demanding and we strive to provide
the resources that can get them through to the finish line.
The end of the academic year does cause me to reflect on the mission of the University
and how it prepares students for their next steps. I do hope that students feel a
real sense of accomplishment as they conclude their studies. What they’ve managed
to do in the classroom and the laboratory and through their research and service is
truly remarkable.
Binghamton students will always have my respect and admiration for the depth of their
passions, their talents and the impressions that they make on our faculty and staff.
I know that you feel the same and I encourage you to share these sentiments with them
in your own way the next time you see them. They’ve earned it!
Sincerely,
Harvey Stenger President
On-campus move out information
All on-campus residents are expected to vacate their rooms 24 hours after their last
exam. Based on the final exam schedule, most students will need to vacate their rooms
by 10 a.m. Friday, May 12. Students with Thursday night exams still need to be out
by 10 a.m. Friday.
Financial Aid and Student Records are here to help!
For all servicing options, hours of operation, document submission upload instructions,
and much more, visit the following websites:
Document submission: All documents can be uploaded securely through the myBinghamton portal. Click on Financial Aid and Student Records Document Submission (available links
section on the left side of the page).
2024-25 FAFSA application now open
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. You can
file your FAFSA here.
Per the Department of Education, institutions, state higher education agencies and
designated scholarship organizations will begin receiving FAFSA information starting
in the first half of March 2024. For more information, visit the 2024-25 Student Aid Index Update and Timeline.
Students and/or parents will report 2022 tax information on the 2024-25 FAFSA. This
information will be automatically transferred from the IRS to the FAFSA using the
new FAFSA contributor and consent functionality.
The Financial Aid office understands that applying for financial aid can be complex.
Watch the videos below and if you still have questions, we're always happy to provide
assistance.
To apply for New York state aid, students must complete a New York state Tuition Assistance
Program (TAP) application. This application provides a single conduit for applying
for payment of all state grants, scholarships and awards, which includes TAP, Excelsior
(requires initial separate application as well), and STEM (requires initial separate
application as well).
Students and parents have the option to link directly to the application from the
FAFSA submission confirmation page or complete the application by going to the NYS
Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) webpage.
Note that students must be full-time for most NYS grants and scholarships.
2023-24 Parent PLUS loan – another option for funding your student's education for
Spring 2024
Applications for Binghamton University scholarships based on community service, leadership,
volunteerism, extracurricular activities and more for 2024-25 are now open on Binghamton AcademicWorks. Applications will close on April 30, 2024. To be eligible students must have a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher, attained at Binghamton University. They must also plan to enroll
full-time in both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 and most often, demonstrate need as determined
by the FAFSA.
Summer 2024 financial aid
Financial aid sources for the summer are available for matriculated Binghamton University
undergraduate and graduate students who are in good academic standing. Undergraduate
students enrolled for at least six credits during summer session may be eligible to
use Federal Direct Student Loans, Federal Parent PLUS Loans and private loans to help
finance the summer session. Pell eligible students will receive the award automatically
based on eligibility and enrollment. Due to the delay in receiving 2024-25 FAFSA information, the 2024 Summer Loan Request
Form will not be available until after we are able to provide financial aid offers.
Is your student considering education abroad? If yes, once accepted to an education
abroad program, we encourage financial aid applicants to meet with a financial aid
counselor to discuss costs and funding options. Students must submit a copy of the
program acceptance letter and a detailed program cost sheet. For more information,
visit the financial aid for education abroad webpage.
2024-25 Financial aid award notification timeline
Due to the delay in receiving 2024-25 FAFSA information, the timeline for financial
aid offer notifications for the 2024-25 academic year (Fall 2024, Spring 2025) has
not yet been determined. Check the main financial aid webpage for updates.
The last day of classes for the Spring 2024 semester is May 2, 2024.
Cancellation of courses/University withdrawal for Spring 2024
After the spring 2024 semester begins, students seeking to withdraw completely from
the University must complete the University Withdrawal form. The Semester Withdrawal
Form is required for a student who wishes to drop ALL courses and who wants their
academic record to indicate in good standing. The deadline to withdraw from the spring
semester is 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2.
Spring 2024 proof of enrollment
Proof of enrollment for spring 2024 will be available online through the National
Student Clearinghouse by the first week of February. Students can access this through
their BU Brain account on the My Binghamton portal. Click Student tab, then Student Services Tools.
Graduating seniors – applications for degree
Currently enrolled undergraduates intending to graduate in Spring 2024 must complete
the online Application for Degree (AFD) available on BU Brain in order to receive
their degree. Student must submit an AFD by March 15 if they want to be included in the spring commencement
program.
Students completing coursework at another school in Spring 2024 must email degree@binghamton.edu
to complete their Application for Degree.
Clear holds
Be sure to clear all holds that may prevent registration. Holds can be viewed online through BU Brain.
Summer 2024 registration
Term I: May 28–July 1 Term II: July 8–August 9
Summer registration opened on March 11.
Students must clear all holds before they can register. Holds can be viewed online
through the BU Brain.
Advanced registration for the fall semester has begun for continuing students.
Continuing graduate students: Time tickets opened on March 26, 9 a.m.
Continuing undergraduate students: Time tickets opened on March 26, 1 p.m.
Undergraduate time tickets are based on earned credit hours.
Advanced Registration for the fall semester will close on May 2, 11:59 p.m. The fall
add/drop period will reopen right before the fall semester begins in August.
Lost IDs
Students can request a replacement ID card through my.binghamton.edu or send an email (using their official Binghamton University email account — emails
from other accounts cannot be processed) with their name and B-number to idcard@binghamton.edu.
There is a $20 fee for all replacement ID cards, which will be assessed to the student’s
bill in Student Accounts.
Students will need a photo ID to pick up their card. Acceptable forms of ID include:
driver’s license, passport, high school or other university photo ID.
Official expedited electronic transcripts now available
In addition to free official paper transcripts, we also offer official expedited electronic
transcripts. Transcripts are sent in PDF format via email. Official electronic transcripts
are typically sent within 10 minutes of authorization. Attachments can also be uploaded
and sent with your expedited electronic transcript.
There is a $5 charge per recipient for the expedited service.
More information about electronic transcript service is available online.
Families: Follow us on social media, just for you!
Keep your contact information updated in our family database. If your address, phone
or email has changed, send a note to families@binghamton.edu to let us know. And if you're looking for more from us, check out some of our pages
targeted directly to parents and guardians:
