Message from President Lois B. DeFleur

I welcome you and your student to Binghamton University. As you may know, Binghamton University’s undergraduate program is widely known as one of the best in the nation, receiving accolades each year in publications such as Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, The Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton Review, Barron’s and U.S. News & World Report. The Fiske Guide to Colleges has recognized Binghamton as “the premier public university in the Northeast.”

Binghamton’s tradition of excellence rests on some key ingredients. First, the faculty in each of the schools and colleges value both teaching and interacting with students. They also are renowned for their scholarship and research. The University emphasizes annual recognition of outstanding teaching and, through our Center for Learning and Teaching, faculty members continue to enhance their instructional methods. They have also developed a creative General Education program for all students, which provides a solid foundation for more advanced work in each of our schools and colleges.

Students at Binghamton have the opportunity to study in a wide range of majors and academic programs. Harpur College offers 39 different majors, ranging from Arabic to psychobiology, while our professional schools prepare students for leadership in fields ranging from community health nursing to systems science and industrial engineering. We continue to introduce new academic programs to help our students meet the changing demands of the environment in which they will live. New academic offerings include bioengineering and materials science. We also have several accelerated five-year programs that enable students to pursue both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in disciplines such as computer science and business. Students benefit from a wide array of professional internships and opportunities for international education. In fact, Binghamton University’s international programs have been widely recognized as models for other U.S. colleges, and Binghamton was recently named an inaugural recipient of the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Binghamton is dedicated to providing students with a variety of leadership opportunities that will help them succeed in their chosen careers.

Very high-achieving students may participate in the Binghamton Scholars program, which offers specialized seminars, collaborative learning experiences and hands-on research opportunities with faculty. Binghamton Scholars also participate in Leadership Forums in which they serve as peer mentors to other outstanding students and present their research projects.

Another widely acclaimed program is Binghamton’s Discovery program. This program engages students from their freshman year, helping them make the transition to college through explorations of academic interests and social growth. Each of the University’s residential colleges houses a Discovery Center offering academic and career information and tutoring. These centers also assist students in developing the computer skills they will need for their future careers.

Binghamton University is well known for its unique living-learning system of residential communities designed from the Oxford model. Guided by faculty masters and fellows, these living-learning communities provide special leadership and learning opportunities for students, as well as the experience of a more personable community within the larger campus. Alumni over the years have expressed a deep appreciation for the friendships and experiences fostered by the residential colleges.

We are proud that we attract many of the best students from New York state, from across the nation and from countries around the globe. More important, we are proud that Binghamton students thrive in our innovative and challenging programs. We see the proof of their success in our exceptional graduation rates and the achievements of our alumni. Whether they are corporate CEOs, world-class musicians or cutting-edge scientists, all our alumni value their experiences at Binghamton. We look forward to having you and your student join this tradition of excellence.

Lois B. DeFleur
President

Greetings from the Director of Alumni and Parent Operations
Welcome to the Binghamton University community. We are delighted that your daughter or son has decided to enroll. Our primary goal in Parent Relations is to help you help your student do well. This Parents' Handbook contains a wealth of information about programs, services and sources of help for students and parents.

There are many ways you can help from home. Start with the University's website. Have a question about academic advising? Find the answer at www.binghamton.edu, along with staff e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

Would you like to learn about the Discovery program or about health, counseling or housing options? It's all on the Web, along with sports team schedules. Read how students can connect with alumni about their career interests. You also may review student activity lists or campus employment options that help students budget their time as they balance studies with other pursuits. Learn how to order a birthday cake from Dining Services to be sent to your student on that special day, and how the bookstore will mail BU souvenirs you order to friends and family.

If, in addition to the newsletter we will send in the fall, you would find periodic on-line news briefs helpful, please let us know by sending us your e-mail address. Tell us what would be most helpful to receive and we'll work to provide it.

We share a common interest. Your student will be a part of Binghamton University for life. Let's work together to help your student make the most of his or her time here on campus.

Rose Frierman
Director of Alumni and Parent Operations
607-777-2431
parents@binghamton.edu

Join us for Family Weekend on October 21 and 22!
Each fall, hundreds of parents and family members visit Binghamton University for Family Weekend. It's an opportunity to spend time with your student, meet faculty and staff, and enjoy a range of activities in various residential areas and other locations on campus. A preliminary schedule for the weekend is given on the parents' pages of the Alumni and Parent Relations website. Because of the popularity of Family Weekend, you may want to make motel/hotel reservations now. Lodging information is provided in this handbook and at www.binghamton.edu under “Visitors & The Public.” We look forward to greeting you at Family Weekend 2006!



General Information
Binghamton University History
1946 Founded as Triple Cities College, branch of Syracuse University
1950 Joined State University of New York (SUNY) system as Harpur College
1961 Moved from Endicott to present campus in Vestal
1965 Designated a University Center, one of four in the 64-campus SUNY system.

Binghamton University is about an hour's drive from Ithaca, Cortland, Oneonta and Elmira; it is about 90 minutes from Syracuse and Scranton. New York City and Philadelphia are about three hours away. The University is conveniently located and accessible from New York state Route 17 and Interstate 81.

For a parent, sending your son or daughter off to college for the first time provokes mixed feelings. You want to continue your caring and support, but at the same time promote independence. Your child will be faced with new choices, many dealing with health and lifestyle. Now is the time to talk about anything and everything, so that your new student will have the background necessary to make responsible choices.

Colleges and Schools
The University is divided into the following colleges and schools. Students may apply to pursue studies in more than one school.
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
Decker School of Nursing
School of Education
College of Community and Public Affairs
School of Management
Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science

Degree Programs
Accounting, BS, MS
Africana Studies, BA
Anthropology, BA, BS, MA, PhD
Arabic, BA
Art, BA, BFA
Art History, BA, MA, PhD
Asian and Asian American Studies, BA
Behavioral Neuroscience, PhD
Biochemistry, BS
Bioengineering, BS
Biological Sciences, BA, BS, MA, PhD
Biology Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12, MAT, MSEd
Biomedical Anthropology, MS
Chemistry, BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD
Chemistry Adolescence Education,
Grades 7-12, MAT, MSEd
Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 (pre-service), MSEd
Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 (in-service), MSEd
Cinema, BA
Classical Studies, BA
Clinical Psychology, PhD
Cognitive Psychology, PhD
Community Health Nursing, MS
Comparative Literature, BA, MA, PhD
Computer Engineering, BS
Computer Science, BS, MS, PhD
Earth Science Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12, MAT, MSEd
Economics, BA, BS, MA, PhD
Educational Studies, MS
Educational Theory and Practice, EdD
Electrical Engineering, BS, MS, PhD
Engineering, MEng
English Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12, MAT, MSEd
English, BA, MA, PhD
Environmental Studies, BA, BS
Family Nursing, MS
French, BA, MA
Geography, BA, MA
Geological Sciences, BA, BS, MA, PhD
German, BA
Gerontological Nursing, MS
Hebrew, BA
History, BA, MA, PhD
History and Major Sub-Fields of Philosophy, MA
Human Development, BA, BS
Inclusive Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 (pre-service), MSEd
Industrial and Systems Engineering, BS
Industrial Engineering, MS
Individualized Major Program, BA
Italian, BA, MA
Judaic Studies, BA
Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies, BA
Linguistics, BA
Literacy Education, Birth-Grade 6, MSEd
Literacy Education, Grades 7-12, MSEd
Management, BS, MBA, PhD
Materials Engineering, MS, PhD
Materials Science, MS, PhD
Mathematical Sciences, BA, BS, MA, PhD
Mathematics Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12, MAT, MSEd
Mechanical Engineering, BS, MS, PhD
Medieval Studies, BA
Music, BA, BMus, MM
Nursing, BS, PhD
Philosophy, BA
Philosophy, Interpretation and Culture, MA, PhD
Philosophy, Politics and Law, BA, MA
Physics, BA, BS, MA, MS
Physics Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12, MAT, MSEd
Political Science, BA, MA, PhD
Psychobiology, BS
Psychology, BA, MS
Public Administration, MPA
Social, Political, Ethical and Legal Philosophy, MA, PhD
Social Science, MA
Social Studies Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12, MAT, MSEd
Social Work, MSW
Sociology, BA, MA, PhD
Spanish, BA, MA
Special Education, Adolescence, MSEd
Special Education, Childhood, MSEd
Systems Science, MS, PhD
Theater, BA, MA

Undergraduate Cross-Disciplinary Concentrations and Programs
Harpur College: BA or BS/MBA Five-Year Program (with the School of Management); Asian and Asian American Studies; Chemistry/Materials Science 3-2 Program; Environmental Studies; Judaic Studies; Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies; Linguistics; Medieval Studies; Middle East and North African Program; Philosophy, Politics and Law; Physics/Computer Science Five-Year Program (with the Watson School); Physics/Engineering 3-2 Program (with the Watson School); Russian and East European Studies; Translation Research and Instruction Program; Women’s Studies

School of Management: Adjunct Management Option (for students in schools other than SOM); BA or BS/MBA Five-Year Program (for Harpur College students); East Asian and Management Studies; BS in Engineering/MBA (for Watson School students)

Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science: Engineering/MBA Five-Year Program (with the School of Management); Physics/Computer Science Five-Year Program (for Harpur College Students); Physics/Engineering 3-2 Program (for Harpur College students)

Accelerated Programs, Five-Year Master’s Degrees
Harpur Liberal Arts Undergraduate Bachelor’s/Management MBA
Biological Sciences Undergraduate Bachelor’s/Biological Sciences MA, MS
Chemistry BS/Materials Science MS
Philosophy BA/Philosophy, Politics and Law MA
Accounting BS/Accounting MS
Management BS/Business Administration MBA
Computer Engineering BS/Electrical Engineering MS
Computer Science BS/Business Administration MBA
Computer Science BS/Computer Science MS
Electrical Engineering BS/Electrical Engineering MS
Computer Engineering BS/Business Administration MBA
Electrical Engineering BS/Business Administration MBA
Industrial and Systems Engineering BS/Business Administration MBA
Mechanical Engineering BS/Business Administration MBA

About the Individualized Major Program:
The Individualized Major Program (IMP) allows Harpur College students to design interdisciplinary majors for programs of study not listed in the Bulletin or Catalog. Majors approved by the program principally consist of regular courses and independent-study credits from Harpur College departments. Majors designed through the IMP must be interdisciplinary, academically rigorous and grounded in the liberal arts.


Academic Life
The Faculty’s Role in Student Growth
Binghamton University's outstanding faculty is a great resource for your student. Faculty members are available for questions outside of class during scheduled office hours. In addition, they welcome contact via e-mail and often share home phone numbers with their students. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to contact faculty with questions regarding courses and for mentoring purposes. Students who contact faculty for help impress faculty and benefit themselves.

Alumni often cite personal contact with favorite faculty as among their most rewarding University experiences. As active artists, scholars and scientists, the faculty members share their commitment to learning with students, serving as mentors as well as instructors. They help students find academic direction and many actively encourage students to participate in their cutting-edge research and creative projects. Some students are hired to work in departments; top students may be invited to become classroom or laboratory assistants. These opportunities help students increase their own academic growth by helping other students learn.

Faculty members also serve as mentors in the residential colleges, each of which has a faculty master who helps coordinate educational and self-development programs. Faculty members regularly visit the residential halls to present specific topics within their fields, attend faculty-student social functions, serve as judges in various contests and participate in annual residential area events.

High-Quality Academic Advising
It happens often — students come to school with a major in mind, and after taking courses to fulfill the requirements, discover they want to major in another subject. It’s not rare that a student majoring in biology chooses to switch to English, or a theater student finds that he or she enjoys chemistry more than the stage. Many students opt for a double major, so they don’t have to settle on just one new venture. Binghamton’s multitude of courses and programs makes narrowing choices important, but not always easy. Academic advisers provided in each undergraduate school can be very helpful. They help students select courses, fulfill requirements and explore links between academic programs and careers. Because students are ultimately responsible for graduation requirements, they must become familiar with the University Bulletin (available only online, but printed in a condensed version as the Catalog). The Bulletin is found at bulletin.binghamton.edu. Each student’s graduation requirements stem from the Bulletin published the year a student enrolls, though some changes affect all students. Each student has a degree audit report, updated daily, that serves as his or her individual academic progress report, and may be reviewed directly by going to busi.binghamton.edu and clicking on “Run DARS.”

The Harpur College Academic Advising Office provides general advising for Harpur students, and each of the four professional schools employs an advising specialist to help them. Students are encouraged to contact their school’s advising office early in their academic careers. Students choose or are assigned a faculty adviser when they declare their majors to gain further guidance in their selected fields of study.

Academic Program Planning Strategies
Some students have known what they want to do with their lives since they were 10. For them, choosing a major isn’t hard. Others struggle with all the options, then finally choose a major — or even two. Understanding the challenge of finding direction, the University offers services to help students discover fulfilling areas to study, as well as related career options to sample through internships, jobs, organized campus activities and other avenues.

The partnerships among faculty, advisers and career development staff provide useful support for students. Early planning often results in a sound strategy for linking academic programs with career choices. An academic year or summer internship may enrich student preparation and commitment to a career or help a student realize that a different career direction may be needed. Study-abroad programs, internships and campus employment are beneficial in a student’s learning process because they provide hands-on experience.

Academic Program Options
Is your daughter debating between history and economics as a major? Does your son love politics and math? If so, he or she may pursue a double major or a dual degree by majoring in both fields at Binghamton University . Students pursue a double major within Harpur, or dual degrees offered by two of our six schools, because they are thoroughly interested in two major areas. A student may double major in English and biology, or seek a dual degree in music and management or psychology and computer science, if he or she so chooses. Options to pursue a dual degree, a double major or a major and a minor enable students to plan for multiple career options while further developing a personal passion that may not lead to a career. The option of earning both a bachelor's and master's degree within five years makes it possible for a student to save time and tuition dollars while increasing employment and earnings potential through earning a graduate degree in an expedited program.

A student who wishes to transfer from the undergraduate school in which he or she is currently enrolled to another school within the University must submit an application by the required deadline. An applicant for an internal transfer must meet the admission criteria of the new school. Internal transfer applications are available in the Undergraduate Admissions Office. There is no fee to apply, but students should obtain an application well in advance of the beginning of the term in which they want the change to take effect. Students who want to transfer internally after being out of school for a period of time must gain readmission to the school they were in and simultaneously apply to transfer to the new academic unit.

Binghamton has a three-term Summer Session, extending from late-May through mid-August. A wide variety of traditionally-taught and distance education courses provides opportunities to diversify credits, to catch up with deficiencies or to advance more rapidly toward a degree. The Summer Session Bulletin, available in print and on the campus website, provides a schedule of courses and information about tuition and fees, housing and other topics. Information about Summer Session can also be found at summer.binghamton.edu.

Binghamton University also offers a three week Winter Session, which generally runs from the beginning of January through the Friday before the start of the spring semester. A small, yet varied selection of traditionally-taught and distance education courses are available for students who wish to earn academic credits over Binghamton University 's winter break. Due to the compressed nature of Winter Session, students may only register for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Information about Winter Session can be found at winter.binghamton.edu.

Academic Resources
The Discovery Program is a joint venture of the Academic and Student Affairs divisions and creates many positive growth opportunities for students. Discovery Assistants and Discovery Centers in the five main residential communities bring services and academic support to students where they live. Learning Community, First-year Experience and other Discovery courses use methods that maximize reading, writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and integrate academic pursuits with other campus services. Tutoring, academic and career peer advisors, and student activities that encourage personal development complement the academic program. For more information, see discovery.binghamton.edu.

The University Writing Center is one of the services that provides individual help for students who encounter difficulties with writing composition skills. The center provides help in learning how to structure, edit and rewrite papers. The Writing Center also houses the English as a Second Language (ESL) office.

The Center for Academic Excellence offers free peer tutoring for all students in a wide array of subject areas, as well as assistance in the development of study skills and time-management skills.

The Campos-Robeson Tutorial Center for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides free peer tutoring in various subject areas and individual help in writing. Ways students help each other include studying together in small groups, participating in electronic study groups sponsored by faculty and informally tutoring each other.

Students with physical or learning disabilities may take advantage of Services for Students with Disabilities (see below).

Students needing to discuss academic challenges, including disappointments about grades or misunderstandings about course requirements, should first speak with their instructors. Then, if needed, they should seek help from the administrator in the Harpur College department, an academic adviser in Harpur or an adviser in the professional school that sponsors the course. Students who keep track of their academic progress by reviewing their Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) report with an academic adviser each semester avoid unpleasant surprises. Seeking help sooner rather than later is always the best strategy.

Career Development Center
The Career Development Center (CDC) serves undergraduate and graduate students and interested alumni. The CDC provides resources and services to help students become aware of the skills and competencies needed for career success, explore careers, pursue exploratory experiences, and gain professional employment or admission to graduate and professional school.

CDC's website, cdc.binghamton.edu, provides information about CDC programs, events and services as well as extensive resources on a range of career topics, including links to many Internet sites. Students are encouraged to make use of the center's Career Resource Area, which includes an online catalog of titles. CDC offers programs on a range of topics and sponsors several events, including Law Day, Graduate School Fair, Employer Fair, Internship and Job Fair and Nursing Forum. In addition, CDC manages the University's on-campus interviewing program, in which employers visit campus to interview students for professional positions and internships.

The CDC is pleased to announce that all undergraduate students automatically have accounts and unrestricted access to eRecruiting, a web-based resource for career information, internships and jobs. In addition to listing hundreds of internship/job opportunities throughout the year, eRecruiting also manages Binghamton's On-Campus Recruiting program, provides a calendar of CDC events and employer presentations/tabling, and includes vast career research information including industry profiles, salary information, career profiles and much more.

CDC and the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations collaborate on a number of projects and programs. The Alumni Career Network enables students to interact with alumni volunteering to provide advice, insight and resources about their professions. This is an online searchable database consisting of more than 3,000 alumni and is accessible to students from the BUSI Web Center page, busi.binghamton.edu.

Internship Opportunities
At Binghamton University, opportunities to learn are not restricted to the classroom. Internships, both on and off campus, provide students with valuable experience. Students pursue internships in academic or scholarly areas, business and industry, environmental affairs, the outdoors, higher education, legal and law enforcement, media, museums or arts organizations, the public sector, social sciences and physical sciences.

Students have the opportunity to participate in credit-bearing internships in many settings at Binghamton University. Students may register for an internship through Off Campus College or individual academic departments, depending upon sponsorship. Open to sophomores through seniors, OCC's internship program reflects students' interests in career exploration and community service. Popular internship sites include local hospitals, the New York State Attorney General's Office, the U.S. District Court, the Binghamton City School District , the Binghamton Senators American Hockey League team and more than 100 others.

OCC also offers the Internships Beyond Broome County program, which are full-time, full-semester placements with agencies outside of the Broome County area including the New York State Assembly, the Disney Program and the Washington, D.C. Program, to name a few. Furthermore, students may participate in credit-bearing internships during the summer and winter breaks anywhere throughout the nation.

The Johnson City Mentor Program links Binghamton University students with students from Johnson City Middle School to provide academic support as well as encouraging organizational and social skills in the middle school students.

The GEAR UP program links Binghamton University students with students from the Binghamton City School District. GEAR UP can be done as a two or four credit internship or as a volunteer placement. GEAR UP is a federally funded grant program through the School of Education.

For more information regarding the various Off Campus College internship programs access OCC on the web at occ.binghamton.edu.

An additional resource for internships is the Career Development Center at cdc.binghamton.edu. CDC staff help students explore opportunities in a wide variety of settings. CDC has information to assist students in finding internships locally, throughout the U.S and internationally. All undergraduate students at Binghamton are automatically registered for eRecruiting, the online job/internship search bank available through the CDC. Internships are posted on eRecruiting and it is also a resource for career research. Over 400 internships were posted in the 2005-06 academic year.

Many employers participate in on-campus interviewing for internship and job openings. Also, employers come to campus for the various job/internship fairs offered several times a year.

Binghamton University alumni and friends of the University sponsor many internships. CDC and the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations also offer the Alumni Career Network, a database of alumni who serve as a valuable resource to students about their careers, internships and jobs.

Study-Abroad Options
Is your son or daughter interested in swimming with dolphins in Australia, learning to speak Turkish in Istanbul, studying art in French in Paris or attending great theater in London? Binghamton University's study-abroad programs provide students with wonderful settings in which to expand their cultural, linguistic and other horizons. Participants return from their programs with a heightened awareness of life beyond the United States and a better appreciation for all that America offers. The University strongly encourages international education through the Global Studies Integrated Curriculum program, the International Studies Certificate program, foreign language study on campus and abroad, area studies programs, the Languages Across the Curriculum program and internationally focused courses offered by many departments.

The University sponsors study-abroad programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belize, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Grenada, Italy, Morocco, Scotland, Senegal, Spain and Turkey. More than 400 students took advantage of those opportunities last year. Students also have access to more than 260 other SUNY-sponsored programs. These programs permit students to enjoy living in a foreign country while studying a wide range of subjects. They earn SUNY credits that may be used, in most instances, to fulfill major or all-University requirements. For more information, advice and assistance on study-abroad programs, contact the Office of International Programs at 607-777-2336.



Residential Life
Though the University is moderately large, the residential college system places each student in a small, close-knit community that serves as a convenient center for extracurricular and leisure activities.

Students may live in any of the five traditional undergraduate communities on campus. Each community consists of a cluster of residence halls, with each building housing approximately 200 to 300 residents in a variety of room styles. The room styles vary from one community to the next. Halls in Dickinson Community and Newing College are arranged in corridors in a series of doubles. Hinman College and Mountainview College offer suites and College-in-the-Woods (CIW) offers both suites and corridor-style doubles. In addition to these residential communities, the University offers apartment-style living in Hillside and Susquehanna communities for upper-class students.

Every residence hall has a number of resident assistants (RAs) to help with personal concerns, academic matters, roommate issues and University rules and regulations. RAs also distribute information and refer students with serious concerns to the resident director. In addition, RAs foster a sense of community through programming efforts in the residence hall and the community. Programs may include apple picking, ice skating, a special hall dinner in the main lounge or Jeopardy-style quiz contests. Programs introduce new students to the opportunities and resources of the University and help them adjust to campus life.

Each residence hall has a full-time professional resident director (RD). The RD supervises and coordinates the responsibilities of the staff of resident assistants, implements University rules and regulations in the hall, and offers counseling and support services for all residents.

All residential communities offer educational programs. The Discovery program (offered in Newing, Dickinson, Hinman, CIW and Mountainview) promotes contact among faculty, staff and students. Each residential community is self-governing, with an elected student council to initiate programs, help govern the community and serve as representatives to the Student Association (the undergraduate student government). A "chemical-free" living option is available in each community for residents who agree to keep their areas free of tobacco products, illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages. All residential halls are non-smoking; those wishing to smoke must do so outside, away from the building.

Are freshmen required to live on campus?
All first-year students are required to live on campus. Exempt from this policy are those freshmen who are married or over the age of 21, those living at home locally or those with permission from the director of residential life to live off campus.

What are the rules regarding student behavior?
All members of the University community are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, responsible and lawful manner that respects the rights of others. Conduct in violation of these principles is subject to inquiry and may result in disciplinary action. Campus rules and regulations are fully set forth in the “Rules of Student Conduct” and “Procedures for Review of Student Conduct” sections of the Student Handbook. Students receive access to the handbook, published annually by the Division of Student Affairs, in printed and electronic form.

How and when are housing assignments made?
Housing assignments for new students are made on a first-come, first-served basis after the student accepts the University’s admission offer. Because of the popularity of some areas, space may not be available to meet each student’s request. Students may also be assigned to live three to a double room, although they will be provided the option of moving into an under-occupied double room as soon as circumstances permit.

Housing assignments for freshmen and transfer students usually begin in mid-May and continue throughout the summer. Information regarding assignments, roommate name or names, home addresses and telephone numbers is mailed the first of August.

Unless students make a mutual written request to live together, roommates are chosen at random. Housing requests or preferences are not honored if they conflict with the mission of the University or our affirmative action guidelines. Should difficulties arise among roommates, students are urged to speak with their RA or RD in an attempt to work out the problem. In the rare cases in which conflicts cannot be reconciled, if space permits, a change in room assignment may be accommodated after the second week of classes.

What help can my son or daughter get in adjusting to life in the residence halls?
For many students, leaving for college is their first time away from home. Upon arriving on campus, they will be introduced to a new room, new roommates, professors and the laundry room. Binghamton University has a strong support system of peers and professionals who offer advice, aid and reassurance to the student body. The Orientation and support programs help alleviate some of the nervousness commonly felt by students living away from home for the first time.

Residential communities built on a system resembling the Oxford model provide students with special living-learning experiences. Residential programs facilitated by resident assistants introduce students to the opportunities and resources of the University and help them adjust to campus life. Residential colleges and communities organize barbecues, parties and additional events in the beginning of the year to help foster a close-knit community. RAs further help new students adjust to living away from home through programming efforts, floor get-togethers and by being a mentor and friend. Examples of popular programs resident assistants present include “Nature Preserve Hike,” “How Do I Read My DARS Report?” and the famous and useful “Laundry 101: How to Use the Laundry Room.”

Are residence halls closed during vacations?
Most of the residence halls are closed during vacations. However, Susquehanna and Hillside communities, Mohawk Hall (College-in-the-Woods) and Windham Hall (Mountainview College) remain open during all break periods. Residents for whom vacations and semester breaks pose a housing problem should sign up for one of these locations. All undergraduate residence halls close during the summer, except for Hillside and Susquehanna communities, which house Summer Session students.

What furnishings are provided in University housing?
Each bedroom is furnished with beds, chests of drawers, tall dressers, desks, desk chairs, floor lamps and closets. In addition to these furnishings, apartments in Susquehanna and Hillside communities are furnished with a full kitchen, living-room furniture and dining-area furniture. Each bedroom in the residential areas is provided with one phone and
two Ethernet ports.

Are electrical appliances permitted in the rooms?
Guidelines concerning electrical appliances in University housing allow the use of most UL-listed appliances, including radios, stereos, small (5.5 cubic ft.) refrigerators, televisions, small microwave ovens, toasters, toaster ovens, etc. These devices must be plugged in within the room, suite or apartment and must not exceed the amperage limits of the circuits within the room, suite or apartment. Open-coil appliances (hot plates, halogen lamps, etc.) are not permitted for fire safety reasons. Residents should comply strictly with all guidelines, as they are liable for any damages that result from the use of appliances.

Are there kitchen appliances in the residence halls?
All residence halls have a central kitchenette, usually located in the main lounge, available for the preparation of snacks. Apartments in Susquehanna and Hillside communities are equipped with full kitchens or kitchenettes.

May residents keep pets?
Pets are not allowed in any University-operated housing facility. This includes all animals, reptiles and fowl (including birds). The only exceptions are certified guide dogs, service dogs and simian aids (monkeys) for individuals with visual or other physical disabilities. Residential Life must be notified in advance of the use of such animals.

May residents have overnight guests?
Residents may have overnight guests by obtaining prior permission from the other residents in the room, suite or apartment and from a member of the Residential Life staff. Overnight guests may not stay for more than two consecutive nights in a seven-day period. Requests for exceptions to this policy must be made in writing to the resident director or community director. Residents are responsible for the conduct of their guests and must be present for the duration of the visit. Neither students nor guests may use lounges or other common areas as sleeping accommodations.

How are damages to student rooms and common areas of residence halls assessed?
Students assigned to University housing are held responsible for any damage to their room, suite or apartment or to any University property contained in that room, suite or apartment or to any other part of the residence hall and its facilities. If a room, suite or apartment is shared by two or more residents and it cannot be determined who has caused damage, each resident is assessed an equal amount to cover cleanup or repairs.



Computing Services
Communicating with your student at Binghamton
Prior to your student's arrival to campus, he or she will receive a personal Binghamton University e-mail account. If you have access to electronic mail at work or at home using an Internet service provider, you may communicate with your son or daughter at this address. You'll also find a variety of useful University information at the University's website, www.binghamton.edu, plus Computing Services programs at computing.binghamton.edu . In addition to personal e-mail accounts, 50mb of network storage space for files and a personal Web page, each student has access to the library and BUSI (Binghamton University Student Information) system. The Bartle Library provides access to the University's library book and publications catalog along with bibliographic databases and electronic journals. It will be central to your child's academic work. BUSI is a database that gives students computerized access to their current schedules, grades, final examination schedule, outstanding obligations and online course registration. If your son or daughter plans to bring a personal computer, be sure it has an Ethernet card to utilize these services. If you're planning to purchase a computer, you may be interested in visiting computing.binghamton.edu/services/computing_solutions.html, where some vendors are offering special computer purchase programs for Binghamton students.

For more information about computer access, visit www.binghamton.edu/computing/network/faq.html or call the Help Desk as described below.

Getting help with computers on campus
The staff of Computing Services is available to help students get the most from the vast computing resources on campus and through the Internet. Residential Computing Consultants, known as ResCons, are on call in every residence hall to help students connect to the campus network and troubleshoot problems.

A fully staffed Help Desk, located in the lobby of the Computer Center provides walk-in and call-in help with questions about computer accounts, passwords, software, e-mail, Internet access and more. The Help Desk is available during regular business hours at 607-777-6420. Information may also be found online at helpdesk.binghamton.edu.

A wide variety of hardware and software is available at the four public computing laboratories (called “PODs”) for student use, and more specialized items are available for students based on field of study. Small Pods are also located in common areas of CIW, Hinman and Mountainview residential colleges. Laser printing is available in all of these Pods (75 pages per week). Students can purchase additional printing and color printing using their BUC$ card.

News and information available online
B-Line is an electronic news service for students that provides information in a timely, concise and economical manner. The Office of University Communications and Marketing determines the publication frequency of B-Line based on demand, but daily distribution usually takes place during the academic year. To ensure that high-priority items and important official announcements are not overlooked, such items are run alone and labeled as a B-Line “Special Edition.” Students are responsible for reading the B-Line regularly to learn about news and information pertinent to them.


University Library Facilities
The Glenn G. Bartle Library, named after the University's first president, contains collections in the humanities, social sciences, government documents and collections in mathematical and computer sciences. Additionally, the Bartle Library houses the Fine Arts Collection (focusing on works relating to art, music, theater and cinema) and Special Collections (containing the internationally recognized Max Reinhardt Collection, as well as the Edwin A. Link Archives). The Science Library contains materials in all science and engineering disciplines, as well as a map collection.

The Libraries' website, http://library.lib.binghamton.edu, is a gateway to a wide variety of online books, magazines, journals, encyclopedias, databases and a wide assortment of other digital collections that may be accessed from anywhere on or off campus. Access to the collections is provided by infoLINK, the Libraries' catalog, and metaLINK offers CrossSearch capabilities to search across several resources simultaneously, including infoLINK Library Catalog as well as other online catalogs, reference databases, citation databases, subject gateways, and e-journals.

Reference librarians, many of them subject experts, are available seven days a week to show patrons how to use the Libraries' resources and help them begin their research. Patrons are encouraged to stop in, call, e-mail or chat with librarians online using Instant Messaging (for more information, see http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/webdocs/askalibrarian.html).

Quiet study space, including group study areas, is available throughout the Bartle and Science Libraries. During the fall and spring semesters, Bartle Library is open 24 hours a day, beginning at noon Sunday through 8 p.m. Fridays and open noon to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. The Library Annex@Conklin is open to the public Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Tuesday, Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. For more information about the Library Annex@Conklin, see http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/webdocs/storage.html.

Binghamton University students have a new space to access a powerful selection of print and online resources, a vast array of application software and tools, and expert assistance to help with their use. The Information Commons is a computer-enhanced research environment that invites and attracts users to work collaboratively, use the wide range of resources available in the Library, and obtain expert assistance. Over 150 computers are available in the new facility. The project represents an important collaboration between the Libraries and Computing Services.

More than 70 additional public PCs are available for student use in Bartle and Science. The Instruction Lab computers have software that may be used for writing papers and other projects. Laptop ports are available on every floor, and wireless access is available in many areas of both libraries. Laptop computers are available for checkout from the Bartle and Science Libraries. For more information, see the Laptop web page available on the Libraries' website.

Thanks to many private contributions, the Special Collections Department, on the second floor of Bartle Library, offers unique treasures of the past, including materials dating from the 15th century.


Campus Mail Services
University personnel handle incoming and outgoing mail at Campus Mail Services, located in the lower level of the University Union. Campus Mail Services sells stamps and postcards, distributes student packages and offers express services. Because Campus Mail Services is not an official branch of the U.S. Postal Service, some outgoing mail services (insured, certified, registered mail, money orders, etc.) are not offered. Also, Express, Priority and courier (Federal Express, Airborne, etc.) items are not delivered directly to students’ rooms by staff; therefore, a possible delay may be incurred.

All full-time students residing on campus have assigned campus mailboxes. Students residing off campus may sign up at the Campus Mail Services window for a campus mailbox. As a reminder, when addressing mail to your son or daughter at Binghamton University, be sure to include both the BU box number and the PO box number.

For further information, call Campus Mail Services at 607-777-2914.



Bus and Air Transportation
Binghamton students pay a mandatory transportation fee that allows them to ride any Broome County Transit bus free of charge with a validated University ID card. Off Campus College Transport (OCCT), the student-operated bus system, augments county bus service. The OCCT “blue buses” provide a shuttle service on campus and maintain routes to areas with large student populations off campus. OCCT’s schedule coincides with the class schedules of most students and emphasizes morning and afternoon rush hours, and also evenings and weekends.

The Greyhound/Trailways and Short Line bus companies, with depots in downtown Binghamton, provide buses to many destinations. Students may purchase discounted Short Line and Greyhound tickets at the Escape office, located on the ground floor of the University Union. The student-run Escape office also organizes weekend bus transportation to various locations in the area and to downstate New York throughout the year and over University-recognized holidays. Air transportation is available at the Binghamton Regional Airport north of town.



Campus Parking
Lot information
The University maintains surface parking lots and a parking garage on campus. Some lots are designated for use by those who commute to class or work at the University. Visitors’ lots are provided for parents, alumni and members of the community. Fees are charged for all parking, except for visitors on weekends in selected surface lots. Prospective students and their families visiting campus for Admissions Office programs may park for free in the Admissions lot.

Motor vehicle policies for students
All students except resident freshmen are permitted to have cars on campus. All student vehicles on campus must be registered with New York State University Police and must display a valid parking permit. A fee is charged for the parking permit. For more information on parking on campus or parking and vehicle registration fees, call Parking Services at 607-777-2279.



Counseling, Health and Other Student Services
Where may students go for personal counseling?
The University Counseling Center assists in the University's dedication to enhancing the psychological and personal development of students. The Counseling Center provides individual and group psychotherapy, referral services, consultations and psycho-educational programs. Its goal is to help students integrate their college experiences and to cope with the stresses that are inherent in a diverse institution of excellence. Several workshops are offered by the Counseling Center throughout the year on stress management, test anxiety, eating and body-image issues, as well as other topics. Groups offered include Bereavement Group, Women's Group, Men's Group, Interpersonal Group and a Meditation Workshop two or more times a week.

All information given is strictly confidential and is not made available to anyone unless the student signs a release form. Academic problems, relationship issues and mood problems are the most common issues students present. Parents are free to call to consult with our professional staff (release forms are needed for certain types of information, however).

If a student would like to see a therapist or obtain more information on a particular workshop, the center may be reached at 607-777-2772, or the student may come to the office, located in LN-1202, adjacent to the Bartle Library main floor lobby. Once there, the student will be welcomed by a secretary who will arrange an appointment with a professional staff member. Emergency appointment times are offered daily. These appointments are brief and focused on immediate intervention. A follow-up, regular appointment is usually arranged. All counseling services are described on the office website at counseling.binghamton.edu.

What health services are provided on campus?
The University Health Service is a walk-in clinic staffed by registered nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, health educators, an HIV test counselor, and an alcohol and other drugs (AOD) program counselor. The mandatory student health fee prepays office visits; no office charge is incurred at the time of the visit. The health fee also covers medications and common medical supplies provided by the University Health Service medical staff. However, students are responsible for the costs of laboratory tests and services provided by off-campus agencies. Please be sure your child's current health insurance coverage can be used for outpatient services and specialist referrals in this community.

There is no inpatient (overnight) service, but the University Health Service refers to and works with several nearby hospitals. A number of walk-in clinics in the Greater Binghamton community offer evening and weekend hours for non-emergency care when Health Service is closed. Full-time undergraduate students are required to have health insurance, either through their parents' coverage or through a required student accident and sickness insurance policy. Each student is automatically billed by the University for the student plan unless proof of other coverage is provided. A waiver form for this purpose accompanies the health from mailing and all billing packets.

Harpur's Ferry, the largest student-based ambulance corps in the nation, provides emergency medical care and transportation 24 hours a day when classes are in session. The ambulance is staffed by certified emergency medical technicians, advanced EMTs and personnel certified in advanced first aid. Students on and off campus are eligible for this service.

What medical forms must be filed with the University?
New York State (NYS) Public Health Law requires proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) for all students born on or after January 1, 1957. In addition, all students are mandated by NYS to complete a Meningitis Acknowledgement Form acknowledging the receipt of information regarding meningitis and meningitis vaccine and the decision to receive or not receive the vaccine.

Students must fulfill the above requirements to be eligible to register for classes. Eligibility for financial aid and campus housing are also dependent on student compliance with these requirements.

This information is part of the health form packet which is mailed to all new students and includes information on additional health requirements and deadlines. Details about health requirements and the health form may also be found by choosing the “New Student” button at health.binghamton.edu.

How may I obtain information if my son or daughter becomes ill?
The University Health Service recognizes the concern you have when your student is ill and away from home. It also recognizes the need to maintain a strict policy of confidentiality regarding patient records. Therefore, a “Release of Information” form must be signed by your student before any information may be given to you. In unusual circumstances, the student’s oral consent is adequate. Once the release is signed, a University Health Service nurse or other staff member will be able to answer your questions. In the event of a health emergency, Health Service officials will make every effort to ensure that parents have been contacted once they themselves become aware that a serious health emergency has occurred. In many cases, a student will already have called home or have asked others to do so. Campus officials stand ready to assist families as may be appropriate in such circumstances.

What if a student misses classes because of illness?
The University Health Service does not routinely write excuses for classes missed. The staff encourages students and instructors to discuss how best to proceed in the event of an illness. If a faculty member has questions or concerns after speaking with the student, he or she may call the University Health Service to confirm information, providing the student has signed a Release of Information authorizing the University Health Service to discuss the case.

If your son or daughter returns home as a result of illness or injury, it is important to notify the academic advising office if your child is enrolled in Harpur College, or the academic adviser of his or her professional school. The University Health Service also appreciates being notified of a student’s illness at home, especially if the student may need follow-up care after returning to school.

How may I learn more about the University Health Service?
More detailed information is sent with the health form. For further information, call the University Health Service at 607-777-2221 or visit health.binghamton.edu. If you are on campus when the University Health Service is open, feel free to stop in.

What about support for students with disabilities?
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) offers a wide range of assistance to Binghamton University students with physical, learning or other disabilities. Key services include supportive counseling, consultation, advocacy for reasonable accommodation, eligibility determination for campus disability parking, academic support services, and access to adaptive computing and other specialized equipment.

The University’s academic buildings all have entrances equipped with automatic doors, and various accessible on-campus housing options are available through Residential Life. Off Campus College Transport operates wheelchair-accessible transportation to and from campus, and disability parking is available at strategic locations throughout the campus.

Computers adapted for effective use by students with various disabilities are available in the Bartle Library’s Adaptive Technology Room and other campus computing facilities. Selected lecture halls and the Anderson Center for the Arts theaters provide assistive listening systems for use by patrons with hearing impairments.

For further information or assistance, refer to the office’s website at ssd.binghamton.edu, call 607-777-2686 (voice/TT), fax 607-777-6893 or write to Services for Students with Disabilities, Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, New York 13902-6000. The SSD office islocated in Room B-51 of theLecture Hall building and is open Monday-Friday.

Services for students who live off campus
Off Campus College (OCC), located in the University Union West, Room 204, was established in 1970 to meet the needs of students living off campus. Its services are open to the entire University community. Services provided by the office include off-campus housing information, volunteer program opportunities, community relations assistance, academic internships and mentoring opportunities. OCC publications include the Tenants’ Rights series, an off-campus housing list, and information on safety. The OCC Meeting, the student government representing undergraduate students who live off campus, is located in University Union West, room 209A. It provides an array of services that includes a bicycle shop (rental or repair), a darkroom (camera rental), Alternate Cultures Library, a weekly legal clinic and a pottery studio. Publications include the OCC Self-Help Manual, A Survival Guide to Living Off Campus and OFF!, a newspaper. Other cultural and non-credit educational opportunities and activities are provided for off-campus students. OCC Transport (the “blue bus” service), managed through a student board of directors and operated by a team of coordinators, provides regular bus service and paratransit service for all students as a supplement to public transportation. Its schedule is available in the OCC Office and at the University Union information desk. The OCC Transport office is located in Room 218 of the University Union.

Legal assistance services on campus
Through a collaborative effort between OCC and The Off Campus College Meeting, free legal clinics are provided to students and staff. During the academic year, clinics are held Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 to 8 p.m.; in the summer, Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. At these times, students may discuss legal matters in confidence with a lawyer; a special half-hour consultation with an attorney may be arranged, with a $10 refundable deposit, if necessary. Students in need of legal advice may also make use of several off-campus resources, such as the Broome County Public Defender or the Broome County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service.

Assistance for international students
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides a wide range of programs and services designed to meet the needs of more than 1,500 international students and scholars from more than 90 countries on campus. Services include the processing of required U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documents; assistance with immigration regulations governing enrollment, employment and travel; administering the mandatory health and accident insurance program; and publishing a weekly electronic newsletter, which provides important and timely information on a variety of topics. The office conducts an orientation program for all new international students; coordinates a variety of cross-cultural programs; and acts as liaison between students and other University offices, student groups and U.S. and foreign government agencies. International students are encouraged to visit the office and take advantage of the services and programs provided. For more information, visit the website at isss.binghamton.edu.


Financial Services
Timetable for tuition payments
Tuition payments are due August 16, 2006. Bills are mailed approximately six weeks before the semester begins. Payment may be made by cash, check, traveler's checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. In cases of serious financial hardship, students may be able to arrange a schedule of deferred payments by consulting with the director of student accounts.

For the convenience of students and parents, the University offers a time payment plan tailored to the semester billing process. The plan is offered at a cost of $35 per semester of enrollment. Students who choose to participate in the plan are required to pay 25 percent of their semester bill (the amount due after financial aid deductions) by the semester payment deadline. The remaining 75 percent may be paid in three later installments. Below is a timetable of payment dates for 2006-07.

Further information regarding the time payment plan program will be mailed with the billing information packet.

Timetable for tuition payments (Fall 2006, Spring 2007):
Down payment - 25 percent of semester bill due (8/16/2006, 01/10/2007)
Installment 1 - 25 percent of semester bill due (10/02/2006, 03/02/2007)
Installment 2 - 25 percent of semester bill due (11/02/2006, 04/02/2007)
Installment 3 - 25 percent of semester bill due (12/01/2006, 05/02/2007)

Part-time employment
Each year, hundreds of students “earn while they learn” by finding student positions offered by both on-campus departments and off-campus employers. Regardless of whether or not a student has been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS), the Office of Financial Aid and Employment can help the student locate interesting and rewarding job experiences.

Both on- and off-campus part-time employment opportunities are available. Students employed typically work approximately eight to 10 hours per week and earn from minimum wage to $8.50 per hour. Students who work part- time have the opportunity to explore career options and learn new skills while at the same time enhancing their educational experiences and building their résumés.

Help for students looking for jobs
Assistance is available to help students find part-time and summer employment on or off campus. Students should first visit the Student Employment website at bingfa.binghamton.edu/employment.htm, where they may view job postings. Postings contain job duties, requirements and information about the employer, including how to make contact.

Help for students in a financial emergency
For students experiencing a financial emergency, the Binghamton University Foundation administers the Emergency Student Loan Fund. The interest-free loan provides up to $200 to undergraduate students and up to $500 to graduate students in good financial standing with the University and allows the student a six-week payback period. Applications are available at the Foundation Office in the Couper Administration Building. A nominal processing fee is charged based on the amount funded.

In addition, students who experience significant changes in family circumstances are encouraged to visit or call the Financial Aid Office to explore financing options with a staff counselor in Room 109 of the Student Wing of the Lecture Hall building; call 607-777-2428 or e-mail finaid@binghamton.edu.



Public Safety and Campus Police Services
New York State University Police, Binghamton, is composed of 37 highly trained police administrators, patrol officers and investigators, communications officers and security services assistants. All sworn law enforcement personnel are college-educated. Aside from their primary role in enforcement of all state laws and campus rules and regulations, the University Police run a host of community-oriented programs aimed at creating a safe campus environment. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the wide array of educational programs University Police develop and present in personal safety, crime prevention, self-defense, alcohol awareness, rape avoidance and others. Popular programs include Operation ID and Scared Stiff (DWI prevention). The evening escort service and Safe Ride Van program add a measure of safety to student travel at night and are very popular.

Emergency blue-light phones are found at 55 various locations on campus and are wired directly to New York State University Police. As soon as a caller lifts the receiver (no dialing is required), the police dispatcher knows the phone's location. At the same time the phone is answered, a patrol car is on its way to help the caller.

The University uses many methods to ensure the personal safety of every student. From midnight until 5 a.m., all gates to the campus are closed to traffic except the main entrance. All vehicles admitted to campus during this time must display a current University parking decal, or the occupants of the vehicle must be hosted by a member of the University community, proven by presenting a valid Binghamton University ID card. All residence halls are locked on a 24-hour basis using a key card system. This system ensures that doors remain locked at all times, because all doors are triggered to sound an alarm if they are propped longer than a specific time. University Police officers patrol the campus around the clock by foot, bicycle and car to promote further campus safety.

New York State University Police is headquartered on the lower level of the Couper Administration Building and is open 24 hours a day, every day. Its website is police.binghamton.edu. For non-emergency calls, students on campus should use 607-777-2393. For Harpur's Ferry ambulance emergencies, students on campus should call 607-777-3333; for non-emergencies, they should call 607-777-3579. For any other emergency, students on or off campus should call 911. Please note: calls made to 911 from off campus are answered by the Broome County dispatcher. Those made from on-campus telephones are answered by University Police.

Campus Community Services
The Binghamton University Card System (BUC$)
Students and parents alike appreciate BUC$, which eliminates much of a student’s need to carry cash. A BUC$ account is a declining debit account accessed with the Binghamton University ID. Purchases are automatically deducted from student’s personal account by the encoded stripe on the back of the card. BUC$ is easy to use, may be opened at any time and is a great way to eliminate the need to carry cash. A minimum deposit of $25 is required. Books, school supplies, and vending services may all be purchased using the account. The BUC$ account is completely refundable.

A BUC$ transaction takes only about five seconds. Every transaction is sent directly to the main computer for processing, and a monthly statement is mailed directly to the student. The BUC$ account is separate from the student’s meal plan account.

Laundry facilities for students
Each residence hall is equipped with a laundry room containing automatic washers and dryers. The rooms are open 24 hours per day. A 24-hour automated trouble reporting line is available at 607-777-4888.

Refrigerators to rent
The refrigerator rental program is available through MicroFridge Company. Students may rent a combination microwave/refrigerator or 1.7-, 2.5- and 3.6-cubic-foot refrigerators for their rooms. These are available by the semester and the academic year. For information, call 607-777-2883.

Telephone services
Phone service is provided in every room, suite and apartment in on-campus housing. Students can access unlimited local and long distance from their rooms without the hassle of a monthly bill as phone service is now covered in their room rate.

Other telecommunication services
All residential phones are equipped with one voice mailbox per phone. More than 50 cable TV channels are provided in all rooms at no extra charge. Students need only bring a cable-ready set and they're ready to go! Facsimile service is also available for a nominal charge. Students can get a 5 percent discount on selected Cingular Wireless cellular plans.

Call Telecommunications at 607-777-2524 for further information or visit the Telecommunications home page at www.telecom.binghamton.edu.

Banking services on campus
M&T Bank provides students with full-service banking right on campus. M&T offers Student Checking Accounts with ATM/check cards that give students unlimited access to their funds. Other accounts are offered that allow combining household accounts to eliminate minimum balances and monthly service charges on checking. M&T provides three ATMs throughout campus and is a member of the NYCE, PLUS, MAC and Cirrus ATM networks. With more than 400 branches in New York and Pennsylvania, M&T makes banking convenient for both students and parents. The bank is located in the University Union West and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call M&T Bank at 800-724-2440.

University Bookstore
The University Bookstore is located in the University Union West. The University Bookstore not only sells required textbooks and materials, but also offers a wide variety of school supplies, academically-priced software, Binghamton University logo clothing and accessories, residence hall supplies, posters, snack items, greeting cards and general reading books. Among the general reading books is a campus author section. The University Bookstore accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, BUC$ and personal checks with proper photo ID.

Student meal plans
Binghamton University Dining Services represents Sodexho Campus Services and offers a variety of dining plans that allow students the flexibility to eat anywhere on campus at almost any time. All students living in College-in-the-Woods, Dickinson Community, Hinman College, Mountainview College and Newing College are required to open one of several plans. Costs for these plans are available from Sodexho Campus Services at www.BUdining.com.

Costs associated with the dining program are covered by a base operating expense for each student per semester. This money is not credited to the card to purchase food. This expense includes, but is not limited to, utilities, china replacement, facility renovations, payroll and maintenance. Because operating costs are paid initially, menu items in the dining halls are offered at “product cost,” well below retail prices. In addition, resident students receive a 10 percent discount in the Food Court, the Nite Owl Cafés and from Wok, Wild & Wings delivery service.

The dining program has been structured to provide the best value for students in residence halls. There is no set amount students must spend on each meal or each day, so they never pay for meals they don’t eat. They may eat in or take out at all locations.

Once payment for the meal plan has been received by the University, the Binghamton University ID card becomes the student’s meal card. The amount of each purchase is deducted from the account and the remaining balance is displayed on the cash register. Funds remaining at the end of the semester carry over to the following semester, provided a meal plan has been purchased for the next semester.

Students may deposit more money by coming to the Meal Plan Office in the University Union.

Dining facilities
Each dining service location features its own atmosphere and menu. There are many choices in dining. Dining hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 1 a.m. Resident dining halls provide an à la carte menu, including deli/salad bars, cooked-to-order grill items, special-entrée dinners and nutritious well-balanced entrées. Theme dinners and “pace changers” add a new dimension.

The Susquehanna Room, a traditional à la carte cafeteria, is a favorite of faculty, staff and off-campus commuter students.

The Catering Department will plan the menu for a special function or social event. Catering also offers “Surprise Someone” special-occasion cakes, packages, floral arrangements and balloons that may be ordered for any occasion.

Nite Owl Cafés, offering a variety of items, are just a few steps away. Students may purchase fresh fruit, burgers, fries, milkshakes, fresh-baked cookies and other late-night study-break munchies with their meal cards.

Snack shops offer convenience items in each resident dining hall. Students may pick up a bag of chips, milk, ice cream, bottled beverages and more here.

The Food Court complex in the University Union West offers something for everyone: La Vincita (pizza), Selona Grill (burgers and other grill items), It’s Showtime (freshly prepared customized pasta dishes and fajitas), Good to Go (prepackaged prepared food and beverages), Sub Connection, Taco Bell, Freshëns Smoothie Company and Frozen Treats, and Manchu Wok. The Wok, Wild & Wings delivery service delivers pizza, chicken wings and Manchu Wok entrees to students’ doors.

A nutritional breakdown of every item on the menu is provided, including vegetarian and wellness entrees. The registered dietitian can provide a special diet.

The Kosher Kitchen is a co-op offered for students wishing to observe the kosher laws of Kashruth. Membership is easy; students purchase a resident meal plan, pay the Mashgiach fee at the Kosher Kitchen and work a two-hour shift each week. The Kosher Kitchen is a traditional “all you can eat” facility.

For students residing off campus, in Hillside Community or in Susquehanna Community, Off Campus meal plans are available.

Brochures may be obtained at the Meal Plan Office or any dining facility. All off-campus dining plans are administered through the Meal Plan Office, not Student Accounts.

Dining Services is a large student employer, offering a student manager training program, eligibility to apply for a Sodexho Campus Services student scholarship, student textbook reimbursement and a free meal per shift.

For more information, call the toll-free number, 888-858-9167, or visit the website www.BUdining.com.

Vending machines
Nearly 200 vending machines may be found in more than 50 locations throughout the Binghamton University campus, including most residence halls, academic buildings and activity centers. Items available through the vending machines include a wide range of products such as canned soft drinks, juice, coffee, candy, pastries and chips, as well as a complete line of “Eat Smart” snacks, sandwiches and dinner items. BUC$ may be used at some vending locations. All machines are equipped with dollar bill accepters. There are $1 and $5 bill changers and microwave ovens provided at some locations. A 24-hour automated trouble reporting line is available at 607-777-4888.



Communication of Student Information
The University administration is responsible for sharing and enforcing many regulations, some required by various branches of government. A major regulation relates to how student information may be shared, and with whom. The following statement describes how the University must handle certain kinds of student information, and how we work with parents and guardians to encourage positive results.

Communication between universities and parents/guardians regarding the campus experience of a son or daughter is a topic of much discussion. Students arrive on campus expecting considerable independence and respect for their privacy. Parents/guardians continue to be vitally interested in the education and well-being of their student.

Binghamton University is guided by the principle that students’ active involvement in their own education enhances their learning and development. In keeping with this principle, the University considers its primary relationship to be with its students. This position is consistent with the provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which guarantees the privacy of educational records. All rights accorded under this law transfer to the student, regardless of age, at the time of enrollment at a post-secondary educational institution.

It is important for parents/guardians and their students to discuss how they will communicate. Academic progress is reported to students with the expectation that this information will be part of ongoing discussions with parents/guardians. There are other circumstances in which the University may communicate directly with parents/guardians. The University will contact parents/guardians in most instances of health emergencies, serious accidents, or other serious medical or psychological conditions, including those that arise out of alcohol or other drug overdose when it has been made aware of such incidents.

The student’s consent to notify parents/guardians is sought whenever practical. The University will, however, continue to rely on the judgment of its staff when assessing each situation to determine when to ask parents for their assistance. For non-emergency situations in which students are seeking medical or psychological treatment, including treatment for substance abuse, the campus respects client/provider confidentiality in accordance with established state and federal law. In such instances, communication with parents/guardians is only with the permission of the student who signs the appropriate release form. Release forms are available upon request.

In general, the University does not communicate with parents/guardians regarding matters of student discipline. However, when dependent students are involved in a series of minor violations or a single serious violation, notification to parents/guardians may occur through the sanctioning process.



Life Outside the Classroom — Extracurricular Opportunities
What are the social centers of campus?
The recently expanded University Union is the center of many social, service and recreational activities for the University community. The University Union and its new addition, the University Union West, house the Student Association as well as offices for religious counseling and various campus organizations.

The Susquehanna Room, Food Court, Food Co-op and the Kosher Kitchen are the different eateries available in the Union and Union West. With the exception of the Food Co-op and Munchies, students may use meal cards to purchase food at all locations. The ground floor of the Union serves as a recreational resource with a billiards room, bowling alley, arcade and video rental store. The Union West is home to the campus television station (BTV), radio station (WHRW-FM) and various campus publications, including Pipe Dream, the student-run campus newspaper. The lounge areas of the Union and Union West are popular places for weekly student group meetings and various student-run events, and they provide spaces to sit down and take a break. The University Bookstore is located in University Union West; its services are described on page 22.

Residential halls are popular social centers with continuous social and educational programs including theatrical presentations, special dinners, hall meetings and more. The main lounge of each hall is provided with a large-screen TV. Hall governments use hall funds to purchase videotapes for purchasing video collections, ping-pong tables, microwaves, VCRs and more. In addition, most buildings have a billiards table in the main lounge. All halls have more than one lounge, so a variety of programs may be held simultaneously. Students use all lounges for study several hours most days.

Late Nite Binghamton is a series of social programs offered on selected weekends (some include Thursday evenings) to help students socialize without alcohol. Movies, music, games and refreshments are part of the typical offerings. You may find details at latenite.binghamton.edu.

The Anderson Center for the Arts is a world-class performance facility that has showcased major U.S. and foreign symphony orchestras and dance ensembles. The Music and Theatre departments regularly present concerts, recitals and plays there. Major lectures and convocations also take place. Most events are free for students with Binghamton University ID cards.

How involved are students in extracurricular activities?
With more than 170 undergraduate student organizations present on campus, most students participate in at least one extracurricular activity. The organizations provide outlets for student talents and interests in every field: academic and pre-professional, athletic and recreational, political, cultural and ethnic, religious, social, service, fraternities and sororities, media, music, dance, entertainment and business.

A complete listing of these groups with advice on how to get involved is provided in the Undergraduate Student Organization Directory, distributed during Orientation, and in lists produced by the Student Association.

For more information on student organizations or a listing of current student organizations, visit the Student Association website at sa.binghamton.edu.

How are extracurricular activities funded?
The student activity fee is invested in services and activities for students by the Student Association or, for graduate students, by the Graduate Student Organization. These groups, the duly elected governing organizations of the student body, supervise the disbursement of the fee within guidelines established by the SUNY Board of Trustees. These governing groups distribute the money to chartered student organizations to support activities such as the campus newspaper, various student publications, WHRW-FM and BTV. Funds also support concerts, films, special lectures and athletic events. Support is also provided to the residential colleges and communities and to Off Campus College for social, recreational and educational programs.

Are students involved in campus media organizations?
Pipe Dream, the twice-weekly campus newspaper, and Pegasus, the University yearbook, are produced by student writers, photographers, artists and editors. Other student publications, offering a range of perspectives, include The Binghamton Review, OFF!, Traffic, Asian Outlook and The Student Advocate. The Helm, also known as the Harpur Academic Review, is a journal of scholarly essays, and various literary magazines abound. WHRW-FM, the student-run campus radio station, and BTV, the student-run campus television station, are located in the University Union West and provide students with the opportunity to create and produce radio and television shows.

Does the University have an active religious program?
Several student religious groups, including the Baptist Campus Ministry, Hillel — the Jewish Student Union, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Catholic Students/Newman Association, Campus Bible Fellowship, BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ), Chabad, the Muslim Student Association, Chinese Christian Fellowship and the Korean-American Christian Fellowship meet regularly for social and religious purposes on campus. Advisers to these groups are active local clergy from many faiths who assist the organizations and individual students. Many local churches and synagogues welcome Binghamton University students.

Are there fraternities and sororities?
Twenty fraternities and 14 sororities participate in six Greek-letter student councils. The six councils are the Asian Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, Latino Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Panhellenic Council and the Provisional Council. Most of these are nationally affiliated; however, some are of local origin. The groups’ activities are governed by the Fraternity/Sorority Board of Directors in accordance with SUNY Board of Trustees guidelines. Approximately eight percent of all Binghamton undergraduates belong to a fraternity or sorority.

Athletic and recreational facilities and activities
Binghamton University has extensive sports facilities, available to the University community for both scheduled and walk-in use. The two gyms are close to varsity and recreational playing fields. The West Gym has a competition swimming and diving pool, three basketball courts, eight racquetball/handball courts, two squash courts, an indoor track, a weight room, an athletic training room and a multi-purpose room. The East Gym contains a basketball court, volleyball and badminton courts, a swimming pool, FitSpace (a 4,000-square-foot fitness center), an aerobic dance studio, two wallyball courts, a softball batting cage and a weight room.

The new University Events Center opened in 2004 with basketball and has been a delight for athletes and fans alike. The 156,000-square-foot facility, situated adjacent to the West Gym, features a 4,460-seat arena to accommodate basketball, a 200-meter track and two tennis courts.

Outdoor facilities include varsity baseball and softball diamonds, a varsity soccer field, 20 tennis courts, six paddleball/handball courts, a fitness trail, a track and intramural playing fields. Check for updates at athletics.binghamton.edu.

A wide variety of physical education courses enables students to engage in skill, fitness, health, outdoor and training activities for course credit. Intramural opportunities are extensive. Students may pursue non-competitive or competitive play in a range of team and individual sports. Through an open recreation program, Campus Recreational Services encourages fitness and recreation for all students. Binghamton Outdoor Pursuits sponsors several enjoyable activities, including hiking, kayaking, bicycling and backpacking.

Highly competitive on the national level, Binghamton’s 20 NCAA Division I varsity athletic teams are members of the America East Conference. Intercollegiate athletics enhance student life on campus, strengthen community and alumni ties, and increase the school’s national visibility. The University fields 10 women’s teams (basketball, cross country, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis and volleyball) and 10 men’s teams (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis).

In the 1990s, the athletics program produced seven national champions and more than 70 All-Americans. A member of Division I only since 2001, it has already produced five conference championship teams, three NCAA tournament teams and its first Division I NCAA All-American. Some 400 student-athletes, team managers, student trainers, cheer team members and interns participate in the program, supported by thousands of students, alumni and local residents from September to May each year.



The Binghamton Fund — Believing in Higher Education
How may I, as a parent, support the University?
Parents have the opportunity to support the University by making charitable donations to the Binghamton Fund, the University’s annual giving program. With the Binghamton Fund, the choice is yours! You may give to general unrestricted support (to be used where needs are greatest), to Harpur College and the professional schools, to other units (Libraries, the Art Museum, Anderson Center for the Arts, athletics) or to multiple areas of interest. Contributions to the Binghamton Fund provide programs and services that benefit all students but which are not provided for by state funding — namely, awards for academic excellence, student-alumni career networking programs, scholarships, and faculty and student recruitment efforts. Donors making gifts of $1,000 or more gain membership in the University’s Leadership Society, which recognizes Binghamton’s strongest believers.

Parents may show that they believe in higher education by making a gift by mail or during an annual student-conducted Telefund or by visiting the Binghamton University Foundation website at giveto.binghamton.edu and selecting the Give Now! button. The Foundation’s fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30. For more information regarding the Binghamton University Foundation or the Binghamton Fund, visit the Foundation website or contact the Foundation at 607-777-6209.

What is the Binghamton University Foundation?
The Binghamton University Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization incorporated under the laws of the state of New York to accept tax-deductible donations of cash; securities; personal property such as works of art, books and equipment; and planned gifts, such as trusts; and to provide philanthropic support for a range of educational, student life and capital programs that enrich the University and the lives of its students. The funding provided by the Foundation enables the University to develop and expand programs and services for students and faculty that could not otherwise exist given diminishing levels of state support. However, state support is not reduced in proportion to the funds raised by the Foundation.



Glossary of Common Binghamton University Terms
AA - Academic Building A
AB - Academic Building B
Baxter the Bearcat - school mascot
Blue Buses or OCCT - Off Campus College Transport buses. OCCT is a student-owned and -operated transportation service provided to the students and community members of the University and surrounding off-campus neighborhoods. It runs a shuttle service on campus and goes off campus as well.
Blue Light Phones - Highly visible outdoor phones for emergency uses that are connected directly to the University Police dispatcher for immediate assistance.
BTV - student-run campus television station
BUC$ - the Binghamton University Card System
CAE - Center for Academic Excellence (tutoring center)
CIW - College-in-the-Woods
Commons Café - a Fine Arts Building café selling fresh bagels and coffee during the week on a cash basis
DSON - Decker School of Nursing
EOP - Educational Opportunity Program
FitSpace - a fee-based gym facility located in the East Gym offering free weights, weight machines, treadmills, bicycles, personal training and various cardiovascular classes
GPA - grade-point average
Harpur - Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
High Hopes - student counseling service
Intramural sports - These allow individuals who are interested in playing a sport or taking part in an activity to follow through with that interest. Intramural bowling, volleyball, soccer, basketball, table tennis, roller hockey and more are available.
Munchies - a grocery store located in the ground floor of the University Union, offering food and dry cleaning services
Nite Owl Cafés - snack areas located in Hinman, Newing and College-in-the Woods dining halls
Pipe Dream - student newspaper, distributed bi-weekly
RA - resident assistant
RD - resident director
SA - Student Association (student government)
Safe Ride Van/Escort Service - A service provided by New York State University Police to ensure students have a safe escort or transportation anywhere they need to go on campus during nighttime hours. On-campus student escorts are available to walk with all members of the University community each night during the academic year. Officers staff the escort program at all other times. Each escort receives special training and carries a radio to communicate with University Police. The “Safe Ride Van” provides transportation via a predetermined route on campus. Students may use the van by waiting along the escort van route. The van is blue and has a yellow light on top; they can’t miss it.
SCSC - Students of Color Support Center
SEHD - School of Education and Human Development
SOM - School of Management
TA - teaching assistant
Take One Video and Balloons - campus video rental store; annual student membership fee required for video-renting privileges
UU - University Union
UUW - University Union West
WHRW - student-run campus radio station
Watson - Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science



Telephone Numbers
Campus
Assistance and Information 607-777-2000
Academic Advising (Harpur) 777-6305
Academic Advising (DSON) 777-4954
Academic Advising (SEHD) 777-2841
Academic Advising (SOM) 777-2316
Academic Advising (Watson) 777-6203
Admissions (Graduate) 777-2151
Admissions (Undergraduate) 777-2171
Alumni and Parent Relations 777-2431
Athletic Department 777-4255
Campus Community Services 777-2883
Binghamton University Card System (BUC$) 777-6000
Laundry Services 777-4888
M&T Bank 777-6400
MicroFridge Company 800-577-8041
Telecommunications 777-2524
University Bookstore 777-2745
University Dining Services 777-2991
Vending Services 777-4888
Campus Activities 777-2811
Campus Recreation 777-2113
Career Development Center 777-2400
Computing Services Help Desk 777-6420
Counseling Center 777-2772
Educational Opportunity Program 777-2791
Binghamton University Foundation 777-6208
Harpur’s Ferry (Emergency) 777-3333
Harpur’s Ferry (Non-Emergency) 777-3579
Health Service 777-2221
International Student and Scholar Services 777-2510
Library 777-2194
Multicultural Resource Center 777-4472
Off Campus College 777-2767
Orientation (Sept.-April) 777-2811
Orientation (May-Aug.) 777-2878
President’s Office 777-2131
New York State University Police (Emergency) 911
New York State University Police(Non-Emergency) 777-2393
Registrar 777-6088
Religious Adviser’s Office 777-2262
Residential Life (University Housing) 777-2321
Services for Students with Disabilities 777-2686 (voice/TT)
Student Accounts 777-2702
Student Financial Aid and Employment 777-2428
Summer Session 777-2792
University Communications and Marketing 777-2174
University Union 777-3300
Vice President, Academic Affairs 777-2141
Vice President, Administration 777-2157
Vice President, External Affairs 777-6757
Vice President, Research 777-4818
Vice President, Student Affairs 777-4788

Residence Hall Offices
College-in-the-Woods 777-2637
Cayuga Hall 777-3459
Mohawk Hall 777-3450
Oneida Hall 777-3664
Onondaga Hall 777-3841
Seneca Hall 777-5122
Dickinson Community 777-2826
Champlain Hall 777-2626
Digman Hall 777-7967
Johnson Hall 777-7328
O’Connor Hall 777-2830
Rafuse Hall 777-7014
Whitney Hall 777-7250
Hillside Community 777-4455
Hinman College 777-4716
Cleveland Hall 777-6690
Hughes Hall 777-6685
Lehman Hall 777-6686
Roosevelt Hall 777-6689
Smith Hall 777-6687
Mountainview College 777-7660
Cascade Hall 777-2381
Hunter Hall 777-3501
Marcy Hall 777-3549
Windham Hall 777-4363
Newing College 777-2864
Bingham Hall 777-4719
Broome Hall 777-3129
Chenango Hall 777-4705
Delaware Hall 777-4006
Endicott Hall 777-4706
Susquehanna Community 777-2904



Lodging
Closest to campus:
Courtyard by Marriott
3801 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-644-1000 (800-321-2211)

Hampton Inn and Suites
3708 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-797-5000 (800-426-7866)

Holiday Inn — University
4105 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-729-6371 (800-465-4329)

Howard Johnson Inn
3601 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-729-6181 (800-446-4656)

Residence Inn by Marriott
4610 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-770-8500 (800-331-3131)

10 to 20 minutes from campus:
La Quinta Inn and Suites
581 Harry L Drive, Johnson City
607-770-9333 (800-237-8466)

Best Western Binghamton
Regency Hotel
225 Water St., Binghamton
607-722-7575 (800-723-7676)

Best Western of Johnson City
569 Harry L Drive, Johnson City
607-729-9194 (800-528-1234)

Quality Inn and Suites
1156 Front St., Binghamton
607-722-5353 (800-228-5150)

Comfort Inn
1000 Front St., Binghamton
607-724-3297 (800-329-7466)

Hampton Inn Motel
630 Field St., Johnson City
607-729-9125 (800-426-7866)

Holiday Inn — Arena
2-8 Hawley St., Binghamton
607-722-1212 (800-465-4329)

The Grand Royale
80 State St., Binghamton
607-722-0000 (888-242-0323)

Kings Inn
2603 E. Main St., Endwell
607-754-8020 (800-531-4667)

Owego Treadway and Conference Center
Exit 65 off Route 17, Owego
607-687-4500

Parkway Motel of Vestal
900 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-785-3311

Motel 6
1012 Front St., Binghamton
607-771-0400 (800-466-8356)

Super 8 Motel
650 Front St., Binghamton
607-773-8111 (800-800-8000)

Vestal Motel
1016 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-754-8090


Transportation
Binghamton Regional Airport 607-763-4471

Airlines
Delta Connection 800-221-1212
United Express 800-241-6522
USAirways and USAirways Express 800-428-4322
Northwest Air Link 800-225-2525

Bus lines
Greyhound 607-724-5542 or 800-231-2222
Short Line 607-722-7553
Chenango Valley Bus Lines 607-724-1000


Restaurants
This is a partial listing of restaurants in the Binghamton area.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
3701 Vestal Parkway E., (Campus Plaza), Vestal
607-729-4311

Argo Restaurant
117 Court St., Binghamton
607-724-4692

China Wok Parkway Buffet
Campus Plaza, Vestal
607-798-8060

Copper Cricket Café
266 Main St., Binghamton
607-729-5620

Cortese Restaurant
117 Robinson St., Binghamton
607-723-6477

Currys of India
45 Court Street
607-722-8181

Delgado’s Cafe
119 Harry L Drive, Johnson City
607-798-7306

Friendly’s
3604 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-798-7288

Kampai Japanese Steak House
Jensen Road at Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
607-798-7521

Little Venice
111 Chenango St., Binghamton
607-724-2513

Mekong Vietnamese Grill
Portobello Plaza, Bunn Hill Road, Vestal
607-729-7950

Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant
29 Willow St., Johnson City
607-770-9628

Number 5
33 S. Washington St., Binghamton
607-723-0555

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1112 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
748-5840

P.S. Restaurant
Giant Plaza, 100 Rano Blvd., Vestal
607-770-0056

Pino’s Restaurant
209 Conklin Ave., Binghamton
607-724-9793

Pizzeria Uno
2503 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-770-7000

Sabaidee Thai Restaurant
409 Hooper Rd., Endwell
607-757-0557

Texas Roadhouse
4399 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-729-8200

TGI Friday’s
2445 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-798-0200

Theo’s Southern Cuisine
14 Main St., Johnson City
607-797-0088

Whole in the Wall
43 S. Washington St., Binghamton
607-722-5138

Yesterday’s Restaurant and Lounge
907 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal
607-785-3313


Sodexho Campus Services
The employees of Sodexho Campus Services welcome you to Binghamton University.

Binghamton University Dining Services offers a variety of dining plans that allow students the flexibility to eat anywhere on campus at almost any time. The dining program has been structured to provide the best value for students in residence halls. There is no set amount students must spend on each meal or each day, so they never pay for meals they don’t eat. They may eat in or take out at all locations.

Each dining service location features its own atmosphere and menu. There are many choices in dining. Dining hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 1 a.m. Resident dining halls provide an à la carte menu including deli/salad bars, cooked-to-order grill items, special-entrée dinners and nutritious, well-balanced entrées. Theme dinners and “pace changers” add a new dimension to our dining program.

We also offer “Surprise Someone” special-occasion cakes, packages, floral arrangements and balloons that may be ordered for any occasion and delivered to the student.

The Food Court complex in the University Union West offers something for everyone: Sub Connection, Taco Bell, Frëshens Smoothie Company and Frozen Treats, Manchu Wok, Selona Grill, La Vincita Pizza, It’s Showtime and Good to Go. For the late-night option, Wok, Wild & Wings delivery service delivers pizza, chicken wings and Manchu Wok to students’ residence halls.

The Kosher Kitchen is a co-op offered for students wishing to observe the kosher laws of Kashruth. Membership is easy; students purchase a resident meal plan, pay the Mashgiach fee at the Kosher Kitchen and work a two-hour shift each week. The Kosher Kitchen is a traditional “all you can eat” facility.

Dining Services is a large student employer, offering a student manager training program, eligibility to apply for a Sodexho Campus Services student scholarship, student textbook reimbursement and a free meal per shift.

For more information, call the toll-free number, 888-858-9167, or visit the website, www.BUdining.com.