New Students

The staff at ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ's International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) looks forward to your arrival on campus. The information below will assist you with your transition to studying in the United States at ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ. Contact our office with any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you at International Student Orientation!

Before you arrive at ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ

There are several items you should complete prior to your arrival at ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ. Select the following for detailed information on how to:

Obtain your visa

Submit medical forms

Register for Orientation

Arrange your housing

Obtain your student ID card

International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation will include a combination of pre-recorded videos  and programs that you will attend in-person. The pre-recorded videos will cover a variety of important topics for new students including health insurance, immigration regulations, and more. The interactive in-person components taking place on Tuesday, August 12 – Wednesday, August 13 will allow new international students to engage with one another, make connections, and get to know more about the ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ campus. Additional Orientation activities will take place through the start of the fall semester.

Orientation schedule AND VIDEOS

NEW STUDENT CHECK-IN

Course registration

English Language Skills Assessment

RESOURCES

Arrival in ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ

In an effort to make your journey easier, ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ is pleased to offer OurBus. OurBus is a bus rideshare service offering direct service from New York City airports to ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ on select dates. If you are interested in using this service from JFK Airport, you can find more details .  If you are interested in using this service from Newark Airport, you can find more details . If you have any questions about the OurBus service, please email intarriv@binghamton.edu.

You should review the travel to ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ webpage which includes information on how to get from New York City airports to ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ.

After your arrival, there are many ways to Get Involved in the ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ community – campus clubs, sports, and events.

Important emails

Pre-arrival emails for the Fall 2025 semester will be sent out in the near future.

Graduate Pre-Arrival Emails

Undergraduate Pre-Arrival Emails

These emails will contain important information that will assist you in becoming a successful student at ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ.

Additional information

Visit the ISSS website for more information about the International Student and Scholar Services Office.