WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT BINGHAMTON

My name is Annie Smith and I’m the International Student and Scholar Services Programming Coordinator. As a new student, getting involved in campus clubs, sports, and events is a key part of making the most of your time at Binghamton.

Here are some tips on how to get connected to the ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Community:

    1. Choose from the list of event happenings on B-Welcome, , or B-Line announcements (new events will be continuously added).
    2. Become involved in one of the international student organizations.
    3. Hear what students are talking about on our ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Blog.
    4. Go for a hike in Binghamton’s on-campus Nature Preserve –770,000 sq. meters of land and 81,000 sq. meters of wetlands.
    5. Head down to the East Gym and learn about Campus Recreation's group classes, swimming pool and open recreation schedule.
    6. Volunteer on campus or in the greater Binghamton area. The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) works with the local community to provide opportunities to volunteer and make a difference.
    7. Grab a friend and explore the area! Use your student ID to ride the or for free. Participate in the , go to a , visit the or check some of the area's

Ways to get involved with ISSS:

    1. Join the Friendship Family Program and form a social relationship with local community members. Space is limited, .
    2. Join the Global Networking Group and meet other students who are interested in connecting with diverse peers. All ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ students are welcome to fill out the to join this program.
    3. Attend the ! These events are designed to help new international students connect with each other and learn about the many campus resources here to help you.
    4. Come to the , held once a month. The first coffee hour of the fall 2025 semester will be from 3:00 -4:30pm on Wednesday, September 3 in the Old Champlain Atrium (Old Champlain, Room 133).

All pre-arrival emails will be posted on our webpage for future reference. Emails will only be posted once they have been distributed to incoming students.

Best,
Annie Smith
International Student and Scholar Services
Programming Coordinator and Student Support Specialist 

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