Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Binghamton University, State University of New York has the Binghamton Transfer Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the Binghamton Transfer Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Binghamton University, State University of New York include Binghamton Cheese Club, New York Public Interest Research Group, American Red Cross Club and Paws and Effect.

The Binghamton University, State University of New York community comes together each year for Spring Fling, UFest/Rec Fest and Parent and Family Weekend.

Binghamton University, State University of New York Housing

This table offers information on housing at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Binghamton University, State University of New York offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Binghamton University, State University of New York students live off campus. In 2023, 50% of undergrads at Binghamton University, State University of New York lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Binghamton University, State University of New York. There are 7,449 spots available in on-campus housing for all 14,307 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,009 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 95% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Binghamton University, State University of New York offers coed housing.

Binghamton University, State University of New York Athletics

At Binghamton University, State University of New York there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Binghamton University, State University of New York:

Is Binghamton University, State University of New York Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Binghamton University, State University of New York is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The SUNY Binghamton campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

SUNY Binghamton offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, SUNY Binghamton has only main gate open to traffic 12-5 am, emergency text system, self-defense workshops.

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