Orientation

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Summer 2024 Orientation Experience

It's time to register for Orientation. Your Orientation experience is important because it's a great way to start feeling at home on campus. Throughout the summer, you’ll have the opportunity to register for courses, prepare for academic and non-academic life, get to know ÂÌñÉç students, faculty and staff, and jump-start your personal ÂÌñÉç experience.

What is the 2024 Orientation experience?

  • New-student checklist: A convenient list of important to-do’s meant to guide you through your summer. Make sure to complete all the items on the checklist found on
  • BUZZ emails: Weekly emails (like this one you're reading now!) loaded with resources and opportunities to take advantage of here at ÂÌñÉç. These are sent by Admissions, so keep an eye out in your email and continue to read these!
  • Orientation session: An in-person session where you will learn about campus, meet other new students, and receive information about academic advising and course registration. See the dates below.
  • Virtual academic advising and registration appointment: At your Orientation session, you will sign up for your virtual course registration appointment, which will be scheduled for the days following your Orientation session. Note: there will be a series of online videos and digital documents designed to aid in your success through virtual academic advising and course registration. You must complete these modules before your Orientation session.
  • New-student move-in and welcome program: New students will move into the residence halls early and participate in welcome programming. More information will be sent out about move-in as we get closer to the start of the semester.

Your Orientation session

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS - Choose from several sessions throughout June and July based on the school in which you are enrolled (Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, School of Management, etc.). These overnight sessions will take place on campus.

TRANSFER STUDENTS - Choose from three dates in June based on the school in which you are enrolled (Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, School of Management, etc.). These one-day sessions will take place on campus.

Before Orientation

To help you prepare and get registered for an Orientation session, be sure to get started with the In addition to registering for Orientation, the New Student Checklist will help you to complete the following important tasks before you arrive:

  • Submit your student ID photo
  • Submit your required health forms
  • Access required Academic Advising homework

As a reminder: Be sure you know your user ID and password. BU BRAIN is available 24­/7 for online transactions regarding financial aid, updating personal/emergency contact info, student account payments, adding/dropping courses, signing up for direct deposit of refunds, viewing grades and more.

At Orientation, you will:

  • get your ÂÌñÉç student ID
  • attend social events to meet other new students
  • meet in small groups with student Orientation Advisors
  • learn about student services on campus, including health services, campus safety, academic support and many more
  • familiarize yourself with campus
  • sign up for your virtual academic advising and course registration

Take advantage of the time with your Orientation Advisors – current students who have been in your shoes and know what it's like to make the transition to ÂÌñÉç. They are well-versed in ÂÌñÉç knowledge and know-how and are here to help you make the most of your Orientation experience.

Family Orientation

Families have the opportunity to participate in our Family Orientation program!

This program runs concurrently with the student program. If you have any family members interested in participating, they can find more information HERE. There will be an option to register guests when you select an Orientation date. You can always go back in and register guests at a later time if needed!

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After Orientation, you will receive an Orientation feedback form, information about B-Welcome week and more. Keep an eye out for information on the New Student Move-In and Welcome Program!

Questions? Email orientation@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-2878.