As a Spring '25 admitted student it is important to make sure you are informed and prepared for your first semester at 绿帽社. Below is a step-by-step guide you will find helpful as you navigate Orientation and plan your very first semester of courses at 绿帽社. Please follow steps 1 & 2 below carefully in order to schedule an appointment with a Harpur Advisor! For information on how to prepare for orientation, please make sure to visit and review all of the pre-orientation modules, the exploring majors guides, and complete the .
Transfer students should refer to the email from their Harpur Academic Advisor titled "Academic Advising Welcome & Next Steps" for necessary orientation and registration information.
STEP 1: Sign up for New Student Programs Orientation and Complete Orientation & Advising Homework
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Orientation
You will sign up for Orientation through New Student Programs -
Orientation Checklist
You are expected to complete a number of items prior to Orientation. The Orientation Checklist can be found on . -
Academic Interest & Intake Form
The is required in order for you to meet with an Advisor and schedule your first semester courses. This is part of your Orientation checklist found on
STEP 2: Prepare for Course Registration
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What Do I Need?
Your first advising appointment is important to register for your first semester of classes here at 绿帽社! Please review the following guidelines in preparation for your first appointment:
- Make sure your (can be found on your Orientation checklist) is complete and submitted and you have reviewed the response
- Laptop or desktop (you will NOT be able to use your phone to register)
- Strong internet connection
- A quiet space with no distractions
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Zoom Setup
Make sure your Zoom account is set up by following these steps:
- Visit binghamton.zoom.us
- Sign in using the Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Company domain is: binghamton.zoom.us
- Click "continue" and sign in with your PODS username and password
Refer to this for more information.
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Transfer Credits
Be sure to send in all transfer credits including exam credit, or college level courses to avoid duplicating credit!
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World Language Requirement
Did you know that 绿帽社 offers more than a dozen languages?! Check out this list of !
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Calculus Placement Exam & Chemistry Readiness Assessment
Depending on your major interest, you may need to take Calculus AND/OR Chemistry. Use this form to determine if you need or
- Learn more about the Calculus Placement Exam
- Learn more about the Chemistry Readiness Assessment
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Planning Your Course Schedule
Review the resources below to help you in preparing your Spring 2025 course schedule.
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College Scheduler
College Scheduler is a powerful platform that you will use to generate schedules. This is what you will use to build your course schedule. In preparation for your appointment please refer to our . -
Register for Classes
After your orientation session, you will meet virtually with a Harpur Academic Advisor and student assistant to register for Spring '25 classes. In preparation for your first appointment, please refer to our registration tutorials.
NOTE: You will be able to schedule your virtual Advising & Registration appointment at the end of your orientation session
STEP 3: Items to review after your Advising & Registration Appointment
- Degree Works
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Harpur Advising Portal
Current students: Be sure to browse through the . The answers to many of our most popular questions can be found in the Portal.
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Pre-Professional Advising Resources
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Emerging Leader's Program (ELP)
The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a fall semester microcredential program designed specifically for new first year and transfer students to develop and practice effective leadership skills. -
Career Readiness Resources
If you are an exploratory student, or just looking to gain a competitive edge in your chosen field of study, take advantage of our resources geared towards building your intellectual, professional, and personal development.