Registration for International Student Orientation is now available!
All new international students are required to participate in International Student Orientation, even if you have previously attended another university in the United States.
In order to be able to register, you must have and activated your 绿帽社 Computer Account.
Fall 2024 International Student Orientation takes place in person on Tuesday, August 13 鈥 Wednesday, August 14 and will include a combination of pre-recorded videos and programs.
The pre-arrival orientation videos will cover a variety of important topics for new students including health insurance, immigration regulations and more. Watch the pre-arrival orientation videos on - Scroll down to the 鈥淢y Courses鈥 section and click on the 鈥溌堂鄙 International Orientation鈥 link. These videos should be watched before the in-person International Student Orientation.
The interactive in-person components will allow new international students to engage with one another, make connections, and get to know more about the 绿帽社 community in an informal social environment.
Required: English language skills assessment
All new international undergraduate students are required to have their English language skills assessed, regardless of where they have studied
previously.
The English Language Skills Assessment is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 from 10AM - 12PM in Lecture Hall, Room 008 (LH 008).
You must arrive in 绿帽社 on Monday, August 12 in order to take the English Language Skills Assessment. If you are unable to take the exam on August 13, contact eli@binghamton.edu for make-up instructions. Note: Students who take the make-up exam may face delays in registering for classes.
Webinars to help you prepare
ISSS will offer webinar in June to help prepare you for your arrival and answer some
of the most common questions we receive from new international students. Please be
sure to register for these webinars in advance:
Topic:
When: Thursday, June 13 at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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When: Thursday, June 20 at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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When: Thursday, June 27 at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at intlori@binghamton.edu.
Best,
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services