Binghamton UniversityMove-In Guide
Binghamton, New York
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1946🔗 www.binghamton.edu
Binghamton University is a public research university in the State University of New York system. All first-year students must live in university housing for their first year unless they live within 45 miles, are 21 or older, or are married. First-years book a move-in time slot in the housing portal and arrive on Friday, Aug. 14 or Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.
Enrollment
18,652
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,300
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-15, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year and transfer students move in Friday, Aug. 14 or Saturday, Aug. 15 during a booked time slot. Move-in usually takes 1 to 2 hours, with slots between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Book the slot in the housing portal.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Aug. 14 or 15, 9 AM to 3 PM, in the time slot you booked in the housing portal.
- Parking
- After unloading, move your vehicle to a designated lot. Temporary family parking is in lots M and E. Overnight student parking is in lots F, G1 and ZZ South. Shuttles run during move-in weekend.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Oneida
First-year only
Residence halls (25)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bingham
Broome
Cascade
Cayuga
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Cleveland
College-in-the-Woods
Suite-style · Coed
Delaware
Dickinson Community (one first-year building)
Traditional · Coed
Endicott
Grace
Hinman College
Suite-style · Coed
Hughes
Hunter
Lehman
Marcy
Mohawk
Mountainview College (Cascade, Hunter, Marcy, Windham)
Suite-style · Coed
Newing College
Traditional · Coed
Old Digman
Old Rafuse
Onondaga
Roosevelt
Seneca
Smith
Windham
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Hillside Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Susquehanna Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
First-year Summer Orientation
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
June 24 - July 21, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$20,179
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.