r/BinghamtonUniversity

Hi, I’m an incoming freshman and at first I wasn’t too worried about going to Binghamton but I did recently scroll through the actual Binghamton subreddit and there were just a few things that worried me about going there especially in relation to my race. Unfortunately I will be suitemates with only white girls and I have talked to all of them and none seem like they’re bigoted but I’m also worried about the change I will have to adjust to. I know most college campuses are mostly progressive but is the surrounding area something I would have to worry about? Where I live in NY it is very diverse and there are actually not a lot of white people in the school that I went to so I’ve barely experienced actual discrimination especially in an academic setting. For the black people and just poc in general could I hear some of your experiences especially outside the campus? Also is it possible for spring semester if I could request to be roomed with at least one person who is poc or is that discriminatory?

Our family likes to plan ahead and I was just curious to what to expect. My daughter is starting Bing next month as an accounting major. For current students there, what did you all do the summer after freshman year? Do most have internships that first summer? And if so, anything you would have liked to have known starting freshman year to prepare to best set that up? When did you start looking and were your leads for internships through school or an individual effort? Family and friends’ rec’s?

Is it too early even think about that? my daughter can hold her own, and I’m sure she will be fine but this is more a curiosity for me as the parent. She’s my first going to college and I find myself worrying too much about everything. Im sure I can ask these questions at orientation later this week but wanted to hear from current students. Thanks in advance!!

any baseball players attending BEP?

I don’t want to suffer from boredom.

Im Mike

Hi everyone, I'm an international student planning to transfer to Binghamton University for Fall 2026. I'm currently going through the Visa process right now, and one worry for me has always been the financial cost- the expected total cost for 2 years of transfer adds up to almost $100k, and I'm questioning whether Bing would be beneficial enough to justify this cost.
Overall, I view it as being 'worth it' if I'm able to gain some type of employment after my degree- is SOM that recognized enough in the US to attract recruitment offers after getting my degree, especially as an international student? Have other international students found similar success after going to Bing?
I'd also appreciate any clarity on the current reputation of Binghamton University, how it's viewed by both students and employers alike

I’m going to be taking micro and macro simultaneously next semester, alongside upper level courses for my other major. I understand that usually 100 level prerequisite courses are somewhat like their AP equivalencies but I wanted to know what I can do to review now and make note of to be prepped for the class. I was thinking of reviewing content made on YouTube for the APs but if there’s anything not covered there but covered in class I would like to know. If it makes any differences, I have Ozlem for 160 and Kenneth for 162.

can I send my scores by giving them a pdf of my scores? I don’t want to waste 15$

Hi, I’m an incoming senior neuro major and I have to take 225 as a prerequisite for upper schooling. I haven’t taken calc since hs, around 2023, and I was wondering if there’s anything I should review or prepare for bc I’m rlly nervous that I’m going to flop. I have credit for 223&224, but still I haven’t had calc experience in years. Thank you!

Hi!! I was wondering what first year seminars you guys have taken and if you found it worthwhile (e.g. gpa boost, fun, meaningful, great prof.)! I was also wondering these are pass/fail classes, if they have a numerical grade, and how much the workload is. Thanks!

Randomly got an email about it and was wondering if this is worth it

what types of pranks will get me the boot?

I want to see the limit.

Will ding dong ditching get me expelled?

For outcomes

I read in a guidebook that only 8% of the student body is out-of-state (OOS). This strikes me as odd. Loads of other state schools, many of which charge higher out-of-state tuition than Binghamton and are not as highly regarded, have a higher percentages of OOS students. E.g., Temple University 27%, Miami-Ohio 36%, James Madison 22%. Why is Binghamton's OOS percentage so low?

having trouble finding off campus house. theres been atleast a reddit post shitting on every place, dont really know what to believe. would yall reccomand living in the downtown apartments like twin river commons, 20 hawley, etc?

Hi, I am a late admit to both Binghamton Pharmacy School and now Buffalo. I’m conflicted, my parents would like me to go to Bing as it’s closer to home but I feel like Buffalo has a better reputation. Bing also seems to be in a not so hot area. I did visit both and I liked Bing more actually when it came to facilities but again the area was so sketchy and boring to me. I can’t help thinking that if I don’t go to Buffalo I’ll waste my potential as it’s the best one. What are your thoughts anyone in Bing and loving it thanks

When does the course registration typically start for incoming grad students? Particularly for the Watson college and any of its associated schools.

Also is the orientation different for Grad students or will it be clubbed with the incoming undergrad freshmen?

Our landlord charged us $200 each for cleaning fees even though we had made sure to clean the place properly. And i understand minimal charges, but he said the cleaners had to deep clean the full place , which to me sounds like bs anddd another issue is that in NY there’s a law that landlords need to return the deposits and explain whatever deductions they’ve made within 14 days of the move out , but he took almost a month . Whats our best course of action?

hi guys i just applied for an apartment and learned that the landlord is bearcats LLC. i’ve seen all the complaints BUT since it’s a new building and new apartment my dad said we probably wouldn’t have maintenance issues. what do u think….

I'm a freshman going into SOM for business admin in the fall and want to know whether I should take macro or micro econ first. I have heard macro is better to take second as it has some topics from micro but also heard that for some macro is a better starting point. Also I have seen really bad reviews for both the micro and macro teachers (currently I've been assigned Kenneth Christianson for macro in the fall) and am unsure about how that should factor in as well.

Please let me know any tips or advice on either of these courses and/or any opinions on which one I should take!

It’s really just the flair. I desperately need a job during the school year. I’ve applied to or called multiple places about a job. Corporate pledges like 7-brew have no direct line of contact. Other places are not hiring right now. Just trying to get suggestions for places that need workers preferably downtown. Do more people start hiring come August?