What is B-Welcome?
Celebrate the beginning of the semester with activities, events, open houses and fun as we welcome all students to campus!
Be sure to check our calendar and the B-Engaged app for updates. #BWelcome
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in any of these events, please contact the host of the event or email dos@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
See event details and the full list of daily events below and add them to your calendar. Don't forget to register on B-engaged for the events you plan on attending, see you there!
B-Open
Find out what’s open and who to contact during the opening weeks of the semester.
B-Welcome events calendar
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Seneca Lake
Spend a day on the water with your new Jewish Bing friends!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Watters Theater, Fine Arts
Calling all Bearcats who act, dance or sing! Our fall productions are The Balcony, a play by Jean Genet and directed by Jose Zayas in Watters Theater and Seussical, with book, music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, direction by Tommy Iafrate, music direction by Melissa Yanchak, and choreography by JoEllen Kuhlman in Watters Theater. Show us what you've got!
Note: Learn more on our audition information page on the website or access from QR code.
2:00pm - 10:00pm
The Undergrounds
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents. It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Peace Quad
Come adopt a plant with Hillel!
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dickinson Quad
Welcome back everyone!
Let's kick off the second week of classes with a relaxing evening of ice cream variety and fresh cookies as we enjoy a Sunday sunset on the Dickinson Quad. Stay to connect with peers, or simply stop by for a bowl (or two!) to take with you! DTC OUT! kachow!!
Food Provided (Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, and Strawberry Ice Cream, as well as cookies will be provided.)
9:00am - 4:00pm
General Advising will be held in the Main Office (OH 110) and Departmental Advising (Biology, Environmental Studies, and Economics) will be held in the Atrium
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins are available from 9am-4pm.
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
12:00pm - 1:00pm
UU 111
The Graduate School, Success Coaching and Dear Data invites you to learn more about how to balance your unique workload of academics, jobs and life as a graduate student!!
12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Spine
Join us for the Kindness Challenge, a campus-wide initiative designed to uplift, connect, and empower our student community!
Each week, we’ll be hosting tabling events across campus where you can take part in simple acts of kindness, pick up inspirational messages, and learn how kindness boosts mental health, combats loneliness, and builds a stronger sense of belonging.
We’re also bringing awareness to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, helping students know where to turn when they or someone they know needs support.
Stop by, take the challenge, and let’s create a ripple effect of kindness across campus—because small actions can make a big difference. 💬✨
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Champlain Atrium (Old Champlain, Room 133)
Fall 2025 International Student Welcome Event!
Come join us for the Driving in New York State session, co-hosted by the professional staff at OCCT (Off Campus College Transport). Learn about safe driving practices and important traffic laws in New York State.
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
2:00pm - 3:00pm
UU 119 (SSD Office)
Want to meet new friends while enjoying the beauty of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ's campus? Join Shannon from the SSD office on Mondays from 2-3 pm for Walk, Roll, and Stroll!
We will be meeting at the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office (UU 119) at 2 pm.
Walk, Roll, and Stroll will take place on the following Mondays during the fall 2025 semester:
August 25th
September 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th
December 1st
Location of where we will be exploring on campus will be determined based on weather and may be outside or inside.
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact us at ssd@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
2:30pm - 3:00pm
UU 121
Calling all students with an interest in medical Spanish, health sciences, and more! Come to this info session on studying abroad in Costa Rica for a summer or semester. Students will have the opportunity to study at Veritas University, go on excursions with CEA CAPA, and explore everything the city of San José has to offer!
If this program sounds interesting to you, come along to this info session to learn more! Registration is optional for, but encouraged!
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact crozanski@binghamton.edu.
9:00am - 4:00pm
General Advising will be held in the Main Office (OH 110) and Departmental Advising (Biology, Environmental Studies, and Economics) will be held in the Atrium
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins are available from 9am-4pm.
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
10:00am - 4:00pm
General Advising will be held in the Main Office (OH 110) and Departmental Advising (Biology, Environmental Studies, and Economics) will be held in the Atrium
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins are available from 10am-4pm.
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
2:00pm - 4:30pm
University Union: Old Union Hall & Mandela Room
This afternoon will be spent welcoming new graduate students to campus. We will have an organizational fair that will introduce students to offices and organizations on campus. There will also be an introduction to administrative leaders and panels to share insights and guidance on the graduate school experience.
9:00am - 4:00pm
General Advising will be held in the Main Office (OH 110) and Departmental Advising (Biology, Environmental Studies, and Economics) will be held in the Atrium
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins are available from 9am-4pm.
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come and enjoy an ice cream with us!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Champlain Atrium (Old Champlain, Room 133)
Join the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Off-Campus College (OCC) to learn more about the dos and don'ts of renting an apartment off campus!
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Fleishman Center UU 133A
Welcome back, Bearcats! Your first two weeks of classes are over, so come beat the heat at Fleishman! Enjoy ice pops and cooldrinks while you’re here. Visit various stations to learn about career clusters, sign up for upcoming career events, and take a professional LinkedIn headshot. Plus, you'll have a chance to win a $25 dining gift card or a Fleishman prize pack! Fleishman staff will be available for any questions you may have and to offer exciting information for the Center’s upcoming events. We hope you’ll join us — bring your best questions and friends.Â
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact the Fleishman Centerat careers@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
9:30am - 11:30am
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
UU 111
Struggling with the transition to/back to school? Procrastination? Time Management? Study skills? Mindset? Healthy Habits? Want to do more to explore possible careers? Looking to feel more prepared for your future?
Whether you are a returning student or new to university, the beginning of the academic year can be a stressful time! What if you feel like you picked the wrong major? How are you going to manage all your classes and still have a social life? How will you meet all your goals this year? What if you burn out too quickly?
Join B-Healthy: Healthy Campus Initiative, The CARE Team, Student Transition Success Center, and The Flieshman Center for some tips and tricks to managing all the stressors of college life before you end up crashing out!
Drop in any time from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday, September 2nd, to ask questions, get advice, learn about available resources, pick up some snacks and giveaways, and enter to win a raffle basket!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Watson Advising, Engineering Building, MPod
Come get help from Watson Advising if you need to change or ask about your Fall 2025 classes!
5:30pm - 6:15pm
University Union 133A
Students are encouraged to stop by and learn how they can best prepare for the job and internship fair. This session will cover how to research employers, prepare your resume, explore what to wear and how to stand out with to employers.
The Fall Job and Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 10th in the Events Center.
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Center at careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Events Center
11:20am - 12:20pm
Health Sciences Building
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University's Pet Away Worry & Stress (PAWS) program provides students, faculty, and staff with animal-assisted Interactions (AAI) with registered therapy dogs. Started by B-Healthy: Healthy Campus Initiative in Fall 2022, the PAWS program’s mission is to promote a culture of social connectedness and encourage campus community members to seek out healthy outlets for stress reduction.
The PAWS Program is back for Fall 2025! B-Healthy will be hosting PAWS today September 5th, Friday, 11:20am-12:20pm in The Health Sciences Building! Please join us for a boost in your day!
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Events Center
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Events Center
Download the B-Engaged app, called CampusGroups: participate in events, enter to win prizes and so much more!
- Find 'CampusGroups' in the or store
- Download and choose Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University
- Login with your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ email and follow the prompts to confirm your email.
Learn more about Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University's official engagement platform: B-Engaged FAQ's