Parents/Guardians/Families
At Binghamton University, we're all about supporting our students, and we need your help to do so. Stay informed and connected. Learn about University events, deadlines, services, programs and more.
The links below are the best places to start, and you're always welcome to join us on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and LinkedIn, where you'll get the latest updates to your phone or computer. Download our free mobile application (bMobi) that offers news and event updates via your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Blackberry. Also, our Dean of Students Office includes a comprehensive Parent and Family program where you'll find a wealth of helpful information.
Parent resources
- Parent and Family Calendar/Handbook
- Semester checklist
- Advice
- View Parent Connect newsletter or subscribe to Parent Connect
- Glossary of common Binghamton University terms
For parents/guardians of all enrolled undergraduates
Academics
- Academic calendar
- Academic advising (Harpur)
- Academic advising (CCPA)
- Academic advising (Decker)
- Academic advising (SOM)
- Academic advising (Watson)
- Academic offerings
- Confirmation of enrollment
- Course registration (see Academic calendar above for dates and deadlines)
- Dean of Students, Office of
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Priavacy Act)
- Grades/DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System)
- Intra-university transfer (IUT)
- President, Office of the
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholars
- Proof of enrollment/degree verification
- Registrar/student records
- Satisfactory academic progress
- Schedule of classes
- Scholars/Binghamton Scholars
- Student Affairs, Division of
- Student Conduct, Office of
- Study abroad
- Transfer student course equivalencies
- Tutoring
- Undergraduate research
Athletics & Recreational Sports
Campus Services
- B-Engaged
- BU Brain
- BUC$
- Bookstore
- Computing Services/Information Technology Services
- Computer hardware/software/connect to University wireless
- Directory (faculty, staff, students)
- Disability services/Services for Students with Disabilities
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Libraries
- Ombudsman
- Parking information and permits
- Student clubs/organizations
- Telecommunications
- Transportation (OCCT)
Careers & Jobs
Dining
Finances
- Budgeting
- Cost of attendance/tuition/room and board/fees
- Financial aid (FAFSA, grants, loans, scholarships)
- Financial aid checklist (pdf, 142 kb)
- Loans (parents, students)
- Student Accounts (billing/balances/online quikPAY)
Health & Safety
- Binghamton University Police
- Safety
- University Counseling Center
- Decker Student Health Services Center
Housing
News & Events
- Academic calendar
- Binghamton University Magazine
- Commencement
- Emergency communications/BU Alert/Rave
- Events calendar
- Family Weekend
- Inside, the University's electronic newspaper
In the event of a campus emergency, call 607-777-2000 or the BU Alert Line at 607-777-7700 for information.
Religious Organizations
Visit our Multicultural Resource Center webpage on student organizations.
University Policies & Guidelines
Visiting Campus & Community Links
If you have any questions after exploring the online resources above, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at dos@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2804.