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.
Parent resources
Information for parents/guardians by year of student enrollment
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/enrollment verification
- Registrar/student records
- Satisfactory academic progress
- Schedule of classes
- Scholars/Binghamton Scholars
- Student Affairs, Division of
- Student Conduct, Office of
- Student life
- Study abroad
- Transfer student course equivalencies
- Tutoring
- Undergraduate research
Athletics & Recreational Sports
Campus Services
- B-involved
- BU Brain
- BUC$
- Bookstore
- Computing Services/Information Technology Services
- Computer hardware/software/computer validation
- Directory (faculty, staff, students)
- Disability services/Services for Students with Disabilities
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Libraries
- Ombudsman
- Parking 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
- Binghamton University Magazine
- Campus news and events
- Emergency communications/BU Alert/Rave
- Events calendar
- Family Weekend
- University calendar
In the event of a campus emergency, call 607-777-2000 or the BU Alert Line at 607-777-7700 for information.
Religious Organizations
- Campus Bible Fellowship
- Catholic students/Newman Association
- Hillel/Jewish Student Union at Binghamton
- Chabad at Binghamton
- Christ Ambassadors (XA)
- Hindu Student Council
- Indian Christian Fellowship
- Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
- Korean American Baptist Student Organization
- Korean American Christian Fellowship
- Korean Catholic Community
- Muslim Student Association
- Three Angels Message Christian Club
University Policies & Guidelines
Visiting Campus & Community Links
After exploring the online resources above, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at dos@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2804.