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Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Program (BEP) 2009

 

1. When does the program begin? End?

    The Binghamton Enrichment Program begins on Sunday July 5th. This is a residential orientation program. Students will be housed on campus in Newing College, Chenango Hall for the duration of the program.

    The program ends Saturday August 1st.

    This is a mandatory program for EOP admitted freshmen.

    This program is free for all EOP admitted students.

2. What should I do if I have a conflict with the BEP dates
(July 5th — August 1st
)?

    Students who feel that they have a conflict with the BEP dates need to speak with the director, Randall Edouard.

3. Is transportation provided?

    Yes. Transportation to and from BEP is provided at no cost. Students must reserve their space by calling Chris Lee. Letters will be sent out to all admitted students with details.

4. When is the Diagnostic Testing for BEP?

     

    Saturday, June 6, 2009 - For ALL UPSTATE and LOCAL students:

    MANDATORY Meeting and Testing on Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Lecture Hall 3. The meeting will take place from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m.

     

    Saturday, June 13, 2009 - For ALL DOWNSTATE and NYC AREA students:

    MANDATORY Meeting and Testing on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at SUNY College of Optometry, 33 West 42nd Street at Bryant Park New York, NY 10036.

     

    Letters will go out to all admitted students soon.

5. Can students leave on a weekend or weekday and be back before curfew?

No, students are not allowed to leave for a weekend without the director’s permission.

    Curfew: Sunday – Saturday 12:01 AM

6. Can students receive mail?

      • Student’s name
      • Educational Opportunity Program
      • PO Box 6000
      • Binghamton NY, 13902-6000
  • Yes, have it sent using the following format:

    Students will not receive overnight mail sent between Friday and Saturday.

7. Can students receive phone calls?

    Yes. They can receive calls, and they can make local calls.

8. Can students have a car?

    No. They are not allowed to have a car on campus during the Summer Program nor their freshman year.

9. Can students have visitors in the building?

    No, except immediate family members with the permission of the director.

Illegal behavior, including, but not limited to, disorderly conduct and violations of local drug and alcohol laws, will not be tolerated AT ANY TIME, and may be cause for dismissal from the program and/or disciplinary action by the University as well as local legal charges.

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Last Updated: 6/16/09