Undergraduate Semester Checklist

Before semester starts

• Secure housing on campus or off campus
• Choose Meal Plan and/or make deposit into BUC$ account
• Finalize financial aid
• Choose from one of two tuition payment plans  
• Sign up for direct deposit for financial aid refund via BU BRAIN 
• New students: Activate your Binghamton email account; submit your completed health forms and your final transcript(s).
• Explore part-time student employment opportunities and internships

Beginning of semester

• Register for Courses
• Clear holds on account that may prevent registration
• Pay outstanding on student account in order to be eligible to pre-register
• Confirm Enrollment
• Pay your semester bill via QuikPAY and add an Authorized User. (Unless you add an authorized payer, only you will be able to view, access and pay your bill.)
• Add/drop deadline (approximately 2 weeks into semester)
• Code of Conduct
• Grade option change (PDF) 
• Complete AlcoholWise (First-time, full-time undergraduate students)
• Check DARS and meet with academic advisor if necessary
• Update all personal and emergency contact info

Mid semester

• If graduating at end of semester, file an Application for Degree and Commencement Participation Form, both available at www.commencement.binghamton.edu.
• Late add/drop deadline (fee)
• Declare your major (deadline: end of sophomore year)
• Withdrawal Deadline
• Pre-register for next semester
• Check Final Exam Schedule
• If graduating at end of semester, clear balance to assure diploma is mailed
• Continue to pay your bill, if student account balance

End of semester

• Clear student account balance and holds
• Check grades