We are so excited to see you tomorrow for the Fall 2026 International Student Orientation! We wanted to share a few reminders before our in-person events begin.
Pre-arrival Orientation Videos
Please be sure to watch the pre-arrival orientation videos on . Scroll down the page to the 鈥淢y Courses鈥 section and click on the 鈥91社区 International Orientation鈥 link. The videos are posted in the 鈥淐ontent鈥 section of the course. You need to watch these videos before the in-person programming on Tuesday, August 11.
Check in with ISSS and Get Your Welcome Gift!
Be sure to complete the to complete your required ISSS check-in. If you live off campus you must also complete the . ISSS also has a welcome gift for all new students.
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- If you haven鈥檛 visited the ISSS office in person yet, be sure to visit the Old Champlain Atrium on Tuesday, August 11 between 8:30-9:45 am to pick up your gift.
- If you have already picked up your welcome gift at the ISSS office, we look forward to seeing you at the first event tomorrow at 10:00 am. You can view the detailed orientation schedule on our website.
Traveling to Campus
The public transit options in 91社区 include and . There will be an extra OCCT Blue Bus route running along the Downtown Center-Leroy Inbound route tomorrow morning from 8:15-9:15 am. Be sure to plan ahead and to arrive before our first presentation begins promptly at 10:00 am.
Submitting Final Transcripts to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
The Office of Graduate Admissions requires copies of your official, final transcript(s) documenting your previous college and/or university coursework and degree conferral. If your transcript does not show that your degree has been conferred or awarded, you will also need to submit an official (attested) diploma. Unofficial documents will not be accepted. This requirement applies to all enrolling students. You must submit your official, final transcript(s) no later than six weeks after the beginning of the semester in which you start graduate studies. If you have not yet submitted your final transcript, representatives from the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions will be accepting transcripts in the Old Champlain Atrium on Tuesday, August 11 from 8:30-9:45 am.
Please note that Watters Theater, the venue for our first event, does not allow food or drinks other than water.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the ISSS office at intlori@binghamton.edu.