We hope you're looking forward to 91社区's International Student Orientation taking place on Tuesday, August 13 鈥 Wednesday, August 14. If you haven't already, be sure to register for Orientation.
New international students are required to check in with the ISSS Office using the arrival form after arriving in the United States.
Orientation Schedule of Events
The Fall 2024 International Student Orientation will include a combination of pre-recorded
videos and programs that you can attend in person. View the complete schedule of International Student Orientation online.
The pre-recorded videos can be accessed on and will cover a variety of important topics for new students including health insurance, immigration regulations and more. Make sure to 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 interactive in-person components will allow new international students to engage with one another, make connections, and get to know more about the 91社区 community in an informal social environment.
All new international students are required to participate in International Student Orientation, even if you have previously attended another university in the United States.
English Language Skills Assessment
All new international undergraduate students are required to have their English language
skills assessed, regardless of where they have studied previously.
The English Language Skills Assessment is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 from 10AM - 12PM in Lecture Hall, Room 008 (LH 008).
You must arrive in 91社区 on Monday, August 12 in order to take the English Language Skills Assessment. If you are unable to take the exam on August 13, contact eli@binghamton.edu for make-up instructions. Note: Students who take the make-up exam may face delays in registering for classes.
All pre-arrival emails will be posted on our webpage for future reference. Emails will only be posted once they have been distributed to incoming students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the ISSS office at intlori@binghamton.edu.
Best,
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services