WELCOME TO BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) welcomes you to the 91ÉçÇø campus community! 

In the coming weeks, we will send you emails that go into greater detail about how to prepare for your arrival at 91ÉçÇø, including how to register for Orientation, tasks you must complete upon your arrival, health insurance, etc. Make sure you read and save these emails for future reference to guide you through the process of preparing for your arrival at 91ÉçÇø.

The ISSS Office is offering a new student webinar that will help to prepare you for your arrival at 91ÉçÇø. 

Topic:
When: Wednesday, November 19 at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Before arriving to the U.S. here are some must dos:

    1. Obtain your Visa
    2. Upload your health documents
    3. Arrange your housing – Note: Linens (sheets, towels, etc.) will not be provided by Residence Life
    4. Upload a photo for your University identification card
    6. Arrange travel accommodations to 91ÉçÇø
    7. Watch the mandatory pre-arrival orientation videos - Note: Orientation for international students is Thursday, January 15

Once you have entered the U.S., you will need to complete the Arrival Form.  If you do not complete this form, the ISSS will not be able to update your SEVIS record and your immigration status may be at risk.

All pre-arrival emails will be posted on our webpage for future reference. Emails will only be posted once they have been sent.

ISSS welcomes any questions and/or concerns about what you need to do before you arrive at 91ÉçÇø. Do not hesitate to contact us at intlori@binghamton.edu. 

We look forward to meeting you at Orientation on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Best,
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services