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Binghamton University—SUNY is a public institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,402 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 930 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Binghamton University—SUNY's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #73. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,363; out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,203.

Outdoor recreation abounds in the southeastern New York location of Binghamton University. Despite its name, the university is actually located in Vestal, N.Y., a suburb of Binghamton. The campus includes a nature preserve, complete with a forest and pond where students can hike, bike and run around. Through the Adventure Resource Center and the Outdoor Pursuits program, students can participate in organized kayaking, climbing and camping trips or can plan an excursion of their own. Winter sports fans can go skiing and snowboarding at Greek Peak, a 30-mile trip from campus. On campus, annual student events include University Fest and Spring Fling, two outdoor celebrations with live music, carnival rides and food. There are more than 300 student organizations, including nearly 60 recognized fraternities and sororities.

Freshmen must live on campus. One perk of living in the school's residence facilities: free laundry. The Binghamton Bearcats compete in the NCAA Division I America East Conference, and student fans form the BU Zoo cheering section during basketball games. The school mascot is a bearcat named Baxter. On average, more than nine in 10 students remain at SUNY Binghamton after freshman year, one of the highest first-year retention rates in the country.

Binghamton University is ranked as one of the top schools in the state of New York. Highly ranked graduate programs include the Department of History , Department of Public Administration and Department of Psychology . In addition, the university is renowned for its sustainability efforts. Notable alumni include Madeleine Smithberg, the co-creator and former executive producer of "The Daily Show," Andrew Bergman, the screenwriter who penned "Blazing Saddles," and Tony Kornheiser, an ESPN commentator.

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Let’s start with Decker College of Nursing. Ranked the fourth best nursing school in New York state, Decker has earned an enviable reputation among nursing programs worldwide. Recently, this college has moved to a brand new facility located at our Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City, right alongside our pharmacy school and not far from the City of Binghamton. There will soon be two additional schools within Decker College — the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Applied Health Sciences — which will add programs including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and health sciences. Nursing students get to use high-end technology such as specialized patient simulators that can be programmed to breathe, bleed and talk, so they can practice their skills before working with real patients. Our alumni are clinicians, researchers, educators and administrators, and they are recruited by employers across the globe.

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The School of Management, (S-O-M, as we call it) is housed here in Academic A. SOM is a top-ranked business school that offers two majors -- business administration and accounting -- along with concentrations including marketing, business analytics, entrepreneurship and finance. The School of Management's Career Services office helps our students find quality internships all year round. SOM prepares students to confidently lead in a rapidly-changing data-driven economy. You’ll work hard in the classroom but will also learn the skills necessary to lead through business clubs and professional organizations, collegiate business competitions and networking opportunities with alumni and industry.

Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

Harpur College of Arts and Sciences is Binghamton’s largest and oldest school, providing an outstanding liberal arts education with more than 60 degree programs in the arts — from art history to theater — and sciences — from anthropology to physics. Harpur College also offers pre-law, pre-health and pre-pharmacy programs; 4+1 programs; and inter- and cross-disciplinary programs. With a focus on the pursuit of knowledge and discovery, not only will an education in the liberal arts prepare you for a rapidly changing job market, it will help you develop the ability to think deeply and critically about our complex world and to engage with life's most important and fascinating questions. It’s no surprise that Harpur graduates go on to successful careers in medicine, law, business, finance, education, the arts and public service.

Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science offers undergraduate degree programs in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems science and industrial engineering. We also offer students five-year programs that provide the opportunity to complete a BS and MBA within five years. First-year Watson students explore all of our engineering majors in a common first-year program that provides a solid foundation in the field of engineering. Engineering students get to work with industry partners through internship experiences, and join clubs and teams like Binghamton Motorsports and the Binghamton University Mars Rover Team. Our graduates are sought after by top companies including BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Texas Instruments and the Mayo Clinic.

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located at its Health Sciences Campus in nearby Johnson City, is Binghamton’s newest school and offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Although a graduate program, incoming first-year students who select pre-pharmacy as their interest are guaranteed a seat in the program through the Pharmacy Early Acceptance Program (PEAP) as long as they meet academic requirements. Students take classes in the newest pharmacy building in New York state and practice in ultra-modern labs. If you see yourself working as part of a healthcare team where you take care of patients and consult with doctors, nurses, social workers and others to improve the outcomes of patients’ healthcare outcomes, then a career in pharmacy could be for you! Modern pharmacy practice doesn’t take place in isolation. Pharmacists can specialize in areas like rural health, cardiology, and in fields that didn’t exist even 10 years ago!

College of Community and Public Affairs

The College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), located in downtown, Binghamton, is known for students taking what they learn in the classroom and applying that knowledge to the real world to make positive changes. CCPA is home to Social Work, Human Development, Teaching, Public Administration, Public Health, Student Affairs Administration and Sustainable Communities. Binghamton also houses its own Master of Science Work in Social Work, Master of Science in Human Rights including a PhD in Community Research and Action! CCPA students actually have two homes at Binghamton University. A mix of undergraduate and graduate students take their classes on Binghamton's main Vestal campus, while others learn at the University Downtown Center (UDC). Many students choose to live downtown so they can immerse themselves in the community and find internships!

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Binghamton University students launch encampment on campus

VESTAL (WBNG) -- Binghamton University students launched an encampment for the pro-palestinian movement Wednesday evening.

The tent’s are set up on the university’s Peace Quad, a large, open area that is typically the center of student activity.

Across the country, students have placed tents and protested at universities seeking an end to the Israel-Gaza war. Students at Cornell University launched their own movement just a few days ago.

Binghamton University has released a statement to 12 News, stating: “We are in discussion with the demonstrators. We plan to have normal campus operations in the morning.”

12 News is on the scene of the encampment at the university’s campus.

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Binghamton University Peace Quad tent encampment disbands

T he Binghamton Liberated Zone, a tent encampment set up by the Divest From Death Coalition, has been disbanded as of Friday afternoon.

According to a message from Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger, demonstrators ended their encampment at the conclusion of the school's set exemption period.

The Binghamton encampment comes as part of a recent series of protests, demonstrations and occupations at universities across the United States. Hundreds were arrested at Columbia University and City College in New York City earlier this week, and  police broke up encampment protests at SUNY Purchase  and  SUNY New Paltz late Thursday and arrested dozens more .

At the University of Rochester on Tuesday, more than a dozen  students gathered at an encampment  protesting Israel's invasion of Gaza and calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. An encampment was also set up on Syracuse University's campus.

What is the Binghamton Liberated Zone?

On the last day of classes at Binghamton University Thursday morning, signs with drawn messages including "Let Gaza Live," and "Jews 4 Palestine," dotted a tent encampment on the campus' Peace Quad. Another sign, held by a student sitting on a rock several yards away, on the outskirts of the lawn, read, "Never forget the Oct. 7 massacre."

Binghamton's Divest From Death Coalition, according to its organizers, is a coalition of about 27 campus organizers and groups.

In an Instagram post published late Wednesday, the group asked Binghamton University administration to disclose the school's financial investments, establish a Palestinian Studies Department and end any connections with defense companies including Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems.

According to organizers the goal of the encampment is to bring the University to the table and have their demands heard.

According to Stenger's statement, the university values freedom of expression, and will condemn any forms of hatred and bigotry.

"I sincerely appreciate the manner in which members of the campus community have expressed themselves while respecting the beliefs and the rights of others," said Stenger. "I look forward to meeting with these student groups, offering support and listening to concerns. I thank everyone for your hard work and dedication throughout this academic year. You make Binghamton an incredible place to live, work and study every day."

This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Binghamton University Peace Quad tent encampment disbands

Binghamton U. 2024 commencement schedule: When, where ceremonies will be held this weekend

Due to commencement ceremonies for Binghamton University, drivers on the Vestal Parkway and nearby roads will likely face higher amounts of traffic than normal.

Commencement will bring over 22,000 guests and 4,400 graduates to campus over the course of the week. New York State University Police University Police and Parking Services will be conducting traffic control on campus throughout the ceremonies.

From Thursday through Saturday, doors will open 45 minutes ahead of each ceremony, which will last roughly one and a half to two hours. There will not be commencement ceremonies on Sunday.

Binghamton University commencement schedule

The first two ceremonies will be held at the Anderson Center Osterhout Theater, while the rest will be held at the Binghamton University Events Center. Here's what you need to know about the ceremony schedule, parking and traffic.

Thursday, May 9

9 a.m. School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Ceremony at the Anderson Center Osterhout Theater

12:30 p.m. Doctoral Hooding Ceremony at the Anderson Center Osterhout Theater

4:30 p.m. Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Events Center

Friday, May 10

8:30 a.m. Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Events Center

12:30 p.m. College of Community and Public Affairs, Events Center

4:30 p.m. School of Management, Events Center

Saturday, May 11

8:30 a.m. Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony 1, Events Center

12:30 p.m. Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony 2, Events Center

4:30 p.m. Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony 3, Events Center

Binghamton University commencement: Parking and venue information

Signs directing graduates and guests toward parking near the Events Center will be posted on campus ahead of commencement. During the ceremonies, the parking garage will be open free of charge.

According to Binghamton University's commencement page, guests should not arrive to campus over an hour ahead of a ceremony's start time, as there will be no available parking. Graduates should arrive to commencement one hour before their ceremony to check in, and guests are also encouraged to arrive an hour before, when traffic will be less prevalent.

Noisemakers, signs, large bags, backpacks and balloons are all prohibited inside the Events Center.

For any guests who cannot make the ceremony, each ceremony will be live streamed from the Binghamton University YouTube Channel .

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Here are some things to consider before making the decision to move to an off-campus residence. It's not a decision that should be taken lightly. Living off campus has its benefits and challenges. Ask yourself these questions to help make the right decision for you. We have plenty of information to assist you as you prepare to move off campus.

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Last Updated: 5/8/24