Student Life

A successful and enjoyable graduate career entails more than just academics. Binghamton provides many opportunities for when you need to take time away from your academic studies.

Clubs and Organizations

  • The represents all graduate students on campus, ensuring that graduate student needs are met. The GSO offers services such as research travel and conference funding, and sponsors a variety of social and cultural sub-organizations on campus. The GSO also provides support and connection through several socio-cultural and multicultural groups. Check out some of our 150+ student organizations.
  • There are many international student organizations such as the Indian Graduate Student Organization, the Graduate African Student Organization and the Latin American Student Organization.

Dining

Binghamton offers a wide variety of to suit everyone’s needs on campus. With more than 25 dining locations on campus open from 7 a.m.–1 a.m., you can find vegetarian, vegan, kosher, Halal, allergen-free, local and sustainable options — and everything in between. The city of Binghamton offers a variety of local restaurants and cafes.

Well-being

It’s all about balance.

Binghamton provides many resources to help graduate students maintain their health and well-being:

  • The Nature Preserve offers 190 acres of protected forest and wetlands with a six-acre pond. With more than 11 miles of maintained hiking and running trails, it's a great place for fitness or finding peace of mind.
  • Wellness Services offers massage therapy and nutrition appointments with licensed professionals.
  • FitSpace is a 10,000-square-foot fitness center that features state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight equipment as well as over 100 fitness classes a week.
  • Decker Student Health Services Center provides students with care for acute illness and injury, including health education, women’s health services and psychiatric consultation.
  • The University Counseling Center provides comprehensive clinical and referral services to enhance the psychological well-being of our students.