The focal point of campus and student life is The Union, a place where students, along with faculty, staff, alumni and visitors, can spend time with friends, collaborate on academic and leadership activities, and help to create an inclusive and welcoming campus community.
The following are located in The Union:
- An information desk in the Tillman Lobby for general information and event assistance
- Multiple lounge and public seating spaces
- Large event spaces including the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall
- The Undergrounds which includes:
- Extensive open seating and tables with charging stations
- Bowling lanes with automatic scoring
- The Den: An open space with billiard tables, table tennis, foosball and shuffleboard
- The Think Tank: An enclosed group collaboration space
- The Food Co-Op
- Digital signage and marketing opportunities
- Multiple meeting rooms and classrooms
- The Student Association (SA), Student Association businesses, Student
- Association services and student organizations
- Diverse dining options at the MarketPlace:
- Dunkin' Donuts
- University Bookstore
- Office of the Dean of Students
- The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, the Center for Civic Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, University Transportation, TRIO (Student Support Services and Upward Bound), Educational Opportunity Program, Hillel at Binghamton, the Meal Plan Office, and External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center
- Campus Mail Services and package pick-up
- Local commuter lounge
- Mamava Pod: Space for nursing mothers
- Visions Federal Credit Union
The Union is open for extended hours throughout the academic year, and adheres to core business hours during times when classes are not in session. Hours of operation can be found on The Union website.