Off-Campus Housing
International students who are upperclassmen and all graduate students have the option of living off campus.
Getting around Binghamton
There are several ways to get around town – check ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ’s Transportation and Parking Services website for details. Most students use one of the two bus services to get to and from campus – these services are FREE when you show your ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ ID:
- Off Campus College Transportation (OCCT) is the student-run transportation service.
- BC Transit is operated by Broome County.
If you are thinking about purchasing a car, review the rules and regulations about Driving in New York State first.
If you want to get a New York State non-driver ID card to serve as proof of age, you should review our New York State Identification Cards page.
OCC offers information on Off-Campus Safety. If you are the victim of interpersonal violence, see the VARCC website. Wherever you are (on campus or off), if you need emergency assistance – police, fire department, ambulance – DIAL 911!
Banking at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ
Many international students open an account at a local bank. There are several banks in the greater Binghamton area. Visions Federal Credit Union has a branch in the University Union West and four ATMs on campus; they also have branches throughout the greater Binghamton area.
Things to do in Binghamton
Looking for something to do off-campus? There’s lots of options available in our area:
- : Enjoy music and dance performances, art openings, fine dining, cafes, and entertainment on the first Friday of each month from 6:00-9:00 pm in downtown Binghamton.
- : If you’re a baseball fan, go cheer for the Binghamton baseball team at the NYSEG Stadium.
- Nature Preserve: Located on ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ’s campus, the Nature Preserve encompasses 182 acres of land and multiple hiking trails.
- : Did you know that Binghamton is called the ‘Carousel Capital of the World’? Take a ride back in time and visit the six historic carousels in the Binghamton area.
- 15 places you absolutely have to visit in Binghamton.
- The website has information on restaurants, upcoming events, and more.