Overview
Binghamton University offers a variety of resources to support student health, address concerns, and foster student life.
Care Team
Need help connecting to the right service? The CARE Team can help guide you to the resources you need.
Case managers provide information, resources, and practical strategies to help students manage and navigate challenging situations.
Location: University Union West – UUW-204
Regular hours: Weekdays – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Certain holidays and breaks: Weekdays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
“We’re here to help, support and listen.“
Health Services
Decker Student Health Services Center (DSHSC)
DSHSC provides registered Binghamton University students and affiliated entities with primary care of acute illness and injury, health education, women’s health services, travel medicine, immunizations, HIV testing, psychiatric consultation and laboratory services.
Location: DSHSC is located just south of the Dickinson Residential Community, off of East Access Road.
Free flu shots available while supplies last! Select “Influenza Vaccine Clinic” in the patient portal.
Regular hours: Weekdays – 8:00 am to 4:15 pm
Certain holidays and breaks: Weekdays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
University Counseling Center (UCC)
The UCC provides a variety of free and confidential counseling and referral services delivered by professional counselors.
Location: Old O’Connor – OO-264
Regular hours: Weekdays – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Summer hours: Weekdays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Call or stop by to schedule an appointment:
607-777-2772
(ext. 2 for after-hours emergencies)
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Binghamton Anxiety Clinic (BAC)
The BAC specializes in evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders, particularly social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Food Pantry
This is a temporary, judgment-free place for students, faculty, staff and community members facing hard times, such as running short of money for the month or other emergency situations. The Food Pantry has one location on main campus, plus two satellite locations.
Campus Food Pantry
Location:
The Campus Food Pantry is located in Iroquois Commons in CIW Dining Hall up the ramp from the entrance.
Hours of Operation:
- 1 pm – 4 pm, Tuesdays
- 10 am – 1 pm, Wednesdays
University Downtown Center
(UDC) Food Pantry
Location:
Downtown Center – DC-448
Hours of Operation:
- Noon – 1 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays
- 3 – 4 pm, Monday – Thursday
- 10 am – 11: 30 am, Fridays
Health Sciences Campus
(HSC) Food Pantry
Location:
Pharmacy Building – Main hallway in basement
Hours of Operation:
- Available to students at all times
- No order form is needed for this location
Advocacy & Support Services
The CCE cultivates partnerships that strengthen communities and develop active and engaged citizens.
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
DEI offers support, mediation and guidance to all campus constituents regarding bias, inequality and discrimination.
Location: Library South Ground – LS-G548
Regular hours: Weekdays – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Summer hours: Weekdays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU)
“The GSEU represents state-funded graduate student workers (TAs and GAs) at SUNY Binghamton. We advocate for fair wages, better working conditions, and support our members through contract enforcement, organizing, and community-building.”
Please note: As of Spring 2025, Research Assistants at Binghamton University have unionized! They are now part of RAU, alongside RAs from Stony Brook. The GSEU is currently supporting the formation of organizing and bargaining committees and beginning to draft the first RA contract. If any RAs would like to get involved, they can email gseu.bing@gmail.com.
General inquiries: gseu.bing@gmail.com
Compliance, contractual issues & grievances: viktoryaerdogu@gmail.com
The ISSS provides education, information and services to support the international population and facilitate compliance with federal regulations. Including:
- New Students
Including a pre-arrival checklist, International Student Orientation, Travel to Binghamton, & more
- Immigration
- Know Your Rights – What to do if you are stopped by the police or ICE.
- Employment
- Health Insurance & more
Location: Old Champlain, Floor 1R, OH-142
Monday and Tuesday: 10:00-11:45 am
Wednesday and Thursday: 1:30-3:30 pm
Health Insurance: intl.insure@binghamton.edu
Employment: intlwork@binghamton.edu
Extensions of Stay: intl.extend@binghamton.edu
All other inquiries: isss@binghamton.edu
A home away from home, the MRC provides resources to help Bearcats explore and value their own identities and those of others.
Location: Library South Ground – LS-G500
Regular hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 7 pm
Summer:
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm
Ombudsman
The University Ombudsman provides consultation regarding any kind of conflict as well as mediation and facilitation of individual and multi-party disputes.
Location: Library South Ground – LS-G526.
Please call and leave a message to schedule an appointment.
Q Center
“The Q Center advocates for the collective liberation of queer identifying people. We are cultivating an intersectional space where all queer students, faculty and staff at Binghamton University are empowered to be their full, authentic selves.“
Location: Library South Ground – LS-G549
Regular hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Summer & Breaks:
Weekdays: 9 am – 5 pm
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Binghamton University is committed to providing reasonable equal access accommodations to students with disabilities.
Location: University Union – UU-119
Regular hours: Weekdays – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Summer/Winter hours: Weekdays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
607-777-2686 (Voice, TTY)
Veteran and Military Services
Location: University Union West – UUW-204
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am to Noon
VARCC – Resource center for victims of gender violence
“We offer advocacy, reporting, healing and empowerment services for survivors of sexual violence.
If you have experienced sexual violence, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking, you are not alone. We are committed to supporting you.“
Location: Old Johnson third floor.
Mon, Wed & Fri, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tue & Thu, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
If this is an emergency, contact:
- University Police at 607-777-2222
- University Counseling Services at
607-777-2772 (ext. 2 after-hours) - Crime Victim Assistance Center Crisis Line
at 607-722-4256 / Text: 607-725-8196
Campus Life
Campus Recreation
“We create a safe, healthy space to enhance the Binghamton University experience, offering unique programs designed to support positive lifestyle choices and lifelong learning through physical activity. We also promote social connection, personal growth and leadership development.“
The Union
The Union serves as the hub for student activities. “We are 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.”
Binghamton University Interfaith Council (BUIC)
The BUIC is composed of various religious institutions and organizations from around the greater Binghamton area that have committed themselves to serving the religious and spiritual needs of the University community.
Other Resources
Looking for something else? Please visit the Dean of Students and the Binghamton Support Network for more resources.
The DOS is committed to the personal and intellectual growth and development of all Binghamton University students, providing support for a variety of student concerns including illness, death in the family, financial difficulties, academic trouble, & other personal emergencies.