International Student Resources
Overview
Binghamton University offers a few key resources for international students.
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 – Documents to carry, address change notifications, & more.
- 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
Off Campus College (OCC)
The Off Campus College is the Binghamton University office dedicated to serving students who live off-campus. We support students to be self-sufficient, safe, and successful, providing housing search recommendations, tenants rights information, legal guidance and more. OCC is located in the University Union West, Dean of Students Suite, Room W204C.
Location: University Union West – UUW-204C
The OCC provides a free Legal Clinic for students facing landlord issues to speak to local lawyers. These services are limited to the legal counsel and advice provided to you during your consultation. The Clinic takes place on Wednesdays generally alternating between in-person from 11:30am-1:30pm and virtually from 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Legal Services of Central New York (LSCNY)
LSCNY is another resource that offers free legal assistance.
105 Court St, Suite 200, Binghamton, NY 13901
607-231-5921
Information & resources from the Binghamton Tenant’s Union, and how to get involved!
- Know Your Rights
- Know Your Resources
- Know Your Neighbors (Organize!) – Binghamton Tenant’s Union
- & more
Binghamton Rate My Housing
Created by Binghamton University Student Association, Binghamton Rate My Housing provides student-powered reviews of housing and landlords in the Binghamton area. The goal is to protect and empower renters by making landlord and housing conditions more transparent.
Student Budget Calculator
This calculator was created by a graduate student to help you manage your monthly budget.
English Language Institute (ELI) Tutoring Center
The ELI, in coordination with University Tutorial Services, has ESOL-trained tutors to assist all multilingual Binghamton University students with their English-language and academic skills. Visit ELI – Graduate Students for more resources.