Life in binghamton

Off-Campus Housing

International students who are upperclassmen and all graduate students have the option of living off campus. 

Getting around °®¶¹´«Ã½

There are several ways to get around town – check °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ ID:

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 °®¶¹´«Ã½

Many international students open an account at a local bank. There are several banks in the greater °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ area.

Things to do in °®¶¹´«Ã½

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 °®¶¹´«Ã½.
  • : If you’re a baseball fan, go cheer for the °®¶¹´«Ã½ baseball team at the NYSEG Stadium.
  • Nature Preserve: Located on °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s campus, the Nature Preserve encompasses 182 acres of land and multiple hiking trails.
  • : Did you know that °®¶¹´«Ã½ is called the ‘Carousel Capital of the World’? Take a ride back in time and visit the six historic carousels in the °®¶¹´«Ã½ area.
  • 15 places you absolutely have to visit in °®¶¹´«Ã½.
  • The website has information on restaurants, upcoming events, and more.