First-Year Student Housing

Housing Information for New First-Year Students at Binghamton 

At ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, your residence hall is more than just a place to live—it’s your home away from home. From your first day on campus, our communities are designed to help you feel welcomed, supported, and connected as you build friendships and settle into college life.

All new students planning to live in ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ residence communities must complete the housing application. All first-year students are required to live on-campus. 

Online Housing Sign-Up Process for First-Year Students

The online housing sign-up process happens in TWO parts:

Part 1 - Registration and group formation begin April 7, 2026

The application for registration and group formation is now open. Visit the to submit your application. Please see the instructions below:

If signing up as an individual, you do not need to participate in group formation. Remember, signing up as an individual is a great option, and you do not need to feel pressure to find a roommate. 

For step-by-step instructions for completing the housing application, watch our . 

Part 2 - Select your room beginning in June

Room selection for new students takes place June 8-16, 2026. Time slots for room selection will be sent out by the end of business hours on June 5, 2026. Before you begin this step, you must complete step 1 above. 

  • Time slots for room selection will be sent to your ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ email address prior to the start of room selection. Please do not contact Residential Life to request a different time slot. Time slots are randomly generated and cannot be changed.
  • During your time slot, you will go back into the housing portal and select your room.
  • Prior to the start of room selection, you will want to check out the available beds listing. This will allow you to view available beds before going into the portal to select your room.
  • Once you have selected a room, there are no room changes until the room change process opens at the start of the fall semester. 

First-Year Student On-Campus Housing Requirement 

All first-year students, regardless of credit hours earned, are required to live in University housing for their first academic year. Local students (those with an established permanent residence within a 45-mile radius of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ) are exempt from this requirement. Students 21 and older and students who are married are also exempt from this requirement. If you believe you are exempt from this policy, contact reslife@binghamton.edu. 

Housing Accommodations

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is committed to achieving equal educational opportunity and full participation for students with disabilities. Students with documented disabilities who require an accommodation in order to fully participate in the residential component of their college experience may apply for housing accommodations through Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Housing accommodations include, but are not limited to, visual fire alarms, first-floor rooms, elevator access, bed-height adjustments, climate control, single-rooms, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms.

Residential Life has the most flexibility to work with and meet accommodations for students who apply for and receive their accommodations at least 30 days prior to the start of room selection. The SSD office will continue to accept and review housing accommodation requests beyond this timeline, but fulfillment will be based on availability. Students applying/re-applying for a housing accommodation must also participate in the housing process. For complete information, go to the Services for Students with Disabilities Housing Accommodations webpage. 

Nursing Learning ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ 

Incoming first-year nursing students are strongly encouraged to live in the Nursing Learning ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ (NLC), but please note that space is limited. Students wishing to opt out of living in the NLC must contact Decker's Division of Advising and Academic Excellence at 607-777-4954 or decker@binghamton.edu by June 5. 

Construction

As ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ continues to grow and enhance facilities, construction will continue throughout campus. For 2026-2027, students will want to be especially mindful of the following:

  • Grace Hall construction between College-in-the-Woods and Mountainview communities
  • The new Lecture Hall across from Hinman, and the NAR expansion in Hinman

Please note that in accordance with the University Housing Agreement, Residential Life will work with campus and community partners to resolve facilities-related concerns as quickly as possible. However, room rate adjustments are not provided as the result of facilities-related issues.