Registration for International Student Orientation is now available!
All new international students are required to participate in International Student Orientation, even if you have previously attended another university in the United States.
In order to be able to register, you must have and activated your 91ÉçÇø Computer Account.
Fall 2026 International Student Orientation takes place in person on Tuesday, August 11 – Wednesday, August 12 and will include a combination of pre-recorded videos and programs.
The pre-arrival orientation videos will cover a variety of important topics for new students including health insurance, immigration regulations and more. Information on how to access these videos will be made available in the near future. These videos should be watched before the in-person International Student Orientation.
The interactive in-person components will allow new international students to engage with one another, make connections, and get to know more about the 91ÉçÇø community in a casual environment.
Required: English language skills assessment
All new international undergraduate students are required to have their English language skills assessed, regardless of where they have studied
previously.
The English Language Skills Assessment is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Lecture Hall, Room 002 (LH 002). The speaking exam will be between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in .
You must arrive in 91ÉçÇø on Monday, August 10 in order to take the English Language Skills Assessment. If you are unable to take the exam on August 11, contact eli@binghamton.edu for make-up instructions. Note: Students who take the make-up exam may face delays in registering for classes.
Webinars to help you prepare
ISSS will offer webinars in June to help prepare you for your arrival and answer some
of the most common questions we receive from new international students. Be sure
to register for these webinars in advance:
Topic:
When: Thursday, June 4 at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Topic:
When: Thursday, June 11 at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Topic:
When: Thursday, June 18 at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
All pre-arrival emails will be posted on our webpage for future reference. Emails will only be posted once they have been distributed to incoming students.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at intlori@binghamton.edu.