🏠 Binghamton University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Binghamton University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at Binghamton University

Two-year residency requirement.First- and second-year Binghamton students are required to live in university housing.

The Six Communities.First-year and sophomore housing is organized into six , each with its own dining hall, traditions, and identity:

Upper-class options.Juniors and seniors choose Susquehanna apartments or Hillside Community apartments (north side of campus, full kitchens).

Greek life.Binghamton has an active Greek system; chapter houses are off-campus along Vestal Parkway.

As of May 8, 2026

📍 Location

Binghamton, NY

🏛️ College Type

Public research university (SUNY)

👥 Enrollment

18,000 total students

🏠 Housing

27 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Dickinson Community 0
College in the Woods (CIW) 0
Hinman Community 0
Mountainview Community 0
Newing Community 0
Susquehanna Community 0
Hillside Community 0
Cayuga Hall (Dickinson) 0
Champlain Hall (Dickinson) 0
Chenango Hall (Dickinson) 0
Onondaga Hall (Dickinson) 0
Seneca Hall (Dickinson) 0
Tioga Hall (Dickinson) 0
Whitney Hall (Dickinson) 0
Cleveland Hall (Hinman) 0
Hughes Hall (Hinman) 0
Lehman Hall (Hinman) 0
Roosevelt Hall (Hinman) 0
Smith Hall (Hinman) 0
Broome Hall (Newing) 0
Cascade Hall (Newing) 0
Delaware Hall (Newing) 0
Endicott Hall (Newing) 0
Bingham Hall (CIW) 0
Hunter Hall (CIW) 0
Mohawk Hall (CIW) 0
Oneida Hall (CIW) 0

🔗 More Resources

🔗 Binghamton Residential Life

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🔗 Binghamton Main Site

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🔗 Binghamton Admissions

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🔗 Binghamton Athletics

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for Binghamton University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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