Welcome Back Weekend

9 am – 3 pm

T-shirts and Free Water

Buy your Dickinson t-shirt and enjoy a refreshing, free bottle of water.

You Hall’s

Main Lounge

3:30 – 4:15 pm

Building-Wide Meeting

Families should attend the 3:30 session listed below.

Students, this is your opportunity to meet the Resident Director (RD), Resident Assistants (RA), & Res. Con of your hall. Learn about community standards and expectations, & ask questions. Meet the area staff that will be helping you throughout the year.

Your Hall's

Main Lounge

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Family Welcome to Dickinson Meeting

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear from both the Assistant Director & the Faculty Master of the Dickinson Community. Learn about staffing & facilities in Dickinson, your student's safety, University policies, & so much more!

Students should attend the 3:30 pm                                                 Building-Wide Meeting listed above.

Dickinson

Dining Hall

4:15 – 5 pm

First Floor Meeting With Your RA

This will be your chance to get to know your RA on a more personal level, as well as meet your fellow residents. This meeting will give you helpful information on how to live successfully in the residence hall.

On Your Floor

5 – 5:20 pm

Walk to Convocation as a Community

Meet outside

near the object

5:30 – 7pm

Convocation

Receive your official welcome to the Binghamton University family

Anderson Center Concert Theater

8:30 – 9:30 pm

In Hall Building Social/ Planned by Hall Staff

Your Hall's

Main Lounge

9 am – 3 pm

T-shirts and Free Water

Buy your Dickinson t-shirt and enjoy a refreshing, free bottle of water.

Your Hall’s Main Lounge

11 – 12 pm

Dickinson New Student Tour

Your Welcome Back Crew will conduct this tour.  Are you wondering what LH 3 means? Bring your schedule and find your classes for this fall

Meet outside

near the object

11 – 12 pm

Dickinson Transfer Tour

Transfer students will have the opportunity to ask questions and tour Binghamton University with experienced students.  This tour is lead by the Welcome Back Crew.

Meet outside

near the object

1 -2 pm

International Meet and Greet

Champlain Hall Main Lounge

2 – 3 pm

All Things Academic– Dickinson Gazebo Style

Meet Faculty Master Jeff Barker for advice, questions and answers on how to make your academic experience successful right from the start

Dickinson Gazebo

3- 5 pm     

Fun in the Quad

Come out and learn about Co-Rec Football -- where women are the Quarterbacks. Other activities such as Sand Volleyball, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee will also be offered.

Dickinson Quad

5 - 7 pm

Dickinson Community Dinner

Come meet new people and grab a bite with fellow Dickinson residents.  Rain location: Dickinson Dining Hall.

Dickinson Amphitheatre

9 pm

Gather for BU LateNite in your building lobby

LateNite Binghamton has a ton of things for you to do:  from crafts to karaoke, PS2 to bowling and billiards, they’ve got lots to do – and it’s all FREE!

Meet in your building lobby

7 – 9 pm

Open Mic/Karaoke Night
Come and enjoy poetry, singing, dancing, or musical selections.  Come to either show off your work or to listen to other talented residents.

Johnson Hall

Main Lounge

9 pm

Gather for BU LateNite in your building lobby

LateNite Binghamton has a ton of things for you to do:  from crafts to karaoke, PS2 to bowling and billiards, they’ve got lots to do – and it’s all FREE!

Meet in your building lobby

2- 4 pm

Wal-Mart/Target Run

This is a chance for you to gather any last minute things from the store for your room.  Learn how the bus system works and interact with fellow residents who need to do the same.

Meet outside

near the object

4 – 6 pm      

Nature Hike with Faculty Master

Join the Dickinson Faculty Master for a hike through the Binghamton University Nature Preserve. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get to know your Faculty Master on an individual level while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Meet outside

 near the Object

6 – 7 pm

Floor Dinner with Your RA

This is your chance to get to know the RA of your floor while enjoying the company of your new hall mates.

Dickinson

Dining Hall

7 – 8 pm

Floor Meeting

Meet the people who you are in closest contact with; your floor mates.  Learn about each other and what it is going to take to ensure a safe and enjoyable year

Your Floor

8-9 pm     

Dickinson Town Council Event

Join your area government for some delicious ice cream and make your own sundaes.  You will meet your fellow community residents while learning about Dickinson traditions and events from our area executive board.

Dickinson Quad