Area Based Courses (ABCs) are introductory courses (or, in some cases, discussions sections of courses) specially designed for first-year students who live in the community sponsoring these courses. In ABCs you go to class with students living in the same college or community, form study groups together, and develop deep, lasting friendships based on life both in and out of the classroom.
As a vital part of Binghamton's unique residential college system, ABCs give new students an edge in building a sense of identity and community. If you're a new student try to take at least one ABC in order to have an integrated, rewarding academic and social first year.