Transition and TRANSFERmation Summit

Our Transition and (Transfer)mation Summit is your opportunity to engage with other new transfer students, get a jump start on your career development, and begin to get acclimated to ßÙßÇÂþ»­!

Our summit for January 2026 will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Old Union Hall, located in the University Union. 

  • Gain a vast knowledge of academic, social/emotional and career resources available to them on the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ campus
  • Start to create a sense of belonging on campus 
  • Gain a deeper understanding of their career exploration and potential career paths 

Registration is capped at 75 students. If more than 75 register, we will utilize a waiting list based on when the student registered.

NOTE: Registration will close on January 9, 2026


Schedule of Events (schedule subject to change)

12:00pm Welcome & Lunch
1:30pm Summit Kick-Off 
1:45pm "Art of Communication" with Dr. Sarah Studenmund
2:45pm Break
3:00pm Regrouping with Dr. Sarah Studenmund
3:30pm Transfer Student Success & Transfer Mentors Overview
3:45pm Fleishman Center Overview
4:00pm Fleishman Center Spotlight: Skills, Support & Success
5:15pm New Student Dinner @ Events Center 

Important notes:

  • Make sure you indicate any special dietary restrictions on your registration form
  • If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, contact Michael Henningsen at 607-777-3366 or transfersuccess@binghamton.edu as soon as possible. 

This program is sponsored by Transfer Student Success and the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development