Similarly, making the transition from secondary school to the university level is something that must be done well. It is not easy. The Binghamton Success Program is designed to assist students to successfully make this transition and excel in their science, engineering and mathematics courses. Binghamton University is a research institution which also prides itself on providing excellent undergraduate programs to its students. It is surrounded by strong industrial partners like IBM , Lockheed Martin and Universal Instruments .
Further support is offered through the awarding of scholarships to students who qualify.
With the assistance of graduate students who serve as mentors, undergraduate students are able to interact with other, more seasoned, colleagues who are familiar with their particular field of study. The mentors are also able to advise undergraduates on the steps to take to successfully attend graduate school. Graduate mentors along with the Coordinator for Student Support and Retention, serve as a resource and referral center for the academic, career and personal development of undergraduates engaged in the study of science, engineering and mathematics. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to use each other as a resource through involvement in such organizations as NSBE , The Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society , and SHPE . All students in the program are urged to participate in a weekly collective study session.