<p>there have been a number of threads about binghamton dorms – for more info, you can do a search to see what others have said. here is basic run down of the dorms –</p>
<p>dickinson – oldest of the communities, only one within “the brain” (ie the road that loops around campus). a lot of people put it down because it is the oldest and its also the last of the fully corridor style dorms – ie hallway with all rooms sharing a communal bathroom. but a lot of people who live there love it – lot of community spirit. living on a corridor is very social – you get to know everyone on the hall. also very convenient to about everything since it is inside the loop. in the next few years, now that the New Newing is complete, they will be building the New Dickinson outside of the loop next to Newing – not sure when that is supposed to be completed.</p>
<p>Newing – As of next year all the New Newing dorms will be open – the newest of the dorms. A modified corridor style – rooms along a corridor, but three double rooms share two bathrooms. Old Newing had the reputation of being where a lot of people interested in frats lived. Only time will tell how its reputation now changes since the newness of it will undoubtedly make it very desirable. a decent walk to the lecture hall and most classrooms. will also have a brand new dining hall.</p>
<p>College in the Woods – mixture of corridor and suites – each 1/2 floor has double rooms, a triple, and two suites. Near the center of campus, but up a hill from everything. (except for mohawk which is newest ciw dorm and is all suites)</p>
<p>Mountainview – mostly suites. Very new. Suites are huge. Not “far” from lecture hall and classrooms, but up a hill (even more so than college in the woods). Reputation is that its not that social – you have to make an effort to meet people not in your suite.</p>
<p>Hinman – all suites – smaller suites than Mountainview. Similar reputation for suites being less social. Very near the lecture hall and classrooms. </p>
<p>Hillside and Susquehanna – apartment complexes – freshmen cannot live there, but transfer can. Nice apartments, but pretty remote from rest of campus.</p>
<p>My guess is that Newing and Mountainview, as the two newest, will be the most populat. CIW has also always been a popular choice. Realize you are not guaranteed to get your choice. Each year people spend a lot of time worrying about which to pick – some end up happy, some disappointed. But once you move in, most people end up being happy with whichever community they end up in. They each have their own traditions and community spirit.</p>