Discovery

For Current Students
Discovery is a multifaceted program that is available to all Binghamton University undergraduate students. It provides opportunities for students to develop greater competence in handling their educational and career responsibilities and to explore ways of making meaningful contributions to society.

Through the five Discovery Centers and the 25 Discovery Assistants, the program provides students with easy access to academic support and student-living services on campus. Free peer tutoring is also available both by appointment and on a limited walk-in basis. Discovery also supports courses that are taught by faculty who maintain a student-centered perspective and support Discovery values and goals. There are three types of Discovery courses: stand-alone, links and ABC (area-based courses). Students are also encouraged to participate in internships and create an online portfolio for use in their graduate school application process or job search.

For Prospective Students
The transition from high school to college can be uncertain, confusing, and overwhelming and may be a little frightening, but it doesn't have to be. The Discovery Program at Binghamton University is here to help you make that transition and provide opportunities for you to explore academic interests, intellectual development, and social growth.

There are five Discovery Centers located in College-in-the-Woods, Dickinson, Hinman, Newing and Mountainview Residential Communities and 25 Discovery Assistants who live in these communities. Through these services, students receive easy access to academic support and help in developing a sense of identity and community through the on-campus living experience.

In addition, Discovery supports courses that are taught by faculty who maintain a student-centered perspective that emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking and problem solving, and reflection and self-assessment. There are three types of Discovery courses: stand-alone, links and ABC (Area Based Courses). Free peer tutoring is also available both by appointment and on a limited walk-in basis. Students are encouraged to participate in internships and create an on-line portfolio for use in their graduate school application process or job search.

Websites

 * Discovery
 * Mountainview Discovery Center
 * CIW Discovery Center
 * Dickinson Discovery Center
 * Hinman Discovery Center
 * Newing Discovery Center

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