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VISIT AND CONNECT.

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Step into the vibrant world of the University at Buffalo—New York’s flagship and a leader in public research and innovation. Whether you’re walking our dynamic campuses in person or exploring virtually from anywhere in the world, you’ll get a real sense of the energy, opportunity, and community that define UB.

College Exploration Day

July 10, 2026

Get a head start on your college search.

Join us on Friday, July 10 for College Exploration Day! This event offers students and families the opportunity to visit and explore UB over summer break. While you're here, you can tour campus, try our award-winning dining options and learn about admissions, financial aid and college majors—UB has over 150 to choose from. Discover what life is like at UB, a top 40 public university, a Best Value School and New York's flagship. Register today!

VISIT IN PERSON

Tour guide leading a group of visitors on North Campus.

Admissions Tours

Admissions offers walking tours of both the North and South Campuses, along with dedicated tours specifically designed for transfer students and their families. Tours are typically 1.5 to 2 hours long. Some departments also offer additional academic tours

Additional Academic Tour Options

Tours led by School of Architecture and Planning staff will show spaces and buildings most commonly utilized by Architecture BS and Environmental Design BA students on UB's South campus. To gain a broader view of campus offerings and resources, students are also encouraged to consider a North Campus tour. Many visitors choose to schedule both tours during the same visit.

High school and transfer students are encouraged to attend an in-person information session with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). A presentation will include information about SEAS programs, popular experiential learning and academic support options, and admissions information. A student-led tour will allow for interaction with SEAS faculty and provide an opportunity to view labs in numerous departments.

Whether you are a high school student, a current UB student, or a professional with a degree in another field, these sessions provide a comprehensive overview of program requirements, prerequisite courses, and the application process. Join a live Q&A with nursing advisors to map out your path toward becoming a leader in the nursing profession.

Learn more about a career in nursing by attending our Nursing Information Session for Traditional and Accelerated BS Programs.

Looking to prepare for a dynamic career in pharmacy practice or pharmaceutical sciences? Join the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for a visit and tour. See our Pharmacy Building and learn more about the application process, admission requirements, academic opportunities, professional experiences and why UB is right for you.

During a Visit UB Honors Information Session, you’ll learn more about the opportunity to become a part of the Honors College, get to know us and see what UB can offer you—both academically and socially.

Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a student at the University at Buffalo? Now’s your chance to find out.  Crash a class!  Visit UB and take a seat in a real college classroom and see what sparks your curiosity.

Group Tours

If you'd like to bring a group of 10 or more students to tour UB, submit a Special Group Visit request form.

Directions

To Buffalo To North Campus To South Campus
Photo of downtown Buffalo.

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is only an hourlong flight from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

Amtrak services the Buffalo Niagara region with two train stations: Exchange Street Station, located in downtown Buffalo near our light rail line, and Depew Station, in the Buffalo suburbs, a 20-minute drive from UB’s North Campus.

Bus service to Buffalo is offered through Greyhound, Megabus and Trailways, with stops in downtown Buffalo and at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. (The downtown bus station is conveniently close to our Metro light rail line.)

Printable Maps (PDF)

Top 10 Places to See at UB

From historic reading rooms to high-tech research spaces, UB has something of interest for everyone. Here are a few of our favorite spots.

  • No. 1: Baird Point and Lake LaSalle
    4/19/24

    Baird Point’s columns once graced the facade of Buffalo’s Federal Reserve Bank. Now they tower over Lake LaSalle, a serene 60-acre lake in the middle of North Campus.

  • No. 2: Abbott Library
    4/19/24

    A handcarved mantelpiece. Antique chandeliers. Custom woodwork from the company that furnished the White House. Harry Potter called: He wants his common room back.

  • No. 3: Center for the Arts
    4/19/24

    All kinds of performances take place in this multidisciplinary arts venue, some of the most dramatic under the CFA lobby’s two-story vaulted skylight.

  • No. 4: The Bronze Bison
    4/19/24

    This stately bovid in front of the CFA, a favorite spot for taking photos and leaving messages, was modeled after a beloved original that stood in Buffalo’s historic Central Terminal.

  • No. 5: The UB Solar Stroll
    4/19/24

    UB’s largest solar array, covering more than 24 acres and comprising 16,770 solar panels, is the ideal place to see the university’s climate commitment in action.

  • No. 6: Davis Hall Cleanroom
    4/19/24

    At any hour of day or night, passersby can observe researchers hard at work creating next-gen nanodevices and other high-tech gizmos in this state-of-the-art cleanroom.

  • No. 7: ‘Megumu Megumi’
    4/19/24

    Alumna Harumo Sato’s bold artwork on the ceiling of UB’s One World Café offers a feast for the eyes for diners noshing on dishes from around the globe. 

  • No. 8: Hayes Hall
    4/19/24

    From 19th-century asylum to ultramodern home for UB’s architecture school, this national landmark boasts a remarkable history. Its iconic clock tower rings every 15 minutes.

  • No. 9: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    4/19/24

    The medical school’s six-story, light-filled atrium is a breathtaking sight. If your stomach can take it, it’s even more impressive viewed from one of the connecting bridges five stories up.

  • No. 10: Structure for Outdoor Autonomy Research (SOAR)
    4/19/24

    At 24,000 square feet, this enclosed drone-testing facility outside Crofts Hall is one of the largest in the nation, and will help solidify UB’s leading role in this key 21st-century technology.

CONNECT VIRTUALLY

Whether you're just starting your college search or finalizing your decision, we're here to help you get to know UB—wherever you are. Explore our virtual experiences, connect with our team, and discover what it's like to be part of our vibrant, inclusive community.

Upcoming Virtual Events

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Additional Academic Information Sessions

Are you a high school student who is interested in the School of Architecture and Planning undergraduate program experience? Attend a virtual information session with the school via Webex with Greg Delaney, Director-Recruitment and First-Year Experience.

Throughout March and April, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will be hosting virtual parent chats where parents and guardians can connect with SEAS leadership and get their questions answered.

High school, transfer and second bachelor’s degree students are encouraged to attend a virtual information session. The session will cover a Nursing program overview, the application process and more.

Join the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) to get an overview of our programs and learn more about how we can help prepare you for a successful career in pharmacy practice or pharmaceutical sciences.

Join us for a one-on-one virtual information session where we discuss the undergraduate programs within the School of Public Health and Health Professions (statistics, public health, exercise science, nutrition, occupational therapy and combined degree programs). You can make a 30-minute appointment to get an overview of the program you’re interested in and its requirements, and have the opportunity to ask any questions. These sessions are available the first and last Friday of every month.

Meet One-on-One

Connect with an admissions counselor during a 20-minute one-on-one video or phone appointment. Our admissions counselors and enrollment services advisors can answer questions about the admissions process and general questions about the university. Admissions counselors and enrollment services advisors cannot assist with registering for classes.

To schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor please call 716-645-8232.

Have questions about life at UB? Connect with our students to get a real feel for our community and what it’s like to be #UBTrueBlue.