Department of Communication

University-Wide Resources

http://www.buffalo.edu/students.html

Class Schedules and Academic Calendars

Academic Calendar

Learning Resources

MyUB
UBLearns
Lecture Recordings
UB Library Systems; UB Libraries, Resources by Subject, Communication
Bookstore near UB
Bookstore at UB
The Writing Place, The Math Place, and The Mathematics Help Center: free drop-in tutoring for undergraduates.

Services

Financial Aid: Applications, types of aid, cost of attendance and financial literacy.
Registrar: Class registration, academic and student calendars, grading, degree audits, student data, enrollment and degree verification, transcripts, class schedules, final exam scheduling and diplomas.
Student Accounts: Tuition and fees, comprehensive fees, billing and payment, late fees, liability deadlines, financial aid refunds and New York State residency. Please Note: Phone call and email services at the Student Response Center are no longer available. Contact Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Accounts offices directly. (232 Capen and 104 Harriman Hall continue to serve as walk-in centers.)
Veterans Affairs: UB benefits available to students with military experience.
Career Services: Workshops, mentoring programs, opportunities to connect with employers, and other aids.
Student Health Services: Appointments, records and other health resources.
Counseling Center: Help for students with depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns.
Student Medical Insurance: Insurance costs and benefits available from SBI Student Medical Insurance.
Student Affairs: Wide range of services, from dispute mediation to late-night entertainment on campus.
Campus Parking and Transportation: Parking permits and bus schedules.

Computing and IT Support

University at Buffalo Information Technology (UBIT): Central computing services and resources for assistance with webmail, UBITname and other questions.

Policies

Student Organizations

UB Student Association
Graduate Student Association
Sub Board I: Legal aid, student medical insurance, assistance with off-campus housing, student-run entertainment and a variety of other services.

National and Int'l Associations

Educational / Research Resources

Grant Central Station: One-stop shop for information on finding funds, writing proposals, budget preparation, post-award resources and more.

Publications

UB Today: The official publication of the UB Alumni Association.
UB Reporter: Need-to-know news and views for the UB community.
The American Communication Journal

Resources for MA and PhD Students

Application to Candidacy

To become a candidate for an advanced degree you must submit, for Departmental and Graduate School approval, a program of study consisting of a coherent list of graduate courses that have, or will have, been taken and a title of the projected thesis or project (for an M.A. student) or a title of the projected dissertation (for a Ph.D. student).

Get Involved

Communication Graduate Student Association

The UB Communication Graduate Student Association conveys a variety of academic and social events during the year, including a regular speakers' series. For more information, see the CGSA website.

Information for Current Students