Pre-Arrival Tasks

You cannot access your New International Student Check-in, Student Account, and other UB services until you have successfully activated your UBIT Account. 

If you're having trouble activating your account please visit buffalo.edu/ubit/help for assistance.

UB has introduced a powerful new tool to help protect your UBITName: Duo Two-Step Verification. Learn how to enable and manage this extra layer of security on your account by "enrolling" one or more personal devices. Visit the UBIT website to learn more and enroll.

Please complete your online International Student Check-in. All items can be completed before arriving in the U.S., except submitting a copy of your I-94 (your Form I-94 will only be available after you enter the U.S.). We encourage you to complete the New International Student Check-in as early as possible.

As part of the online International Student Check-in, you will be asked to upload a copy of your U.S. Visa stamp. Please be aware that ISS must receive a copy of your U.S. Visa stamp before we can remove your IS hold on your student account. All holds on your student account must be addressed before you be able to register for classes.

If you received a Provisional Admission checklist with your I-20/DS-2019, you must prepare the documents to finalize your admission.  Please contact International Admissions if you need assistance.

Your Health Background and Immunization Forms must be submitted to and reviewed by Student Health Services before you can register for classes.  Please keep in mind that it may take a few weeks for your immunization records to be processed. Please submit early if possible.

Please review the Immunization and Meningitis Requirement web page for more information.

All international students at UB are required to have health insurance and will be automatically billed for it. You are urged not to purchase health insurance for yourself prior to coming to UB because your insurance may not be accepted by UB.

• On Campus: 
  • Submit your on-campus housing application to request on-campus housing.
  • Contact Campus Living for information about for check-in dates, times, rates and to register for early move-in.
• Off Campus: Read our tips on how to find suitable housing off campus.
  • Learn about renter's insurance
  • Housing safety tips from UBPD

Pre-arrival Live Events are facilitated over several weeks prior to the start of International Orientation. These live events will provide you with information and resources as you prepare to live and study at UB. Be sure wait your email inbox and read pre-arrival emails and newsletter from ISS for more details.

All of the live events will be recorded and posted on the Pre-Arrival Live Events webpage.

Reduce the wait time for your UB Card. Upload a photo for your UB Card - your official University at Buffalo ID.

Get started with everything technology-related at the University at Buffalo with this orientation video. You can also visit buffalo.edu/ubit/students for short videos on some of the topics covered in the video below.

• UBIT has recommended software and provides free downloads for personal computers.
• UBIT offers educational discounts on computers and personal devices.
• You can run the same popular software as UB’s public computing sites from your personally device, on or off campus using My Virtual Public Site.
  
• UB Mobile can be used to connect to UB information and services - right from your smartphone or tablet.

Any holds that you may have on your account will be listed in your HUB Student Center. Your HUB Student Center can be accessed through myUB.

1. New International Student Hold - The New International Student hold will be lifted after you submit a copy of your visa in the online International Student Check-In in UB Global.
2. Incomplete MMR Requirement - All incoming students must provide an official record of their measles, mumps and rubella immunity. They must do so before registering for classes. Be sure to click on the MMR (Everyone) tab and read both Step 1: Meet the Immunity Requirements and Step 2: Document Proof of Immunity
3. Meningitis Waiver Incomplete - All incoming students must meet the meningitis requirements. They must do so before registering for classes. Be sure to click on the Meningitis (Everyone) tab and read both Step 1: Meet the Information Requirement and Step 2: Document That an Informed Decision Has Been Made.
4. UB Rules and Regulations Affirmation - Affirm your understanding of UB's Student Code of Conduct. Refer to your TO-DO tile in the HUB Student Center.  Log into myUB to access your HUB Student Center

Resolve your Financial Agreement and Personal and Emergency Contact to-do list items in your HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password).

University at Buffalo has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition and fee payment process for our international students. Flywire offers multiple payment options and excellent foreign exchange rates. They’ll ensure your payment arrives safely and accurately.

Please review UB Student Accounts International Payment webpage for more details.

Students are billed each semester for all university-related charges (tuition, student fees, on-campus housing and meals, health insurance, etc.) All bills will be sent to your @buffalo.edu email address. Visit the Student Accounts website for information on billing dates and payment due dates.

If you register for classes early, you will have a bill due before classes begin! More information on billing dates can be found on the Student Accounts website.

All new students must complete certain health and safety courses. You will receive more information directly from the Health Promotion Office.

Avoid important emails going to spam! Mark ISS as a safe sender by adding iss@buffalo.edu as a contact in your Google Account.