Complete a virtual experience to set you up for a successful fall semester.
Transfer Summer Orientation is an important experience at the beginning of your UB journey. Your orientation will get you started with understanding academic responsibilities, planning for out-of-classroom experiences and meeting other UB students. You'll also learn about UB's campuses and the many resources available to you as a new student.
Learn more about your program details and requirements below.
Check your UB email at the start of June, July, and August for guidance through your New to UB experience and reminders about important tasks.
Your orientation program consists of required Online Modules in July to prepare for your successful start at UB.
You will register for the program on Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form.
The new student fee covers all expenses associated with your New to UB experience, including Summer Orientation and Welcome Weekend. The $150 fee is billed to your student account.
The New Student Checklist overviews many of the tasks you need to complete to successfully begin at UB. Take action on the items below before arriving on campus.
Take action on these tasks at least one week before arriving to campus.
We highly encourage you to attend events during Welcome Weekend to connect with other UB students, get familiar with campus, and learn more about campus resources that are most important to you.
Review the website to know what to expect. Your detailed schedule will be sent to your UB email on August 5.
Welcome Weekend is an on-campus experience starting August 23.
Helping new students transition to life at UB:
Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs
Student Life
University at Buffalo
112 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-6125