New to UB
- First-Year and Transfer Students
  New to UB programs will introduce you to life on campus and prepare you for a successful start at UB.
- Graduate Students
  Complete a set of steps to get started as an international or graduate student at UB.
  - Graduate Students Overview
- Meet the Staff
  See who can answer your questions and help ensure a smooth transition to life at UB.
  - Meet the Staff Overview
- New to UB orientation programs will introduce you to life as a UB student and prepare you for a successful start here.
  Learn about orientation>
Life on Campus
- Living and Dining
  Find the answers you need about where to live, eat and shop on campus.
  - Living and Dining Overview
- Health and Wellness
  Learn how to get medical care, improve your wellness and make healthy choices.
- Community and Safety
  Understand your responsibilities as a UB student, and see how you can make safer choices.
- Clubs, Activities and Events
  Get involved to make more friends, learn more skills and have more fun.
Skills for Success
- Life Skills
  Gain valuable skills that can help you in your career and all aspects of your life.
- Interpersonal Relationships
  Discover how you can build stronger relationships at UB and throughout your life.
  - Interpersonal Relationships Overview
  - Relationships and Getting Along With Others
- Career Exploration
  Use the Career Design Center and Here to Career resources to get connected and take the next steps.
  - Career Exploration Overview
Help/Support
- Who Can Help Me?
  Find helpful people and resources throughout the university.
- Emergency and Crisis
  Call (716) 645-2222 or use any blue light emergency phone on campus; off-campus call 911.
- Not sure where to start? See a directory of on-campus resources.
  View campus resources>

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Step 5: Experience UB Welcome

Orientation Leader during First-Year Orientation.

Orientation Leader during First-Year Orientation.

Participate in an on-campus experience immediately before the start of classes.

International Welcome Weekend
3/8/24
Prepare for the start of the semester with an extended, on-campus experience just for new international undergraduate students.
Welcome Weekend
3/20/24
Prepare for the start of the fall semester during this on-campus program.
Winter Welcome
2/5/24
Prepare for the start of the spring semester during this on-campus program.

Need Help?

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

Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Have questions about orientation? Email us.

Next

Step 6: Learn about Year One
10/11/23
Year One supports you through your start at UB with programs, resources and guidance.