WELCOME TO UB
Talented. Passionate. Diverse. Creative. Driven. These are just a few of the words that describe our newly admitted students, and you’re one of them. You earned a seat at UB because of your potential—to develop your future, to help shape UB and to contribute your unique gifts to our larger society. This is UB’s tradition of excellence, and we’re proud to have you as a part of it.
HERE'S WHAT'S NEXT
Accepted Student Days
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Get an inside look at life at UB! Join us for our most comprehensive event for accepted students and families. Explore academics, meet faculty and current students, tour campus and residence halls, discover resources and clubs, and sample dining. Come ready to connect and get your questions answered!
Register for the date that works best for you.
Admissions Visits and Tours
Experience the University at Buffalo in person with an Admissions presentation and guided walking tour led by current students. Tours run multiple times per week.
Webinars and Virtual Sessions
Make the most of your on-campus visit by attending a virtual session first! Get answers to your questions and see presentations online so you can focus on unique campus offerings while you are at UB.
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University at Buffalo! You’re in—now it’s time to make it official. Follow the steps below to confirm your spot and begin your journey as a UB Bull.
For International Students:
To confirm your enrollment, pay the $150 tuition deposit through your Applicant Status Page.
- Fall admits must submit their deposit by May 1 or within 10 days of acceptance, whichever is later.
- Spring admits can begin submitting deposits on Sept. 15 and must do so by Dec. 1 or within 10 days of acceptance, whichever is later.
Tuition deposits are accepted after the deadlines on a space-available basis.
Accepted students may apply for on-campus housing by submitting a housing application, including the $300 housing deposit. Please visit the Campus Living website for important next steps and deadline information.
Are you a CBA student?
If you were accepted under Conditional Bridge Admission (a CBA student), you may not pay your housing deposit online. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-888-UB-ADMIT
Before we issue your I-20, your admissions counselor will do a final review of all your documents. If we are missing anything, we will contact you via email to let you know what we need.
After you’ve paid your tuition deposit and uploaded all the required documents, we will create your I-20 (F-1 Visa) or DS-2019 (J-1 Visa). Once issued, you can find it in your Applicant Status Page.
You will use your I-20 or DS-2019 to apply for your student visa.
To register for orientation, you must complete the Advisement and Orientation Form. The Office of Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs will notify you when the Advisement and Orientation Form becomes available. Visit the Orientation website to view your next steps.
Now is the time to get your visa, arrange transportation to the U.S. and determine what you will need while living in Buffalo. We can’t wait to welcome you to our university community!
Once you have made your enrollment/tuition and housing deposits, it’s time to begin your New International Student Check-in. Activate your UB student account and get started on check-in.
To meet reporting requirements and be able to register for classes, complete your check-in early.
Join the Class of 2029 private Facebook group. Then, follow UB on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and using #UBuffalo to learn more about life on campus!
Meet the GloBulls!
GloBulls are current international students who want to connect with you and offer guidance for any questions about UB.
A Message from the Provost
A. Scott Weber, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Welcome from the Associate Vice Provost and Director of Admissions
Ebony Dixon, Associate Vice Provost and Director of Admissions.
Add some blue and white to your world.
True Blue isn’t just a color; it’s a spirit. True Bue is an invitation to show your pride and celebrate our common connection. It highlights the ways that students, faculty staff and alumni personify UB every day—in the classroom and in the community, on the field and in the stands, here on campus and in places around the world. 🤘
Celebrate loudly and share proudly.
Download exclusive digital swag like locker posters, phone wallpapers, virtual backgrounds and more, designed just for the Class of 2029.
Follow UB on social media and tag us using #UBuffalo for a chance to be featured on our channels! We can’t wait to see how you celebrate.
Chat with current students.
Meet your future classmates!
Meet the future faces of your UB experience! The Class of 2030 Facebook Group is the official space for newly accepted students starting at UB in Fall 2026. It’s where you can connect with classmates, ask questions, swap excitement, and get a feel for campus life before you even arrive.
This group is just for admitted UB students—so you’ll be joining a community that’s ready to start this journey right alongside you.
Use these links to dive deeper into life at UB and what’s waiting for you here.
