FALL OPEN HOUSE
Join us for a Signature UB Experience | October 24
UB’s Fall Open House is your chance to explore the vibrant campus life of a top 40 public university!
At Fall Open House, you’ll tour our campuses, experience campus living and dining, learn about your academic options and connect with faculty, staff and current students. Discover UB’s diverse academic options, learn about our holistic application and admissions process and explore ways to finance your education as you prepare to apply.
REGISTER TODAY:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Getting to UB
Coordinates: 43.001, -78.790
Street address: Flint Entrance, Amherst, NY 14260
(Note: This is not a mailing address.)
Exit the airport following the signs leading to Route 33 West toward Buffalo. Route 33 (Kensington Expressway) begins at the West Gate of the Buffalo Niagara Airport. Take Route 33 West to the I-90 East to the I-290 West. Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
Take the I-90 East until you reach the I-290 (past the Buffalo airport exit). Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
Take the I-90 West until you reach the I-290 (just past tolls, follow State University signs). Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
Take I-79 North to Erie, PA. Take the I-90 East until you reach the I-290 (past the Buffalo airport exit). Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
Take the QEW south to St. Catharines. Follow Highway 405 to the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and continue east over the bridge (toll) into New York state. Once across bridge take the I-190 South. Follow I-190 South until you reach the I-290 East and proceed until Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
If taking the QEW to the Peace Bridge, take the 190 North to the I-290 East and follow the same directions as above paragraph.
Printable Maps (PDF)
There's so much to discover during Fall Open House! See a sampling of events and activities below:
- Academic Experience with your Major of Interest
- Tours of North and South Campus
- Residence Hall Experience with Campus Living
- Admissions and Financial Aid Presentations
- Academic and Student Support Tabling Fair
- Student Life Experience
Catch the UB Bulls in Action
Kickoff Time TBA | Broadview Stadium
Keep your open house experience going at Broadview Stadium with a football game. Watch the UB Bulls take on the Bowling Green Falcons in an NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup.
Register for Fall Open House and receive a link to claim up to four free tickets. Additional tickets are available at a discounted rate of $15 each.
Open House Virtual Events
To help you prepare for your visit, we’re also offering a full lineup of Open House Virtual Sessions. These sessions cover everything from academics and campus life to admissions and financial aid. Attend any that interest you—joining virtually beforehand will give you more time to explore campus during Open House.
Enjoy our award-winning dining services! Pick up your meal voucher(s) at check-in or an information booth and experience UB's dining options at the following locations:
Little Blue Food Truck
Located outside of the Student Union
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Capen Café
Grab a quick breakfast, light lunch or snack in Capen Hall. Find coffee, juices, and sodas, in addition to grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, croissants and cookies.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
One World Café
An international eatery located in the center of campus between Capen and Norton Halls.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Union Marketplace Eatery
In the heart of the Student Union, this venue features five restaurants offering a variety of foods, so you have options for whatever you're craving!
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Accessing Your Digital Agenda
After you register, you’ll receive a personalized link to your digital agenda by email. Each agenda link is unique, allowing you to customize your Fall Open House experience. Once you receive it, we encourage you to explore and plan ahead to make the most of your time at UB.
Creating Your Customized Schedule
The digital agenda is a great tool for building your Fall Open House schedule before ever stepping foot on campus. Pick and choose events that interest you for a completely customized experience.
- Save events you want to attend on the day of the event, so you have a ready-to-go guide when you arrive to UB.
- View event descriptions of what you can expect to learn and experience.
Check-in
Your digital agenda will automatically update during Fall Open House so you can check in online. When you arrive to campus, open the digital agenda and follow the steps to check in. Speak with a UB team member or locate a help desk if you need assistance checking in or navigating to your first experience.