Official On-Campus Housing
Choose Campus Living
When you live on campus, your friends are right next door, and help is just down the hall. See why living in campus halls and apartments is safer, more convenient, and a great value.
Convenience and Quality
A Community Where Friendships Form
Live in a place where you'll meet new people, have new experiences, and feel like you belong while making lifelong friends and memories.
- only UB students
- neighbors from all over the world
- diverse and unique backgrounds
- academically passionate
- social spaces - hang out/catch a movie
- grab brunch with your new besties
- events and activities right down the hall
- fitness fanatics enjoy indoor and outdoor recreation
- Esport gaming centers
- Living-learning, special interest housing
- Family accommodations
- ADA compliant
- Service animals welcome
- Gender-Inclusive housing
Providing Support Where and When You Need It
Living on campus is more than a home. We have specialized staff to provide extra academic, social and safety support.
You always have someone to help you when you live on campus because our staff lives here too. There are professional staff and paraprofessionals who are students just like you, ready to give you the support you need.
From our nationally recognized University Police to our safety shuttle programs, we have invested millions of dollars to ensure your safety and comfort.
Every residence hall complex has an Academic Success Center, where you’ll find study spaces, computers, resource materials and trained staff. And, free, unlimited tutoring is available both in-person or online.
We've Got It Covered
Fully furnished, utilities - including high-speed internet/wi-fi, laundry - it's all included in one value price.
And There is More!
- On-site dining and shops (13 locations)
- Private fitness centers
- Outdoor recreation: basketball, tennis, and trails for walking, running and biking
- Academic support services and spaces
- Mail/package services
- Student account billing
- Support for sustainable living
- Transportation services (shuttles, car and bike-share services, and residential parking permits)
The Best Address
Location: Suburban or Urban
UB’s North Campus is located in suburban Amherst, named one of America's safest cities.
UB’s South Campus on Main Street is a Western New York landmark situated in a residential neighborhood in North Buffalo. You'll enjoy the benefits of city living with the safety and support of living on-campus.
Take A Look Inside
Watch a video or take a virtual tour to get a better idea of where you can live. It's all right here!
Students living in our residence halls enjoy the true community experience only living on-campus can provide. With on-site social events planned by Resident Advisors, easy access to on campus clubs and activities, and plenty of spaces to just hang out and have fun, you will never be bored living at UB.
The comfort of an apartment. The convenience of campus life. At UB, you can have it all, with furnished apartments that let you be independent and still be part of the UB community. All UB apartments are on North Campus (or right across the street), giving you easy access to classes, labs, concerts and more.
Next Step: Apply Today
Applying for on-campus housing is fast and easy. All you need to do is answer a few simple questions and pay a $300 deposit. Everything is online and the Campus Living staff is available via phone, email or live chat if you have any questions along the way. The earlier you apply, the sooner you will have access to select your housing assignment. So don't wait, apply today!
Tell Me More about Living on Campus
Have Questions? Contact Us!
If you have questions about living on-campus at UB our staff is here to help. The best way to reach us is using our online contact form.