Official On-Campus Housing
2023-2024 Move-In Guide
Stay tuned for Fall 2024 information
Please check back in May for details about Fall Housing in 2024. Use the 2023 details below as a reference for what to expect in 2024.
Moving in to your new room or apartment at UB is an exciting time. Whether you're coming from across the state or around the world, we're here to help make the process as easy and fun as possible.
On this page:
Before Move-In
Understanding Your Room Assignment
Housing Portal View
How to View Your Room Assignment
- Login to the housing portal
- You will see your assignment at the bottom of the "Home" page.
- From any other portal page, simply click "Home" on the main menu bar
| Label | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Room | Room number |
| Room Type | Room Configuration |
| Location | Hall or Village Name |
Key Label View
| Label Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| RM# | Room number |
| Bedspace | Assigned bed within your room |
| XXX | Hall or Village Code (see chart) |
| 00X | Building number in Hall/Village |
| Floor X | Floor in building |
| PN | Your UB Person Number |
| Mailbox Combo | Code to unlock your personal mailbox |
| Bathroom | Your assigned floor bathroom |
| Bathroom Combo | Code to unlock your assigned floor bathroom |
Hall/Village Codes
| Code | Room Location |
|---|---|
| CLE | Clement Hall |
| CLI | Clinton Hall |
| CRK | Creekside Village |
| DEW | Dewey Hall |
| EVA | Evans Quadrangle |
| FLK | Flickinger Court |
| FNT | Flint Village |
| GOO | Goodyear Hall |
| GRE | Greiner Hall |
| HAD | Hadley Village |
| LEH | Lehman Hall |
| RED | Red Jacket Quadrangle |
| RIC | Richmond Quadrangle |
| ROO | Roosevelt Hall |
| SLV | South Lake Village |
| SPA | Spaulding Quadrangle |
| WIL | Wilkeson Quadrangle |
Plan for Packing
Contact your roommate and decide what you’ll each bring. You may only need limited amounts of residence hall and apartment items, (carpets etc...). Remember that many items can be purchased once you get to UB. There are items that are prohibited, so review the list before you pack!
Shipping Items to Campus
You can ship belongings to campus after August 14, 2023.
Your Room: Know What's Included
- Extra Long twin bed and mattress
- Desk and chair
- Dresser, closet or wardrobe
- Nightstand
- Floor lamp or built in lighting
- Window blinds
- Most floor lounges are equipped with a stove, microwave and sink
- Ellicott Complex and Governors Complex have community style bathrooms.
- Ethernet port
- Tile flooring
- Kitchen with full oven/stove
- Desk & Chair
- Refrigerator freezer
- Sofa
- Dishwasher
- Chairs (s)
- Garbage disposal
- Coffee & End Table
- Microwave
- Dining Table & 4 chairs
- Full bed
- Entertainment Stand
- Dresser & Nightstand
- Central Air Conditioning
- Built in closet
- Blinds for all Windows
- Ethernet ports are included in each bedroom.
RENTERS INSURANCE
Purchase renters insurance if you are not covered by your parent/guardian's policy. Buy coverage before you get to UB. This is highly suggested for both residence hall and apartment residents.
Early Arrival
If you are a new student who needs to arrive at on-campus housing prior to 8/24/23 (or 8/25/23 for returning students), you must log in to the Housing Portal and select Move In and Break Housing Requests from the menu, then select the early arrival option.
- Sat August 19, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sun August 20, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Mon August 21 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tue August 22, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Wed August 23, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Thu August 24 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (returning students)
Additional early arrival charges may apply. Charges are based on the nightly room rate.
| Room Size | Charge per night |
|---|---|
| Single | $46.23 |
| Double | $41.58 |
| Triple | $39.60 |
| Triple with bath | $42.12 |
| Quad | $34.72 |
| Quad with bath | $40.73 |
| Room Size | Charge per night |
|---|---|
| Greiner Double | $44.33 |
| Apartment Type | Charge per night |
|---|---|
| Creekside West - 2 bed / 1 or 1.5 bath | $48.72 |
| Creekside East - 4 bed / 1 or 1.5 bath | $43.68 |
| Apartment Type | Charge per night |
|---|---|
| 2 bed / 1 or 1.5 bath | $47.77 |
| Whole Unit | $89.16 ($44.58 per space) |
| Apartment Type | Charge per night |
|---|---|
| 4 bed / 2 bath | $41.30 |
| 2 bed / 2 bath | $43.62 |
| 2 bed / 1 bath | $42.48 |
| 1 bed / 1 bath | $50.31 |
| Apartment Type | Charge per night |
|---|---|
| 4 bed / 2 bath | $41.30 |
| Apartment Type | Charge per night |
|---|---|
| 4 bed / 2 bath | $41.30 |
| 2 bed / 1 bath | $50.98 |
| 1 bed / 1 bath | $60.37 |
| Studio | $57.52 |
During Move-In
Detailed check in and move in instructions for buildings and residence halls will be provided at a later date.
- Moving carts are available in designated areas
- Carts must be checked out with a staff member before use.
- A UBID is required for check out.
- Only one cart can be issued to each student at a time.
- Carts should be returned as soon as you are finished using them.
- Carts must be returned to a staff member in a designated area.
- Carts can only be issued and returned during posted business hours.
- If your cart is not returned by the close of business, keep it until the following day.
- Unreturned carts will be assessed an $138 replacement fee.
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Friday, August 25, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 26, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 27, 2023 | 12 - 6 p.m. |
After Move-In
Connecting to Technology
Connecting your new technology is a big part of getting settled!
UB provides encrypted Wi-Fi access with the eduraom network, available in on-campus apartments and residence halls.
Visit buffalo.edu/ubit/connect to find out how to connect your devices to eduroam Wi-Fi on campus.
Trouble Connecting Your Device?
We are here to help!
Download Free Software
Software like Microsoft 365 and more is available, including secure cloud storage from OneDrive, UBbox, and other services.
UB Print Anywhere
Students can now print from kiosks all over campus! They're convenient, environmentally friendly, and safer because you can print touch-free!
Parking and Parking Permits
- Beginning July 1, 2023, a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system has replaced physical parking hang tags.
- All residents who choose to have a car on campus must register for their virtual parking permit at no additional cost.
- If you live in the residence halls, you can park in one of the nearby lots (weekend visitors can park in a residence hall lot without a permit after 3 p.m. Friday).
- If you have a guest visiting you, please have them visit the Parking and Transportation office to receive a guest parking tag
Opening Week Events
FESTIVAL OF CULTURE UNITING STUDENTS
Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Join your new neighbors and classmates for a student-led parade on South Campus from Hayes Hall to Goodyear Hall. Then stay for the party where we'll have a DJ, food from local restaurants, and international games.
Campus Living Events
After you get settled into your room it's time to get involved and meet people. Each Campus Living hall and village has it's own page on UB Linked where events will be listed and updated. All you need to do is sign in. You are already a member of the group for the area where you live.
University Wide Events
We're looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to campus this fall. Meet new friends and join fellow classmates for events throughout the week to kickoff your UB experience.