Official On-Campus Housing
Welcome Home - Spring 2021
Greetings from Campus Living
Whether you are returning from winter break, or coming to live at UB for the first time, we welcome you to your home away from home. We are committed to providing a safe, clean and vibrant community for you to excel personally and academically from the moment you arrive here.
Living on campus provides you with built-in connections to academic programs as well as opportunities to become involved with student clubs and organizations all while making friends that will last a lifetime.
On this page:
Step 1: Complete Daily Health Check for 14 Days
Starting two weeks before their planned return to campus, all students, faculty and staff must complete a daily screening via the Daily Health Check to evaluate for travel history, COVID-19 history and COVID-19 symptoms.
Students will also be required to continue completing the Daily Health Check throughout winter session and the spring semester if they live on campus, take one or more classes with an on-campus component, work on campus or use on-campus services such as dining, libraries or fitness facilities. Faculty and staff who plan to be on campus are also required to complete the Daily Health Check but only on those specific days.
Step 2. Quarantine for At Least 7 Days
Before spring semester begins, students planning to live, work or take classes on campus, or utilize campus facilities such as libraries, fitness/recreation or dining halls, must complete a precautionary quarantine starting seven days prior to their return to campus. Before arriving on campus, students must affirm via HUB attestation that they have done so.
Before arriving on campus, students must login to HUB to submit their seven-day precautionary quarantine attestation.
Per the SUNY mandate, limited exemptions to this precautionary quarantine requirement will be made for the following students:
- Students within the Medical school or other health profession or in a related professional discipline in the health field who have been deemed essential by NYS are exempt from the 7-day quarantine requirement. This includes student-trainees in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, dietetics, social work, psychology, counseling and audiology. The essential status of these students serves as an exemption to the 7-day quarantine. Essential students do not need to take any individual action to apply for this exemption. This exemption will be coordinated by UB administration.
- Students who live off-campus and are employed on or off campus and who will be on campus to attend class or use on campus services can have a limited exemption due to their employment status. During the 7 days prior to returning to campus, these students must quarantine when they are not at work. The individual student is granted this limited work exemption by submitting a copy of their employer’s COVID-19 safety protocol to UB via email to covidsafetyprotocol@buffalo.edu. Students must include their name and UB person number in the body of the email message.
Pre-Occupancy Quarantine On-Campus
Campus Living will help you to complete your precautionary or travel related quarantine period before moving you into your assigned on-campus housing for the spring. A residence hall on campus has been designated for this purpose. All students in quarantine will be housed in single occupancy rooms with private bathroom facilities.
Pre-arrival quarantine at UB will include the following:
- Meals delivered by Campus Dining Services (charges apply)
- Daily communication and welfare check by Campus Living Staff
- Transportation to assigned spring housing upon completion of the quarantine period
- A low nightly rate of $42.72 for any nights before move in begins on 1/29
Instructions for signing up for on-campus pre-occupancy quarantine will be emailed to students in January.
Step 3: Get Tested
Students must get tested before they return to campus
Free campus testing will be available by appointment weekdays from 1/25-2/5 for eligible students. Students may also submit outside test results.
Read Spring ’21 Mandatory Return-to-Campus Testing for more information.
Per SUNY policy, some undergraduate, graduate and professional students are required to be tested prior to returning for the spring semester. UB will provide testing for those students not able to obtain testing on their own prior to returning to the campus.
The following groups of students are required to be tested by UB or other means prior to returning for spring semester:
- Resident students.
- Students who are taking one or more classes with an in-person component.
- Students who use on-campus services such as dining, libraries or fitness facilities.
- Student employees who work on campus.
All students who will be living on campus, taking classes on campus or coming to campus to participate in activities or utilize services must either present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days prior to their return or participate in on-campus testing as soon as possible but no later than five days after returning to campus. Students who present documentation of a positive diagnostic test within the previous three months are exempt from return-to-campus testing.
Step 4: Understand Health & Safety Requirements
Review the health and safety information and mandates for students, including requirements for:
- Daily Health Check and campus Access Pass
- Face coverings
- Physical and social distancing
- Public health and safety
Winter Break Resident Exemption
Some students who have been continuously living in on-campus housing throughout the winter break period are exempt from both the “Return to Campus” testing and the seven-day precautionary quarantine. The students in this category have been contacted directly by Campus Living to alert them of the exemption.
Move In Appointments
Residents will be required to schedule a move in time before arriving on campus. These appointments will allow for social distancing during move in.
You will select from 1 hour time slots during the following dates/times:
- Friday 1/29 - 8am-8pm
- Saturday 1/30 - 8am-8pm
- Sunday 1/31 – 9am – 5pm
You can arrive anytime during your scheduled time slot and you will then have 3 hours to complete move in.
Slots are limited so we encourage you to sign up as soon as appointments become available.
The deadline to select a timeslot appointment is 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 28th. All residents arriving on January 29th – 31st must make an appointment.
To select (or cancel/change) an appointment:
- Log into the Campus Living Housing Portal at https://buffalo.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortalX
- Click “Other” from the main menu bar, where you will see an option for “Spring 2021 Move-In Appointments”. Choose that from the drop-down menu.
- On the “Appointments” page, choose the appropriate block from the “Book an Appointment” drop down menu:
Creekside, Flickinger, Flint, Hadley or Southlake, select “Apartment – Spring Move-in”. For all other locations, select “Res-Hall – Spring Move-in”. - Select one timeslot from those available. Appointment timeslots are limited and available on a first come/first serve basis, so you may not get your first choice. If your preferred appointment is not available and you are unable to modify your plans, please select an appointment closest to your arrival time on your expected return/move-in date and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Appointments may be cancelled/changed until 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 28th. To do this, repeat steps 1 through 3 above.
- You will receive an email confirming your request, cancellation or change.
Those requiring a move-in date prior to January 29th may request Early Arrival through the Campus Living break housing process. The earliest permitted date is January 22nd (or January 16th for those requiring quarantine housing). Students must meet one of the criteria listed and additional daily charges will apply.
Returning Residents
Arrival Dates: 1/29 - 1/31
- Plan to arrive anytime during your scheduled 1 hour time slot. We encourage students to arrive throughout the 1 hour block to limit congestion at the start of the time slot.
- You may go directly to your assigned room.
- You are not required to check in or meet with any staff upon arrival.
- An appointment is required to gain swipe access to your residence. You will not have swipe card access prior to your appointment date/time.
- Don't forget to bring your UB ID card and keys.
Move In Carts Available
When completing your move you must return carts to your original pick-up location for cleaning and sanitizing. Inventory is limited and returning them promptly will make them available for other residents.
Approved Early Arrival
Quarantine Arrival 1/16 - 1/28
Individual arrival instructions will be communicated to those students registered and approved for pre-occupancy quarantine.
If you need to complete quarantine on-campus please contact us for arrangements and more information.
Arrival Dates 1/22 - 1/28
If you need to return to on-campus housing prior to 1/29 you must log into the Housing Portal and select winter break housing from the menu, then select the early arrival option. Nightly rate charges will apply. If approved follow these steps on your move in day:
- Return to your assigned room on your approved early arrival date. It is recommended that you arrive between the hours of 8am – 8pm.
- You are not required to schedule a move in appointment
- You will not have swipe card access prior to your approved early arrival date
- There is no need to check in
New Residents
Room and Roommate Info
Initial Assignments for New Students
Room assignment selection began for new residents on January 7. If you have not already done so, complete your room assignment selection in the housing portal.
What to Expect at Move In
Arrival Dates: 1/29 - 1/31
- Report to designated check-in location anytime during your scheduled 1-hour appointment window:
- Fargo, Porter, Red Jacket, Richmond, Spaulding, Wilkeson or Greiner, report to the Greiner Hall C-wing Lobby
- All other locations report to your designated area or village office A staff member will check you in and give you your key, as well as directions to your room or apartment location
- You will only be allowed 2 helpers during move in
Early Arrival
Students may request to arrive as early as January 22 by completing a Winter Break application. Only students who meet one of the criteria below will be approved:
- New spring residents may arrive beginning on 1/27 to help get acclimated to campus (no additional charges apply for this category)
- In-person academic obligation
- International students
- UB is your permanent address
- Limited access to technology
- No safe living or dining arrangements elsewhere
- Require on-campus quarantine
What to Bring
Packing Considerations
For health and safety reasons, we will not have an assisted move in process this year. Students will be allowed no more than two people to help with move in. We ask you to carefully consider the amount of personal belongings you bring.
Personal Health and Safety - Packing List Additions
- Face masks (preferably cloth) are mandatory in New York State and on all UB campuses. A face mask will be provided to all students but we recommend that you bring a supply of your own.
- Cleaning and disinfecting supplies, including hand sanitizer, will be needed for you to keep your personal spaces safe. UB janitorial staff cleans shared spaces and commonly touched areas with CDC-recommended disinfectant.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
EACH RESIDENT WILL NEED
- Approved Power Strips (extension cords are not allowed in residence halls or apartments)
- Alarm Clock
- Area Rug
- Bed Sheets (Twin Extra Long for Residence Halls/Full Size for Apartments)
- Blankets
- Boot Tray
- Calendar
- Cell Phone/Charger
- Cleaning Supplies
- Clothes Hangers
- Coffee Maker (Keurig-type coffee maker with an automatic shut off feature is recommended)
- Comforter/Bedspread
- Crates and/or Storage Bins
- Dishes, Bowls, Cups, Silverware, etc.
- Desk Lamp
- Ethernet Cord
- Flashlight/Batteries
- Headphones/Ear Buds
- Hot Pot or Electric Tea Kettle with Auto Shut-off
- Identification
- Iron with Auto Shut-off/Compact
- Ironing Board
- Laptop Computer/Charger
- Laundry Basket
- Laundry Detergent/Supplies
- Medications
- Organizers/Planners
- Paper Towels
- Pictures from Home
- Pillows
- Recreational Equipment
- Robe
- Sewing Kit
- School Supplies
- Shower Caddy
- Shower Sandals
- Small First Aid Kit
SHARED ITEMS
EACH ROOM MAY WANT
- Additional cleaning supplies (broom, dustpan etc.)
- Carpet/Area Rug
- Compact Refrigerator | Residence Halls: refrigerators are limited to two per quad or triple and one per double or single and can be no larger than 4.5 cubic feet. (Apartments include a refrigerator)
- Game Consoles/Electronic Equipment
- Fan
- Posters/Wall Decorations (See Guide to Campus Living)
- Snacks/Food Items
- TV and Coaxial Cable (Students can bring a cable or determine the length needed to purchase it locally)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
NOT PERMITTED
- Air Conditioners (Residence Halls - Apartments are Air Conditioned)
- Bed Risers (Residence Halls & Apartments)
- Candles (Residence Halls & Apartments)
- Extension Cords (Residence Halls & Apartments) Surge protectors only
- Hover-Boards (Residence Halls & Apartments)
- Incense (Residence Halls & Apartments)
- Microwave Oven (Residence Halls - Apartments include microwave in unit)
- Oil Burning, Halogen, Torchiere/ Tree-style a Multi-head or
- Octopus-style Lamps (Residence Halls & Apartments)
- Tapestries and Cloth Wall Hangings (Residence Halls & Apartments)
- Cooking Appliances (Residence Halls):
Crock Pot
Hot Plate
Grilling Machine
Rice Cooker
Sandwich Maker
Slow Cooker
Toaster - Pets (other than fish - 10 gallon tanks or less)
- Alcohol (prohibited in first-year areas and for persons under 21)
- Permanent adhesives and nails
- Weapons (e.g. firearms, airsoft guns, non-kitchen knives)
- Flammable, combustible liquids such as lighter fluid, propane or butane
Shipping Belongings Before Arrival
- Campus Living will begin accepting letters and packages for spring 2021 students on January 20, 2021; please do not ship items to your campus address before that date.
- Students who have items shipped to campus prior to their arrival will be sent an email with details on how to pick up their mail.
- All mail & packages sent prior to your arrival on campus should be picked up as a part of your check in process during your assigned 3 hour move in window.
- Letters & packages that are not picked up during the initial check-in process may not be available until after the first day of classes.
How to address your mail
All North Campus residence halls and apartments (except Flickinger Court):
Your full name
Your room number and room space
(e.g. 220A Red Jacket Quadrangle)
Buffalo, New York 14261
Flickinger Court ONLY:
Your full name
Your apartment number
(e.g. 02J Flickinger Court)
Amherst, New York 14228
Retrieving your mail and packages
Each residential area on-campus has its own mail & package area. Students are provided a mailbox for flat letters; students will be notified via their ‘buffalo.edu’ email with details of where to retrieve packages.
All campus mail is first delivered to our central mail service center, located on North Campus. From there it is processed and sent to our individual residential areas for delivery. All packages are ready for pick up within 2 business days of arriving on campus.
Delivery Delays
Due to increased safety measures in response to COVID-19, there may be longer delays in mail & package delivery. Although you may get notification by a 3rd party vendor that your package has been delivered, it still may take Campus Living several additional days to process your package. Students should only pick up their package after being notified by Campus Living that their package is available for pick-up.
Assignment Changes
At UB, we will work with you to try to accommodate housing change requests. However, these changes may take time, and are not always possible due to room availability and other considerations.
Take a Virtual Room Tour
360 degree panoramic photos and virtual tours of each room style are available online.
Cancel Housing
The housing cancellation deadline was December 1. Cancellation requests received after this date will be evaluated on a case by case basis and may incur a financial penalty.
All cancellation requests should be submitted directly through the housing portal.
Health and Safety
Together, we are staying safer.
Health and Safety Guidelines
Help our community stay safer and decrease the spread of COVID-19 by making the behaviors listed in our UB Health and Safety Guidelines part of your routine.
Updated 4/26/2021
Together, we are protecting each other.
Take the pledge
All UB students, faculty, staff and guests are asked to demonstrate their shared commitment by pledging to follow these guidelines at all times and in all circumstances while on campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Topics:
BILLING AND RATES
Why have housing rates been adjusted?
In response to the changes in the academic calendar the spring housing rate has been adjusted:
- There are now nine less nights in the spring semester
- The housing rate has been reduced to remove charges for these nights
- Residents will be billed at the new lower rate
Updated December 3, 2020
When will I receive bill for my on-campus housing?
Student bills, including one half of the annual housing cost, will be issued on December 21 with a due date of January 20.
Updated December 3, 2020
Why are there multiple charges and credits on my spring housing bill?
Due to a system error students were initially billed incorrectly for spring housing. This has been fixed and all housing charges are currently accurate and reflect the costs stated on our website.
Updated December 18, 2020
REFUNDS
If on-campus housing is closed will I receive a refund?
- Upon reasonable notice, residents may be required to vacate residence halls and apartments on a temporary or permanent basis.
- In the event that Campus Living terminates housing due to public health concerns for the remainder of the semester, the University will offer reimbursements according to the reimbursement schedule.
- The reimbursement schedule considers that university housing rates fund both fixed and variable costs to operate the residence halls and apartments. This means that refunds are not given based solely on the date of cancellation. More information about the method of calculating refunds can be found in the Addendum to the Housing Agreement.
Updated December 10, 2020
CONTRACT DATES
What are the contract dates for spring and summer?
Housing dates by term:
Spring 2021
January 29, 2021 - May 16, 2021
Summer 2021
May 16, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Updated December 3, 2020
BUILDING CLOSURES
Will the South Campus residence halls be used for student housing in Spring 2021?
Clement and Goodyear Halls will continue to be dedicated quarantine space reserved for the needs of on-campus residents during the coming semester.
Updated December 3, 2020
DINING AND FOOD SERVICE
What dining options will be available on campus for residents?
UB Campus Dining operations will be modified to meet new state requirements for cleaning, social distancing, customer limits and modified indoor seating.
More than 30 campus locations will be revamped including new grab-and-go sites, a zoned and time seating reservation system in residential dining centers and mobile ordering.
Campus Dining and Shops are updating the meal plan options for the coming year, as well as what dining locations and food service types will be offered. When these details are finalized they will be communicated to students by email and on the MyUBCard website.
Will there be contactless payment and pick-up options available?
Download the GET Mobile app which has a “Scan Card” feature for contactless payment, and online ordering to skip waiting in lines.
- Search “CBORD GET” in the App Store
- Install and open “GET Mobile”
- Select “University at Buffalo”
- Allow access to photos on your device
- Login in with your UBit name and password
Updated July 17, 2020