Undergraduate Admissions
Ready to take the next step?
Undergraduate programs in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo combine close faculty mentorship, flexible degree options and real-world relevance. Whether you are drawn to big questions, public policy, artificial intelligence or law, you can design a path that fits your goals.
If you are applying to UB for the first time, you will complete the standard undergraduate admissions process. If you are already enrolled at UB, the steps are different. Use the section below that matches your current status to find the right next step.
New to UB?
If you’re a high school senior or transfer student, your first step is to apply to the University at Buffalo.
When completing your application, select philosophy as your intended major (or the Biological Sciences minor). For details about deadlines, requirements and application steps, visit the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Already a UB student?
Want to add or switch to a philosophy major or minor?
Submit the CAS Major/Minor Change Request form to request one of the following changes to your academic plan:
- Add a major, minor, or certificate in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Drop any major
- Drop any minor
We’re here to help you find the right fit. Contact us!
Donna Smith
Undergraduate Administrator; Graduate Administrator
Department of Philosophy
135A Park Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-4150
Phone: (716) 645-2780; Fax: (716) 645-6139
Email: donnaobe@buffalo.edu