Meet with academic advisor at least once a semester, and prior to mid-semester (by week 7), to discuss major exploration, course planning and degree progress.
Uphold Satisfactory Academic Progress, including understanding GPA and gaining acceptance to a major by 60 credits completed.
Discuss mid-semester grades with instructors and advisor before the resign deadline (by week 11) to address problems early, adjust strategies or celebrate course progress.
Utilize the Career Design Center to align academic interests with majors and long-term career goals, and connect with opportunities to succeeed in the job market.
Seek out Wellness Coaching to build healthy habits, including managing stress and receiving academic and personal support.
Consult Financial Aid for clarity on how to pay for college, maximize available funding and reduce future debt.
Adjusting to UB Involves Three Areas of Transition
Academic Success - Developing self-learning skills necessary to succeed, such as reading textbooks, taking notes, checking for understanding, and utilizing faculty, peers and tutoring.
Social Integration - Engaging, learning outside the classroom, developing networks of support and healthy behaviors in managing stress.
Understanding UB - Successfully navigating UB's physical setting, including its interconnected online systems and resources.
Response Time - Advising is typically available by appointment through Navigate. Please allow up to two business days for a phone call or email response.
Email - Always use your UB email address when contacting your advisor or the university. Include your full name and person number in your email.
Contact Information - Keep your cell phone number, home address and emergency contact information up-to-date in your HUB Student Center so UB can reach you.
Success in the Classroom - Attend every class. Sit in the front of the class. Turn off your cellphone before each class.
Communication - A conversation with family members about the expectation of sharing grades/academic progress is encouraged prior to starting UB. Open communication with faculty, advisors and staff is also highly recommended.
Work - If you need to work, try to find a job on campus, if possible. Limit yourself to no more than 12-15 hours of work per week as a full-time college student in order to have enough time for studying.