Graduate Students

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Welcome graduate students! We're here to help guide you in getting started at UB.

International Student Welcome

Are You Ready?

Pre-Arrival Live Events

Attend our virtual Pre-Arrival Information Live Events!

This series of live events is designed to help you successfully prepare to arrive, live and study at UB. Recordings of the sessions will be posted on the series' page for your convenience.

Important Dates

Spring 2024:
  • Sunday, January 21, 2024: Recommended latest arrival date
  • Spring 2024 International Student Welcome schedule coming soon!

When Should I Arrive?

New and transfer graduate international students should arrive by Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Learn about what to do if you can't arrive in Buffalo by the first day of class.

If you do arrive late, you still must complete your entire International Student Check-in.

  • Pre-Arrival Tasks
    9/18/23
    Are you ready to begin your studies? There are many tasks that you can complete before arriving in the U.S.
  • Pre-Arrival Live Events
    9/15/23
    Have questions? Get answers live! Join us to learn about critical topics and prepare for your start at UB.
  • International Student Welcome
    9/15/23
    International Student Welcome features programs specifically for new F-1/J-1 international students to support a successful start at UB.
  • Post-Arrival Tasks
    9/18/23
    There is a lot you can do to get ready before the academic semester starts. 
  • Arriving Late
    9/14/23
    All new international students have regulatory arrival deadlines. Late arrival requires prior approval.