University at Buffalo (UB)
Are you ready to begin your studies? There are many tasks that you can complete before arriving in the U.S.
You cannot access your New International Student Check-in, Student Account, and other UB services until you have successfully activated your UBIT Account.
If you're having trouble activating your account please visit buffalo.edu/ubit/help for assistance.
UB has introduced a powerful new tool to help protect your UBITName: Duo Two-Step Verification. Learn how to enable and manage this extra layer of security on your account by "enrolling" one or more personal devices. Visit the UBIT website to learn more and enroll.
Please complete your online International Student Check-in. All items can be completed before arriving in the U.S., except submitting a copy of your I-94 (your Form I-94 will only be available after you enter the U.S.). We encourage you to complete the New International Student Check-in as early as possible.
As part of the online International Student Check-in, you will be asked to upload a copy of your U.S. Visa stamp. Please be aware that ISS must receive a copy of your U.S. Visa stamp before we can remove your IS hold on your student account. All holds on your student account must be addressed before you be able to register for classes.
Please use the International Arrival Progress Form to keep the university updated with your progress on the visa and arrival process.
Use it to inform us when you have taken a new step in your journey to UB - when you make your visa appointment, when your visa is issued, when you have booked your flights, etc.
You will need to log in to your Applicant Status Page to access the form.
If you received a Provisional Admission checklist with your I-20/DS-2019, you must prepare the documents to finalize your admission. Please contact International Admissions if you need assistance.
Your Health Background and Immunization Forms must be submitted to and reviewed by Student Health Services before you can register for classes. Please keep in mind that it may take a few weeks for your immunization records to be processed. Please submit early if possible.
Please review the Immunization and Meningitis Requirement web page for more information.
Student Health Services does not send confirmation that they received the forms.
Once your forms have been processed by Student Health Services your immunization hold will be removed.
All international students at UB are required to have health insurance and will be automatically billed for it. You are urged not to purchase health insurance for yourself prior to coming to UB because your insurance may not be accepted by UB.
International students should purchase health insurance for any dependents who come to live with them in Buffalo.
Pre-arrival Live Events are facilitated over several weeks prior to the start of International Orientation. These live events will provide you with information and resources as you prepare to live and study at UB. Be sure wait your email inbox and read pre-arrival emails and newsletter from ISS for more details.
All of the live events will be recorded and posted on the Pre-Arrival Live Events webpage.
Reduce the wait time for your UB Card. Upload a photo for your UB Card - your official University at Buffalo ID.
Get started with everything technology-related at the University at Buffalo with this orientation video. You can also visit buffalo.edu/ubit/students for short videos on some of the topics covered in the video below.
Any holds that you may have on your account will be listed in your HUB Student Center. Your HUB Student Center can be accessed through myUB.
Resolve your Financial Agreement and Personal and Emergency Contact to-do list items in your HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password).
University at Buffalo has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition and fee payment process for our international students. Flywire offers multiple payment options and excellent foreign exchange rates. They’ll ensure your payment arrives safely and accurately.
Please review UB Student Accounts International Payment webpage for more details.
Students are billed each semester for all university-related charges (tuition, student fees, on-campus housing and meals, health insurance, etc.) All bills will be sent to your @buffalo.edu email address. Visit the Student Accounts website for information on billing dates and payment due dates.
If you register for classes early, you will have a bill due before classes begin! More information on billing dates can be found on the Student Accounts website.
Complete the online Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduates course. You will receive an email in your UB email account with information about how to access and complete the course. (Undergraduate students will receive an email with information about the required courses you must complete.)
After arriving at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, you will need to arrange your own transportation to UB, your new apartment, the hotel you are staying at etc.
Transportation Options
Consider your arrival time and destination when planning your transportation:
With campusSIMs, you can set up your Mint Mobile plan and be ready to call, text and get online the moment you land in the United States. Visit campusSIMS e-SIM webpage for more information.
Avoid important emails going to spam! Mark ISS as a safe sender by adding iss@buffalo.edu as a contact in your Google Account.
Recommended: In the unlikely event of detention or a severe accident, you want your family or trusted emergency contact to have easy access to your UB records. Completing a FERPA Information Disclosure Consent allows UB to share your FERPA-protected information with one or more individuals of your choice. While this is not required, it is strongly recommended. Learn more about FERPA and how to submit the waiver.
You may have other department/academic-based pre-arrival requirements. Be sure to check with your academic department!