Learn more about UB's welcome for F-1 and J-1 international students.
Alongside your academic department's orientation, graduate international students will participate in International Student Welcome in-person activities.
This special program is tailored just for you, offering activities to welcome you to UB, and help you get settled before the start of your first semester here.
To access the schedule, join the International Student Welcome group in UBLinked.
Did you miss a live event before arriving? Wondering what's next? Don't worry, catch up with our event recordings! They're part of your International Student Welcome to help you start at UB.
RSVP to let us know when you plan to pick up your Welcome Packet.
Date | Time | Location | RSVP |
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Tuesday, January 14 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 14 RSVP |
Wednesday, January 15 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 15 RSVP |
Friday, January 17 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CFA Atrium (Vendor Fair) | Jan 17 RSVP |
Tuesday, January 21 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 21 RSVP |
Friday, January 24 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 24 RSVP |
Wednesday, February 5* | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Talbert Hall 210 | Feb 5 RSVP |
*Wednesday, February 5 is the final day to pick up your Welcome Packet for the Spring 2025 semester.
RSVP for events and activities you plan to attend.
International Student Welcome will open with ice skating in Buffalo! Graduate students are invited to join us for our Community Connections event.
Community Connections for Graduate Students - Ice Skating at Canalside
Event | Time | Location |
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Option 1 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Ice Rink at Canalside, Buffalo |
Option 2 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Ice Rink at Canalside, Buffalo |
Option 3 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Ice Rink at Canalside, Buffalo |
Event | Time | Location | RSVP |
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Vendor Fair | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Center for the Arts (CFA) Atrium | Fair RSVP |
North Campus Tours | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Tour RSVP |
Welcome Packet Pick-up | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Pick-up RSVP |
SIM Student and J-1 Student Welcome Lunch | 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Contact your Program Advisor for location | No RSVP required |
Connecting with your International Peers | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Event RSVP |
International Student Welcome Group Photo | 2:00 – 2:30 pm | CFA Atrium | Photo RSVP |
Welcome Ceremony | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Main Stage Theater, CFA | Ceremony RSVP |
Welcome Party | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Party RSVP |
UB's Campus Map will help you find your way around North Campus.
The Welcome Series sessions and activities are informative, useful, and important as you continue your transition to UB throughout your first semester on campus.
Welcome Series programs and activities will be shared leading up to and throughout the semester.
The International Student Welcome Fee (listed as “International Student ISS Fall Orientation – Full Program” on your student account) is a one-time charge for international students new to the UB campus that covers International Student Welcome programming. The International Orientation Fee for F-1 graduate students, J-1 students, and SIM students is $125.00.
The fee will appear on your student account during the second or third billing cycle. The fee is charged to all new students and is not charged based on your choice of participation in any or all of the ISW programs, events, information sessions, etc., or receipt of any welcome items.