Fixed Admission Rule Temporary Pause
On September 14, 2026, a U.S. District Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction on the published rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for F and J students. This order temporarily pauses the implementation of the rule until the court issues a further decision. The visa status of F&J visa-holders remains unchanged. ISS is closely monitoring this situation and will provide more information and guidance as it becomes available.
Undergraduate Students
Welcome undergraduate students! Along with New to UB orientation programs, we're here to help you succeed at UB.
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All first-year and transfer undergraduate F-1 students will participate in the New to UB orientation programs facilitated by the Office of Orienation and Transition.
New to UB Questions?
Start with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in the Student Guide. If you need additional information please contact Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs. They will respond during their regular business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
ISS invites new and transfer F-1 undergraduate international students to welcome events and activities in support of your transition to UB and the Western New York community. Registration for the Welcome Ceremony, Welcome Party, and Trip to Niagara Falls is required to participate.
These programs are offered to in addtion to the orientation programming faciliated by Orientaion and Transitions. These programs do not replace programs new students that are required or recommended by Oreintation and Transition.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ISW Vendor and Resource Fair and North Campus Tours | TBD | Center for the Arts Atrium |
| ISW Welcome Ceremony | TBD | Center for the Arts Screening Room |
| ISW Welcome Party | TBD | Center for the Arts Atrium |
Community Connection Program
Saturday, Janaury 23, 2027
TIme: TBD
Information about the Community Connection Program to be available later in the Fall 2026 semester.
The International Student Welcome Fee (listed as "International Student ISS Orientation - Undergraduate" on your student account) is a one-time $25 charge for undergraduate international students new to the UB campus that covers welcome and transition programming provided by ISS.
This 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 welcome and transition programming offered by ISS.
This fee is separate from the orientation fee that covers your New to UB programming and communications facilitated by Orientation & Transition.