International Orientation & Welcome Series

 The International Orientation for undergraduate students will consist of:

• Pre-Arrival Live Events
• ISS Check-in: International Student Check-in (online)
• Online Orientation Modules
• Undergraduate In-person Check-in
• International Orientation
• Immigration Session
• Welcome Series

Please review the descriptions for each of these activities below.

In addition, you will receive communication from ISS via email with reminders about upcoming activities, information tips, actions you should take, and reminders to help you transition to your life at the University at Buffalo.

The Pre-Arrival Live Events are a series of information sessions designed to help you successfully prepare to arrive, live and study at UB. Recordings will be available on the Pre-Arrival Live Events page.

1. If this is your first academic semester at UB (this means that you did not start your degree program online before coming to the UB campus), then you are required to complete the Orientation Data Form (information about how to complete the Orientation Data Form can be found in the International Student Check-in).
2. Your U.S. Visa Stamp E-form in the online International Student Check-in must be submitted and approved before ISS can remove the IS hold on your HUB.  The IS hold and other holds must be removed before you will be eligible to register for classes.
3. You cannot complete the I-94 E-form until after you have entered the U.S.  Be sure to complete the I-94 e-form as soon as possible after your arrive in the U.S. and before the Program Start Date found on your I-20.

Information about when and how to complete this part of your Orientation program will be available soon. All new undergraduate students (international and domestic) must complete a set of online orientation modules. These virtual orientation modules provide students with basic information about UB that is essential to your success. Some of the information presented in the program is required by New York State.

Undergraduate international students who began their academic program remotely must complete the online orientation modules as well.

All undergraduate students entering the U.S. with an Initial I-20 must check-in in person with ISS.  The time and location for Undergraduate In-person Check-in can be found the in the International Orientation Week Schedule.  You must submit your I-94 E-form in the online International Student Check-in before completing your in-person check-in, and before we can register your SEVIS record.

Undergraduate International Orientation Program will consist of the following:

• Information Sessions
• Completion of the mandatory Immigration Session
• Group Activities
• Welcome activities hosted by campus partners

All international students are required to complete the Immigration Session.  Details about how to complete the Immigration Session will be shared with you in pre-arrival communications.

International Orientation and Welcome Series features virtual and in-person programs and events with helpful information and tools that support new students to engage with, connect to, and thrive at the University at Buffalo. International Orientation for graduate students will consist of:

The Pre-Arrival Live Events are a series of information sessions designed to help you successfully prepare to arrive, live and study at UB. Recordings will be found on the Pre-Arrival Live Events page.

Graduate student will complete their ISS Check-in online. You must complete all check in requirements! More information is available on our New International Student Check-In page.

Graduate International Orientation Program will consist of the following:

• Information Sessions
• Completion of the mandatory Immigration Session
• Group Activities

Please keep in mind that your graduate department may facilitate a separate orientation program.  Please verify with your graduate department if you will have a departmental orientation that you must attend. 

All international students are required to complete the Immigration Session.  Details about how to complete the Immigration Session will be shared with you in pre-arrival communications.

• Log into UBLinked using your UBIT name and password.
• In the Search Box type: FALL 2022 INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION.
• Under Organizations, click on “Fall 2022 International Orientation”.
• Click on “JOIN”.
• Refresh the main page.
• On the main page, click on “VIEW MORE EVENTS” to see the full International Orientation Schedule. (This feature is not available when viewing the Fall 2022 International Orientation group webpage on your phone.  You will need to use a computer to view all of the events.)
• We recommend that you RSVP to all of the Fall 2022 International programs, events and opportunities that you will attend.

• In the top right corner of the UBlinked webpage, click the circle with your initials or your picture.
• Click on the blue QR code.
• Save a picture of your Event Pass QR code or add to the wallet on your phone/mobile device for easier access. 

You must join the Fall 2022 International Orientation group in UBLinked before you can see International Orientation events in the CORQ app.

• Open the app store on your phone/mobile device.
• Search for "CORQ" and add the app to your device.
• After opening the app, click on “Sign In to your Campus” and sign in using your UBIT name and password.
  • If you are prompted to select a campus, choose, "UBLinked"    
• On the Events page:
  • Click on “My” to see the events to which you have RSVP’d.
  • Click on “Campus” to see a list of all events happening on UB campus.    
• To access your Event Pass in the CORQ app:
  • Click on the orange angle bracket on the top of the screen.
  • Click on “Event Pass”.

The International Orientation & Welcome Series fee is $105.  The fee will appear on your UB bill on the second or third billing.