International Student Welcome

First-year and transfer undergraduate F-1 and J-1 students will participate in the New to UB orientation programs.  They will also participate in the International Student Welcome programs and activities.

All first-year and transfer students (including international students) must complete a set of steps, including participating in an orientation program, to get started at UB.

Undergraduate International Student Welcome Week provides programs and activities specifically for international students to welcome you to UB, and to help you get settled before the start of your first semester at UB (including of completion of your immigration check in requirements).

Details about the International Student Welcome Week programs and activities will be available in your International Student Welcome Week Schedule.

• F-1 and J-1 Immigration Session
• In-person Immigration Document Verification

All F-1 and J-1 international students are required to complete the appropriate Immigration Session.  Details about how to complete the Immigration Session will be shared with you in pre-arrival communications.

All undergraduate students entering the U.S. with an Initial I-20 must complete the in-person Immigration Document Verification with ISS.  The in-person Immigration Document Verification will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm.  Be sure to submitted all of your immigration documents, including your I-94 in the online Undergraduate International Student Check-in before attending Immigration Document Verification. 

In addition to any orientation program provided by your academic department, graduate international students will participate in International Student Welcome Week programs and activities.  

Graduate International Student Welcome Week provides programs and activities specifically for international students to welcome you to UB, and help you get settled before the start of your first semester at UB (including of completion of your immigration requirements).

Details about the International Student Welcome Week programs and activities will be available in your International Student Welcome Week Schedule.

All F-1 and J-1 international students are required to complete the appropriate Immigration Session.  Details about how to complete the Immigration Session will be shared with you in pre-arrival communications.

To access the schedule, join the Spring 2023 International Student Welcome group in UBLinked.

• Log into UBLinked using your UBIT name and password.
• In the Search Box type: SPRING 2023 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME
• Under Organizations, click on “Spring 2023 International Student Welcome”.
• Click on “JOIN”.
• Refresh the main page.
• On the main page, click on “VIEW MORE EVENTS” to see the full Spring 2023 International Student Welcome Schedule. (This feature is not available when viewing the Spring 2023 International Student Welcome group webpage on your phone.  You will need to use a computer to view all the events.)
• We recommend that you RSVP to all of the Spring 2023 International Student Welcome programs, events and opportunities that you will attend.

Your Event Pass is needed when attending International Orientation events.

• 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 it to the wallet on your phone/mobile device for easier access. 

You will use the Event Pass to sign into events during International Student Welcome and at other programs and events while you are a student at UB.

You must join the Spring 2023 International Student Welcome group in UBLinked before you can see the International Student Welcome 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 and Welcome Series Fee is a one-time charge for student new to the UB campus that covers International Student Welcome programs (including the New to UB orientation programming for undergraduate students, and the Welcome Packets for graduate students). International Student Welcome Programs are planned for you to support you with your transition to and connection to the University at Buffalo.  International Student Welcome includes activities such as the pre-arrival information sessions, Shopping Trip, Welcome Ceremony and Party, etc. Because International Student Welcome programs and activities are designed to include all incoming international students, the fee is charged to all new students, and is not charged based on your choice of participation.

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