How to Apply to the University at Buffalo

You can apply using any of these methods, but only choose one! Carefully follow the instructions on the application that you choose, and then your information will be sent to the Office of International Admissions.

• Common Application
• State University at New York (SUNY) Application

You will submit all your documents to UB electronically. We encourage you to collect and scan all the necessary documents as early in the application process as possible, even before you apply. Save them on your computer to then use during Step 3.

More information about the documents you need:

• Freshman documents checklist
• Transfer documents checklist

After our office has created your application account an email will be sent directly from UB.  This email will include a one time use Pin number and link to the online Applicant Status Portal, where you will upload and submit all your application documents.

Follow the instructions carefully and upload each of the required documents, selecting the appropriate label for each document from the dropdown menu.

You can access the Applicant Status Portal at any time, as many times as you need to.

Remember, the sooner you submit your documents for review, the sooner your admissions counselor can send you your admissions decision. 

We begin announcing admission decisions for Spring and Fall term applications in late fall. Decisions are offered on a rolling basis thereafter. 

Like most students, you probably applied to UB while you were still taking classes in high school, or when you were at another college or university. In order to finalize your admission, our office will need to see the final grades from these classes.

Approximately 4-6 weeks before school starts, we will send emails about provisional status with instructions on how to finalize your admission and upload final transcripts.