Student Life Guide - University at Buffalo

New to UB
- First-Year and Transfer Students
  New to UB programs will introduce you to life on campus and prepare you for a successful start at UB.
- Graduate Students
  Complete a set of steps to get started as an international or graduate student at UB.
  - Graduate Students Overview
- Meet the Staff
  See who can answer your questions and help ensure a smooth transition to life at UB.
  - Meet the Staff Overview
- New to UB orientation programs will introduce you to life as a UB student and prepare you for a successful start here.
  Learn about orientation>
Life on Campus
- Living and Dining
  Find the answers you need about where to live, eat and shop on campus.
  - Living and Dining Overview
- Health and Wellness
  Learn how to get medical care, improve your wellness and make healthy choices.
- Community and Safety
  Understand your responsibilities as a UB student, and see how you can make safer choices.
- Clubs, Activities and Events
  Get involved to make more friends, learn more skills and have more fun.
Skills for Success
- Life Skills
  Gain valuable skills that can help you in your career and all aspects of your life.
- Interpersonal Relationships
  Discover how you can build stronger relationships at UB and throughout your life.
  - Interpersonal Relationships Overview
  - Relationships and Getting Along With Others
- Career Exploration
  Use the Career Design Center and Here to Career resources to get connected and take the next steps.
  - Career Exploration Overview
Help/Support
- Who Can Help Me?
  Find helpful people and resources throughout the university.
- Emergency and Crisis
  Call (716) 645-2222 or use any blue light emergency phone on campus; off-campus call 911.
- Not sure where to start? See a directory of on-campus resources.
  View campus resources>

About

Refurbished South Campus Residence Halls Reopening

5/10/23

Extensive renovations to the Clement and Goodyear residence halls will bring nearly 1,000 students back to South Campus in Fall 2023.

To the #UBuffalo Class of 2023!

5/18/23

"Your UB experience has prepared you for endless possibilities. Congrats Class of 2023!" - Brian Hamluk, Interim Vice President for Student Life

5/23/23

Explore the UB Experience. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, see it all on That UB Life video series.

2/14/23

Your health and wellness is an essential component to having a successful semester.

What's New

Chiropractic Services
6/5/23
Free chiropractic services are available to UB students in Michael Hall.
Get Fresh Produce Weekly
5/31/23
Health Promotion has partnered with a local farm to bring fresh, seasonal produce directly to campus. Sign up today!
Creative Cap Contest Winners
5/25/23
Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions for our Trick Out Your Tassel Cap Design Contest for the #UBClassOf2023!
Queen of Fortnite
5/24/23
Whitney Singleton has built a brand allowing her to stream, rap, sing, and live her dreams. Be sure to check out her featured True Blue episode on the UB Alumni YouTube channel.
Getting Started: Group Counseling
5/22/23
Different types of groups are offered each semester. Some groups are designed for a specific population or issue, while others consist of skill building and experiential learning.
Health Insurance Waiver Opening
5/22/23
The waiver process for health insurance opens Wednesday, May 24, 2023 for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Faces & Voices

“Despite our differences, we all had a common goal—to make an impact.”

Kwang Jin, student

“My role here as a Student Engagement Ambassador is basically get students more involved on campus.”

Madeline Quek, student

“I made the choice to come to UB because it was a diverse atmosphere that I think no other university offers.”

Brian Brown II, student

“I feel so much more confident in myself, and I love what I’m doing.”

Emily Kicinski, student

“It was awesome to be able to use what I learned while working on campus and apply it right away.”

Hayden Harter, student

“The university and the people here really care, and can really make a difference in your life.”

Viva Ayvar, student

“These next few years are the beginning of a dramatic change in how we meet the health and wellness needs of our students.”

Brian F. Hamluk, Vice President for Student Life

“I always wanted to do volunteer work and help people.”

Boma Zelma Aminigo, student

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