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

New to UB

new u b students at orientation.

new u b students at orientation.

Welcome to the University at Buffalo. Here, you’ll find all the information you need to get started.

First-Year and Transfer Students

students getting lunch during a program at u b.

students getting lunch during a program at u b.

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.

Learn more about what to expect as a first-year or transfer undergraduate student

Graduate Students

a new u b student learning from a current student.

a new u b student learning from a current student.

Graduate students complete a set of steps to get started at UB.

Learn more about what to expect as a graduate student

Need Help?

Helping new students transition to life at UB:

Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs

Student Life

University at Buffalo
112 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-6125