Everything you need for life outside the classroom
Step 1: Complete the Advisement and Orientation Form
Start by filling out the Advisement and Orientation Form to provide key information to UB.
On this page:
New students should review and/or take action on the following:
- Activate your UBITName to log in to your UB accounts, including email. UB will communicate with you via your buffalo.edu email, which requires you to set up your UBITName and password. You have access to activate your UBITName a couple days after you deposit. Then, log in to your UBmail by visiting ubmail.buffalo.edu from a web browser and using your UBITName and password. Note: We recommend using your UB email when creating your Advisement and Orientation Form and encourage you to begin checking this email regularly for all UB communication.
- Enroll in Duo, UB's two-step verification to protect your UBITName. Follow the steps on UBIT's website to enroll now. Complete this at the same time you activate your UBITName. Keep you and your devices safe.
- Submit your on-campus housing application. If you plan to live on campus, we strongly recommend you complete a Housing Application as soon as possible and prior to May 8.
- Learn more about your major. On the Advisement and Orientation Form, you will see your current major listed. Review UB's Undergraduate Academic Programs to be well-informed about your major. If you want to change your major, review the information and submit this request on UB’s Choose or Change Your Major website. It is okay to not be sure; you may start at UB with an undeclared major ("exploratory").
- Explore your interests. On the Advisement and Orientation Form, you'll select an interest area to help us connect you with other new students who share this interest. Learn more about your options on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page ("How do I know which group (interest area) to select?").
On the Advisement and Orientation Form, you will:
- Provide details about your academic background and interests to your academic advisor. They will help you begin academic planning and develop a preliminary class schedule.
- Register for Step 4: Participate in Summer Orientation.
- Provide a family member's contact information; we'll send them emails with helpful resources to support your start at UB.
- If available, register a family member for on-campus Parent and Family Orientation concurrent with your Summer Orientation; learn more about the program on the Parent and Family Orientation page.
Please complete the Advisement and Orientation Form within 1 week of submitting your tuition deposit.
STAY ON TRACK
Starting April 1, finish Step 1: Complete the Advisement and Orientation Form within 1 week of submitting your tuition deposit.
Helping new students transition to life at UB:
Student Life
University at Buffalo
112 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-6125