Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form

New students are encouraged to review and/or take action on the following:

• Activate your UBITName. After you complete your Orientation Data Form, UB will communicate with your buffalo.edu email, which requires you to set up your UBITName. Follow the instructions to set-up your UB email account and begin checking regularly. You can access your UBmail by visiting ubmail.buffalo.edu from a web browser. You should have access to activate your UB email account a couple days after submitting your tuition deposit, beginning in March.
• Enroll in Duo, UB's two-step verification to protect your UBIT name. Follow the steps on UBIT's website to enroll now. Complete this at the same time you activate your UBITName.
• Learn more about choosing your major. On the Orientation Data Form, you will see your current major listed and have the option to request a change. Make an informed choice by reviewing UB's tips for how to choose your major and/or the Undergraduate Degree & Course Catalog. It is also okay to be unsure; select "exploratory" to start at UB with an undeclared major.
• Explore your interests. On the Orientation Data 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 FAQ page ("How do I know which group (interest area) to select?").