Learn about how we help families support their students' success at UB.
You play an important role in your student’s college success. While your student is required to participate in their student orientation program, there are a number of ways you can help support their transition.
Review the items on this page to help support your student's transition to UB.
Helpful and timely information for you as a supporter of a new UB student.
Review the information linked below to better understand what to expect for your student's academic experience this semester as well as the services and people at UB who support your student's success.
UB faculty share their role and expectations, and their approach to teaching in the UB classroom.
Review the information below to learn about Financial Aid and how to pay the eBill at UB.
Campus life can help ease your student's transition to college and help them build community from the start. That might mean utilizing resources or services offered at UB or connecting with other new students. You play an important role helping your student set realistic expectations for the semester and navigating the ups and downs of their new college environment.
Review the information below to learn more about what's ahead for your new UB student.
Answers to the most frequently asked questions submitted from supporters of new students.
All students are assigned an academic advisor or advising center based their major and/or special program affiliation (such as EOP or Honors). Advisors help students make well-informed decisions and plans regarding their course of study, help students stay on track academically, and provide resources and referrals. Contact information for each student’s academic advisor is listed on their HUB Student Center, in the Navigate App, and can also be found via this directory.
For new students, academic advisors will reach out to students prior to the start of the semester to assist with registering for courses. The timeline for new student course registration is detailed on Step 3: Register for Classes by student's assigned advisor code. Learn more about advising at UB.
The first eBill will be generated and sent to students in July. It is due, in full, in August. Review information about UB's billing cycle and process to learn what to expect.
Students may designate someone, such as a parent, guardian or spouse, as an authorized payer. Authorized payers can view and pay the bill, view transaction history, and more. Learn more about authorized payers, including how to set up an authorized payer.
Most new international students living on campus will move in on Tuesday, August 19. Most new U.S. students living on campus will move in on Thursday, August 21.
Campus Living (UB's housing office) will email students in late July with detailed instructions about move-in for their assigned building or apartment, including scheduling a move-in time-slot. Use the Campus Living website to review packing lists, what to expect at move in, and more.
After move-in,
UB offers a two-day, on-campus orientation program in July for supporters of new first-year, U.S. students. Parent and Family Orientation runs concurrently, but separate from, the first-year student orientation program.
During Parent and Family Orientation, we’ll cover what to expect during your student's first year at UB and how you can support the start of their college journey. You'll also learn about services and resources your student should utilize during their first year, strategies for you to help your student navigate the transition to college, and an opportunity to get to know the UB community and campus environment.
Please Note: The Parent and Family Orientation program is appropriate for supporters ages 16 and up.
The fee includes all costs associated with the program, including meals, staff, and materials. The fee for each guest to attend Parent and Family Orientation is $150.
Register for Parent and Family Orientation through the “Parent & Family Orientation” tab of your student's Advisement and Orientation Form, which your student can log in to at any time. Please note that your student will need their email address and password (created during the initial login to the system) and payment must be made by credit card.
Registration must be completed at least five (5) business days in advance of the scheduled session date; day-of walk-in registration is not available.
Cancellations must be made in writing five (5) business days prior to the scheduled orientation session for a full refund. Refunds cannot be processed after that deadline.
If cost is a barrier to register for the on-campus Parent and Family Orientation, your student can submit a fee waiver request to the orientation office using the link below. Requests must be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled orientation date.
Please check back in April for the link to submit a fee waiver.
Supporters attending on-campus orientation will need off-campus overnight accommodations. If you need suggestions, check here for a list of partner hotel accommodations.
The on-campus Summer Orientation takes place on North Campus. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and dressing in layers to accommodate fluctuating temperatures.
You will receive a detailed printed schedule when you arrive on campus. Review the schedule overview below for what to expect during the program and how to maximize your time on campus.
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Mid-day | Sessions include:
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Afternoon | Sessions include:
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Plan to attend until 7:00 p.m. Your student's orientation program continues until 9:00 p.m.
TIME | SESSION |
Morning | Sessions include:
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Mid-Day | Sessions include:
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Afternoon | Sessions include:
All afternoon sessions are with your student. |
Plan to attend until 3:00 p.m.
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