Transfer Summer Orientation

incoming first year students take part in orientation programming.

Complete a structured orientation experience to set you up for a successful fall semester.

Program Overview

Transfer Summer Orientation is an important experience at the beginning of your UB journey. Your orientation will get you started with understanding academic responsibilities, planning for out-of-classroom experiences and meeting other UB students. You'll also learn about UB's campuses and the many resources available to you as a new student. 

Learn more about your program details and requirements below.

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Check your UB email at the start of June, July, and August for guidance and reminders about important tasks.

Program Details

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Your orientation program consists of required Online Modules and an optional on-campus program to prepare for your successful start at UB.

You will register for the program on Step 1: Complete the Advisement and Orientation Form

SUMMER ORIENTATION INCLUDES

Online Modules

  • The Online Modules cover the basics about being new to UB through a series of videos, written text and un-timed quizzes. You will complete virtually and asynchronously (on your own time and at your own pace).
  • You are required to complete the Online Modules. 
  • We will email your UB email with instructions for accessing the Online Modules after you submit your Advisement and Orientation form, beginning June 2. Plan at least 2 hours to complete.

DETAILS

  • Available June 2 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) 
  • Due prior to your on campus program or July 31 at 5:00 p.m., whichever is first

Times listed in Eastern Time.

On-Campus Program

We encourage you to attend a one-day, on-campus orientation program. 

The on-campus program will help you get to know your new university, including academic expectations and helpful on-campus resources. You will also connect with other new students and hear from current students.  

Schedule Overview

You will receive a detailed printed schedule when you check in. Review the tentative schedule overview below for what to expect during the program and how to maximize your time on campus. 

Stay On Track

How to Get to UB

Check-in takes place in the Student Union on the University at Buffalo's North Campus. Plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to receive program materials, including a printed schedule.

If you plan to arrive by UB bus/shuttle, view the schedule for "North Campus Shuttle" and pick up the shuttle at your location to arrive to the Lee Loop.

If you plan to drive to UB, you may park at the Jarvis B Lot (enter 'Jarvis B Lot, University at Buffalo' in your GPS or navigational tool, or visit Google Maps for directions to Jarvis B Lot). Your license plate is your parking pass; register your license plate (requires UBIT name/password) before your first trip to campus.

Additional Resources

Tasks to Complete Before Summer Orientation

The New Student Checklist overviews many of the tasks you need to complete to successfully begin at UB. Take action on the items below before you complete your Summer Orientation. 

STAY ON TRACK

Take action on these tasks at least one week before your on-campus Summer Orientation. 

Tasks to Complete After Summer Orientation

The New Student Checklist overviews many of the tasks you need to complete to successfully begin at UB. Take action on the items below after you complete your Summer Orientation. 

  • Review all items on the New Student Checklist
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    Stay on track with the tasks associated with your start at UB.
STAY ON TRACK

Take action on these tasks at least one week before arriving to campus in August.

We highly encourage you to attend events during Welcome Weekend to connect with other UB students (including other transfer students!), get familiar with campus, and learn more about campus resources that are most important to you. 

Review the website to know what to attend during Welcome Weekend as a new transfer student. Your detailed schedule will be sent to your UB email in August. 

SAVE THE DATE

Welcome Weekend is an on-campus experience starting August 21.

Need Help?

Helping new students transition to life at UB:

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

Phone: (716) 645-6125