Complete a virtual experience to set you up for a successful fall semester.
Transfer Summer Orientation is an important experience at the beginning of your UB journey. Your orientation is designed to 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.
Your orientation program consists of required Online Modules in July and optional on-campus tours on August 24 to prepare for your successful start at UB.
You will register for the program on Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form.
The new student fee covers all expenses associated with starting at UB, including Summer Orientation, Welcome Weekend and academic planning. The $120 fee is billed to your student account.
Opt in to campus tours (North and South Campus) immediately before you participate in Step 5: Attend Welcome Weekend.
Check back in August for tour departure locations.
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 arriving on campus.
We highly encourage you to attend events during Welcome Weekend to connect with other UB students, get familiar with campus, and learn more about campus resources that are most important to you.
Welcome Weekend is an on-campus experience from Friday, August 25, through Sunday, August 27.
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