Transfer Summer Orientation

Your orientation program consists of required Online Modules in July and optional on-campus events August 23-24 to prepare for your successful start at UB.

You will register for the program on Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form. 

• The weekly newsletters will introduce you to current students, feature helpful tips to get ready for your start at UB, and guide you through completing important tasks.
• Review each email and take any necessary action to prepare for your arrival to Buffalo, NY and start at UB.
  

• Sent weekly to your UB email beginning in June
• Visit our archive to review past newsletters

• 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 orientation modules. 
• We will email you instructions for accessing the modules on July 10. Plan around 2 hours to complete.

• Available July 10
• Due July 31

• UB student leaders will share strategies for success in college and answer your questions.
• You are invited, but not required to attend these Tuesday and Friday live sessions. 
• Each session includes a featured topic related to beginning your studies at UB; the schedule will be posted in June. 

• July 7, July 11, July 14, July 18, July 21, July 25, July 28
• 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern time
• Zoom link will be posted here in July

• Review billing dates on the Student Accounts website. Your first payment may be due before classes start. 
  
• Review information about international payments through Flywire. By using Flywire, you can track your payments, save on bank fees and exchange rates, and receive multilingual customer service. 
• If you're living on campus this fall, you will select your room during your assigned appointment time in late June. Review your housing options and the selection process on the Campus Living (UB Housing) website. 
• If you're living off campus this fall, secure your housing early. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to review tips and resources to inform your planning.
• Submit a photo for your UB Card by July 24. You will need your government issued ID to complete this step. You will pick up your UB Card at 1Capen in August. 
  
• Understand UB's Health Insurance Requirement and your coverage options. You will be automatically enrolled in and billed for SUNY health insurance. Review the SUNY plan or request to waive if current coverage is acceptable.
  
• Complete part 1 of UB's online health/safety courses (Alcohol EDU and Sexual Assault Prevention); instructions will be sent to your UB email on August 1. Complete part 1 before August 23. Learn more about both programs on the Health Promotion website.
  
• Prepare for living on campus. Use the Welcome Home website to review packing lists, how and when you'll select your move-in timeslot, what to expect on new student move-in day, and more!
• Check your UB email on August 14. We'll send you details about your schedule for Welcome Weekend, which you are highly encouraged to attend directly following your highly encouraged on-campus orientation program. 
  

You are highly encouraged to attend a two-day, on-campus orientation program in August.

If you are living in on-campus housing, we recommend you move in on Tuesday, August 22. Please arrive to Buffalo, NY no later than August 23. You may choose to arrive earlier to allow for rest and adjusting to the Eastern time zone.

Highly encouraged events begin Wednesday, August 23 and continue all day Thursday, August 24.  

You will receive a detailed printed schedule when you check-in to the program. 

• Program is optional, but highly encouraged
• Plan to arrive in Buffalo, NY by August 23