Winter Orientation

Winter Orientation is foundational at the beginning of your UB journey and required for all new students. You will complete this requirement in January through Online Modules, an asynchronous program designed to get you started with understanding academic expectations, planning for out-of-classroom experiences, and hearing from other UB students. You'll also learn about UB's campuses and the many resources available to you as a new student. 

We look forward to welcoming you to UB!

• 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).
  
• All new students are required to complete the Online Modules. 
• We will email your UB email with instructions for accessing the Online Modules on January 8. Plan at least 2 hours to complete.

• Available January 8 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
• Due January 21 at 5:00 p.m.

• If you're living on campus, select your room during your assigned appointment time on January 9 or 10. Review your housing options and the selection process on the Campus Living (UB Housing) website. 
  
• If you're living on campus, log in to the Housing Portal to confirm your new student move-in date, January 21. Complete this after you have selected your room in the Housing Portal. Select 'move in and break housing requests,' then the 'early arrival request' option. 
• Submit a photo for your UB ID Card by January 8. You will need your government-issued ID to complete this step. 
• Complete any to-do list items for financial aid located in your HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password). 
  
• Review billing dates on the Student Accounts website. Your first payment may be due before classes start. If you expect a financial aid refund, set up direct deposit to receive these funds faster. Learn more about direct deposit at UB and sign up in your HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password).
• Understand UB's Health Insurance Requirement and your coverage options. If you have comparable U.S.-based health insurance, submit a waiver of UB's coverage to remove the automatic charge from your eBill. UB recommends submitting a waiver by mid-January. 
  
• Complete part 1 of UB's online health/safety courses (Alcohol EDU and Sexual Assault Prevention); instructions will be sent to your UB email in January. Complete part 1 by January 19. Learn more about both programs on the Health Promotion website.
• Register your license plate (requires UBIT name/password) if you plan to bring a car to campus. Make sure your plate is on record before your first trip to campus in January for Winter Welcome.  

All new students are expected to attend Winter Welcome. The 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.