Student Life Insight
Our Insight publication issued in the fall and spring of each year is a quick glance at the achievements, recognitions and the numbers behind our numerous programs and services.
Spring 2024
Supporting Student Success
In the Fall of 2023, UB students turned to Student Life departments and programs to support their overall health and wellness.
- 51,681 visits by residential students to our fitness centers last year.
- 3,332 unique patients seen by Student Health Services.
- 1,932 students supported by Accessibility Resources.
- 712 students learned healthy online behavior during Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- 3,395 community service hours provided, positively impacting our community.
- 1,096 students connected to their communities via the Intercultural and Diversity Center.
Supporting Students in Crisis
- 588 student referrals for care/concern.
- 217 Blue Table food pantry visits offered.
- $38K in emergency funds disbursed.
The Future Starts Here
Student Life facilitates learning beyond the classroom by helping students find their passions, connect with others, and serve the UB community and beyond.
- 94% of our students understand inclusive communities following their first residence meetings.
- 12,500+ pounds of food was collected by the Food Recovery Network for local communities.
- 22.4M steps (or 1,316 miles) were covered by 140 students during UB Marching Band’s 8-day camp.
- 119,391 visits by students to Student Union event spaces during 2023.
- 5,391 unique students participated in 114 StartUp and Innovation Collaboratory events.
Connecting Beyond Campus
- 2,186 Connect-a-Bull student and 1,796 mentor participants.
- 770 proud Leadership House alumni.
- 100 students and 50 mentors attended the Next Level conference.
Impactful Student Support
We are empowering students to thrive and achieve their degrees through a supportive campus community, essential resources, and the tools to navigate challenges and achieve success.
- 87% of the 2022 fall cohort who attended on-campus orientation were retained to fall 2023.
- 92% of students were able to continue their UB education after receiving student emergency funds.
- 96% represents the one-year return rate for student organization leaders and 87% for organization members.
- 8.5% represents the average increase in one-year return rate for military affiliated students since 2012.
A True Blue Beginning
Every fall, Student Life hosts dozens of events and activities to welcome thousands of new and returning students to campus. This edition of Insight highlights some of the opportunities students took advantage of to make new friends, get engaged, and celebrate the start of the fall semester.
DEFINING THE EXPERIENCE BY THE NUMBERS
- 3,500 t-shirts issued to students forming the interlocking UB, an iconic tradition.
- 6,015 students participated in Welcome Week events.
HERE WE GLOW
- 250 gallons of neon paint were used during Victor’s Glow Zone Party.
HERE TO HIRED
- 4,915 students applied for campus employment in the first two weeks.
- 34,238 individual student applications received for campus jobs.
STEPPING UP
- 109,854 steps taken by Student Unions staff working the weekend – that’s over 49 miles!
Opening & Welcome Weekend Recap
It is all about community. At Student Life, we are committed to helping students acclimate and connect to an exciting new college experience. Whether it be reconnecting with old friends or making new ones, at UB, your home is here.
LIVING THAT SOUTH LIFE
- 1,063 residents call South Campus home in newly reopened halls.
- The Festival of Culture Uniting Students (FOCUS) was attended by over 1,000 students.
- The late night Silent Disco drew 645 students.
DID YOU KNOW?
- 57 different countries are part of this year’s first year class.
WINGING IT
- 1,500 pounds of wings were served during a residential Welcome to Buffalo dinner hosted by Campus Dining & Shops.
Campus Connections
Making connections on campus is a big part of how students build the UB community. These connections are made were students live, learn, and have fun. At UB, students lay the foundations for relationships and collaborations that will last a lifetime.
IMPACT DEFINED BY RESULTS
- 1,290 free lemonades provided students a taste of entrepreneurial opportunities.
- 4,801 students attended residential community meetings.
- 3,313 students completed Hook Up sex education sessions!
- 83% of orientation students report having made at least 1 connection with a supportive student/peer at UB.
- 3,049 students joined at least one club during the first two weeks of class.
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
- 4,053 attendees shared and celebrated their diverse backgrounds and identities during Intercultural Diversity Center events.
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University at Buffalo
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Buffalo, NY 14260
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