YOUR UB STORY STARTS NOW.
WELCOME TO UB!
Talented. Passionate. Diverse. Creative. Driven. These are just a few of the words that describe our newly admitted students, and you’re one of them. You earned a seat at UB because of your potential—to develop your future, to help shape UB and to contribute your unique gifts to our larger society. This is UB’s tradition of excellence, and we’re proud to have you as a part of it.
As a newly admitted student, you’re now part of a bold, ambitious community that’s ready to support and inspire you. Hear from UB’s Provost and Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment and Director of Admissions as they officially welcome you to campus and share what’s ahead.
A Message from the Provost
A. Scott Weber, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Welcome from the Associate Vice Provost and Director of Admissions
Ebony Dixon, Associate Vice Provost and Director of Admissions.
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University at Buffalo! You’re in—now it’s time to make it official. Follow the steps below to confirm your spot and begin your journey as a UB Bull.
For International Students:
To confirm your enrollment, pay the $150 tuition deposit through your .
- Fall admits must submit their deposit by May 1 or within 10 days of acceptance, whichever is later.
- Spring admits can begin submitting deposits on Sept. 15 and must do so by Dec. 1 or within 10 days of acceptance, whichever is later.
Tuition deposits are accepted after the deadlines on a space-available basis.
Accepted students may apply for on-campus housing by submitting a housing application, including the $300 housing deposit. Please visit the Campus Living website for important next steps and deadline information.
Are you a CBA student?
If you were accepted under Conditional Bridge Admission (a CBA student), you may not pay your housing deposit online. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-888-UB-ADMIT
Before we issue your I-20, your admissions counselor will do a final review of all your documents. If we are missing anything, we will contact you via email to let you know what we need.
After you’ve paid your tuition deposit and uploaded all the required documents, we will create your I-20 (F-1 Visa) or DS-2019 (J-1 Visa). Once issued, you can find it in your .
You will use your I-20 or DS-2019 to apply for your student visa.
To register for orientation, you must complete the Advisement and Orientation Form. The Office of Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs will notify you when the Advisement and Orientation Form becomes available. Visit the Orientation website to view your next steps.
Now is the time to get your visa, arrange transportation to the U.S. and determine what you will need while living in Buffalo. We can’t wait to welcome you to our university community!
Once you have made your enrollment/tuition and housing deposits, it’s time to begin your New International Student Check-in. Activate your UB student account and get started on check-in.
To meet reporting requirements and be able to register for classes, complete your check-in early.
Join the . Then, follow UB on , , and and using #UBuffalo to learn more about life on campus!
Meet the GloBulls!
GloBulls are current international students who want to connect with you and offer guidance for any questions about UB.
Add some blue and white to your world.
True Blue isn’t just a color; it’s a spirit. True Bue is an invitation to show your pride and celebrate our common connection. It highlights the ways that students, faculty staff and alumni personify UB every day—in the classroom and in the community, on the field and in the stands, here on campus and in places around the world. 馃
Celebrate loudly and share proudly.
Download exclusive digital swag like locker posters, phone wallpapers, virtual backgrounds and more, designed just for the Class of 2029.
Follow UB on social media and tag us using #UBuffalo for a chance to be featured on our channels! We can’t wait to see how you celebrate.
Use these links to dive deeper into life at UB and what’s waiting for you here.
