Campus Living & Dining

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Campus Living & Dining

At the University at Buffalo, campus living is comfortable, convenient, and community-focused. From residence halls to suites and apartments, you’ll find a space to call home. UB’s award-winning dining options offer something for everyone, with fresh, diverse menus across dining centers, cafés, and food trucks. With flexible meal plans and easy access to great food, life at UB is designed to fit you.

Discover Your Home Away From Home

UB residence halls and apartments offer you distinctive living communities where you'll be able to make the most of your time here. No matter where you live, you'll enjoy a comfortable, secure and engaged experience.

Where Can I Live?

With over 7,400 available beds in 18 unique building communities, we have a room that’s perfect for the individual that you are. Whether it’s a room in a traditional residence hall, a suite-style room, or an apartment, you have access to all of the amenities, services, and convenience that only campus living can offer.

Check out our Video Tours, 360 Room Views and Floor Plans— and see what each unique living community at UB has to offer.

First Year Students

Governors Complex

1/7/25

Located on UB鈥檚 North Campus, right across the street from UB鈥檚 academic spine.

South Campus Halls

1/7/25

Located on the picturesque South Campus steps from shopping and a theater.

Ellicott Complex

1/7/25

Located on UB鈥檚 North Campus, our largest housing complex is open to all students.

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Second Year Students

Creekside Village Apartments

1/7/25

Located on the northern edge of UB鈥檚 North Campus, adjacent to the Ellicott Complex.

Greiner Hall

1/7/25

Located on UB鈥檚 North Campus, just 5 minutes from the academic spine.

Ellicott Complex

1/7/25

Located on UB鈥檚 North Campus, our largest housing complex is open to all students.

South Campus Halls

1/7/25

Located on the picturesque South Campus steps from shopping and a theater.

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Upper Level/Graduate

Creekside Village Apartments

1/7/25

Located on the northern edge of UB鈥檚 North Campus, adjacent to the Ellicott Complex.

South Lake Village Apartments

7/24/25

Located on the shores of Lake LaSalle on UB鈥檚 North Campus, close to the academic spine.

Flint Village Apartments

1/7/25

Located at the main entrance to UB鈥檚 North Campus and athletic facilities.

Flickinger Court (Professional Students only)

4/30/25

Located just across the street from UB鈥檚 North Campus, connected by regular shuttle service.

Hadley Village Apartments

1/7/25

Conveniently located right across the street from UB鈥檚 Academic Spine.

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Learn more about living on campus

Award-Winning Dining

UB’s dining services are nationally recognized for excellence, serving innovative cuisine with various flavors at more than 30 locations across our campuses. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, indulging in food truck favorites, or celebrating diverse cultures at One World Cafe, our international eatery, there’s something for every taste. With award-winning chefs preparing meals fresh daily, we offer plenty of options to suit all dietary needs. Plus, many of our dining venues provide small-batch, made-to-order dishes, giving you the flexibility to fuel your study sessions with delicious, nutritious food.

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Residence Hall Dining

Dining centers are conveniently located in every residence hall complex, and are open to all students. You’ll also find specialty restaurants, coffee shops, and places to get a late-night snack—just steps from your new home. Every residence hall also has a kitchen available for you to use, and all UB apartments have a full kitchen.