Complete a structured orientation experience to set you up for a successful fall semester.
Transfer Summer Orientation is an important experience at the beginning of your UB journey. Your orientation will get you started with understanding academic responsibilities, planning for out-of-classroom experiences and meeting other UB students. You'll also learn about UB's campuses and the many resources available to you as a new student.
Learn more about your program details and requirements below.
Check your UB email at the start of June, July, and August for guidance and reminders about important tasks.
Your orientation program consists of required Online Modules and an optional on-campus program to prepare for your successful start at UB.
You will register for the program on Step 1: Complete the Advisement and Orientation Form.
The new student fee covers all expenses associated with your New to UB experience, including Summer Orientation and Welcome Weekend. The $150 fee is billed to your student account.
Times listed in Eastern Time.
We encourage you to attend a one-day, on-campus orientation program.
The on-campus 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.
Please note: On your Advisement and Orientation Form you will only see the session dates currently available to you. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please confirm your orientation session date prior to booking travel.
You will receive a detailed printed schedule when you check in. Review the tentative schedule overview below for what to expect during the program and how to maximize your time on campus.
TIME | SESSION |
8:30 a.m. | Check-In in the Student Union on UB's North Campus. |
Morning | Sessions include:
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Afternoon | Sessions include:
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Plan to attend until 3:00 p.m.
Check-in takes place in the Student Union on the University at Buffalo's North Campus. Plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to receive program materials, including a printed schedule.
If you plan to arrive by UB bus/shuttle, view the schedule for "North Campus Shuttle" and pick up the shuttle at your location to arrive to the Lee Loop.
If you plan to drive to UB, you may park at the Jarvis B Lot (enter 'Jarvis B Lot, University at Buffalo' in your GPS or navigational tool, or ). Your license plate is your parking pass; (requires UBIT name/password) before your first trip to campus.
The New Student Checklist overviews many of the tasks you need to complete to successfully begin at UB. Take action on the items below before you complete your Summer Orientation.
Take action on these tasks at least one week before your on-campus Summer Orientation.
The New Student Checklist overviews many of the tasks you need to complete to successfully begin at UB. Take action on the items below after you complete your Summer Orientation.
Take action on these tasks at least one week before arriving to campus in August.
We highly encourage you to attend events during Welcome Weekend to connect with other UB students (including other transfer students!), get familiar with campus, and learn more about campus resources that are most important to you.
Review the website to know what to attend during Welcome Weekend as a new transfer student. Your detailed schedule will be sent to your UB email in August.
Welcome Weekend is an on-campus experience starting August 21.
Helping new students transition to life at UB:
Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs
Student Life
University at Buffalo
112 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-6125