Student Resources

The University at Buffalo has many different resources to aid you in your academic studies. These services are available to all students, on and off campus. Please take advantage of all they have to offer.

It is also important to understand what sources are allowable. Many professors prohibit the use of certain resources, so please be sure to check what is acceptable for each of your courses.

• Tutoring and Academic Support Services (TASS) at Campus Living are located in the residence halls and offer free tutoring in many subjects (accounting, biology, chemistry, economics, English, math and physics).
• The Center for Excellence in Writing provides free tutoring to UB students and maintains important informational links about the writing process.
• The Student Success Gateway is designed to provide all UB students with information about succeeding in college. This site brings together content and resources covering academic advising, tutoring, Finish in 4 and Navigate.
• The Mathematics Help Center and the Math Place offer free walk-in tutoring for many math courses.
• Tutoring and Academic Support Services (TASS) offers students a range of academic supports from walk-in tutoring to group study sessions to academic coaches.
• UB Libraries can assist with proper research and citation protocols.

Guidelines for citing sources can be found in three commonly used citation style guides: American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language Association (MLA), and the Chicago Manual of Style.

• APA Tips
• Chicago Tips 
• MLA Tips
• Purdue Online Writing Lab (Purdue OWL)

• Accessibility: If you require accommodations for a learning disability, talk to your individual instructors and contact Accessibility Resources.
• Athletes: The Office of Athlete Academic Affairs works to help all athletes be successful in the classroom.
• Engineering: Engineering majors can get free help in a variety of science subjects.
• International Students: The Office of International Student Services offers resources and support to students from other parts of the world.
• Management: School of Management undergraduate students can meet their academic goals with one-on-one and group tutoring available through the Undergraduate Learning and Community Center.
• Singapore Students: Access resources for the Student Learning Center or Library Services.

• The Career Design Center offers resources to help build your most impressive and accurate resume.
• Office of Student Conduct assists UB students with judicial or administrative procedures on campus, including providing advocacy in academic integrity cases when desired.
• Mental/Emotional Well-Being: UB offers mental health counseling and support for students as well as topical and self-help resources.