EOP Summer Bridge Program

Building a bridge from where you’ve been to where you’re going.

Getting Started

EOP provides a Summer Bridge experience to assist with the transition to our university. Participation in this program is mandatory in order to be fully accepted into the University at Buffalo. Our program will be delivered in a five week on-campus fully-immersive format. We will ensure that each student is accommodated appropriately during this time with the necessary equipment and resources for success.

During the program, each learner can expect to be acclimated to the rigor and demands of academic life as a UB student. The program will include (but is not limited to) credit-bearing course offerings and workshops to strengthen academic and personal wellness skills. Students will also enjoy opportunities to engage interactively with peers and UB faculty/staff.

The summer program will take place July 5-August 8, 2025. 

Incoming Student Checklist

ITEM#1: DEPOSITS

EOP students will receive a waiver for both the admissions and the housing deposits.

ITEM#2: HOUSING APPLIC ATION

Complete your housing application so you will have a place to live for the 2024-25 academic year

You are eligible for a deferment of the $300 housing deposit. Call UB Campus Living at (716) 645-2171 for more information. 

ITEM #3: ORIENTATION DATA FORM

Must be submitted to register for Fall 2024

ITEM #4: PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION

You must provide proof of MMR & Meningitis immunizations

You cannot register for classes without Proof of Immunization and a completed Orientation Data Form.

ITEM #5: REGISTER FOR MANDATORY EOP SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

Monday, July 5, and run through August 8.  The EOP Summer Program is FREE!

IMPORTANT: You MUST complete the Summer Bridge Program with a 2.50 or better cumulative grade point average to attend the University at Buffalo in the Fall

ITEM #6: FINANCIAL AID

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) School Code: 002837. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): School Code: 1010.

ITEM #7: SUBMIT UB CARD PHOTO

All UB students are required to have a photo identification card. Save the hassle of having it taken on campus and send us your selfie!

ITEM #8: COMPLETE TO-DO-LIST TASKS

Log into UB HUB to remove your Financial Aid Agreement Hold and your Profile Information Hold. 

ITEM #9: Submit Summer Program Meal Income Eligibility Form

Download here

ITEM #10 EOP Liability Release Form

Download now, sign, and upload using the "Document Upload Center". 

ITEM #11 Complete the Math Readiness Assessment (MRA)

Complete the Math Readiness Assessment (MRA) as soon as possible in order for your academic advisor to enroll you in the appropriate first-semester math course. Schedule your MRA through the Navigate app.

Important Documents

Items to Bring to Summer Bridge

Download now. 

Register for Summer Bridge

First-Year Freshman Summer Bridge registration

Document Upload Center

Before uploading your documents, review each to ensure:

  • Your file name is in the following format: your person number, followed by your last name, the file name, and then the computer generated extension. (ex. 12345678_Johnson_2019TaxReturn.pdf). Processing will be delayed if your file name is not in this format. Including your UB Person Number in your file name ensures we can contact you regarding unsuccessful uploads.
  • Important! We are not able to accept HEIC file formatted documents from iPhones, zipped files, password protected files, or internet files. Acceptable file formats are .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg and .docx.
  • Your UB Person Number is written at the top of each page.
  • All sections of UB forms are complete.
  • Review the file to ensure it is clear and legible.
  • Handwritten signatures are included where requested.

Directions on Uploading Documents

  1. Select Browse Your Device to get started.
  2. Select your document for upload from your device.
  3. Review your file name and verify it is in the correct format.
  4. Ensure your file name is in the following format: your person number, followed by your last name and then the file name (ex. 12345678_Johnson_2019TaxReturn.pdf). Processing will be delayed if your file name is not in this format.
  5. Verify your file is an acceptable file format. Acceptable file formats are .txt, .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png and .docx.
  6. Enter your email address.
  7. Click upload to complete.