International Student Welcome
Learn more about UB's welcome for F-1 and J-1 international students.
Register for Events on UBLinked
Alongside your academic department's orientation, graduate international students will participate in International Student Welcome in-person activities.
This special program is tailored just for you, offering activities to welcome you to UB, and help you get settled before the start of your first semester here.
To access the schedule, join the International Student Welcome group in UBLinked.
- Log into UBLinked using your UBIT name and password.
- In the Search Box type: Spring International Student Welcome
- Under Organizations, click on “Spring International Student Welcome”.
- Click on “JOIN”.
- Refresh the main page.
- On the main page, click on “VIEW MORE EVENTS” to see the full International Student Welcome Schedule.
- This feature is not available when viewing the group webpage on your phone. You will need to use a computer to view all events.
- We recommend that you RSVP to all of the International Student Welcome programs, events and opportunities that you will attend.
Schedule Overview
Pre-Arrival Live Events: October-January
Did you miss a live event before arriving? Wondering what's next? Don't worry, catch up with our event recordings! They're part of your International Student Welcome to help you start at UB.
Welcome Packet Pick-Up
RSVP to let us know when you plan to pick up your Welcome Packet.
| Date | Time | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 14 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 14 RSVP |
| Wednesday, January 15 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 15 RSVP |
| Friday, January 17 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CFA Atrium (Vendor Fair) | Jan 17 RSVP |
| Tuesday, January 21 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 21 RSVP |
| Friday, January 24 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Talbert Hall 210 | Jan 24 RSVP |
| Wednesday, February 5* | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Talbert Hall 210 | Feb 5 RSVP |
*Wednesday, February 5 is the final day to pick up your Welcome Packet for the Spring 2025 semester.
International Student Welcome: January 2025
RSVP for events and activities you plan to attend.
Thursday, January 16
International Student Welcome will open with ice skating in Buffalo!
ISW Community Connections Program - Ice Skating at Canalside
- Registration is required.
- There are three options for this event based on start time. Please select only one option!
- After registering, your time slot is final and cannot be changed.
- Registration closes at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Option 1 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Ice Rink at Canalside, Buffalo |
Option 2 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Ice Rink at Canalside, Buffalo |
| Option 3 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Ice Rink at Canalside, Buffalo |
Friday, January 17
| Event | Time | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Fair | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Center for the Arts (CFA) Atrium | Fair RSVP |
| North Campus Tours | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Tour RSVP |
| Welcome Packet Pick-up | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Pick-up RSVP |
| SIM Student and J-1 Student Welcome Lunch | 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Contact your Program Advisor for location | No RSVP required |
| Connecting with your International Peers | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Event RSVP |
| International Student Welcome Group Photo | 2:00 – 2:30 pm | CFA Atrium | Photo RSVP |
| Welcome Ceremony | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Drama Theater, CFA | Ceremony RSVP |
| Welcome Party | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | CFA Atrium | Party RSVP |
Need Directions?
UB's Campus Map will help you find your way around North Campus.
About Our Welcome Series
The Welcome Series sessions and activities are informative, useful, and important as you continue your transition to UB throughout your first semester on campus.
Welcome Series programs and activities will be shared leading up to and throughout the semester.
International Student Welcome Fee
The International Student Welcome Fee (listed as “International Student ISS Fall Orientation – Full Program” on your student account) is a one-time charge for international students new to the UB campus that covers International Student Welcome programming. The International Orientation Fee for F-1 graduate students, J-1 students, and SIM students is $125.00.
The fee will appear on your student account during the second or third billing cycle. The fee is charged to all new students and is not charged based on your choice of participation in any or all of the ISW programs, events, information sessions, etc., or receipt of any welcome items.