First-Year Summer Orientation

You will attend a two-day, on-campus orientation program in July. 

You will select your Summer Orientation session date from the options provided on Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form. You also have the option to register family members for the separate on-campus Parent and Family Orientation program. 

Please consider other summer commitments, such as jobs, vacations, or family responsibilities as you select your Summer Orientation session date.

• (on-campus residents) Select your room during your assigned appointment time in late June. Review your housing options and the selection process on the Campus Living (UB Housing) website. 
  
• Submit a photo for your UB Card (requires government issued ID). You need your UB Card at Summer Orientation. Submit your photo one week before your orientation date to receive your printed UB Card during program check-in. 
  
• Complete any to-do list items for financial aid located in your HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password). 
  
• Review billing dates on the Student Accounts website. Your first payment may be due before classes start. If you expect a financial aid refund, set up direct deposit to receive these funds faster. Learn more about direct deposit at UB and sign up in your HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password).

Campus Living (UB's housing office) provides overnight accommodation during Summer Orientation at no additional cost. New students are highly encouraged to stay on campus. You will be assigned a residence hall room in Governors Complex on UB's North Campus and one roommate for the one-night stay. 

• Informal, casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes
  
• Umbrella and rain gear
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle 

• Bed linen (twin XL sheets) or sleeping bag and pillow
• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.) and towel
• Fan (Governors Complex does not have air conditioning) 

Check-in for Summer Orientation takes place at Governors Complex on the University at Buffalo's North Campus. You will receive program materials, including a printed schedule, and your key to your room for the night. Accompanying guests registered to attend the Parent and Family Orientation program will also receive their program materials at this check-in.

You may park (or get dropped off) at the Governors B Lot (enter 'Governors B Lot, University at Buffalo' in your GPS or navigational tool or visit Google Maps for directions to Governors B Lot). You do not need a parking pass during orientation.

You are required to attend Welcome Weekend to connect with other UB students, get familiar with campus, and learn more about resources that are most important to you.

Review the website to know what to expect. Your detailed schedule will be sent to your UB email in August.