Complete a structured orientation experience to set you up for a successful fall semester.
First-Year Summer Orientation is an important experience at the beginning of your UB journey. The orientation program will get you started with understanding academic expectations, 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 through your New to UB experience and reminders about important tasks.
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 note: On your Orientation Data 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.
Please consider other summer commitments, such as jobs, vacations, or family responsibilities as you select your Summer Orientation session date.
The new student fee covers all expenses associated with your New to UB experience, including Summer Orientation and Welcome Weekend. The $240 fee is billed to your student account.
Take action on these tasks at least one week before your on-campus Summer Orientation.
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.
As part of Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form, you'll let UB know if you plan to stay on-campus for one night during Summer Orientation.
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.
TIME | SESSION |
10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Summer Orientation Check-In
Arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. to check in to the program and settle in to overnight housing. Arrive earlier to explore campus and eat lunch.
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1:00 p.m. | Summer Orientation Welcome |
1:30 p.m. | Meeting #1 with Orientation Leaders |
2:15 p.m. | Academics at UB |
4:45 p.m. | Meeting #2 with Orientation Leaders |
5:15 - 7:15 p.m. | Rotate through presentation and dinner:
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7:30 p.m. | Life at UB Interactive Session |
7:50 p.m. | Meeting #3 with Orientation Leaders |
8:45 - 10:30 p.m. | Social events to connect with other UB students
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TIME | SESSION |
7:30 a.m. | On-Campus Housing Checkout |
8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. | Paying for College |
10:15 a.m. | Our UB Community |
11:00 a.m. | How to UB Information Sessions |
12:00 p.m. | Meeting #4 with Orientation Leaders |
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Orientation Endings
Choose experiences most important to (or required for) you. We strongly recommend you plan your afternoon to participate in the following events:
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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 on August 5.
Welcome Weekend is an on-campus experience starting August 23.
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