Complete a structured orientation experience to set you up for a successful fall semester.
Please check back in February 2025 for updated information about Summer Orientation in 2025.
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.
Your orientation program consists of required Online Modules in July and optional virtual sessions prior to your arrival.
You will register for the program on Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form.
The new student fee covers all expenses associated with your New to UB experience, including Summer Orientation and Welcome Weekend. The $150 fee is billed to your student account.
Please check back in February 2025 for details.
Please check back in February 2025 for details.
Take action on these tasks at least one week before arriving to campus.
You are required to attend International 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.
International Welcome Weekend is an on-campus experience starting Wednesday, August 20.
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