Parent and Family Orientation
Learn about how we help families support their students' success at UB.
On this page:
You play an important role in your student’s college success. While your student is required to participate in their student orientation program, there are a number of ways you can support their transition.
- Review what's expected of your student for Step 4: Participate in Winter Orientation and Step 5: Experience UB Winter Welcome, then help them make a plan to participate.
- Take advantage of Parent and Family Orientation resources, detailed on this page.
- Help your student work through the New Student Checklist.
- Help your student answer common questions about their start at UB; review the New to UB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
- Review Information for UB Parents and Family Members.
- Have a question about the New to UB experience? Email us.
Parent and Family Orientation Resources
Review the items on this page to help support your student's transition to UB.
Helpful and timely information for you as a supporter of a new UB student.
Academics at UB
Review the information linked below to better understand what to expect for your student's academic experience this semester as well as the services and people at UB who support your student's success.
Advice from UB Faculty
UB faculty share their role and expectations, and their approach to teaching in the UB classroom.
Academics at UB Resources
Paying for College (Financial Aid and Billing)
Review the information below to learn about Financial Aid and how to pay the eBill at UB.
Financial Aid Information
Billing and Payment Process at UB
Life on Campus
Campus life can help ease your student's transition to college and help them build community from the start. That might mean utilizing resources or services offered at UB or connecting with other new students. You play an important role helping your student set realistic expectations for the semester and navigating the ups and downs of their new college environment.
Review the information below to learn more about what's ahead for your new UB student.
Living on Campus
Dining on Campus
UB Information Technology
Supporting Your Student's Experience
Answers to the most frequently asked questions submitted from supporters of new students.
All students are assigned an academic advisor or advising center based their major and/or special program affiliation (such as EOP or Honors). Advisors help students make well-informed decisions and plans regarding their course of study, help students stay on track academically, and provide resources and referrals. Contact information for each student’s academic advisor is listed on their HUB Student Center, in the Navigate App, and can also be found via this directory.
For new students, academic advisors will reach out to students prior to the start of the semester to assist with registering for courses. The timeline for new student course registration is detailed on Step 3: Register for Classes by student's assigned advisor code. Learn more about advising at UB.
The first eBill will be generated and sent to students in December. It is due, in full, in January. Review information about UB's billing cycle and process to learn what to expect.
Students may designate someone, such as a parent, guardian or spouse, as an authorized payer. Authorized payers can view and pay the bill, view transaction history, and more. Learn more about authorized payers, including how to set up an authorized payer.
On-Campus Residence Halls/Apartments open on Saturday, January 18. New students will select their move in date/time in early January. New student can move in between January 18 and January 20 at the date/time most convenient for them. Use the Campus Living website to review packing lists, what to expect at move in, and more.
New students should plan to arrive in Buffalo, NY no later than Monday, January 20 to attend Winter Welcome on Tuesday, January 21. Classes begin on Wednesday, January 22.
On January 17 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the orientation office will host office hours via Zoom. Supporters of new students are invited to "drop-in" to ask questions about your student's upcoming start at UB.
Use the Zoom App
For the best experience, we recommend accessing from the Zoom application on your device, not the web browser. Visit the Zoom website to sign up for a free account.
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