Everything you need for life outside the classroom
Step 3: Register for Classes
Once you have completed Steps 1 and 2, academic advisors will help you register for classes.
On this page:
Before You Register for Classes
Prior to working with an academic advisor to register classes, you must:
- Complete the UB Financial Agreement. Read and accept under the To-Do tile found in the HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password). Having trouble? Reference the step-by-step guide on the Student Accounts website.
- Enter your Personal and Emergency Contact Information. Complete under the To-Do tile found in the HUB Student Center (access through MyUB, requires UBIT name/password). Having trouble? Reference the step-by-step guide on the Office of the Registrar's website.
- (students in these majors only) Complete the Math Readiness Assessment (MRA) as soon as possible in order for your academic advisor to enroll you in the appropriate first-semester math course. Schedule your MRA through the Navigate app.
- (students interested in languages other than English) Review Languages Offered at UB and Placement Exam Information prior to working with your academic advisor.
- (international students only) Begin the online International Student Check-In and upload all required immigration documents, including your U.S. Visa Stamp.
How You Register for Classes
The process and timeline for getting registered for classes vary depending on your major and/or academic advising center. The chart below summarizes the process and timeline for each advising unit.
Please note: You MUST complete Step 1: Complete the Orientation Data Form and Step 2: Submit Immunization Records (and the tasks listed above) BEFORE you are able to register for classes.
To find your timeline, choose the semester you will start at UB from the tabs below, then utilize your advisor code and student type. Your advisor code is assigned after you submit your Orientation Data Form (ODF); check your confirmation email to learn your advisor code. If you change your major, your advisor code may change.
STAY ON TRACK
Many tasks for new students are associated with holds on your HUB Student Center. For most students, once you have cleared hold(s) you are ready to register for classes!
Spring 2025
| Advisor Code | When will your advisor contact you? | How will you be contacted? | What can you expect? | Website with additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACE Access to College Excellence Program | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment. | ACE Advising Info | |
AED School of Architecture and Planning | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to schedule an advising appointment. | Your advisor to register you for most or all classes that you will then discuss during your one-on-one or small group virtual advising appointment. | AED Advising Info | |
ATH Athletics Academic Services | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment. | ATH Advising Info | |
CAS College of Arts and Sciences | first-year students | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to invite you to a group advising session and to request additional information. | Your advisor to register you for most classes and send you instructions to register yourself for a UB Seminar. | CAS Advising Info |
| transfer students | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to instruct you to call 716-645-6883 to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one Zoom advising appointment. | CAS Advising Info | |
EOP Educational Opportunity Program | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment. | EOP Advising Info | |
EPAC Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center | Beginning December 2, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to provide instructions for scheduling an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment. | EPAC Advising Info | |
JSMBS Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | first-year students | Beginning November 1, within 10 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to provide your class schedule. | Your advisor to register you for most classes and send you instructions to register yourself for a UB Seminar. | JSMBS Advising Info |
| transfer students | Beginning November 1, within 10 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to instruct you to set up an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment. | ||
LAW School of Law | Beginning November 1, within 7 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to instruct you to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one Zoom or in-person advising appointment. | LAW Advising Info | |
MG School of Management | first-year students | Beginning November 15, within 10 business days of submitting your ODF.
| By email to provide your class schedule and instructions for next steps. | Your advisor to register you for most classes based on college credit, AP/IB scores, and high school math/MRA score. You will receive instructions to register for your UB Seminar. | MG Advising Info |
| transfer students | Beginning November 10, within 7 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to provide you with detailed instructions to register yourself for classes. | An email after you register yourself for classes inviting you to meet with your advisor to discuss. | ||
NUR School of Nursing | Beginning November 15, within 10 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to instruct you to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment. | NUR Advising Info | |
SEAS School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | first-year students | Beginning November 15, within 10 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to provide your class schedule and instructions for reviewing. | Your advisor to register you for classes based on your high school transcript, test scores, and data you provided on your ODF. | SEAS Advising Info |
| transfer students | Beginning November 15, within 8 business days of submitting your ODF. | By phone or email to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one in-person, phone, or virtual advising appointment. | ||
SPHHP School of Public Health and Health Professions | first-year students | Beginning December 2, within 7 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to provide your class schedule. | Your advisor to register you for most classes and send you instructions to register yourself for a UB Seminar. You will also be invited to attend a group advising session. | SPHHP Advising Info |
| transfer students | Beginning December 2, within 7 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one in-person, phone, or virtual advising appointment. You will then register yourself for classes. | ||
SPPS School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | first-year students | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment. If you opt out, your advisor will register you for classes based on data you provided on your ODF. After, your advisor will email your class schedule and instructions for next steps. | SPPS Advising Info |
| transfer students | Beginning November 1, within 5 business days of submitting your ODF. | By email to schedule an advising appointment. | A one-on-one phone or virtual advising appointment.You will then register yourself for classes. | ||
STAY ON TRACK
Take prompt action on any messages from your academic advisor in your UB email.
After You Register for Classes
- Respond promptly to your academic advisor and take any action steps they advise to finalize your class schedule.
- Send your official high school and college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions. Review the details about where to send your transcript(s). If you receive New York State financial aid, your final high school transcript must be on file by the first day of classes; learn more from Financial Aid.
- Send your official exam scores (AP, CLEP, IB, etc.) to UB. Review the details about where to send your scores.
- (international students only) Review Maintaining F-1 Student Status resources. You must be registered full-time (12 or more credits, or less than 12 credits with appropriate authorization) by the end of the drop/add period for the upcoming semester.
- Download the Navigate app to support your academic experience. The Navigate app allows you to schedule appointments with academic advisors and tutors and locate helpful academic resources, such as Tutoring and Academic Support Services (TASS).
Next
Need Help?
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