Welcome Weekend Schedule
Schedule of events for new U.S. and international undergraduate students during Welcome Weekend.
Welcome Weekend helps you meet your classmates, find your way around campus and prepare for a successful first semester at UB. Use this schedule and the email sent on August 5 to plan your weekend.
New international students participate in International Welcome Weekend (Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22) which will help you with understanding academic expectations, learning about out-of-classroom experiences, and meeting other new UB students. Then, join all new students for Welcome Weekend starting Thursday evening.
Use this schedule and the email sent on August 5 to plan your weekend.
- International First-Year Students are highly encouraged to attend Wednesday events and required to attend Thursday events.
- International Transfer Students are highly encouraged to attend events both days; we especially encourage participation in Thursday events.
- Welcome + Information Tents are available outside the Student Union (Lee Loop), Capen Hall (Flint Loop), and Goodyear Hall (South Campus). Look for the blue tents and Welcome Weekend staff to provide directions and answer questions!
- Contact the Orientation Office via email, phone (716-645-6125), or in-person (112 Student Union) during our Welcome Weekend hours:
- Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
Pick up program materials (including a meal voucher for lunch) and ask questions to UB staff.
LOCATION
First Floor of Capen Hall, North Campus
Note: You only need to check in once. If you attend today, you do not need to check in again on Thursday.
Use the meal voucher provided for lunch in One World Café.
LOCATION
One World Café, Capen Hall, North Campus
Note: You may also purchase food at the UB Food Truck located at Flint Loop.
Visit the following local stores for shopping needs as you get settled in Buffalo, NY.
- Walmart: Supermarket with housing supplies, clothes, food, and more
- Wegmans: Local grocery store
- Tops: Local grocery store
- Target: Supermarket with housing supplies, clothes, food, and more
- Asia Food Market: Local grocery store specializing in goods from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia
LOCATION
Departing from First Floor Capen Hall, North Campus
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes beginning at 12:00 p.m. and visit each store in the order listed before returning to Flint Loop.
Visit at least five (5) locations on North Campus that can help support your success as a new UB student.
Meet other students for casual games, conversations, and fun that allow you to form cross-cultural friendships.
LOCATION
Student Union 210, North Campus
Connect with other students and enjoy some of UB’s global cuisines to celebrate the first day of International Welcome Weekend!
LOCATION
Student Union 210, North Campus
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
If you did not check in on Wednesday, pick up program materials (including a meal voucher for lunch) and ask questions to UB staff.
LOCATION
First Floor of Capen Hall, North Campus
Note: If you checked in on Wednesday, you do not need to check in again.
Use the meal voucher provided for lunch in One World Café.
LOCATION
One World Café, Capen Hall, North Campus
Learn more about your new UB community and be welcomed by University leaders. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
- Required for international first-year students
- Highly encouraged for international
transfer students
LOCATION
Mainstage Theatre, Center for the Arts (CFA), North Campus
Learn from current UB student leaders and make connections with other new international students.
- Required for international first-year students
- Highly encouraged for international
transfer students
LOCATION
Various North Campus Locations
Note: Students are dismissed to Meeting #1 with Orientation Leaders from the Welcome Session.
Learn from faculty and academic advisors what it means to study in the UB classroom.
- Required for international first-year students
- Highly encouraged for international
transfer students
LOCATION
Natural Sciences Complex (NSC) 225, North Campus
Discuss Academics at UB with current UB student leaders and ask questions about how to succeed in classes.
- Required for international first-year students
- Highly encouraged for international
transfer students
LOCATION
Various North Campus Locations
Note: Students are dismissed to Meeting #2 with Orientation Leaders from Academics at UB.
Attend up to two of the following 15-minute information sessions that cover UB resources or services in more detail. Sessions start at 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
| INFORMATION SESSION | LOCATION |
| How to Commute to UB (living off campus) | NSC 220 |
| How to Learn in the UB Classroom | NSC 215 |
| How to Use Your Meal Plan | NSC 210 |
| How to Plan your Out-of-Class Experiences | NSC 201 |
Stop by tables staffed by UB experts for individual assistance. You can get help with downloading UB apps (NSC 218) or ask OLs any other general questions about life as a student (NSC 216).
- Required for international first-year students
- Highly encouraged for international
transfer students
Beginning with dinner, new international students follow the Welcome Weekend schedule below.
All new students participate in Welcome Weekend which helps you meet your classmates, find your way around campus, and prepare for a successful first semester at UB.
Use this schedule and the email sent on August 5 to plan your weekend.
- First-Year Students have requirements on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Transfer Students are highly encouraged to attend most events; some have requirements.
- Welcome + Information Tents are available outside the Student Union (Lee Loop), Capen Hall (Flint Loop), and Goodyear Hall (South Campus). Look for the blue tents and Welcome Weekend staff to provide directions and answer questions!
- Contact the Orientation Office via email, phone (716-645-6125), or in-person (112 Student Union) during our Welcome Weekend hours:
- Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Most new students move in today during the time you selected through the Housing Portal. Arrive to your on-campus housing location to get your key and settle into your room.
LOCATION
Check in at the tent outside your assigned residence hall
Family and friends are encouraged to join today for move-in to help new students get settled in to their new home. Required events just for new students begin Friday as early as 8:30 a.m.
New students who did not attend on-campus orientation in July are invited to attend this event as it will build from the required Online Modules to help you meet other UB students and answer common questions about UB services.
| TIME | SESSION | LOCATION |
| 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. |
Program Check-In
| First Floor Capen Hall |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Ask OLs Panel
| Natural Sciences Complex (NSC) 201 |
| 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. |
How to UB Information Sessions
| |
| How to Commute | NSC 220 | |
| How to Learn in the UB Classroom | NSC 215 | |
| How to Use Your Meal Plan | NSC 210 | |
| How to Plan your Out-of-Class Experiences | NSC 201 | |
If you have a meal plan, it is active and available through the GET App or your UB Card. Eat when and where it is convenient for you.
LOCATION
Crossroads Culinary Center (C3), Ellicott Complex, North Campus
Governors Dining Center, Governors Complex, North Campus
Main Street Market Dining Center, Goodyear Hall, South Campus
Join Campus Living on South Campus for a parade celebrating UB's rich diversity, followed by a live DJ dance party, games, international snacks from local restaurants, chalk murals, and more!
Parade begins at 8:00 p.m. at Hayes Hall; afterparty begins immediately after at Goodyear Hall (under the tent on the lawn).
LOCATION
Outside of Goodyear Hall, South Campus
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Your meal plan is active and available through the GET App or your UB Card.
LOCATION
For students living on campus,
- Use a "meal swipe" for breakfast in the residential dining center where you live.
- Use a "meal exchange" to eat on campus somewhere other than your residence hall between 7:00 and 10:30 a.m.
For students living off campus, eat when and where it is convenient for your day.
Receive your free New Student Planner, discuss expectations of Welcome Weekend, and continue the conversation about starting college at UB.
Meet other new students and receive your free New Student Planner during this event.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
LOCATION
Various North Campus Locations
All new first-year and transfer students are assigned a time and location; check your August 5 email to know your assigned time and location.
Your meal plan is active and available through the GET App or your UB Card.
LOCATION
For students living on campus,
- Use a "meal exchange" to eat on campus somewhere other than your residence hall between 10:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Use "dining points" to eat at any time at campus locations.
For students living off campus, eat when and where it is convenient for your day.
Your college or school has planned events for new students. Time and location vary by college/school (based on your major). Verify your assignment in your August 5 email.
School of Architecture and Planning (AED)
Following check-in and lunch, you will be divided into groups to visit the IT department, Library, Advising, Studios (ARCH only), Fabrication Department (ARCH only), and Career Counseling (END only).
- Required for first-year students
- Required for transfer students
TIME
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Hayes Hall, South Campus
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Hear “How Not to F*** Up Your First Year” from history professor and Honors College director, Pat McDevitt, followed by Wingin’ It Live!, where we’ll answer your burning questions with a side of hot wings. Wrap up Academics Day with a meet and greet with faculty, staff and students from each College of Arts and Sciences academic department/program.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
TIME
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Center for the Arts, Mainstage Theatre, North Campus
Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center (EPAC) and other exploratory (undecided) students
Meet other exploratory students, address last minute questions, and participate in engaging activities and discussions on majors and careers.
- Required for first-year students
- Required for transfer students
TIME
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Natural Sciences Complex (NSC) 225, North Campus
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS)
Your visit to UB's downtown medical campus will include a Dean's Welcome, lab tours, and opportunities to learn more about our undergraduate majors, clubs, and other Jacobs School resources. Snacks provided.
- Required for first-year students
- Required for transfer students
TIME
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Meet at Hamilton Loop (outside ground floor Capen) for transportation to Downtown Medical Campus
Transportation departs from the Hamilton Loop (ground floor Capen) at 12:30 p.m.; Last bus departs at 12:45 p.m. Busses will return starting at 3:00 p.m.
School of Law (LAW)
Gain valuable insight from our current students on how to make the most of your BA in Law and engage in a Q&A session about getting started in the program. Snacks provided.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
TIME
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION
O'Brian Hall 107, North Campus
School of Management (MG)
Meet other MG students, alums, faculty, and staff while we enjoy music and fun activities. You can also take a tour of the School of Management, chat with an academic advisor, and explore club offerings. Snacks provided.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
TIME
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Paula’s Plaza between Alfiero Center and Park Hall, North Campus
School of Nursing (NUR)
Learn about student services and talk with current nursing students from the undergraduate and graduate programs. Come prepared to ask your questions about the programs, becoming a nurse, and getting admitted into the nursing program.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
TIME
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION
114 Wende Hall, South Campus
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Launch into the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the campus we call home. Sessions for each major begin at 1:00 p.m. at the location listed.
Beginning at 2:00 p.m. and lasting until 4:00 p.m., visit Grace Plaza for the Community Welcome Extravaganza to enjoy ice cream, other refreshments, and activities that introduce you to SEAS student club representatives, faculty and staff. This will be an opportunity to learn about different resources, explore different departments and offices in SEAS and meet with members of the SEAS community by completing the SEAS BINGO card to earn swag!
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
TIME
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Various North Campus Locations
- Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at Norton Hall 190
- Biomedical Engineering at Knox Hall 109
- Chemical Engineering at Knox Hall 14
- Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering at Knox Hall 110
- Computer Engineering at Knox Hall 104
- Computer Science at Knox Hall 20
- Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics at Davis Hall 101
- Industrial Engineering at Norton Hall 218
- Undecided Engineering, Engineering Science, Material Science and Engineering at Natural Sciences Complex (NSC) 215
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS)
Connect with students, faculty and staff from our school and attend exclusive sessions on pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences topics while enjoying ice cream, activities, and prizes.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
TIME
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Outside Pharmacy Building, South Campus
School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP)
You will attend a welcome by the Dean followed by information sessions/demonstrations for each undergraduate program. In small group sessions, current students will discuss the ins and outs of their first semester and help you plan for your successful first day, first week, and first semester at UB. Refreshments, lawn games, t-shirts, and food to be provided.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
TIME
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION
147 Diefendorf Hall, South Campus
Walk through your fall class schedule on your own or take a guided campus tour with Welcome Weekend staff, details below.
TOUR | LOCATION |
Walking North Campus Tour
Take a 45-minute walking tour of North Campus.
| We'll depart every 15 minutes from the first floor of Capen Hall beginning at 3:30 p.m.; last tour leaves at 5:15 p.m. |
Walking South Campus Tour
Take a 30-minute walking tour of South Campus.
| We'll depart every 30 minutes from the Welcome + Information Tent outside Goodyear Hall beginning at 3:30 p.m.; last tour leaves at 5:00 p.m. |
Ride Along to Learn the Stampede
Ride with Welcome Weekend staff on the UB stampede between North and South Campuses.
| We'll leave every 15 minutes from both the Welcome + Information Tent outside Goodyear Hall and the first floor of Capen Hall beginning at 3:30 p.m.; last guided tour leaves at 5:00 p.m. |
Current students will guide you around campus and teach you about using campus transportation services.
- Highly encouraged for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
New transfer students are invited to bring gear from your previous school to swap for a fresh UB t-shirt.
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
LOCATION
First Floor of Capen Hall, North Campus
Look for the blue and white tricycle to get a free treat and learn which on-campus employers are hiring now in Bullseye powered by Handshake.
If you have questions about how to work on campus, eligibility, and where to find jobs, drop by this event for assistance.
Hosted by the Career Design Center
LOCATION
Founder's Plaza, North Campus
Your meal plan is active and available through the GET App or your UB Card. Use a "meal swipe" for dinner this evening in the residential dining center where you live, or a "meal exchange" or Dining Points at other open dining locations.
LOCATION
Crossroads Culinary Center (C3), Ellicott Complex, North Campus
Governors Dining Center, Governors Complex, North Campus
Main Street Market Dining Center, Goodyear Hall, South Campus
Attend the official welcome for the incoming class of 2024, featuring the creation of the traditional human interlocking UB logo.
This is an outdoor event; please dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, and leave personal items at home (e.g., backpacks).
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. with pre-show entertainment and giveways; arrive no later than 7:40 p.m.
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
New students form UB's logo as part of the incoming class photo during the New Student Welcome.
LOCATION
UB Stadium, North Campus
To get to UB Stadium, we recommend:
- If you live on North Campus, walk (~25 minutes) or take the UB Stampede to Lee Loop and walk (~15 minutes)
- If you live on South Campus, plan extra travel time to take the UB Stampede to Flint Loop and then walk (~15 minutes)
- If you are driving to campus, park in or get dropped off at the Stadium Lot.
Check out UB's recreation and gym facilities on South Campus tonight, including the Fitness Center, Open Gym (basketball/volleyball), and more!
LOCATION
Clark Hall, South Campus
Live Music
Enjoy live music featuring current UB students and recent UB alumni from the UB EDM club, as well as local bands throughout the evening.
Heights and Hatchets
Get your adrenaline pumping with a zip line, climbing wall, and axe throwing!
Tie-Dye Night
Tie-dye a t-shirt, connect with recent alumni, and learn all about your over 300,000+ strong UB Alumni Network! The first 600 students will get a free UB Future Alumni t-shirt, or you can bring your own item to tie-dye! To-go bags and care instructions for projects will be provided. Shirts and sizes are first-come, first-served.
Presented by the UB Future Alumni Network, Office of Alumni Engagement, and Student Engagement.
LOCATION
Student Union Field, North Campus
"The Glow Up"
Get your glow on with glow-in-the-dark mini golf, bumper cars, bowling, and volleyball. Let's light up the night together!
LOCATION
Outside the Student Union (Progress Pride Paths), North Campus
Esports and Gaming
Hang out for a night of PC gaming. Board games will also be available if your prefer low-tech gaming. Light snacks provided.
LOCATION
Red Jacket 262, Ellicott Complex, North Campus
"Total Trivia" Gameshow
Trivia will cover movies, pop culture, sports, geography, math, history, science, food, and more – there's a category for everyone!
No advance sign-up needed; arrive ready to play in one of the four (4) rounds of trivia. There are multiple winners throughout and you do not need to participate in all rounds.
LOCATION
Academic Center 170, Ellicott Complex, North Campus
Outdoor Movie
Watch a summer blockbuster -- The Fall Guy. We strongly recommend bringing a blanket or towel to sit on while viewing the movie.
LOCATION
Outside the Ellicott Complex, North Campus
Silent Disco
Vibe with other UB students at this unique party experience.
LOCATION
Outside of Goodyear Hall, South Campus
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Weekend Dining On Campus
Dining in Residential Dining Centers is all day (10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.). Use the GET App to locate other options and when they’re open. Eat when and where it is convenient for you.
All new students are assigned a specific time (12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m.) to rotate through the sessions below.
Check your August 5 email to know your assigned time and location; seating is limited and we can only accommodate you at your assigned time and location.
Learn more about Our UB Community expectations and resources during the required sessions.
Diversity Keynote
This interactive discussion will address one of UB's values: promoting a culture of equity and inclusion. Our speaker will highlight how everyone contributes to the strength and richness of our UB community, emphasize the importance of embracing our differences and connecting with peers, and help us continue to create a supportive and welcoming environment.
Hosted by the Intercultural and Diversity Center
- Required for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
LOCATION
Mainstage Theatre, Center for the Arts (CFA), North Campus
"The Hook Up"
All new first-year students attend this fun, interactive show that explores college, sex, and hook up culture.
Hosted by Health Promotion
- Required for first-year students
Transfer students do not participate in this event.
LOCATION
North Campus Lecture Halls
Time for Self-Care
Explore what self-care can look like at UB. As a college student, it is important that you figure out how to continue your existing habits or establish new ones at UB!
Review the schedule options below under UB Rec and UB Well, or drop-in to your Meeting with Orientation Leaders (OLs) to ask questions or clarify your weekend expectations.
All new first-year and transfer students are assigned a time and location for Meetings with OLs during Time for Self-Care; check your August 5 email to know your assigned time and location.
- Highly encouraged for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
LOCATION
Various North Campus Locations
UB REC: Recess
Take a break and play outside Alumni Arena on the inflatable obstacle course or other sports including Teqball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Frisbee, Football, and more!
Alumni Arena Tours
Come explore and discover Recreation at Alumni Arena. Take one of our guided tours to get acclimated with the building and amenities of the facility. Finding your fit just got easier with a personal tour guide to locate the hidden gems of Recreation inside Alumni Arena!
Tours begin at 175 Alumni Arena and leave at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Open REC: Sports
Check out UB's recreation and gym facilities at Alumni Arena, including the Fitness Center, Open Gym (basketball/volleyball), Indoor Track, Swimming Pool, and more!
LOCATION
Alumni Arena, North Campus
Relaxation Room
Take a break form the hustle and bustle of your first weekend on campus with Counseling Services in the Relaxation and Mindfulness Space in SU 235.
In this space you will find calming music, areas to meditate, a walking labyrinth, art journaling, and more!
Crafternoon and Chill
Visit SU 222 for coloring, legos, essential oil room spray making, origami, and other tactile stress-relief crafts.
Outdoor Games and Mingling
Meet new people while playing fan favorites games like Kan Jam, Spike Ball, Jenga, Cornhole, and more outside the Student Union (Progress Pride Paths).
BINGO!
Visit SU 145 to join in on games of BINGO! and win prizes!
Stop by Student Wellness Tabling in SU 145 for a healthy snack or to learn more about their services.
LOCATION
In and Around the Student Union, North Campus
Be sure to visit UB's largest student organization tabling event! Meet with over 200 clubs/orgs, dunk an Orientation Leader (OL), play on inflatabes, or grab a snack from a food truck.
Explore opportunities on campus and sign up to participate in student-run clubs/orgs.
- Highly encouraged for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
LOCATION
Furnas Parking Lot and Student Union Field
Check in to the event by visiting one of two (2) tents at the corners of the parking lot -- look for us at the corner of White Rd. and Lee Rd. or across from Starbucks.
Bulls Like Me are affinity spaces designed for you to connect with students with a shared identity. From 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. and 8:00 - 8:45 p.m., Welcome Weekend staff faciliate casual conversation and share resources for each group. Attend up to two (2) groups and then hang out for a social; pizza provided.
LOCATION
Meet at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. with a group:
- Black in SU 145
- Creatives in SU 341
- East/Southeast Asian in SU 306
- From NYC in Knox 04
- From Small Towns in SU 222
- Gamers in SU 210
- Latina/o/x in Norton 190
- LGBTQ+ in SU 317
- Neurodivergent in Baldy Hall 101
- South Asian/Desi American in SU 235
- Sustainability in TBD
- Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) in SU 250
The ultimate dance party experience with a professional DJ, concert lighting and sound, and gallons of neon paint and blacklights make this an experience you’ll never forget! Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on.
LOCATION
Student Union Field, North Campus
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Student-run groups will host activities and events designed to introduce you to what they’re all about. Drop in to as any that interest you!
LOCATION
Various North Campus Locations
Find your flavor at our LGBTQ+ Welcome Social! Dive into a scoop of community, sprinkled with friendship, and topped with acceptance. Chill out and make new connections over scoops of ice cream.
Non-dairy options available.
Hosted by the Intercultural and Diversity Center
LOCATION
Student Union 145, North Campus
Attend up to two of the following 20-minute information sessions that cover UB resources or services in more detail. Sessions start at 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
| INFORMATION SESSION | LOCATION |
| How to Commute to UB (living off campus) | NSC 225 |
| How to Get Around Campus | NSC 220 |
| How to Use Your Meal Plan | NSC 215 |
| How to Survive Your First Week | NSC 210 |
| How to Study Abroad | NSC 201 |
Stop by tables staffed by UB experts for individual assistance. You can get help with downloading UB apps (NSC 222), working on campus (NSC 218), or ask OLs any other general questions about life as a student (NSC 216).
- Highly encouraged for first-year students
- Highly encouraged for transfer students
Learn the basics about UB through information sessions.
Look for the blue and white tricycle to get a free treat and learn which on-campus employers are hiring now in Bullseye powered by Handshake.
If you have questions about how to work on campus, eligibility, and where to find jobs, drop by this event for assistance.
Hosted by the Career Design Center
LOCATION
Founder's Plaza, North Campus
Who will be crowned the Welcome Weekend Dodgeball Tournament Champions?
- Arrive between 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. for event registration
- Bring a team of 6 players or arrive as a free agent to join a team of 6
- First come, first served
Dodgeball is a team sport in which players on two teams try to throw balls and hit opponents, while avoiding being hit themselves.
Hosted by UB REC
LOCATION
Ed Wright Practice Facility (76 Alumni Arena), North Campus
Reconnect with other new international students, enjoy snacks, and celebrate the beginning of your UB journeys together!
LOCATION
Center for the Arts Atrium, North Campus
Calling all new BIPOC students to kick off the semester in style! Attend a sizzling celebration to meet other BIPOC Bulls, learn about cultural clubs, and enjoy the best local food, thrilling games, and awesome giveaways. This is your opportunity to embrace community, culture, and connection.
Hosted by the Intercultural and Diversity Center
LOCATION
Outside the Student Union (Progress Pride Paths), North Campus
Meet the people living around you and share expectations for your new community.
Your meeting will last around 60 minutes and be held between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; your RA will share the details.
- Required for new students living on campus
LOCATION
Your Residence Hall
Your Resident Assistant (RA) will let you know the time and location for your meeting.
Celebrate the new school year with a pep rally featuring local entertainment and fireworks.
LOCATION
UB Stadium, North Campus
MONDAY, AUGUST 26 + TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
Celebrate the first two days of classes at UB with a pic!
Stop by the Academic Promenade (between the Student Union and Lockwood Library) between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. where Welcome Weekend staff will have signs and photographers to help you capture the moment.
Tag us on social media (@ubstudentexp) and use UB hashtags (#ubuffalo and #NewtoUB).
- Welcome + Information Tents continue outside the Student Union (Lee Loop), Capen Hall (Flint Loop), and Goodyear Hall (South Campus). Look for the blue tents and Welcome Weekend staff to provide directions and answer questions during the first two days of the fall semester!
Contact Us
Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs
Student Life
University at Buffalo
112 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-6125