Traditions

Students take a selfie during the assembly of the Interlocking UB in 2016.

Commemorating shared celebrations as part of the UB experience

UB's unique traditions create lasting connections and memories. Be a part of it, or learn about how it all started.

Oozefest

Oozefest, a UB tradition since 1984 and one of the largest mud volleyball tournaments in the US, is held at the mud pit on St. Rita's Lane on North Campus. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.

Getting down and dirty is all part of the fun in this long-standing mud volleyball tournament for students, alumni and community members. 

Interlocking UB

An aerial shot from 2016.

Thousands of first-year students form the iconic human interlocking UB at the start of each fall semester.

Homecoming-Family Weekend

The UB Marching Band and the cheer team lead the way through the annual homecoming parade into UB Stadium.

True Blue spirit unfolds each fall as students, alumni, family and friends reunite to enjoy fun-filled days and nostalgic nights on campus.

FOCUS: Festival of Cultures Uniting Students

Students carrying the FOCUS parade banner and international flags.

FOCUS is an exciting student-led parade that ends in a festival of food, music, and activities, brings together incoming first-year students to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of their class.

Welcome Back Blast

Nighttime aerial view of UB Stadium during Welcome Back Blast.

The Welcome Back Blast, an annual tradition created as the ultimate semester kick-off party, brings together students, staff, faculty and the UB community for the biggest pep rally of the year.