New Student Checklist

Welcome to the UB Family. After paying your tuition deposit and housing deposit (if you want to live on campus), follow these steps to get started at UB. Print off this checklist to use as a guide to help you through the process.

If you haven’t deposited, please pay your tuition and/or housing deposit before continuing. If you plan to live on campus, you must also complete the Housing Preference Questionnaire.

 
_____ Send in your Orientation Data Form. Please note: this is the first step in registering for classes
_____ Check your financial aid status
_____ Get connected to UB’s IT resources
_____ Prepare for course registration (procedures will vary by advising unit)
_____ Make a doctor’s appointment for a physical — Be sure to bring your Health Background Form
_____ Register for Parent & Family Orientation
_____ Send a Photo for your UB Card
_____ Review Meal Plans and apply for Campus Cash
_____ Send your Health Background Form to Student Health Services
_____ Accept or decline Student Medical Insurance coverage. Acceptance is automatic (for full-time domestic students and all international students) unless waived online.
_____ Review your course schedule
_____ Register for your Parking Permit on MyUB (search “My Parking Permit,” select the “pick up at orientation” option, and print permit number)
_____ Watch for Financial Aid award notice and accept
_____ Attend Orientation (You’ll receive your Orientation date via email.)
_____ Make arrangements to have high school, college, and/or Advanced Placement transcripts sent (All students must submit high school transcripts.)
_____ Pay Tuition Bill
_____ Complete AlcoholEDU
 
Planning to Live on Campus?
_____ Receive your Housing Assignment
_____ Find roommates and friends—find your roommate’s email address on the UB directory
_____ Contact your roommate to coordinate items
 
Planning to Commute?
_____ Get familiar with services specially designed for commuter students
_____ Find your way around campus
 
For Everyone:
_____ Affirm awareness of UB’s rules and regulations (UBIT name and password required) (after you have registered for classes)
_____ Update your emergency contact information.
_____ Sign up for UB Emergency Text Messaging
_____ Learn about disability services and accommodations
_____ Read about your privacy rights and decide whether to authorize release of your Student Directory info (PDF file).
_____ Order your textbooks! The book store will deliver your books to the mailroom of your residence halls.
_____ Attend first day of class on January 12, 2009.

Useful Websites

Questions about the Orientation process? Contact:

  • New Student Programs Office
  • Suite 112, Student Union
  • University at Buffalo
  • Box 602100
  • Buffalo, NY 14260-2100
  • Phone: (716) 645-6125 or toll-free: (877) 434-0665
  • Contact Us: UB New Student Programs

Last updated: October 01, 2008 8:44 am EST