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