Welcome to the UB family! We know that this is an exciting time for your student and for you and that you must have numerous questions and concerns. Knowing where to turn when help is needed is important.
At UB, we view our relationship with you and your student as a three-way partnership encompassing students, families, and the university. Through this partnership, we seek to create the optimal support system for every student. Our partnership will begin at Parent & Family Orientation where you will gain helpful information to support your student, especially during the critical first year.
During each First-year and Transfer Student Orientation, there is a corresponding Parent & Family Orientation.
As a parent or family member of a new student, you play a vital role in your student's transition to the University at Buffalo. As you meet caring professionals who will work with your student, UB will become more than bricks and mortar; it will become a network. Parent & Family Orientation will help you understand the academic and social environment at UB and will familiarize you with the many resources and support services that are available to you and your student. Please Note: The Parent & Family Orientation Program is appropriate for family members ages 16 and up.
Students select their orientation date(s) when they complete their Orientation Data Form. If your student is attending the CADS Summer Program, your Parent & Family Orientation will be July 25-26, 2013.
For tentative program schedules, visit these pages:
First-Year Parent & Family Orientation is a two-day program held concurrently with Student Orientation. The first day will begin with check-in between 9:00 am and 9:45 am and will continue through dinner (ending at about 6:30 pm). The second day will begin with a resource fair and light breakfast at 8:30 am and will end at 3:30 pm.
Parent & Family Orientation is a self-supporting, fee-generated program. The fee is $100 for the first person and $50 for each additional person.
Transfer Parent & Family Orientation is a one-day program held concurrently with Student Orientation. The day will begin with check-in at 9:00 am and will end at approximately 3:00 pm. Please note: There will not be a Transfer Parent & Family Orientation on Friday, May 17, 2013.
Parent & Family Orientation is a self-supporting, fee-generated program. The fee is $50 for the first person and $25 for each additional person.
Register for Parent & Family Orientation through the “Parent/Family Members” tab in the Orientation Data Form, which your student can re-log into at any time. Please note that your student will need his or her email address and password (created during the initial log in to the system) and payment must be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. Registration must be received at least three business days prior to the Orientation date. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact New Student Programs at 1-877-434-0665 (toll free) or 716-645-6125 (local).
If you plan to attend Parent & Family Orientation and will need overnight accommodations, check here for a list of nearby hotels.
Last updated: December 18, 2012 11:37 am EST
