For New Students

Getting started at UB as a newly admitted student

Social Security and Income Tax

For international students, scholars, and employees

Life in Buffalo

What you need to know to live in Buffalo

Workshops, Trips, & Events

Especially for UB's international community

For New Students

International Student Orientation

An International Student Orientation program for newly admitted students is scheduled for January 5-8, 2010. As can be seen in the tentative schedule, you will receive important information during the program about:

obtaining a University identification card
setting up an e-mail, bank and cell phone account
taking language tests (if required)
meeting your academic advisor
registering for classes
using the University libraries, computing, health and recreation services
understanding University rules, regulations and academic culture
maintaining proper immigration status as an international student

Sequence of Orientation Activities

Check-in
Take Tests (if required)
Get University Identification Card
Open Bank & Cell Phone Accounts
Take Campus Tour
Meet your International Student Club Representative
Attend Lectures & Workshops
Attend Immigration & University Police Sessions (necessary for course registration)
Register for Classes
Go on Shopping Excursion
Attend UB Paperwork Session (strongly recommended)
Attend Welcome Reception
Attend Lectures & Workshops

Immigration & University Police Sessions

All international students must attend the Immigration and University Police Sessions before registering for classes. Make-up sessions will be offered, but you are strongly advised to attend this session during International Student Orientation.

Please remember, you will not be able to register for classes until you have taken any required tests and attended the Immigration and University Police sessions.