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New Student Checklist
Welcome to UB. Use this checklist as a guide to help you through the process of getting started at UB. Follow these steps after you pay your tuition and housing deposits.
Find your academic advisor based on the first letter of your last name. It is your responsibility to seek advisement. If you are in the Finish in 4 program, you must meet with an advisor each semester.
New Incoming First-Year Student - U.S.
An academic advisor in the School of Management will review your orientation data form and other information (high school transcripts, Advanced Placement courses, alternative exam and/or college credits) to register you for all first-semester courses except your UB Seminar. Before your summer orientation, we will send you your schedule and information on how to register for the UB Seminar.
New Incoming First-Year Students - International
An academic advisor in the School of Management will review your orientation data form to register you for all first-semester courses. You will receive your class schedule at the advisement session at orientation. Be sure to review information from the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISS) before you arrive on campus.
New Incoming Transfer Students - U.S.
An academic advisor in the School of Management will review your orientation data form and transcript information and will call you to verify your academics. You will then receive a follow-up email explaining which classes to register for in the upcoming semester. During on-campus orientation, you will speak with an advisor and learn more about future planning.
New Incoming Transfer Students - International
An academic advisor in the School of Management will review your orientation data form and transcript information and will register you for appropriate courses. During on-campus orientation, you will speak with an advisor and learn more about future planning. Be sure to review information from the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISS) before you arrive on campus.
You should complete the steps below as soon as possible:
- Clear immunization holds or any other holds. (Log in to your HUB Student Center to view holds and specific instructions.)
- Make arrangements to have your high school, college, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or CLEP transcripts officially sent to the University at Buffalo.
Request to have your official transcripts sent to UB
You must have official transcripts sent to the UB Office of Admissions for any courses taken for college credit outside of UB, even if these courses were taken during high school. To request your transcript, contact that college's office of records or registrar’s office.
Have your official transcripts sent to the address below:
Office of Admissions
University at Buffalo
12 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
You may also bring sealed, unopened official transcripts to this address in person.
Request official score reports for exam credit
You must submit official score reports to the UB Office of Admissions for any exams you would like considered for credit awards at UB. Visit the undergraduate catalog to learn which exam types are considered for UB credit and to check the exam credit websites.
Designate UB (SUNY Center Buffalo/School Code 2925) if a school code is requested.
UB typically accepts all college-level credits from regionally accredited two- or four-year degree-granting institutions. Check how these courses match UB courses and requirements on UB's course articulation website Taurus. Credits must be sent to UB on an official transcript from each institution you attended.
You can learn about recommended computer systems for School of Management majors on our Student Computing Requirements page.
New U.S. Students
Request to update your intended School of Management major when completing the Advising and Orientation Form (AOF). If you've already submitted this form, inform your advisor from the previous major you selected that you wish to change your major.
New International Students
Contact International Student Services (ISS) to request a change of major.
Note: If you are currently attending UB and wish to change to a business administration or accounting major, complete an online Major Change Request. If you have not yet applied to the University at Buffalo, visit our apply page.