Academic Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Programs Office
The Undergraduate Academic Programs Office provides academic advisement for admitted Accounting, Business Administration, and Information Technology and Management majors. We follow a Backpack-to-Briefcase advising model, meaning you will receive guidance throughout all four years from a primary role advisor. Our advisors are experienced professionals with master’s degrees.
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Current Student Advising
- Meet with your assigned advisor (recommended) or choose the first available advisor if you need a quicker appointment.
- 30-minute sessions, in person or via Zoom.
- Schedule in Navigate, by phone 716-645-3206, or in 204 Alfiero Center.
How to schedule an advising appointment
- Log in to Navigate.
- Select Advising Appointment Type and Academic Advising Appointment Reason.
- Choose your assigned advisor from the staff list (recommended) or select first available academic advisor.
- Pick a date and time that works for you (in person or Zoom).
- Confirm your appointment and select the blue "Schedule" button.
Drop-In Advising
As a current student, you may drop in for advisement during peak times such as add/drop (first week of the semester, plus one additional day) and during registration for the next semester. Drop‑in advising operates on a first‑come, first‑served basis. No appointment is needed.
Dates and hours for drop‑in advising are communicated to students each semester. To meet with an advisor, come to 204 Alfiero Center or call the office.
New Incoming Student Advising
If you are a new first-year student: You will be partially enrolled by an advisor prior to your first term at UB and will need to complete your schedule by adding additional courses required by the university. If you are honors, EOP, or athlete, you will be enrolled by that advisor and the process may differ slightly.
- Complete the Advising and Orientation Form (AOF).
- Remove any holds that would prevent registration.
- Set up UB email and look for daily updates regarding your schedule and other important information.
- Take the Math Readiness Assessment (MRA).
- Finalize your schedule by registering for your required first semester 199 seminar and other courses suggested by your advisor.
If you are a new transfer student: You will enroll yourself in courses. Watch your UB email for details on class recommendations from an advisor after submitting the Advising and Orientation Form. All transfer students will be invited to make an appointment prior to your first term at UB.
- Complete the Advising and Orientation Form (AOF).
- Remove any holds that would prevent registration.
- Set up UB email and look for daily updates regarding your schedule and other important information.
- If applicable, take the Math Readiness Assessment (MRA).
- Finalize your schedule by registering for courses.