Welcome New Graduate Students
Welcome to the University at Buffalo! We are delighted that you have chosen to further your educational objectives at our institution. Please take a few minutes to browse our Web site for helpful information and links to other important UB services. Below is a checklist for new graduate students to guide you on your journey.
The entire staff of the Graduate School wishes you every success in your academic program. If you have any questions or would like additional information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at grad-recruit@buffalo.edu or call us at 716-645-3482.
Sincerely,
John T. Ho
Interim Vice Provost for Graduate Education and
Dean of the Graduate School
New UB Graduate Student Checklist
Do you know...?
1. How to apply for financial aid at UB?
Visit http://src.buffalo.edu/financialaid/index.shtml for information on programs & application procedures.
2. How to register for courses at UB?
Visit http://src.buffalo.edu/register/index.shtml for information about web & touchtone registration.
NOTE: Some of the services listed below require that you are registered for classes (e.g. #7) before you access them. Registration for Fall semesters begins in March and in October for Spring semesters. Please bookmark the Student Responce Center calendar at http://src.buffalo.edu/calendars/index.shtml to stay abreast of registration and other key dates and deadlines.
3. How to meet UB's health requirements?
Visit http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/shs/student-health/immunization.shtml for the health background form and requirements regarding immunization (measles/mumps/rubella) and meningitis education. [see also #17]
4. How to use your Student Medical Insurance, or waive participation in the program?
See details at http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/shs/student-health/insurance.shtml.
5. How to obtain a "UBCard", an ID that provides access to UB services?
Visit http://www.myubcard.com for the complete story!
6. UB students have a personalized web portal?
Read http://www.buffalo.edu/aboutmyub/ to see what "MyUB" can do for you!
7. Students have an official "UB IT" account, for accessing both MyUB and their official e-mail accounts?
Go to http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubitname/ and http://ubit.buffalo.edu/newstudent/ and follow the steps to access information and e-mail.
8. UB students get free Microsoft software and a "Tech Tools CD"?
Visit UB Micro or iConnect@UB to learn more!
9. How to keep your address current with the University?
See http://src.buffalo.edu/record/address.shtml for information and instructions, or go right to MyUB (http://myub.buffalo.edu) to update your record.
10. How to obtain your parking hang tag?
Visit http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/parking/permits.shtml or go directly to MyUB to request one online!
11. How to check out housing options?
Investigate the possibilities at http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/housing.
12. How to learn about food service and dining options?
Don't go hungry - see what's cooking at http://www.myubcard.com.
13. How to to purchase books for your courses?
Shop at http://www.efollett.com/.
14. How to get involved in campus life at UB?
Explore the opportunities at http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/studentlife/.
15. How to stay abreast of graduate student rules?
Be sure to bookmark http://www.grad.buffalo.edu/current/index.php.
16. How to pay my University bill?
The best and easiest way is "e-Pay," using your Visa, MasterCard or Discover. See http://src.buffalo.edu/epayment/ or go directly to MyUB!
17. How to avoid checkstops -- and continue to register for classes, and receive transcripts?
Follow all rules and requirements - like getting those measles/mumps/rubella vaccines, completing the meningitis education form on MyUB, paying your bills and parking tickets! Or, you will be CHECKSTOPPED! This will bar you from registering for classes or receiving transcripts. See: http://src.buffalo.edu/register/checkstops.shtml.
18. ... and when the semester's over, how to learn your final grades?
Visit http://src.buffalo.edu/record/grades.shtml to learn how to get your grades via the BIRD touchtone system and MyUB.