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Student Advising Services, along with our colleagues in Admissions, New Student Programs and Transfer & Articulation Services, provide a host of services, programs and opportunities aimed at ensuring that students who transfer to UB have a successful experience.

  • If you have not been admitted to UB and you would like information on the transfer application process, please visit http://transfer.buffalo.edu.
  • If you have already been admitted to UB consider taking advantage of our transfer student programs and services outlined below.

Workshops

TRANSFERmation…

Are you Transferring to UB? If so, then you need to know about TRANSFERmation. This session incorporates social and academic success strategies for students who have transferred to UB. This will be an informal, interactive discussion among new and former UB transfer students as well as academic advising staff. Tips for academic success and social transition will be shared and your questions about where to go for help, how to get involved, or good places to go on and off-campus will be answered. Please join us so that you can begin making the most out of UB today!

Fall 2009 Dates

  • Tuesday, September 15th 3:30-4:20 p.m.
    111 Norton Hall
  • Wednesday, October 7th 12:00-1:00 p.m.
    111 Norton Hall

For a complete list of the University’s Life & Learning Workshop series please visit the website at: http://workshops.buffalo.edu.

Tips for Success*

  • Go to class! Go to class! Go to class!
  • Time management is an important skill and a key to success at UB.
  • Use the MANY resources available to you.
  • GET INVOLVED! Interacting with others gives you a sense of belonging to the UB community.
  • Successful UB students ask A LOT of questions.
  • Remember, registration for the next semester is during the current semester.
  • Get to know your professors – they can be a great help, especially when you need recommendations for grad school or jobs.
  • Read all information you receive - carefully!
  • Make time for things you enjoy doing. You can use them as rewards for studying hard or completing an assignment.
  • Be aware of deadlines! There’s one for just about everything.

*These tips were submitted by actual UB transfer students who earned at least a 3.0 during their first year at UB.

Transfer Peer Mentor Program

This program is designed especially for new transfer students in their first semester at UB. The idea is to pair up new students with returning UB students who had transferred to UB. It is a great way to get to know other students and learn all about the student culture on and off campus. There are plenty of campus faculty and staff willing to help new students but there is nothing like getting the student perspective from one of your peers. Plus, it's fun and rewarding! Transfer Peer Mentor application (PDF file).

Honors Opportunities

Tau Sigma: In 2001, UB established a chapter of the National Transfer Honor Society - TAU SIGMA. You will be eligible for membership in this honor society if you complete 12 or more credits in your first UB semester and earn a 3.5 or greater GPA. You will pay one-time membership dues of $45 and each spring new members are inducted in a formal ceremony. Additionally, Tau Sigma continues activities throughout the year so that members can get involved in the campus and local community and help new transfer students transition to UB life. Tau Sigma is run by a few elected student leaders and it is a great way to get involved, meet other students and develop leadership skills. For more information visit the Tau Sigma National Honor Society and the University at Buffalo chapter websites.

Advanced Honors: The Advanced Honors Program was created for students who have outstanding academic records upon the completion of at least 60 college credit hours (transfer work is included). Advanced Honors Scholars receive formal recognition for their exceptional achievements and have the unique opportunity to do advanced, graduate-level research. Working closely with faculty who are experts in their fields, Advanced Honors Scholars carry out research projects that culminate in senior theses of publication quality. The program provides a challenging and diverse academic curriculum; honors course requirements ensure in-depth coverage in the major field, while the breadth requirement provides a balance to avoid over-specialization in one particular area. As a result, Advanced Honors Scholars develop into some of the university's most intellectually independent and ambitious students. In fact, the majority of Advanced Honors Scholars choose to study multiple disciplines and pursue double majors or double degrees.

For information on Transfer Student Services please contact Lia Hallett at hallettL@buffalo.edu or stop by 109 Norton Hall.

Last updated: July 31, 2009 10:54 am EST

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