International Student Orientation

Overview of Important Overview of Important

ACADEMIC INFORMATIONACADEMIC INFORMATION

International Student Orientation

Overview of Important Overview of Important

ACADEMIC INFORMATIONACADEMIC INFORMATION

For Undergraduate Students ONLY

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Please turn to the “Academic Information & Services” section of your

orientation notebooks now so you can take notes on the PowerPoint handout.

Welcome to UB!Welcome to UB!

What you need to know and where to find it!

What you need to know and where to find it!

UBUndergrad

Catalog

AcademicAdvising

Your UB Identity

Your Academic

Plan (HUB)

Register for Classes

Professors&

Classroom

GradingTuition

& Billing

UBLingo

Glossary

Your Study Plan

ImportantDates &

Deadlines

Your UB

Contacts

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- GPA: Grade Point Average- HUB: UB’s Student Information

System- Hold / Service Indicator: electronic

block to course registration- Waive (a course, requirement): not

have to take the course or fulfill the requirement

- Prerequisite: course which must be taken before student can register for a higher level course

UB Terminology - DefinitionsUB Terminology - Definitions

Looking for information? Use the Undergraduate Catalog Search function.

Looking for information? Use the Undergraduate Catalog Search function.

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Campus Advising OfficesCampus Advising Offices

Meet with an Advisor at least once a semester. They will show you how to use UB academic tools, and to help you develop your academic plan.

Have you started your UB Contact list?

Meet with an Advisor at least once a semester. They will show you how to use UB academic tools, and to help you develop your academic plan.

Have you started your UB Contact list?

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Your UB IdentityYour UB Identity

1.1.

2.2.

UBIT name (username) & Password. Use this to access MyUB, UBLearns, and your HUB Student Center.

UBIT name (username) & Password. Use this to access MyUB, UBLearns, and your HUB Student Center.

UB Person Number is found on your UB Card.

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Your Identity: MyUB and HUB Student Center Your Identity: MyUB and HUB Student Center

3.3.

4.4.

5.5.

6.6.

UBmailUBmail

UBlearnsUBlearns

Your HUB Student CenterYour HUB Student Center

Need to Know announcementsNeed to Know announcements

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Your responsibilities as a student…Your responsibilities as a student…

“…As a condition of enrollment, students are responsible for reviewing, understanding and abiding by the university's regulations, procedures, requirements and deadlines as described in official publications, including the university's undergraduate catalog, UB web sites and official university e-mail communications.

In addition, all students are required to positively affirm their knowledge of, and adherence to UB's Rules and Regulations prior to their inaugural semester at UB. Asserting a lack of knowledge of university regulations will not be accepted as a basis for an exception to these regulations.”

“…As a condition of enrollment, students are responsible for reviewing, understanding and abiding by the university's regulations, procedures, requirements and deadlines as described in official publications, including the university's undergraduate catalog, UB web sites and official university e-mail communications.

In addition, all students are required to positively affirm their knowledge of, and adherence to UB's Rules and Regulations prior to their inaugural semester at UB. Asserting a lack of knowledge of university regulations will not be accepted as a basis for an exception to these regulations.”

Source: Student Responsibility Statement, Undergraduate Catalog

Source: Student Responsibility Statement, Undergraduate Catalog

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The Undergraduate Catalog is available ONLY on-line at:

http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/The Catalog is your CONTRACT with UB.It explains the policies and procedures of the University.It describes all academic degree programs as well as courses and careers related to each program.Your Catalog Year is 2013-2014.

The Undergraduate CatalogThe Undergraduate Catalog

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You will use the Catalog in conjunction with your Academic Advisement Report (AAR) found in HUB.

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University Degree RequirementsUniversity Degree Requirements

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What is required to earn my baccalaureate degree and graduate?

Do you hope to complete your degree Finish in Four years?

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University Degree RequirementsUniversity Degree RequirementsMinimum Number of Credit Hours

Earn at least 120 credit hours

Academic Residency Requirement

Complete a minimum of 30 undergraduate credit hours (the equivalent of one full year of study) at the University at Buffalo

Minimum Academic Average Earn at least a 2.0 overall GPA (grade point average). Note: Higher departmental and overall GPA may be required for some programs.

Major Requirement Be admitted to a major and complete requirements for that major

General Education Program Complete General Education program

Graduation Undergraduate Students apply for graduation in your HUB Student Center

Academic Advisement Report (AAR) - HUB Student Center

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General Education RequirementsGeneral Education Requirements

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General Education RequirementsGeneral Education Requirements

Source: General Education Requirements, Undergraduate Catalog

Source: General Education Requirements, Undergraduate Catalog 13

General Education is the fundamental liberal arts core of your American education.

To earn a bachelor’s degree, you must acquire certain skills and knowledge in areas outside your major.

All State University of New York students are required to complete the same general education program (specific course details may vary by school).

General Education requirements are tracked on your Academic Advisement Report (in HUB).

General Education is the fundamental liberal arts core of your American education.

To earn a bachelor’s degree, you must acquire certain skills and knowledge in areas outside your major.

All State University of New York students are required to complete the same general education program (specific course details may vary by school).

General Education requirements are tracked on your Academic Advisement Report (in HUB).

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General Education RequirementsGeneral Education Requirements

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Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs

Links to: Majors Non-Degree

programs Approved Minors Department

Abbreviations Course Prefixes

Links to: Majors Non-Degree

programs Approved Minors Department

Abbreviations Course Prefixes

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Academic Program RequirementsAcademic Program Requirements

Links to: Overview of

Department Degrees & Policies

(Acceptance Criteria courses & grade point average, Major requirements)

Courses – descriptions, prerequisites info

Faculty – where they earned their last degree

Careers – careers of graduates in this major

Links to: Overview of

Department Degrees & Policies

(Acceptance Criteria courses & grade point average, Major requirements)

Courses – descriptions, prerequisites info

Faculty – where they earned their last degree

Careers – careers of graduates in this major

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Have you earned credit from another college or university?

Have you earned credit from another college or university?

Transfer CreditTransfer Credit

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Have you requested that a Final Official Transcript be sent to UB?

Have you requested that a Final Official Transcript be sent to UB?

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• Test credit, transfer coursework and other types of non-UB credit are listed on your Transfer Credit Summary Report (as well as in HUB).•UB accepts a few types of alternative/exam credit (A-level, IB, AP, CLEP). Please refer to the following website: http://tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/ •Minimum scores are usually required to earn credit and/or meet degree requirements.•Remember to tell your advisor about this credit as it could affect what classes you take.

• Test credit, transfer coursework and other types of non-UB credit are listed on your Transfer Credit Summary Report (as well as in HUB).•UB accepts a few types of alternative/exam credit (A-level, IB, AP, CLEP). Please refer to the following website: http://tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/ •Minimum scores are usually required to earn credit and/or meet degree requirements.•Remember to tell your advisor about this credit as it could affect what classes you take.

Alternative Exam CreditAlternative Exam Credit

Source: Alternative Methods for Earning University Credit, Undergraduate Catalog

Source: Alternative Methods for Earning University Credit, Undergraduate Catalog 18

The College Board Code for UB is: 2925The College Board Code for UB is: 2925

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Your MajorYour Major

Intended Major Intended = A major you are considering or for which you are taking prerequisites, but to which you have not yet applied or been accepted

Approved Major Approved = a major to which you were accepted at the time of entry to UB (only for certain majors) or after having completed the prerequisites and applied to the department

Undecided Undecided or Exploratory is not a major that you can declare. It describes a student who is not sure about a major or who is exploring multiple majors.

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Managing Your Academic PlanManaging Your Academic Plan

More Information: HUB Information for StudentsMore Information: HUB Information for Students20

1.1.

Links to Undergrad Catalog & Calendars

Links to Undergrad Catalog & Calendars

My AcademicsMy Academics

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How do I know what requirements I have completed?How do I know what requirements I have completed?

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Choose a major as early as possible and begin working on the prerequisite courses (also referred to as “acceptance criteria”)*.

Plan out most General Education requirements and major prerequisites in your first two years.

Aim at being accepted to a major by the time you have completed 60 credit hours. * Acceptance criteria vary by major—they can range from 3 courses to 15—so planning ahead is critical!

Get help if you are having trouble. Consider changing your major if things are not going well.

Choose a major as early as possible and begin working on the prerequisite courses (also referred to as “acceptance criteria”)*.

Plan out most General Education requirements and major prerequisites in your first two years.

Aim at being accepted to a major by the time you have completed 60 credit hours. * Acceptance criteria vary by major—they can range from 3 courses to 15—so planning ahead is critical!

Get help if you are having trouble. Consider changing your major if things are not going well.

How do I know if I am making timely progress toward a degree?

How do I know if I am making timely progress toward a degree?

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How and When Do I Register for Classes?How and When Do I Register for Classes?

HoldsHolds

When you can begin to Register

When you can begin to Register

Registration linksRegistration links

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• If you are not yet registered for classes, you MUST meet with an academic advisor later today and register.

• Registration for the Fall 2014 semester begins in late March/early April. You will be assigned a start date and time based on your total number of completed credits.

• Get the classes you want and need! Don’t miss your Enrollment Date (in HUB Student Center)!

• General information about course registration is located at: http://registrar.buffalo.edu/registration

Course Registration InformationCourse Registration Information

Source: Class Registration, Office of the RegistrarSource: Class Registration, Office of the Registrar 24

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How do I find out which courses are offeredeach semester?

How do I find out which courses are offeredeach semester?

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Course offerings information is found on the Registrar website and in HUB by doing a Course Search.

HUB course search will display information such as: sections, components (e.g. lecture with lab, lecture with recitation), times, location, teacher, description, registration number of all course offerings for each semester.

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Dates & DeadlinesDates & Deadlines

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Late Fees & Holds / Service Indicators

Late Fees & Holds / Service Indicators

Source: Holds/Service Indicators, Office of the RegistrarSource: Holds/Service Indicators, Office of the Registrar 27

Financial penalties and/or registration holds apply if deadlines are missed!

REMINDER: Avoid a hold on next semester registration by affirming the UB Rules & Regulations in the “Need to Know” box on your MyUB homepage.

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Creating your Time Management & Study Plan

Creating your Time Management & Study Plan

PlannerUBmail powered by Google

Use the Calendar function in Google to add the following dates, events,

Class Schedule Enter your classes (Repeating Event, date range)

Course Syllabi Enter the dates of test, papers, projects, etc. Create Study Plan based on test dates

Academic Calendar UB’s Academic Calendars include dates for the start and end of semesters, official holidays and final exams

Student Calendars The Student Calendars include important dates and deadlines for course registration, drop/add and course resign.

Source: Drop/Add Information, Resigning a Course Information, Office of the Registrar

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Dropping Classes Earn a Cumulative gpa (grade point average) ≥ 2.0 and most recent semester gpa ≥ 2.0

Full-time Status To be considered a Full-time student, you must be registered for at least 12.0 credit hours.

Last day to Add or Drop

The last day to add or drop a Spring 2014 class is Monday, February 3, 2014. Dropped classes will not appear on your Transcript.

Resigning classes Resigning from a class can be done until the end of 11th week of classes (Friday, April 18, 2014). Grade of “R” appears on your record. International students cannot resign a class if it means they will no longer be enrolled full-time without first consulting an International Student Advisor!

Financial Liability Deadlines

Note: Beginning on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, you will have a financial liability even if you resign classes.

Source: Drop/Add Information, Resigning a Course Information, Office of the Registrar

Dropping / Resigning ClassesDropping / Resigning ClassesFall 2013

• Always speak with an advisor BEFORE repeating a course!• Courses can be repeated whether you pass, resign or fail.• Credit is earned only once.• Second grade will calculate into the GPA. All grades will appear

on transcript.• Students attempting a class for the FIRST time are given priority

for enrolling in high demand classes. • Some courses may only be repeated in a summer session.

Examples include:•

BIO 200 & 201 ENG 101, 102, 201CHE 101- 202 MTH 121- 241COM 101 PHY 101ECO 181 & 182 PSC 101 UGC 111 & 112 PSY 101

Repeating ClassesRepeating Classes

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Leaving UBLeaving UB

Academic Withdrawal

By petition only. Grades for all courses in a semester are changed to “W”. Used for medical or extenuating circumstances. Deadline to apply is end of subsequent semester.

Undergraduate Leave of Absence

You may request a Leave of Absence for one or two semesters from your enrollment at the university. Securing a Leave of Absence will preserve your status as of the time you begin your leave and will eliminate any re-application process or paperwork when you return. You will also have access to your UB e-mail during this time.

Not Returning to UB Checklist

We recommend that you use this checklist as a guide to help you make sure that you haven’t forgotten something important before you leave.

Source: Leave of Absence Information, Resigning a Course Information, Office of the Registrar

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Academic Course ExpectationsAcademic Course Expectations

The Academic Integrity Video and more information on this topic can be found on-line at: http://academicintegrity.buffalo.edu

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Course SyllabiCourse Syllabi

The course syllabus serves as a contract between the student and professor regarding course expectations and policies.

The course syllabus should clearly communicate what the instructor expects of students and what students can expect from the instructor.

A course syllabus must be finalized and distributed to the class during the first week of classes.

The course syllabus serves as a contract between the student and professor regarding course expectations and policies.

The course syllabus should clearly communicate what the instructor expects of students and what students can expect from the instructor.

A course syllabus must be finalized and distributed to the class during the first week of classes.

All course syllabi should include, but are not limited to, the following components:

Course DescriptionLearning OutcomesAcademic ContentGrading PolicyOffice HoursAcademic Integrity

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The UBlearns website is NOT THE SAME as the MyUB website!

UBlearns is a Blackboard™ application that SOME professors use as a complement to formal classroom instruction.

NOT ALL of your classes will be listed on UBlearns - your class will only be listed there if the instructor chooses to enroll the course.

UB LearnsUB Learns

Source: UBlearns Help, UBlearnsSource: UBlearns Help, UBlearns34

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Tutoring Services at UBTutoring Services at UB

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GradingGrading

Letter Grade Grade Points

A 4.00

A- 3.67

B+ 3.33

B 3.00

B- 2.67

C+ 2.33

C 2.00

C- 1.67

D+ 1.33

D 1.00

F 0.00

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Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Mid-semester Review October March

Last day to Resign a 15 week

course

End of the 11th week of semester

End of the 11th week of semester

Final Grades posted to HUB Student Center

End of 1st week in January

late May

Do I have to maintain certain grades or standards?Do I have to maintain certain grades or standards?

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Academic Progress Complete a minimum of 24 credits each academic year

Good Standing Earn a Cumulative gpa (grade point average) ≥ 2.0 and most recent semester gpa ≥ 2.0

Academic Warning First semester students with semester gpa < 2.0. Continuing students with cumulative UB gpa > 2.0 but most recent semester gpa < 2.0

Probations Cumulative gpa ≥ 2.0 but 2 most recent consecutive semester gpa’s < 2.0, OR cumulative gpa < 2.0 but Quality Point Deficit < 20

Dismissal Continuing students with cumulative GPA < 2.0 and Quality Point Deficit ≥ 20

Source: Undergraduate Catalog – Grading – Academic Review

YES! There is an Academic Standards Review at the end of each semester

YES! There is an Academic Standards Review at the end of each semester

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Dean’s List By semester: 3.6 gpa (grade point average) and at least 15 credit hours

Latin Honors Upon degree conferral3.20 gpa: Cum Laude3.50 gpa: Magna Cum Laude3.75 gpa: Summa Cum Laude

Departmental Honors

“With Distinction” “With High Distinction” “With Highest Distinction”

Honoraries & Honor Societies

Source: Undergraduate Catalog - Grading

Academic HonorsAcademic Honors

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Other UB ResourcesOther UB Resources

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UBE 101 First Year Experience Course (freshmen only) - 1 credit hour course. Required for Finish in Four (FIF)

FIF

UE 141 Discovery Seminars - 1 credit hour course FIF

The Learning Center

Baldy Hall 218 - free math and writing tutoring

Career Services

Research majors and careers, help with resume writing and job searches, and much more! Capen 259

Undergraduate Academies

Undergraduate Academies are scholarly communities composed of students, faculty, and staff that share a common mission, goals, and interests. Joining an undergraduate academy will enable you to focus on one of UB's strengths by participating in a unique curricular and co-curricular experience.

Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA)

The Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (CURCA) serves as a hub for undergraduate students from all majors who interested in finding challenging research and creative opportunities that match their academic interests and career goals.

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The Office of Student Accounts performs the following functions for the University:

•Provides Tuition and Fee Rates•Processes Comprehensive Fee Waivers•Manages UB Billing•Collects Payments•Provides Information about the 1098-T•Administers Service Indicators/Holds on Students’ Accounts•Determines New York State Residency for Tuition Purposes•Provides Liability Deadlines

The Office of Student Accounts performs the following functions for the University:

•Provides Tuition and Fee Rates•Processes Comprehensive Fee Waivers•Manages UB Billing•Collects Payments•Provides Information about the 1098-T•Administers Service Indicators/Holds on Students’ Accounts•Determines New York State Residency for Tuition Purposes•Provides Liability Deadlines

Tuition & BillingTuition & Billing

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Student Response CenterStudent Response Center

Location: Capen 232, North CampusHours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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The Student Response Center (SRC)! The SRC is a single point of contact for our current and future students. Strategically developed to bring resources together in one convenient location, the SRC staff can answer questions on:Billing RegistrationAcademic records services

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Go to http://sas.buffalo.edu for more information on the following services and programs especially for new transfer students:

• “TRANSFERmation” workshop

• Transfer Peer Mentor Program- application and info on-line

• Tips from other Transfer Students

Go to http://sas.buffalo.edu for more information on the following services and programs especially for new transfer students:

• “TRANSFERmation” workshop

• Transfer Peer Mentor Program- application and info on-line

• Tips from other Transfer Students

Transfer Support ServicesTransfer Support Services

Source: Transfer Student Services, Student Advising Services

Source: Transfer Student Services, Student Advising Services

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• University at Buffalo chapter since 2001

• Over 1000 students inducted• Leadership experience, campus

and community involvement• 3.5 GPA at UB required to join

---Will YOU become a Tau Sigma member?

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Charting Your Progressin the First Year

Charting Your Progressin the First Year

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Create a UB Contact folder in your UBmail accountRecord Important Academic and Registration dates into a PlannerDevelop your Time Management and Study PlanPay attention to your Mid-semester gradesMeet with your advisorKnow when and how to register for next semester classesThink ahead… develop a four-year academic plan

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…all of this information, and more, is available on-line or in University publications and there are many people you can go to for help (e.g. academic advisors). Read your UB e-mail account

Read the “Need to Know section of MyUB regularly at http://myub.buffalo.edu

Read the “Be Advised Web Log” at http://advising.buffalo.edu Read the Spectrum (student newspaper)

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How Do I Remember All of This?How Do I Remember All of This?

Fall Semester 2013 - First Day of Classes:Monday, January 27, 2014

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Special Opportunities for Undergraduates

Watch these videos:

• Discovery Seminarswww.academies.buffalo.edu/discoveryseminars/index.php

• Undergraduate Academieswww.academies.buffalo.edu/academies/index.php

Meet Your Academic AdvisorMeet Your Academic Advisor

Please look at your name tag and findthe code for your major. (Example: SEAS)

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Student AthletesStudent Athletes

Please call to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Office of Athlete Academic & Development Services

Alumni Arena 169716-645-5533

Please call to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Office of Athlete Academic & Development Services

Alumni Arena 169716-645-5533

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School of ManagementSchool of Management

MG

Knox Hall 20North Campus

MG

Knox Hall 20North Campus

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College of Arts & SciencesCollege of Arts & Sciences

CAS

Park Hall 275North Campus716-645-6883

CAS

Park Hall 275North Campus716-645-6883

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School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

SEASBonner Hall 410 North Campus716-645-2775

SEASBonner Hall 410 North Campus716-645-2775

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Student Advising ServicesStudent Advising Services

SASNorton Hall 109North Campus716-645-6013

SASNorton Hall 109North Campus716-645-6013

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School of Medicine & Biomedical SciencesSchool of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

SMBS

Sherman Annex 127South Campus

SMBS

Sherman Annex 127South Campus

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School of NursingSchool of Nursing

NUR

Wende Hall 103South Campus716-829-2537

NUR

Wende Hall 103South Campus716-829-2537

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School of ArchitectureSchool of Architecture

APX

Diefendorf Hall 103 South Campus

APX

Diefendorf Hall 103 South Campus

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School of Public Health & Health Professions

School of Public Health & Health Professions

PHHP

Kimball Tower 104BSouth Campus

PHHP

Kimball Tower 104BSouth Campus

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School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

PHM

Kapoor Hall 270South Campus

PHM

Kapoor Hall 270South Campus

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Non-matriculated and Visiting or Exchange Students

Non-matriculated and Visiting or Exchange Students

EXCHStudy Abroad Office

Talbert Hall 210North Campus

EXCHStudy Abroad Office

Talbert Hall 210North Campus

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Undergraduate Catalog 2013 - 2014