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Parent & Family Guide
UB's Parent & Family Guide is full of useful information to help families understand UB and the college experience. The Guide is updated once a year, and is published each June.
View or Download the complete guide: PDF (8.9MB)
View or Download Chapters:
Adapting to University Life PDF (864KB) | Word (64KB)
Transitions
Student Development, Communication, and Problem Solving
The Rhythm of the Academic Year
Academic Support for Students PDF (1.2MB) | Word (114KB)
Academic Advising
Career Services
Information Technology
Accessibility Resources
University Libraries
Textbooks
Tutoring
Life Skills Workshops
Registration and Academic Performance PDF (915KB) | Word (54KB)
Course Registration
Academic Requirements for Graduation
Grades
Official Transcripts
Student Information and Finance PDF (1.7MB) | Word (71KB)
Student Records
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Enrollment Verification
Telephone and Directory Information
Student Address Changes
Financial Aid
Student Billing
Student Finances and Banking
Student Involvement PDF (1MB) | Word (60KB)
Life outside the Classroom
Faith Traditions at UB
Study Abroad
Living On or Off Campus PDF (1.2MB) | Word (49KB)
Living on Campus
Commuting to UB
Living Independently Off Campus
Commuter Meal Plans
Lockers for Commuter Students
Off-Campus Transportation
Campus Services PDF (927KB) | Word (103KB)
Personal Safety
Dining and Shopping on Campus
Health and Wellness
Judicial Affairs & Student Advocacy
Parking and Getting Around Campus
Veterans Affairs
Parent Involvement PDF (1.1MB) | Word (38KB)
Parent Support
The UB Parent Fund
University at Buffalo Contact Information PDF (229KB) | Word (119KB)
Student Services Directory
