Posted February 2, 2010 in Uncategorized
Mark your calendars! UB Summer 2010 Registration begins on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Note: Set registration windows do NOT apply.
Remember that taking summer courses can be an excellent strategy to help you get back on track academically or to help you move ahead. Be sure that you talk with an Academic Advisor to help you plan ahead this summer!
For more information on UB Summer 2010 Registration visit: http://src.buffalo.edu/register/summer.shtml.
If you plan to take courses at another campus this summer, be sure that you consult with an Academic Advisor as well as utilize TAURUS, UB’s transfer and articulation web site.
Posted January 27, 2010 in Uncategorized
Parent Programs is currently hiring UB undergraduates for the summer 2010 Parent Team!
For a great experience and an application packet, please visit:
https://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/nsp/parentot.php
Questions: Contact Toby Shapiro at tshapiro@buffalo.edu.
Posted January 25, 2010 in Uncategorized
Have a peek at what’s being offered this summer!
Summer 2010 Class Schedule
Posted January 20, 2010 in Uncategorized
REALM is a one-day leadership-mentoring program designed to help broaden students’ leadership perspectives and knowledge of skills needed to be successful in life beyond UB. Students who are accepted into the program will spend the day with a Buffalo-Niagara area leader and attend a reception with all REALM participants.
REALM is a leadership-mentoring program and not a career-mentoring service; we cannot guarantee that participants will be matched with a mentor in their career field of interest. Participants will, however, be matched with a prominent leader in the community who will demonstrate leadership and service to the Buffalo-Niagara community.
Fill out an application here: https://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/leadership/realm.php
Posted January 19, 2010 in Uncategorized
The office of New Student Programs is looking for students to work with new freshmen, transfer students, and parents this summer.
If you are motivated and excited about UB and would enjoy welcoming new students and their families to the UB community, then don’t miss this opportunity! Learn how you can play an integral role by serving as a mentor and sharing your personal experiences as a successful student.
Interested to Join the Parent Orientation Team this Summer?
Responsibilities Include
* Help implement eight, two-day Freshman Parent Orientation conferences and six, one-day Transfer Parent Orientation sessions
* Speak with parents in small- and large-group settings
* Interact with UB staff and faculty
Benefits
* Friendly, cohesive work environment and a great summer experience
* Lasting relationships with UB students, staff and faculty
* Enhanced communication and leadership skills
* Résumé development
* Can take summer classes and/or have a part-time job when not working for Parent Orientation
* Do not have to live in the residence halls
Qualifications
* Undergraduate student at UB: currently and for the fall 2009 semester
* Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 grade point average
* Good academic and disciplinary standing
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Ability to problem solve
* Energy, enthusiasm and pride in UB
* Must have summer housing in Buffalo
For more details about becoming an Orientation Leader, including joining the Parent Orientation Team contact: New Student Programs or visit http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/nsp/experience.php.
For those of you who are new to UB and as a reminder to those of you who are returning, welcome to UB and the Be Advised weblog! Important academic information critical to students’ success will be posted year round so be sure that you visit us frequently and that you stay informed.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions regarding the Be Advised weblog, feel free to contact Student Advising Services at sas-advisor@buffalo.edu.
Mark your calendars for these very important Spring 2010 semester dates.
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• Sunday, January 10, 2010 - Last day for “new” students to register for Spring 2010 classes without a $40 administrative fee.
• Monday, January 11, 2010 - UB spring classes begin.
• Friday, January 15, 2010 - LAST day to drop a Spring 2010 course without financial liability.
• Monday, January 18, 2010 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. UB is closed.
• Friday, January 22, 2010 - LAST day (by 11 pm) to drop/add a Spring 2010 course. Resigning with a grade of “R” begins Saturday, January 23, 2010.
• Monday, March 8 - Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Spring Recess.
• Monday, March, 15, 2010 - Classes resume.
• Friday, March 26, 2010 - LAST day (by 11 pm) for ALL UB students to resign a Spring 2010 semester course(s) with a grade of “R”.
• Monday, April 26, 2010 – Last day of Spring 2010 classes.
• Thursday, April 29 - Thursday, May 6, 2010 – Final Exams week.
Learn more about other Student Calendar Listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information. Also, for a list of academic and other workshops offered this spring semester, be sure and consult the Life and Learning Workshops program.
To help you succeed as the spring semester begins, be sure that you review these important TIPS FOR SUCCESS!
Do you need to make adjustments to your spring semester schedule based upon any recent coursework?
If you were surprised by some of the grades that you received in the fall semester, be sure that you make any necessary adjustments to your spring schedule. A good rule of thumb is if you received a grade of C- or lower particularly in a sequential course such as chemistry 101 or calculus I, chances are you will not be ready to successfully continue on with the second course in the sequence. Contact an Academic Advisor immediately for assistance with your spring semester planning.
Have you sent all of your AP credits, alternative credits, and any college transfer coursework to UB?
To Send AP Credit - http://src.buffalo.edu/procedures/ap.shtml
To Send Other Alternative Credits - http://tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/scorereports.php
To Send College Transfer Coursework - http://taurus.buffalo.edu/caspages/transcripts.shtml
Are you comfortable with your amount of registered credit hours?
On average, students complete 15 credits a semester. To be considered a full-time student, students need to be registered for at least 12 credits a semester. A full-time student should complete a minimum of 24 UB credit hours an academic year.
If you plan to work, organize your job to work for you!
It is recommended that students limit themselves to no more than 15 hours of work per week as a full-time student in order to ensure that needed time is not being taken away from studying.
Remember to ALWAYS print out an updated copy of your class schedule.
If you make any changes to your fall semester schedule, always check that such changes have been recorded correctly and an updated copy of your schedule has been printed from MyUB. When visiting MyUB, remember to click on the “Web Registration” link and the “View Schedule” button to view a real time schedule of your course changes.
Go to class!
Do not underestimate the importance of attending class. The first day of class particularly is the most important time for students to receive the syllabus, learn about the course content, meet their instructors, and learn if they have the necessary preparation essential to be successful in the course.
Plan appropriate travel time.
Plan at least 1 hour of travel time between a North and South campus class. If you have a class in the Ellicott Complex followed by a class on the North Campus spine, you need to plan at least 30 minutes of travel time.
Check your UB E-mail regularly.
All students are urged to check their UB e-mail accounts often. Important academic and financial communications as well as other details that affect students’ statuses are communicated year-round. Be sure that you check your UB e-mail once a day or at least several times a week so that you stay informed throughout the semester.
Be sure you know these important UB resources as classes begin.
Academic Integrity
Career Services
College of Arts & Sciences
Computing and Information Technology (CIT) Help Desk
Counseling Services
Life & Learning Workshops
MyUB
Office of Disability Services
Spring 2010 Registration Information
Student Advising Services
Student Involvement Directory
Student Response Center
Student Wellness Information
Taurus
Undergraduate Advising
Undergraduate Catalog
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Have questions? Contact an Academic Advisor immediately so that we can assist you!
Student Advising Services is offering a few Time Management & Study Skills workshops EARLY this spring semester to help YOU! Be sure you take advantage of these and other important Student Success Workshops offered throughout the spring semester.
Time Management & Study Skills
Learn more about important academic tools and resources to help you develop and manage your academic plan.
Wednesday, 1/13/10, 4 - 4:50 pm, Room 111 Norton Hall
*Looking to attend other workshops this spring semester? Be sure and consult the complete list of workshops offered through the Life and Learning Workshops program.
The Academies encourage students to get involved on-campus, meet other UB students, and offer you valuable experiences that will help you succeed. Please consider building upon your experiences by enrolling for one of our three Undergraduate Academies seminars in the spring. These seminars complement any academic program.
Undergraduate Academies spring 2010 semester offerings:
Civic Engagement Seminar (UE 143); Wednesdays 11:00am-12:40pm, 235 SU, P. Sobota, 2.0 cr. hrs
- Develop interpersonal and leadership skills including: effective communication, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and teamwork
- Identify opportunities to become more active in your school and communities
http://academy.buffalo.edu/directory/civic.php
Global Perspectives Seminar (UE 145); Tuesdays 4:00-4:50pm, 112 Baldy, C. Welch, 2.0 cr. hrs
- Develop an awareness of yourself as a citizen of a rapidly globalizing world
- Develop skills that allow you to gain international experiences of your own and prepare yourself for on increasingly global labor market
- Immerse yourself in the world outside the United States through a variety of on-campus events and activities
http://academy.buffalo.edu/directory/global.php
Research Exploration Seminar (UE 147); Tuesdays 12:30pm-1:20pm, 235 SU, J. Jensen, 2.0 cr. hrs
- Experience different lectures, workshops, field trips, and guest speakers focusing on scholarly research.
- Improve skills in critical thinking and in oral and written expression.
http://academy.buffalo.edu/directory/research.php
If you are interested in enhancing your undergraduate experience this spring, please help us learn more about your interests by completing the Undergraduate Academies Student Questionnaire. Your responses will be considered for placement in the Academy specific seminars. Completing this questionnaire should take you no longer than 15 minutes.
To access the online application please visit:
http://academy.buffalo.edu/forms/questionnaire.php
If you have any additional questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Undergraduate Academies at (716) 645-8177 or academy@buffalo.edu.
