Be Accountable . . .
Friday, January 27, 2006 is the last day to drop/add spring 2006 courses. As a registered UB student, be sure that you are aware of your financial liability with the University.
Be Reminded . . .
If you are a new UB student this spring 2006 semester and you have not yet affirmed UB’s Rules and Regulations, you need to do so immediately, as failure to comply will result in a #2 checkstop on your account and prevent you from registering for fall 2006 courses. Remember that #2 checkstops will be applied to new students’ records on Friday, February 3, 2006 if you do not comply.
Be Prepared . . .
Be sure and check your spring 2006 final exam schedule through MyUB. It is never too early to begin planning ahead for your exams.
Be Informed . . .
UB’s Summer 2006 Class Schedule is now available. If you are interested in taking UB summer courses, you can begin registering on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.
Posted January 27, 2006 in General
UB’s Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is offering proficiency exams in Spanish and French this spring. These exams are NOT placement exams. They are intended for students with 3 or more years of high school Spanish or French and to test a student’s elementary and intermediate level proficiency. If students pass the Spanish or French exam, they are exempt from UB’s Foreign Language General Education requirement.
Friday, February 17, 2006
4:45 - 6:50 PM, Room 322 Clemens Hall
Friday, March 10, 2006
4:45 – 6:50 PM, Room 322 Clemens Hall
For more information and to register contact Romance Languages and Literatures .
Posted January 27, 2006 in General
To help students who seek safe, convenient transportation to off-campus locations, Campus Dining & Shops has established a relationship with local transportation company Buffalo Transportation, Inc.
Effective January 17, 2006, Buffalo Transportation will provide flat-rate taxi service to UB students to and from popular locations around both campuses.
Students may use cash, credit/debit cards or Campus Cash (using their UB Card).
Buffalo Transportation service is available 24-hours per day, seven days per week by calling 716.877.5600.
Visit Campus Dining & Shops for more information.
Tremaine Kelly is a junior at UB pursuing a double major in sociology and history. His advice to fellow UB students is “Really get involved. Be sure and do other things aside from school and do it early.”
If you are looking for ways to get involved, consider these possibilities:
1) Utilize the UB Student Involvement Directory.
2) Think about Study Abroad.
3) Volunteer, intern or a find a job with the help of Career Services.
4) Take advantage of Community Service Learning opportunities.
Mark your calendars! If you are feeling confused about choosing a major, think you may change your major, or would like to learn common myths and realities that often shape students’ decisions when choosing a major, then you don’t want to miss this upcoming workshop.
MAJOR Decisions: Choosing an Academic Program that’s Right for You
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
4-5 pm, Room 145C Student Union
Come to this program and discover the information you need to make good choices regarding majors, minors and other academic opportunities at UB. Also, for additional information and tips, be sure and consult our Choosing a Major web site for assistance.
And don’t forget to also take advantage of the multitude of academic and other workshops offered each month at UB through the Life and Learning Workshops program.
Posted January 9, 2006 in General
Welcome returning and new UB students! The staff of Student Advising Services hopes that you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday season.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are a new UB student this spring semester, please be aware that SUNY has mandated all UB students to acknowledge receipt of and affirm the University’s standards for behavior. Failure to do so will result in a #2 checkstop on your account and prevent registration for courses for the fall 2006 semester. Affirm UB’s Rules and Regulations on-line now. You need only your UBit name and password.
Checkstops will be placed on new students’ records February 3, 2006 - so be sure that you affirm today!
Monday, January 16, 2006 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. UB is closed. Also, last day for “new” students to register for the spring 2006 semester classes without a $40 administrative fee.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - Spring 2006 classes begin.
Friday, January 20, 2006 - Last day to drop spring courses without financial liability. Also, tentative date spring 2006 final exam schedule will be available on the web.
Friday, January 27, 2006 - Last day to drop/add spring 2006 courses.
The Summer 2006 Class Schedule is also now available on the web.
Learn more about other student calendar listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information.
Posted January 9, 2006 in General
Do you need to make adjustments to your spring schedule based upon your fall grades? If you did not perform well in your fall semester courses, be sure that you make any necessary adjustments to your spring semester schedule before classes begin. 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. Talk with an academic advisor today to assist you with your schedule. If you are undecided about a major, remember to consult with Student Advising Services. If you have an intended or approved major, utilize the Advising Locations directory for your appropriate advising unit.
Are you comfortable with your amount of registered credit hours?
Students complete about 15 credits a semester. To be considered a full-time student, students need to be registered for at least 12 credits a semester. To be making Academic Progress at UB, full-time students need to 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 you limit yourself to no more than 15 hours of work per week as a full-time student in order to ensure that you are not taking needed time away from studying.
Have you sent all of your AP credits, alternative credits, and any college transfer coursework to UB?
AP Credit - http://src.buffalo.edu/advising/ap.shtml
Other Alternative Credits - http://taurus.buffalo.edu/caspages/scorereports.shtml
College Transfer Coursework - http://taurus.buffalo.edu/caspages/transcripts.shtml
Remember to ALWAYS print out an updated copy of your class schedule.
If you make any changes to your spring semester schedule, you need to always check that such changes have been recorded correctly and that you have printed out an updated copy of your schedule through MyUB. When logging on to MyUB, remember to click on the “Web Registration” link and the “View Schedule” button to view a current copy of your schedule.
Go to class!
Do not underestimate the importance of attending class. The first day of class particularly is the most important time for you to receive the syllabus, learn about the course content, meet your instructor, and learn if you 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.
Still looking for another spring semester class?
Be sure you search the Undergraduate Catalog for courses that may interest you. Have you considered:
1) GSE 155 - Methods of Inquiry (3 credits)
2) UBE 102 - Dynamics of Leadership (2 credits)
3) UBE 110 - Introduction to Peer Education (2 credits)
4) UBE 202 - Career Planning (3 credits)
As a new semester is upon us, are you looking to improve your grades and gain helpful tips on motivating yourself, avoiding procrastination, having better time management, effectively studying, preparing for tests, and so much more? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a rich resource of information to help you. Utilize Study Guides and Strategies today!
And for a list of academic and other UB workshops offered this spring semester, consult the Life and Learning Workshops program.
Get the Inside Scoop On-Line by Jim Patterson is an excellent article on the importance of utilizing mentors to gain first-hand experience of career fields and other job-related topics. The article highlights numerous on-line mentoring sites as well as tips to make the most of your on-line mentoring relationship.
UB’s Office of Career Services additionally offers a Meet-A-Mentor Program, which is a valuable resource that grants students and recent graduates access to a volunteer base of more than 370 UB alumni, parents, and employers from around the globe. These mentors work in a variety of careers and are willing to share their expertise and insight with you. Be sure to utilize this valuable mentor program today!
