Posted August 22, 2007 in General
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 on this blog 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 Fall 2007 semester dates.
Monday, August 27, 2007 - UB fall classes begin.
Friday, August 31, 2007 - Last day to drop Fall 2007 courses without financial liability.
Monday, September 3, 2007 - Labor Day. UB is closed.
Friday, September 7, 2007 - Last day to drop/add Fall 2007 courses. Resigning with a grade of “R” begins on Saturday, September 8, 2007.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - Rosh Hashanah. Classes cancelled after 6 pm.
Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Classes resume at 6 pm.
Friday, September 21, 2007 - Yom Kippur. Classes cancelled after 6 pm.
Monday, September 24, 2007 - Tentative date Spring 2008 class schedule will be available on the web.
Friday, November 9, 2007 - Last day (by 11 pm) for ALL UB students to resign a Fall 2007 semester course(s) with a grade of “R”. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with both an academic and financial advisor prior to resigning from a course(s) to learn about any academic or financial implications.
Wednesday, November 21-Friday, November 23, 2007 - Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
Friday, December 7, 2007 - Last day of Fall 2007 classes.
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 fall semester, be sure and consult the Life and Learning Workshops program.
To help you succeed as the fall semester begins, be sure that you review these important tips for success!
Do you need to make adjustments to your fall semester schedule based upon any recent coursework?
If you took classes over the summer or were surprised by grades that you received in the spring semester, be sure that you make any necessary adjustments to your fall 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 fall 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.shtml
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 needs to ideally 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.
Posted August 22, 2007 in General
UB’s Millard Fillmore College is offering a NEW certificate program called REMeDI: The Regulatory Environment of Medical Devices and Implants. Designed in cooperation with expert biotechnology consultants and industry leaders in the Buffalo Niagara Region as well as in consultation with the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise-Life Sciences Council, this program is a great opportunity for UB students to credential themselves for the much-anticipated growth of the biotechnology marketplace.
While there are no prerequisite courses necessary to take the required certificate program courses, it is recommended that students have academic preparation in the life sciences. The REMeDI program is designed and taught by faculty in Biomaterials Science at UB as well as professional experts from the New York State Department of Health and practicing industry experts. Interested students are encouraged to enroll in the first course offered in the program - MFC 448: Regulatory Aspects of Medical Devices.
For more information about the REMeDI Certificate Program contact UB’s Millard Fillmore College at 716-829-3131, e-mail: mfcadmin@buffalo.edu or visit www.mfc.buffalo.edu.
Posted August 22, 2007 in General
If you are interested in receiving critical emergency text messages from UB, then be sure you sign up for UB’s NEW text messages service. Receive messages anytime, anywhere . . . from classes being canceled due to a snow alert to other issues of campus emergency.
Sign up today! Receive critical UB text messages delivered directly to your mobile phone!
For additional text messaging guidelines, FAQs, sign-up procedures, and for more information about campus emergency preparedness visit: http://emergency.buffalo.edu.
Posted August 10, 2007 in New Students
For those of you who missed the academic overview at orientations this summer or for those of you who would like to review this important information, be sure that you visit the following New Students web site! Don’t miss this opportunity to be sure you are staying informed before the fall 2007 semester begins.
Visit http://sas.buffalo.edu/newstudents/ today!
