Whether you will be a new student this coming fall semester or a returning student to the UB campus, you need to be sure that all of your Advanced Placement (AP), Alternative credits (i.e., CLEP, DANTES, GCE, IB) and other college transfer credits have been sent to UB.
Remember that:
- All students need at least 120 total credits to graduate.
- Any AP, Alternative or transfer credits that have been completed need to be discussed with your academic advisor before classes begin. This will ensure that advisors are helping you to plan the most appropriate courses for your future.
For more information on Alternative/Exam credit, visit the TAURUS (Transfer Articulation of University Requirements at UB System) Website at: tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/.
For more information on how to have AP or Alternative credits sent to UB, visit: http://src.buffalo.edu/procedures/ap.shtml and tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/scorereports.php.
For additional information on how to have official college transcripts sent to UB, visit: taurus.buffalo.edu/caspages/transcripts.
Have questions? Contact your academic advisor for further assistance.
Posted July 31, 2008 in General
The UB Symphony Orchestra is seeking NEW members for this year’s ensemble. The UB Symphony Orchestra is a full-size orchestra that performs at least two concerts per semester in Lippes Concert Hall (Slee Hall). Additionally, the orchestra participates in extraordinary community outreach projects, such as the recent, highly successful side-by-side concert with the Clarence Orchestra at the Center for the Arts, Main Stage Theater.
Be sure that you join the UB Symphony Orchestra this Fall 2008 semester!
Welcome: ALL MAJORS & Graduates
Specials: FREE instrument lessons will UB faculty
Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, in B1 Slee Hall
Contact: Professor/Music Director, Christian Baldini, at cbaldini@buffalo.edu or http://www.music.buffalo.edu/ensembles/symphony.shtml
Course: MUS 138, Registration Number 095570
If you are wondering what major may be right for you or how you can go about making your major choice, then be sure you read the article, Choosing a College Major is Nothing to Take Lightly. It’s a Major Undertaking, by Mark Rowh of Career World. The article provides an overview of factors you might want to consider in making this important decision.
While it is normal to be undecided about a major (especially if you are just entering college) it is important to gather as much information as possible and to know you still have room to change. Don’t miss reading Rowh’s insightful and encouraging article on choosing a college major and remember to use the following additional UB resources to assist you:
The University at Buffalo requires all full-time students to have health insurance coverage. (Full-time is defined as 12 credits for undergraduate students or 9 hours for graduate study.) SUNY additionally requires all international students, scholars & OPT participants to carry adequate medical coverage. All students (domestic full-time and all international) will automatically be charged for the University plan on the first bill for the semester. All others who wish to enroll may do so by selecting an option from the Student Medical Insurance program.
Students may waive the plan by providing proof of comparable coverage and submitting a waiver by the due date of their tuition bill for the semester. Comparable coverage must be in effect on or before the first day of classes. Initial waivers for the Student Medical Insurance program are accepted until the due date of the bill where the charge first appeared. All waivers received after the due date on your bill for the fall semester will receive a Sub-Board I late processing fee.
Have questions? Need more information? Contact UB Student Medical Insurance at 716.645.3036, 223 Student Union, asksmi@buffalo.edu or healthinsurance.buffalo.edu.
Are you interested in a science related field? Do you watch the Discovery Channel? If so, then you may want to take a look at a show on PBS called Nova: Science Now. Each show has between four and five segments. One Profile feature was about Hany Farid who is one of the leading scientists in a new field called Digital Forensics. Digital Forensics is a field in which computer scientists are seeking to determine whether pictures are real or altered. You can watch this segment as a podcast on your computer: Hany Farid. You might also find the description of how he became a computer scientist to be interesting. You can view podcasts of all of the prior segments at Nova Science Now.
The issue of real or altered photographs is being raised in today’s media with respect to a photograph of Iranian missiles. Here is a link to a New York Times Lede blog on this subject: In an Iranian Image, a Missile Too Many.
A couple of years ago there was an article on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) website discussing the use of altered images, as well as describing their own policy for trying to verify the authenticity of an image: BBC News - The Editors: Trusting Photos.
UB has a number of helpful tools to help students discover their major, minor, and General Education requirements. Additionally, these tools help students to find courses and programs of interest, succeed in the university environment, and attain a UB degree.
Bookmark these valuable UB tools today!
- Undergraduate Catalog - UB’s Undergraduate Catalog is your contract with the University, outlining the degree requirements that you must complete and policies and procedures that you must follow. In addition, the catalog contains a wealth of information on the programs and courses that we offer. The undergraduate catalog is accessible on-line at http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu.
- Academic Policies and Procedures - This section of the catalog provides information about degree options and requirements (like General Education), registration, grading, and financial aid. These are important policies that students must abide by while attending UB.
- Academic Programs - This section of the catalog contains vital information about majors and minors at UB, including acceptance criteria, program requirements, transfer policies, as well as information about department faculty, class sizes, complementary programs, and careers for which the programs are well-suited.
- Course Descriptions - Our catalog has a searchable list of descriptions of courses offered at UB, which is extremely helpful in planing your major, selecting General Education requirements, choosing courses, and registering.
- UB DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) - All UB students have individualized DARS reports which outline their degree requirements and illustrates which requirements have been met. Each semester, as students plan the courses that they will be taking, they should refer to their DARS report in consultation with their academic advisor to ensure that they are on track to graduation. Current students can access their DARS reports on the Academics/Courses page in MyUB.
- Academic Advising - At UB, all students have an academic advising office related to their major or special program. Students should be sure to take advantage of advising services throughout their academic careers. To learn more about our advising services and to access a number of other tools and guides to help you succeed at UB, visit the Undergraduate Advising website.
