Posted October 30, 2009 in Uncategorized
As the end of the Fall 2009 semester is quickly approaching, be sure that you mark these important upcoming dates in your academic planner!
Friday, November 13, 2009- Last day (by 11 p.m.) to “resign” a Fall 2009 course with a grade of “R”
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - Fall recess begins. No classes.
Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving holiday. UB closed. BIRD and on-line services not available.
Friday, November 27, 2009 - Fall recess. No classes.
Monday, November 30, 2009 - Fall classes resume.
Friday, December 11, 2009 - Last day of Fall 2009 classes.
Monday, December 14-Monday, December 21, 2009 - Final Exams week. Be sure that you log on to MyUB to view your Final Exam Schedule and consult with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - Winter Recess Begins. Make note that Spring 2010 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2010.
Friday, December 25, 2009 - Christmas holiday. UB closed. BIRD and on-line services not available.
**Be sure you learn more about other student calendar listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information.
Posted October 29, 2009 in Uncategorized
Fall 2009 FINAL EXAMS are just around the corner. Are you prepared? Be sure that you have consulted the Final Exam Schedule and you have spoken with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams.
HAVE A FINAL EXAM CONFLICT?
According to UB’s Student Response Center, if you observe that you are scheduled for TWO exams during the same examination period or you have THREE exams scheduled on one day, then you have an “EXAM CONFLICT .”
Contact the instructors of the courses and explain the conflict in exams. Usually, one instructor will be able to schedule an alternate time for you to take his/her exam. If you are unable to arrange the re-scheduling of your examination with faculty, then contact the appropriate Dean’s Office for assistance.
If your final exam is assigned to more than one classroom, contact the instructor during the last week of classes to determine to which room you are to report for the exam.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS!
Posted October 26, 2009 in Uncategorized
As Spring 2010 Registration will soon be underway, be sure that you have:
- Checked when your Spring Registration Window opens and you are eligible to register for classes. NOTE: Your registration window is determined by the number of credit hours you have COMPLETED prior to your currently enrolled semester.
- Logged on to MyUB and verified that you do not have any checkstops on your account. Checkstops will prevent you from being able to register for the upcoming spring semester!
- Learned how to register. Be familiar with registering using MyUB and the BIRD touch-tone telephone system.
Met with your Academic Advisor. NOW is the time to be seeing your Academic Advisor to help you select classes for the upcoming semester. Schedule your appointment today!
- Are you feeling undecided about a major or thinking of changing your major?
- Do you want to learn common myths and realities that often shape students’ decisions when choosing a major?
- Do you think that once you choose a major you’re locked into a specific career for life?
- Do you want to gain valuable tips on navigating the choosing a major process and discover information you need to make good choices regarding majors, minors, and other academic opportunities at UB?
If so, then this workshop is for you!
“MAJOR” Decisions: Choosing an Academic Program that’s Right for You
Date: Thursday , October 8, 2009
Time: 4-5 pm
Location: 145C Student Union
Remember: If you are feeling undecided about a major or thinking of changing your major, you are not alone!
Come to this valuable workshop and use the following additional resources to help you:
Career Services - www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu
Changing Your Major Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu/yourmajor/changing.php
Choosing a Major Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu/yourmajor/choosing
Student Advising Services (SAS) - sas.buffalo.edu
Undergraduate Advising Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu
Undergraduate Catalog - undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu
ALL STUDENTS should make an appointment with an Academic Advisor at least once a semester for course selection assistance as well as other academic strategies for success.
*NOTE: If you are a FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMAN, avoid an Advising (A) checkstop! Schedule your MANDATORY APPOINTMENT WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR as soon as possible before registering for Spring 2010 classes!
**If you are a first semester freshman who particularly came to UB undecided about a major, then be sure that you have attended your MANDATORY ADVISING APPOINTMENT with STUDENT ADVISING SERVICES by no later than Friday, November 6, 2009. Call us today at 645-6013 or stop by 109 Norton Hall to arrange your appointment!
It’s that time of year again! Please take a look at the 2010 Spring Class schedule.
Now is the time to begin thinking about the courses you may want to take for the spring 2010 semester and discuss them with an academic advisor so that you remain on track towards your degree.
