The LAST DAY to DROP/ADD a fall 2008 semester class is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 (by 11 pm)!
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Starting Saturday, September 6th, resigning from a course with a grade of “R” begins. The last day to resign a fall 2008 semester course is Friday, November 7, 2008 (by 11 pm).
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At this point in the semester, all students assume financial responsibility for paying all tuition and fees associated with their registration. For more information on important financial liability dates and deadlines, visit the Student Response Center’s Web site: src.buffalo.edu/studentaccount/liabilityfall.shtml.
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If you still have questions or concerns regarding your fall 2008 semester schedule, be sure that you contact an Academic Advisor immediately for assistance!
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Be prepared for the remainder of the fall 2008 semester! Learn more about other student calendar listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information. Additionally, for a list of academic and other workshops being offered this fall semester, consult the Life and Learning Workshops program.
The Library Skills Workbook is an online tutorial designed to introduce students to basic research skills and resources available at the UB Libraries and on the Web. It is a General Education Requirement for all UB undergraduates, including transfer students, that students must successfully complete in order to graduate.
UB recommends that students complete the Library Skills Workbook as soon as possible or at least by the end of students’ first year.
The Library Skills Workbook is accessible at any time.
Visit the following link TODAY: http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/gethelp/libraryskillsworkbook/
Have Questions? E-mail the UB Library at ub-library-skills@buffalo.edu.
NOW is the time to read UB’s selected book of the year, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini!
The UB Reads program was designed to give UB faculty, staff and students a chance to explore and discuss topics of global impact through a shared reading experience. Each year, a new book is chosen by the UB community that reflects topics and issues of global importance.
Don’t miss reading this year’s The Kite Runner today!
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UB Reads Expressions Contest
Attention UB Students! Submit Visual Artwork Inspired by The Kite Runner!
- Artwork can include drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, or small film (DVD).
- Artwork is to reflect your thoughts, feelings, and inspirations from The Kite Runner book.
- All students’ artwork will be presented in the lobby of Alumni Arena prior to the Distinguished Speakers Series lecture presented by the author, Khaled Hosseini, on October 16, 2008. Over 6,000 people will be in attendance at the event!
- Students’ artwork will be judged prior to the event by a panel of UB faculty, staff, and students.
Prizes
- Bookstore scholarship prizes will be awarded for the top 3 submissions ($750 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $250 for 3rd).
- In addition to being considered for prizes, students who submit entries will receive two free tickets to see Khaled Hosseini as well as a chance to win an invitation to a reception with the speaker.
Deadline
- Artwork must be submitted to Student Life on or before Friday, October 10, 2008.
- Entries will be judged by a panel of UB faculty, staff, and students.
- Include your name, e-mail address, and person number on your entry as well as a brief statement telling us what inspired your artwork.
- The winner will be announced during the week of Khaled Hosseini’s visit to UB on October 16, 2008.
For More Information
Contact UB Reads Expression Contest - Student Life - 150 Student Union - Buffalo, NY 14260-2100 - www.ubreads.buffalo.edu - ubreads@vpsa.buffalo.edu.
If you are thinking about teaching or school counseling, then don’t miss UB’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) Information Sessions!
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GENERAL GSE INFORMATION SESSIONS
*Meet with Sarah Watson, Admissions Advisor*
Wednesday, September 17, 1 - 2 pm - 218 Baldy Hall
Thursday, October 9, 11 am - 12 pm - 218 Baldy Hall
Wednesday, December 3, 1 -2 pm - 218 Baldy Hall
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GSE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
*Meet with faculty and staff*
Thursday, November 13, 5-7 pm - Student Union
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FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SCHOOL COUNSELING ONLY
Wednesday, September 24, 4 - 5 pm - 381 Baldy Hall
Monday, October 27, 9 - 10 am - 425 Baldy Hall
Thursday, November 20, 4 - 5 pm - 425 Baldy Hall
Monday, December 15, 1 - 2 pm - 425 Baldy Hall
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Have questions? Need more information? Contact Sarah Watson, GSE Admissions Advisor, 645-2110, 366 Baldy Hall, www.gse.buffalo.edu.
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 2008 semester dates.
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• Monday, August 25, 2008 - UB fall classes begin.
• Friday, August 29, 2008 - LAST day to drop a Fall 2008 course without financial liability.
• Monday, September 1, 2008 – Labor Day. UB is closed.
• Friday, September 5, 2008 - LAST day (by 11 pm) to drop/add a Fall 2008 course. Resigning with a grade of “R” begins Saturday, September 6, 2008.
• Tuesday, September 23, 2008 – Tentative date Spring 2009 class schedule will be available on the web.
• Monday, September 29, 2008 – Rosh Hashanah. Classes canceled after 6 pm.
• Tuesday, September 30, 2008 – Classes resume at 6 pm.
• Friday, October 3, 2008 – Spring 2009 Registration Windows posted on the web.
• Wednesday, October 8, 2008 – Yom Kippur. Classes canceled after 6 pm.
• Thursday, October 9, 2008 – Classes resume at 6 pm.
• Friday, November 7, 2008 - LAST day (by 11 pm) for ALL UB students to resign a Fall 2008 semester course(s) with a grade of “R”.
• Wednesday, November 26, 2008 – Sunday, November 30, 2008 – Fall Recess. No classes.
• Friday, December 5, 2008 – Last day of Fall 2008 classes.
• Monday, December 8, 2008 - Monday, December 15, 2008 – 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 fall semester, be sure and consult the Life and Learning Workshops program.
UB’s Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is offering proficiency exams in Spanish and French this fall. These exams are NOT placement exams. They are intended for students with 3 or more years of high school Spanish or French and they 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.
Proficiency Exam Test Dates:
Friday, September 19, 2008 - 4:45 - 6:50 PM, Room 322 Clemens Hall
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Friday, October 24 , 2008 - 4:45 – 6:50 PM, Room 322 Clemens Hall
*For more information on these tests and to register contact Romance Languages and Literatures.
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.
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Have questions? Contact an academic advisor immediately so that we can assist you!
Be sure that you acquaint yourself with the Facebook group entitled READY @ UB (Researching, Exploring And Developing Yourself). Sponsored by Student Advising Services, this interactive discussion group is for undergraduate students who are undecided or confused about a major and/or career, considering changing majors, as well as anyone who is looking for more information on these topics. Learn about helpful resources on and around campus to help you explore majors and careers!
If you are on Facebook, visit the following link and check out (and Join!) the group: http://buffalo.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7214834258
For more information, visit us on the web and view our brochure!
Web: http://sas.buffalo.edu/ready
Brochure: http://sas.buffalo.edu/pdfs/ready_brochure.pdf
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Student Advising Services’ Graduate Assistants, Caitlin Haskell and Jillian Reading, at sas-peer@buffalo.edu.
Are you a first semester freshman this coming fall 2008 semester? Would you like to add a 1-credit course to your schedule that assists with making a successful transition to UB? If so, then UB 101 is for you!
Through a small, interactive classroom environment the UB 101 course provides resources, fosters important relationships, and helps you understand your responsibilities and privileges within the University community. Covering topics such as time management, major and career exploration, registering for classes, personal wellness, appreciating cultural diversity and so much more - don’t miss this opportunity to register for UB 101 today!
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UB 101 is for first semester freshmen only. Contact an Academic Advisor today if you would like to learn more about this course and add it to your fall semester schedule!
