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.
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
OR
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.
If you are taking a UB summer course(s), be sure that you know all of the Summer 2008 Registration Add, Drop and Resign Dates.
Looking for More Information on UB Summer Registration?
Visit the Student Response Center’s Summer 2008 Registration page and be sure to contact an academic advisor to help you.
Good luck with your summer classes!
UB Spring 2008 grades will be posted on MyUB and your transcripts on Monday, May 19, 2008. Be sure that you are checking your grades and contacting your academic advisor to make any needed adjustments to your fall semester schedule.
Keep These Suggestions in Mind:
- If you received a grade of C- or lower in the first part of a two-course sequence (such as chemistry or calculus), chances are you will not be adequately prepared to successfully continue on with the second course in the sequence. Contact an academic advisor immediately to discuss your options and to help you make any needed adjustments.
- Are you comfortable with your amount of registered credit hours this fall? 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.
- Did you work too many hours this spring? If you plan to work during the fall semester, 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.
- Have other questions or concerns? Remember that academic advisors are available throughout the summer months to assist you, so contact an advisor TODAY!
Stay informed! Read about other student calendar listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information!
Monday, April 28, 2008 - Last day of Spring 2008 classes. While spring semester classes are ending, remember that academic advisors are continuously available throughout the summer to assist you.
Thursday, May 1 - Thursday, May 8, 2008 - Final Exams week. Be sure that you have logged on to MyUB and viewed your Final Exam Schedule. Also, consult with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams. If you have procedural questions regarding the Final Exam Schedule or if you have an Exam Conflict, consult the Student Response Center for more information. And if you are looking for some study and test-taking tips, then be sure you visit Study Guides and Strategies for information on preparing for exams, taking tests and so much more!
Monday, May 19, 2008 - Spring 2008 grades available on UB transcripts. Also, UB Summer Sessions J, A, I and L begin. Be sure that you know all the Add, Drop, and Resign Dates for UB Summer 2008 Registration.
Monday, May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day. UB is closed.
Friday, July 4, 2008 - Independence Day. UB is closed.
Friday, July 18, 2008 - Last day for continuing students to register for Fall 2008 without a $40 late processing fee and a late payment fee.
Sunday, August 24, 2008 - Last day for all “new” students to register for fall classes without a $40 administrative fee.
Monday, August 25, 2008 - Fall 2008 classes begin.
Learn more about other student calendar listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information!
If you are not planning to return to UB this Fall 2008 semester, then be sure that you do the following:
- Talk with an academic advisor to file the appropriate paperwork to let the University know of your change in status.
- Once Spring 2008 grades are posted (on Monday, May 19, 2008), talk with an advisor to see if you qualify for an Undergraduate Leave of Absence. If you are not eligible to file a Leave of Absence with the University, then you will be instructed to fill out the Not Returning to UB Form.
- All students who will not be returning in the fall must also consult the When You’re Not Returning to UB Checklist. This checklist provides a list of critical information and contact offices that you must consult in order to ensure that you are leaving the University properly.
Have questions? Talk with an academic advisor TODAY!
As Fall 2008 Registration is underway, be sure that you have:
- Checked when your fall 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 your upcoming semester classes.
- 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 summer and/or fall 2008 semester(s).
The LAST day to resign a spring semester course(s) for all undergraduate students is Friday, March 28, 2008 (by 11 pm using MyUB or BIRD).
If you are considering resigning from a course(s) be sure that you have:
- Talked with your instructor to discuss if you can obtain any additional help;
- Spoken with an academic advisor to discuss strategies to improve your performance and to learn of the consequences of course resignation, including how changes to your course load could impact your sequence of required courses or your time to graduation;
- Talked with financial aid to learn how changes in your course load may impact financial aid;
- Learned how changes to your course load may impact your medical insurance eligibility.
Remember: If you are contemplating resigning from any courses this spring, talk with your instructors, see your advisor, and use the following UB resources to assist you:
As we reach the mid-point of the spring semester, NOW is the time to talk with your instructors about your progress in their courses.
If you are a first semester student, your instructors have reported whether you are progressing satisfactorily or unsatisfactorily in your classes. An e-mail message will be generated to your UB e-mail account informing you if you are currently performing Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).
While mid-semester evaluations are not grades, nor do they predict your final grades, if you receive an Unsatisfactory (U), it does mean that there may be concerns about your:
- Attendance;
- Inadequate preparation for class;
- Poor study skills;
- Adjustment issues;
- Or poor performance on tests.
If you receive an Unsatisfactory (U) evaluation or if you have concerns with your current courses, you should do the following at once:
1. Make an appointment with the instructor or visit the instructor during posted office hours to discuss the course and to obtain additional help.
2. Make an appointment with an academic advisor. Your advisor can help you develop strategies to improve your performance.
3. Consult the information about mid-semester review and other success strategies and resources available to you.
If you are considering resigning from a course after speaking with your instructor, make sure that you understand the consequences of course resignation. Changes in your course load may impact your: (1) financial aid; (2) medical insurance eligibility; (3) sequence of required courses; or (4) time to graduation. Prior to resigning, you should speak with an academic advisor and financial aid.
The course resignation deadline is Friday, March 28, 2008 by 11 pm via MyUB or BIRD.
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Do You Identify with these Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty?
1) Are you falling behind on assignments?
2) Have you missed several classes recently?
3) Do you feel lost or confused?
4) Are you relying heavily on a friend for help in completing assignments?
5) Do you feel restless and listless, as if something is wrong but you’re not sure what it is?
6) Do you feel constantly tired or spend a lot of time sleeping?
Source: Adapted from McWhorter, Kathleen T. (2000). Study and critical thinking skills in college. New York, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
If You Are Experiencing Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty:
- Remember that you are not alone.
- And be sure you utilize these important additional resources to assist you.
Academic Departments
College of Arts and Sciences
Counseling Services
The Learning Center
The Blake Academic Success Center
Student Advising Services’ Student Success Workshops Program
Life and Learning Workshops Program
