Welcome to UB and to living on-campus.
We encourage you to read this guide carefully and check out the web pages suggested. This guide is an abbreviated version of the check-in information, meant to minimize the number of pages you need to print. For additional information, please visit us on the web at http://housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.php
A little bit about your say…
You may be arriving before the Grand Opening of the Residence Halls to attend orientation. The halls will be very quiet before you arrive, but give it just a few days and you will meet many of the 7,600 students who live on-campus.
The Residence Halls at UB are corridor style- meaning long hallways with student rooms on each side. Most of our halls have common bathrooms shared with the other students on the floor.
Greiner, Goodyear and Clement Halls have semi-private bathrooms. Living in the halls is a great way to meet many other students and get involved in campus life as many activities are nearby.
The halls are an active and social place to be.
Getting Ready For Check-In
Before Move-in
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Make your travel plans for check-in. Make hotel reservations for the days that you arrive prior to check-in.
 Checkout the “Visiting UB” website for additional information including weather, accommodations and directions: http://www.buffalo.edu/home/visiting-ub.html
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Retrieve your room assignment and roommate information by visiting the housing information portal https://campusliving.buffalo.edu/
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Know where you are going, including which campus, and print your campus map before arrival. Campus maps are available at http://www.buffalo.edu/buildings . University at
Buffalo has 2 campuses- North Campus located in Amherst, New York on Audubon
Parkway and South Campus located in Buffalo, New York on Main Street.
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Email your roommates to see what is already in the room. Refer to the What to Bring
List located at http://housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.php
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When packing, remember that common items are conveniently available at stores nearby.
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There are items prohibited in the halls. These items will be confiscated if found during health and safety inspections. Examples include candles, pets, halogen lamps, and nonsurge protected extension cords.
Dates and Times for Checking In:
International Students:
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Sunday, January 17, 2016 12pm- 5pm (12:00-17:00)
International Student Orientation begins Tuesday, January 19, 2016. You are strongly encouraged to attend this orientation. Should you not arrive during the time listed above, residence hall check-in stations will also be open on the following dates and times:
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Monday, Jan 18-Tuesday, Jan 19 9am-8pm (9:00-20:00)
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Wednesday, Jan 20-Friday, Jan 22 9am-5 pm (9:00-17:00)
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Saturday, January 23
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Sunday, January 24
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Monday, January 25
12pm-5pm (12:00-17:00)
12pm-5pm (12:00-17:00)
9am-5pm (9:00-17:00)
Please Note:
Residence Halls officially re-open for all students on Sunday, January 24, 2016. New international students checking in prior to January 24 will be billed $35 per night early arrival charge through January 24.
Classes begin Monday, January 25, 2016. Deadline to check into your Residence Hall is 5pm
(17:00) on January 25.
Late Arrivals:
Room assignments will be held until 5pm, Monday, January 25, 2016. If you are checking in after this date, please notify the Campus Living Housing Operations office to hold your room.
The deadline to cancel housing reservation was December 1, 2015. Students who are attending
UB for the spring semester and do not check in by January 25 or notify us of a delay, will be responsible for all room charges and will forfeit all associated room fees and deposits, and may be subject to room reassignment.
>>If you arrive outside of our check-in times, you may contact our residential life staff for your area:
Governor: (716) 418-2248
Ellicott and Greiner: (716) 574-8642
Main Street: (716) 574-8645
Move-in day
Arrival
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Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. When moving in, plan for the weather. Buffalo average temperatures in January are between 18 o and 31 o F. We will have snow in
January! Warm jackets, boots, gloves, and scarves are often worn.
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Once you arrive at UB, have your photo identification such as your UB ID or passport in hand—you will need it to check-in.
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Wheeled carts are available nearby all check-in stations. They are free to use. Take note: carts may be helpful in bringing items to the buildings, but some buildings do not have elevators.
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Spring check-in will NOT be at your assigned hall. Check-in will be in a centralized location called an Area Office. This office is a front desk for several residence halls. We have 4 area offices, which one you will go to depends on your building assignment.
More information about check-in locations is below.
Check-in Locations
Look at the e-mail/assignment letter from Campus Living. Your assignment will list a hall. This hall and room number is your address at the university. UB has 2 campuses, the North and the
South Campus. These 2 locations are approximately 3 miles apart.
>>If you are assigned to Fargo, Porter, Red Jacket, Richmond, Spaulding, or Wilkeson
Quads , you live in the Ellicott Complex on North Campus . Your Check-in location is:
Ellicott Area Office
Richmond Quadrangle, Building 2, Room 123
Buffalo, NY 14261
Tel. (Area Code 716) 645-6304
Ellicott Complex is located in the Buffalo suburb of Amherst, New York at Hamilton Road and
Frontier Road.
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Ellicott Halls (known as quadrangles or quads) have several buildings that make up a quad. These buildings (1-8) do not connect on all levels. Some buildings in Ellicott have only 3 floors and others have 10.
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There are many routes possible to get your room. Look for signs and staff for directions.
The 2 nd
floor is known as the terrace or plaza level. This level provides an excellent view of the entire complex (if you get lost, head to level 2).
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Each quad has at least 3 elevators.
>> If you are assigned to Clinton, Dewey, Lehman, or Roosevelt Hall , you live in the
Governors Complex on the North Campus. Your check-in locations is:
Governors Area Office
Lehman Hall, Room 108
Buffalo, NY 14261
Tel. (Area Code 716) 645-2135
Governors Complex is located in the Buffalo suburb of Amherst, New York on Hadley Road between Rensch and White Roads.
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These three-story buildings only have 2 small service elevators (located in Roosevelt and
Clinton) that will be in operation during opening weekend. The Clinton elevator is available all year long.
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Governors hall connect on the second and third floors through a series of corridors.
>> If you are assigned to Greiner Hall , your Check-in location is:
Greiner Hall Office
First floor lobby
Buffalo, NY 14261
Tel. (Area Code 716) 645-8900
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There are 6 floors and 2 large elevators
>>If you are assigned to Clement or Goodyear , you live on the Main Street Campus also called South Campus . Your Check-in location is:
Main Street Area Office
Goodyear Hall, Room 119
Buffalo, NY 14214\
Tel. (Area Code 716) 829-3144
Main Street Residence Halls are located on South Campus near Main Street and Bailey Avenue,
Buffalo, NY 14214.
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Clement and Goodyear Halls are high-rise towers with 9 floors and 2-3 elevators.
Getting Settled
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Meet your Resident Advisor (RA). This is an upper-class student who lives on your floor and is there to assist you.
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Review the Room Condition Report (RCR) for your RA. This is a form used to identify the condition of your room at move-in. It will be used at the end of the year to designate damage charges. It is important to inspect your room and make note of any existing damage on this form.
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Break down your moving boxes and place them next to trash can areas in the hallway for recycling. There are also recycling bins located throughout the halls.
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Never leave your belongings unattended and lock your room door when you leave.
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Please note that UB is a smoke free campus and that many of the residence halls also prohibit drinking alcohol.
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Attend New Student Orientation, if applicable.
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Review your Guide to Residence Hall Living- this is the information and rule book you will receive at Check-in
Important Dates
January 14 - February 5, 2016
January 24, 2016
January 25, 2016
March 12, 2016
March 20, 2016
May 14, 2016
May 15, 2016
Deposit Collection for Residence Halls for Fall 2016
Residence Halls Reopen for Returning Students, 12pm
First day of Spring Classes
Residence Halls close for Spring Recess, 9am
Residence Halls re-open. 12pm
Final examinations end
Residence Halls close for the semester, 5pm
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May 16, 2016
May 18, 2016
Senior checkout in Residence Halls, 9am
Summer School Housing in residence Halls begins
General information
Your Room
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Your room will have the following items for each student: an extra-long (XL) twin bed with a mattress measuring 39in. x 80 in. (99cm. x 203 cm.) dresser, wardrobe, closet, desk and chair, floor lamp, and nightstand. You will need to bring: bedding, clothes, towels and toiletries.
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Storage is limited and you will have a roommate. Review what you are bringing to campus. Email your roommate about what they are bringing. A complete what to bring list is available on the housing website at http://housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.php
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Residence Hall beds can be requested to be put in a raised position (not to exceed 86 cm from the floor) but are not allowed to be bunked, lofted, or raised in any other manner higher than 86 cm from the floor. For safety reasons, only our staff may raise or lower beds. Requests for bed height changes can be made once you arrive through the work order system.
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Landline phone service is not provided in students rooms. Most students use cell phones.
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If you are bringing electronics from your country, you will need converters for 110-volt electricity and US outlet adapter. US and Canada use the same volts and outlets.
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Approximate Room Size o Single/1 person: 130 square feet or 12.08 square meters o Double/2 person: 210 square feet or 19.5 square meters o Triple/3 person: 300 square feet or 27.9 square meters o Quad/4 person: 320 square feet or 29.7 square meters
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Review our picture gallery including 3D images http://studentaffairs.buffalo.edu/housing/residencehalls.php
Mail & Packages
If you wish to ship your belongings before you arrive on campus, we will begin to accept packages Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Package pickup hours and locations are available at each check-in site. Students arriving early can begin picking up packages on January 21, 2016. Please address your packages as follows:
Ellicott, Governors or Greiner
Your Name
University at Buffalo
Your Room Address (see your Room Assignment Letter)
Buffalo, NY 14261
Goodyear or Clement Hall
Your Name
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University at Buffalo
Your Room Address (see your Room Assignment Letter)
Buffalo, NY 14214
UB Residence Halls: “What to Bring”
Your residence hall room will include these items (per person):
• Extra-long (XL) twin bed & mattress
• Desk & chair
• Dresser
• Closet or wardrobe
• Nightstand (not in Governors Complex)
• Floor lamp or built-in lighting
Rooms have tile floors and window blinds/shades. Nearby you’ll find a lounge with a stove, microwave, and sink. Each building is equipped with a laundry room. Most halls (except
Goodyear, Clement, and Greiner) have community-style bathrooms so plan for a trip down the hall carrying the necessities. Beds can be raised up to 34 inches (86cm), but lofting beds is not allowed. UB furniture may not be removed from your room.
Talk to your roommate before you pack or buy anything. Storage space is limited and many items can be shared, like TVs, fans and fridges.
Tip: Talk to your roommate before you pack or buy anything. Storage space is limited and many items can be shared, like TVs, fans, and fridges.
Identification
• Student ID (needed to check in)
• Driver’s license or passport (NOTE: passports or enhanced driver’s licenses are required to enter Canada)
• Health insurance card/info
• ATM Card/credit cards/checkbook
Medications
• Anything you take regularly and special instructions for things like allergy shots
• Spare eyeglasses, contact lenses, supplies
• Current written prescriptions
• Headache/cold medicine
• First aid kit
Linens
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• Pillow (1-2)
• Bed linens (for XL twin), including blanket, comforter, sheets, mattress pad
• Towels: at least 2 bath, 2 hand, 2 face
Personal Items
• Clothes for warm and cooler fall weather
• Rain gear (e.g. jacket, umbrella)
• Swim suit, workout gear, sneakers
• Toiletries (incl. brush, comb, shaving items, tissues)
• Hair dryer, curling/straightening iron
• Shower shoes
• Robe
• Shower tote
Laundry/Clothing Care
• High-efficiency (HE) detergent, fabric softener, stain remover (Please do not use Purex 3-in-1 sheets or similar products. They damage laundry machines and leave stains.)
• Laundry basket/bag, hamper, hangers
• Iron and mini-ironing board
School Stuff
• Book bag/messenger bag
• Computer/laptop
• Jump (flash) drive
• Ethernet Cord (25' recommended)
• Computer supplies (e.g. printer, ink, paper)
• Binders, folders, paper, writing utensils
• Calculator
• Planner/calendar
Household Items
• Cell phone and charger
• Surge protector/power strip (New York state prohibits use of extension cords.)
• Sewing kit, safety pins
• Alarm clock
• Plastic storage cubes or totes (under bed storage)
• Cleaning supplies (e.g. wipes, dishwashing soap, all-purpose cleaner, paper towels, sponge, dishtowel)
• Bathroom rugs (for Clement, Goodyear or Greiner)
• Microwaveable dish, pan, can-opener
• Wastebasket
Food, Snacks
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• Mug, cup, plate, silverware (1-2 of each)
• Non-perishable snack foods
Optional
• Flashlight, batteries, camera
• Recreation: Bike with strong U-lock inline skates, Frisbee, basketball, soccer ball, cards, board games. Flashlight, batteries, camera
• TV with coaxial cable, BluRay/DVD player
• Small stereo/headphones/MP3 Player
• Music/Movies
• Mini refrigerator (2 per quad or triple, 1 per double) no larger than 4.5 cubic feet and 3 amps
• Fan (only Greiner is air conditioned)
Decorations
• Posters, photos, artwork, calendar, family picture
• Removable mounting tapes (3M kind) or poster putty
• Plants
• Small area rug (6' x 8' will work in all rooms)
• Desk lamp or additional floor lamp
Prohibited Items!
• Halogen, upward facing bowl and multi-arm lamps
• Microwaves, toaster ovens or open coil appliances (e.g. space heaters, hot plates)
• Bed risers
• Air conditioners
• Electrical cords (only surge protectors please)
• Pets other than fish (10 gallon tanks or less)
• Candles, incense, and plug-in type air fresheners
• Permanent adhesives and nails
• Weapons (e.g. firearms, airsoft guns, non-kitchen knives)
• Fireworks, propane, butane or other explosive materials
• Alcohol (prohibited in first-year areas and for persons under 21)
Get renters insurance. If you’re not covered by your parent/guardian’s policy, buy coverage before you get to UB.
Smoking
• UB is a smoke free campus. Smoking is prohibited including use of e-cigarettes and hookahs
Get Renter’s Insurance!
If you’re not covered by your parent/guardian’s policy, buy coverage before you get to UB.
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Frequently asked questions
If I arrive before January 17 th , where can I stay?
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If you arrive prior to January 17 th you will not be able to check into your room.
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We strongly recommend making temporary housing options arrangements before you arrive. Your temporary housing options include staying in a hotel, at a friend’s home, or
UB student’s apartment. It is a good idea to contact your International Student Club to see if they provide any assistance to new students (list of clubs is available at http://wings.buffalo.edu/intlservices/clubs .)
Do you have a hotel you recommend (if I am arriving prior to January 17 th ?)
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There are several hotels located near campus. You and your parents are encouraged to reserve a room early as availability is limited. The University at Buffalo website lists hotels, how to get to campus and various other tips: Go to http://www.buffalo.edu/uls/sponsorship/accommodations.html
for official information and rates.
How do I get to campus?
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The University does not arrange for transportation to campus. We recommend that you check the website of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services www.buffalo.edu/intlservice/clubs . There you will find contact information for
International Student Club officers who may be able to arrange an airport pick-up for you. Please note that not all clubs provide this service.
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If you cannot find your country on this list, or no one replies to your request for an airport pick-up, there are many taxicabs available at the airport (outside the baggage pick-up area.) The drive from the airport to the University is about 20-30 minutes. It will cost approximately $30-$40 to get to campus from the airport via taxi.
What if I wanted to cancel on-campus housing?
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Prior to occupancy, residents who cancel their room reservation before December 1 st
are entitled to a refund of their housing deposit. After December 1 st
, only those students who are officially withdrawing or taking a leave of absence from the University for the upcoming semester will be permitted to cancel their housing agreement. Additional conditions and charges may apply for on-campus apartments.
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Please note, if you cancel your housing request after December 1 st
because you do not plan on returning to UB for the upcoming semester, than decided at a later date to return, you may still be held responsible for your original Housing Agreement. Failure to contact
Campus Living does not release you from your original Housing Agreement.
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The cancellation form can be found at http://housing.buffalo.edu/forms.php
Please contact Housing Operations at campusliving.buffalo.edu or at 716-645-2171 with any questions.
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Where can I eat?
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You will be arriving prior to the official school opening. Kitchens are available in all the residence halls (you must bring your own utensils and cookware). Limited on-campus food service will be available until January 25 th
. Your area office check in location will have a list of available on-campus sites, as well as off-campus locations for dining in, take out, or delivery.
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