Campus Living@UB
A p p l y o n - l i n e : housing.buffalo.edu/apply
As you plan your UB experience, the choices you make now will set the course for how you live, learn, work and play over
the next few years.
Each year, more than 7,500 students call UB’s residence halls & apartments home. Students immerse themselves in lively,
dynamic communities with plenty of opportunities to learn, explore and meet new friends. Offering housing on two
campuses, UB’s residence halls & apartments include abundant dining options, residential programming and high-speed
Internet and cable television connections. You’ll find that our safe and convenient living areas include students with a wide
range of interests and diverse cultural backgrounds, which will help broaden their horizons and enhance the UB experience.
UB housing offers amenities and value you won’t find anywhere else. You will find convenient, safe and dynamic
living spaces for everyone.
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Many off-campus properties aggressively sell to local college students, and some even sound like they’re affiliated with UB. If it
doesn’t say UB Campus Living, it is NOT UB-affiliated.
Housing for incoming first-year students is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you deposit, the more likely
your Housing preferences will be accommodated.
Why Live on Campus
Better Academic Performance. Research shows that students who live on campus get better grades and are more
likely to graduate. What’s more, UB offers living-learning and academic success programs to help students focus their
academic efforts. Our programs complement academics and help you grow.
Value. Overall, living on campus is a better value for your dollar. Your rent includes all utilities (except in Flickinger),
free internet and cable TV, on-site laundry and much more. Paying for on-campus housing is easy. Rent is billed
directly to your account so there’s no need to send monthly checks.
Getting Involved. Students who live on campus are more involved and build longer lasting connections. Living at UB
makes it easier to get involved in hundreds of extracurricular programs, many of which are available exclusively to
campus residents. From athletic and cultural events to life skill workshops to late night entertainment – UB’s
campus programs complement academics and help you grow.
Safety and Security. Living on campus you are protected 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by more than 60 sworn
New York State police officers; live-in professional staff; late night safety walk and shuttle services; public safety
aides; and more
Convenience. You’re closer to classrooms, libraries, computer labs, faculty, advisors, and health services – all of UB’s
services. UB buses and shuttles run more often and to more campus locations than off-campus shuttles. That means
you get to and from class faster
Specialty Housing
UB offers residential learning communities where students with similar academic interests can live together, share enhanced staff
support and participate in co-curricular programs specifically designed for them. These communities include interests
such as architecture, engineering, health professions, undecided majors, Undergraduate Academies, Daniel Acker Scholars,
Leadership House and the University Honors College. In addition to the above, we also have a special Gender Neutral area designed
especially for UB students who wish to live in a mixed gender housing environment.
Spaces in all specialty areas are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Some programs have specific
eligibility criteria or application requirements. For a full list of programs, please visit housing.buffalo.edu/special.
Living on Campus
Campus Living provides a wide array of on-campus housing options. Our many buildings and complexes are built
around the needs of our students. Our living communities offer a great variety of amenities, services, special interest
areas and locations to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
Governors Complex (North Campus): Clinton, Dewey, Lehman and Roosevelt Halls
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800 students
Suites of four double rooms, bathroom and lounge
Coed by alternating suites
Separate first-year and upper-class living areas
Dining Center, convenience store, retail dining
Fitness center, computer lab, TV lounge and music room
Jones Study Center
Specialty Housing: Honors, leadership House, Daniel Acker Scholars,
Undergraduate Academies
• Availability: Very limited. Preference to students who submit deposits by early February.
Ellicott Complex (North Campus): Fargo, Porter, Red Jacket, Richmond, Spaulding and Wilkeson Quads
• 500 students in each residence hall
• Coed by alternating sections
• Wide variety of rooms, ranging from singles to four-person with centrally located
baths and lounges
• Study Centers with tutoring available; computer labs
• Dining Center, convenience store, retail dining
• Entertainment, TV and pool lounges; fitness center
• Home to UB Counseling Services, Campus Dining & Shops, parking &
transportation Services, and several academic departments
• Specialty Housing: First-year (including management, engineering, health,
social sciences, and first-year exploration); Gender neutral Housing
• Availability: limited. Preference to students who submit deposits by early March.
William Greiner Hall (North Campus)
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UB’s newest residence hall
600 sophomore students
Suite-style with 2 double rooms and shared bathroom
Au Bon pain café; snack kitchens on each floor
Business center, state-of-the-art classrooms
Career-centered study center
TV/entertainment lounge on each floor
Specialty Housing: Honors, Undergraduate Academies, Daniel Acker Scholars,
UB Scholars, MORE House
• Availability: limited to sophomore students.
Clement and Goodyear Halls (South Campus)
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Suites of two double rooms with adjoining bath; single rooms;
Open lounges with kitchens on each floor
Coed by alternating suites
Dining Center, convenience store, retail dining
Study lounges with tutoring available; computer lab
Walking distance to UB Health Services
Game room, pool and TV lounges, fitness center
Specialty Housing: Architecture first-year interest area.
Apartments (North Campus)
UB’s five apartment complexes, all located on north campus, are available to upper-class, undergraduate,
graduate, non-traditional students as well as faculty, staff and students with families. Preference is given to those
who live the longest on campus. Most apartments are completely furnished and your rent includes all utilities, cable
and high- speed internet (Flickinger Court does not include gas and electric). Upon being offered an
apartment, an additional deposit may be required.
Creekside Village
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• Adjacent to Ellicott Complex
• Available to graduate and
professional students
• 2 Bedroom townhouses and
accessible ranch-style units
Fully furnished, air conditioned*
12-month agreements
Washer/dryer in unit
Green campus housing – LEED certified
Special interest areas: Dental and Law
Hadley Village
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• Close to academic spine; adjacent to
Governors complex
• Available to upper-class
undergraduate students
• 4-bedroom units
Fully furnished, air conditioned*
Washer/dryer on each floor
10-month agreements
Business center, fireplace lounge
Fitness center
Special interest area: Gender Neutral Housing Area
Flickinger Court
• Adjacent to Ellicott Complex
• Available to
graduate/professional students,
students with families,
faculty/staff
• 12-month agreements
• 2-bedroom townhouse and accessible ranch-style
units
• Units available: unfurnished, partially furnished
(bedroom furniture only) and fully furnished
• Washer/dryer in unit, playground
• Cable and internet included; gas and
electric not included
South Lake Village
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• Adjacent to Lake LaSalle; close to
academic spine and athletic areas
• Available to upper-class and graduate
students.
• Studio, 1-, 2- and 4-bedroom units
Fully furnished, air conditioned*
Washer/dryer in common areas
10-month agreements in 4-bedroom units only
Business center, fireplace lounge
* Apartments include fully-furnished living and dining rooms, microwave,
dishwasher, and air-conditioning. Flickinger apartments are available
furnished, partially furnished, or unfurnished.
Flint Village
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athletic facilities
• Available to upper-class and
graduate students
• 1-, 2-, and 4-bedroom units
Fully furnished, air conditioned*
Washers/dryers in common areas
10-month agreements
Business Center
Special interest area: Law School
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Am I eligible? housing.buffalo.edu/eligibility UB’s
apartments are intended for our upper-class
students who have completed at least 2 years of
post-high school college. Preference is given to
those students who have lived within University at
Buffalo housing for 4+ semesters or completed 60+
college credits (AP not included). If you do not meet
the minimum residency/credit requirements and
have been out of high school for at least 2 academic
years, you may apply but should include proof of
high school graduation date.
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Living at UB vs Off Campus Housing
The annual cost of living at college includes much more than rent. Many off-campus landlords don’t tell you the hidden
costs before you sign the lease. Compare the costs of living at UB against the cost to live off campus and you’ll see the
value immediately. Over four years, a student could save from $3,800 to $10,000 living on campus at UB.
On-campus housing is the ONLY housing recognized by the University at Buffalo.
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Ub
apartments
(10-month
option)
Cable TV
Included
Furnishings
$20
Ub
Residence hall
(10-month
option)
Included
Included
Offcampus
apartment
complex
(12 months)
Included
Included
Offcampus
private
landlord
(12 months)
$245
Included
Cost Reflects...
Compare to $24.50/person/month (Time Warner).
UB housing is furnished. Compare to Target/Wal-Mart costs ($1,612) to furnish a
one-bedroom apartment with bed, mattress, desk and chair, night stand, dresser,
floor lamp, microwave, air conditioner.*
Compare to average $60/month/person in private apartment (National Fuel)
Gas utilities
Included
Included
Included
$600
Internet
Included
Included
Included
$170
Laundry
Included
Included
Included
Entertainment
Included
Included
$130
Transportation
Included
Included
$1,104
$1,104
Electric
Included
Included
$200
$200
Printing
ncluded
Included
$30
$30
Security
Included
Included
Included
$191
Compare to private security system with hardwired smoke detectors ($129 one
time=$16/year/person), monthly monitoring ($12/mo/person) and annual safety/
security inspection ($100/yr).
$200
UB housing offers free fitness centers as well as many health and wellness
workshops. Compare to off-campus gym memberships (Buffalo Athletic Club:
$99/3 months) or UB’s Recreation Services ($50/fitness class/semester).
Compare to $17/month/person (Time Warner).
$240
Compare to off-campus laundry costs (2 wash-dry loads/week @ $3/load =
$24/month/person)
$130
In UB housing, we host hundreds of social and educational programs, most at no
cost to our residents. Compare to cost for 1 off-campus movie per month.
A car is not required when you live on campus. UB buses and shuttles stop at all
on-campus housing at no additional cost. Compare to average monthly cost for a
private car: gas (20 miles/week at $0.555/mile -IRS rate=$444/10 months) and car
insurance ($66/month=$660/10 months).
Compare to average $20/month/person (NYSEG).
Fitness/gym
Renters insurance
Rent (August-May)
Summer expenses
(June & July)
Total annual
housing expenses
Included
Included
Included
$125
$150
$150
$150
$7,270
$5,905
$6,990
$4,250
$0
$0
$1,685
$1,430
$10,289
$8,990
$7,420
$6,055
UB students who live on-campus get an additional 600 pages of free printing each
year through residential Business Centers. Compare to $.05/copy at Great Lakes
Printing in UB Commons.
Renter’s insurance is strongly recommended for all students living on- or offcampus ($12.50 per month).
10-month totals. UB housing ($727/month for 10-month apartment option &
$5905 per academic year for a space in a 4 person quad in the Residence Halls);
Off-campus apartment complex ($699/month for 12 month option);off-campus.
Unlike UB housing, off-campus housing providers do not offer 10-month contracts.
That means you pay certain living expenses even if you aren’t living there in
the summer. Cost reflects rent, cable/internet, gas, laundry, entertainment,
transportation, electric, security, fitness for two months, per person.
Whether you choose our residence halls or apartments, UB’s on-campus housing
is always your best value!
UB apartment costs reflect rent for one bedroom in a four-bedroom unit in UB’s apartments for a 10-month term, except where indicated. Off-campus housing estimates are for a
12-month lease and are per person in a four-person apartment unless otherwise noted. *Furnishing costs are per person amortized over 4 years.
UB’s housing rates are updated and published every year by February. Your rent is billed to your student account
(except for Flickinger, for which you pay monthly at the community building). In UB apartments, students lease/rent
individual bedrooms in each unit.
To see UB’s most current housing rates visit: housing.buffalo.edu/futurerates.
Housing assignments:
New (incoming to ub) students: Housing assignments are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. The earlier you
deposit, the more likely you get your housing preferences accommodated. On-campus Residence Hall housing is
guaranteed for students who submit their housing deposit before May 1 (Dec 1 for spring).
Current/Returning (to ub) students:
Current UB students submit their housing deposit beginning in January (October for spring). Students will self-select
their rooms using a lottery numbers system which they will receive after submitting their housing deposit.
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Campus Living Frequently asked Questions
I have read that applications received by May 1 will guarantee me housing. Is that true?
Yes, we will be accepting housing deposits from new/incoming students beginning in Mid-January. All completed
Residence Hall applications received by May 1 are guaranteed housing. A housing application is considered complete
after you have completed both your housing deposit/deferment and tuition deposit/deferment, using the date of the last
received item.
What does it mean when you say that I am ‘guaranteed’ housing?
‘Guaranteed’ means that you will be assigned housing as long as your application is received by that date. It does not
mean that you will b e guaranteed your housing preferences, as spaces are assigned based on the application date. You
will receive priority in being assigned to a space, pending availability.
What happens if I am accepted after May 1? Can I still apply?
After May 1, we begin accepting applications for a housing waiting list. Once all priority applicants have been assigned, we
will assign students from the waiting list based on the following priorities; out of town freshman, out of town transfers, local
freshman, and local transfers. Applicants will be able to track the status of their waiting list application online until they
are assigned.
If I meet someone at orientation that I want to live with - can I change my roommate request?
Students may change any housing preference, including roommate requests, through early May. After that date, no more
changes can be made. Please note, only those applications on file with the Housing operations office by April 1 will be
considered for roommate requests. We will be unable to honor roommate requests from applications submitted after
April 1. Based on our assignment process, there will be no rooms with multiple spaces remaining in the Residence Halls
for those with application dates later than April 1.
How do I cancel my application?
You must put your request in writing and submit it to the Housing operations office, 106 Red Jacket Quad, Buffalo, NY
14261. It can also be faxed to 716-645-3968. In order to receive a refund of your $300 housing deposit, we must receive
the request no later than May 1. If you choose to cancel between May 2 and July 1, you will forfeit your $300 deposit.
Requests received after July 1, in addition to forfeiting their $300 deposit, will also be charged an additional $150 late
cancellation charge.
The on-Campus dining experience
Welcome to award-winning dining at UB. When you live on campus, you’ll experience
innovative world cuisine using the fresh flavors and ingredients. We strive to provide a
wide variety of menu options with quality food and services, accentuating and
enhancing the customer experience in a diverse global community.
We have an outstanding, nationally acclaimed residential dining program featuring
three Residential Dining Centers. Using freshly prepared ingredients, buying local,
offering global cuisine and serving foods that not only look good, but are good for
you...these are just a few of the ways we have earned the #1 Dining Services ranking
for SUNY University Centers.
Crossroads Culinary Center was awarded the
Grand Prize for Residential Dining Concept by the
National Association of College and University
Food Services (NACUFS).
You’ll also find many of the national brands
you love, including Jamba Juice, Au Bon Pain,
Tim Horton’s, and Moe’s Southwest Grill, along
with many of our own concepts that are
campus favorites. In addition to the variety of
food available every day we hold special events
and theme meals throughout the year, offering
exciting new dining experiences almost
every day.
You can find UB Dining at every corner of campus.
With over 35 locations, there’s always great food
and a warm smile wherever you go.
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More info
Apply for UB Housing
housing.buffalo.edu/apply
Important Housing Dates
Housing Check-in
housing.buffalo.edu/checkin
Housing Rates/Costs
Housing Options
housing.buffalo.edu/futurerates
housing.buffalo.edu/overview
Housing Photos
ubstudentaffairs.zenfolio.com/housing
UB Apartments
housing.buffalo.edu/apartments
Apartment Eligibility
Specialty Housing
housing.buffalo.edu/futuredates
housing.buffalo.edu/eligibility
housing.buffalo.edu/special
Campus Dining
myubcard.com
Apply online at:
housing.buffalo.edu/apply
106 Red Jacket Quad
Buffalo, NY 14261
(716) 645-2171 • Fax: (716) 645-3968
ub-reshalls@buffalo.edu
ub-apts@buffalo.edu
housing.buffalo.edu
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