For January 2009 New Students: Information will be available on December 1st, 2008.
For Fall 2008 students: If you have NOT attended an Orientation, you must sign an agreement to attend January Orientation in order to remove the Orientation hold from your student account.
All summer Orientation sessions have now been completed. If you are a new student and did not attend Orientation, you MUST sign an agreement to attend January Orientation
Welcome to Buffalo State!
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Buffalo State College, the Orientation Office welcomes you to the campus community! As you begin this new and exciting journey, we invite you to become more acquainted with Buffalo State College by attending our mandatory New Student Orientation program.* Orientation has been intentionally designed to meet the needs of our new students and their families.
The Orientation program provides information and events that create a common experience and promotes school spirit by connecting students to each other which fosters student learning and development both in and out of the classroom.
You're ready to begin your college studies at Buffalo State College. You have every reason to expect great things for your future, and Buffalo State is ready to help you get started. Orientation is your chance to ask questions about academics, student services, or simply what it's like to be a student at Buffalo State. At Orientation you will become acquainted with campus facilities; meet other new students; and know why Buffalo State is an excellent choice for your college education.
We extend to you a warm welcome and look forward to meeting you soon! If you have any questions or require further information, please contact our office by phone at (716) 878-5336 or e-mail at orientat@buffalostate.edu
*Mandatory New Student Orientation program
At Buffalo State College, all new students are required to attend orientation prior to the start of classes. Failure to do so will result in a hold being placed on a student’s registration. Readmit students will need to confirm with the Orientation Office (716) 878-5336 that they have already met the orientation requirement.