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EXPERIENCE UB Residence Hall Check-in Guide
Getting Ready for Check-in welcome.buffalo.edu
This brochure is intended to get you ready to move into your Returning Students:
UB residence hall. We recommend that you read the entire Fri, August 28, 2015 Greiner Hall only 9 am – 3 pm
document to make your move-in experience a smooth one. Sat, August 29, 2015 9 am – 8 pm
Sun, August 30, 2015 12 pm – 5 pm
Before Move-in
Classes Begin:
• Make your travel plans and reservations for move-in. Mon, August 31, 2015
• On-campus lodging is not available for family members
so you may need to make hotel reservations. Additionally, Deadline to check into your residence hall room is 5 pm
some programs may require that you arrive before on the first day of classes.
residence halls are open.
• Find your room assignment and roommate information
by visiting UB Campus Living’s room reservation website:
campusliving.buffalo.edu.
• Plan for packing. Contact your roommate and decide what
you’ll each bring. For example, you may only need one
carpet, television, refrigerator, etc. And remember that
many items can be purchased once you get to UB. (Check
out “What to Bring” on p. 6)
• Verify that your personal belongings are insured through
Did you know?
your parents’ renter/homeowner insurance policy. If not, Students who live on
purchase your own renter’s insurance. campus get higher grades
and are more likely to
• If you plan to ship your belongings to campus, plan to have graduate on time.
them arrive at UB AFTER August 20, 2015. Early and Late Arrivals
• Prepare your devices. Visit buffalo.edu/ubit/start to get
started (download free software, check standards). In order to have adequate time to prepare
our buildings, early arrivals will not be
• Review unloading and parking instructions and the permitted. However, if you have an academic or personal
Check-in map at commitment that requires you to be on campus before
housing.buffalo.edu/checkin your assigned check-in day, you must submit your early
arrival request in writing to UB Campus Living no later
Dates and Times for Checking In
than August 3, 2015.
Look below to find the date and time you should check in.
For general information on opening weekend go to: Requests can be made online at:
welcome.buffalo.edu https://campusliving.wufoo.com/forms/early-arrival-
student-request-form-fall-2015
New Transfer Students & New Students
Thurs, August 27, 2015 9 am – 8 pm Early Arrival requests must be received by August 3,
Fri, August 28, 2015 9 am – 3 pm 2015 for consideration. If granted, an additional room
charge of $50 per day will be charged to your student
Odd-numbered Floors Start time 9 am
account. You will be notified by email if your request was
Even-numbered Floors Start time 11 am
granted or denied. Prior to August 27th, limited campus
* Please Note: Students attending Aug. 21 services, including residence hall staffing, campus dining
Orientation, may check in after orientation on Fri. Aug. and campus transportation, will be available.
21 until 8 pm. Students attending Aug. 27 orientation
Late Arrival – Room assignments will be held until 5 pm,
can check in on Wed. Aug. 26, 9 am - 8 pm.
Monday, August 31st, 2015. The deadline to cancel
*Students checking in early will be billed a $35.00 per night fee if arriving early housing reservations was May 1, 2015.
for academic reasons. Non academic arrivals will billed at $50.00.
Students who are attending UB for the fall and do not
check in by August 31, will be responsible for all room charges,
and will forfeit all associated room fees and deposits, and
may be subject to room reassignment.
Arrival
Check-in Day
• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Plan for the weather. • Break down your moving boxes and place them next to hallway
• Know where you’re going including which campus you are going trash cans or in recycling bins, located throughout the halls.
to (North or South) and print your campus map before arrival. • Never leave belongings unattended and lock your room door
Campus maps are available at buffalo.edu/buildings. when you leave.
• Once you arrive at UB, have your UB ID card ready. You’ll need it
Where do I check in?
to check in and enter the halls.
If you’re checking in prior to August 27, 2015 or after Sunday,
• Check in at designated locations.
August 30, 2015, go to the area office specified for your hall.
• Park in a designated unloading area. Do NOT leave your car.
These areas are for unloading only. Remember not to leave Ellicott Complex, North Campus
your belongings unattended. See unloading locations, overflow Fargo, Porter, Red Jacket, Richmond, Spaulding, and
parking areas, and check-in locations on the Check-In Map Wilkeson Quads
available in mid-August at housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.
Ellicott Area Office, 123 Richmond, Building 2,
• Please note that Spaulding, Wilkeson, Richmond, and Goodyear (716) 645-6304
will be very busy on Thursday, August 27, until early afternoon.
Check-in Locations
Fargo parking lot will be very busy on Saturday as this lot serves
Greiner, Fargo, and Porter Halls. Fargo: 261 Fargo (entertainment lounge)
• After getting your key and check-in materials, plan the best route Porter: 241 Porter (lounge)
to your room based on traffic. Some buildings will have over 500 Red Jacket: Tent outside Red Jacket, Building 1
students checking in on one day. Richmond: Tent outside, Moody Terrace
• Begin moving belongings to your room. Spaulding: Tent outside
• Free carts are available near all check-in stations. Note: carts Wilkeson: Tent outside, Newcomb Terrace
may be helpful in transporting your items, but some buildings are
accessible only by stairs. About Ellicott’s Layout
• Residence halls in the Ellicott complex each have several buildings
Getting Settled
(1-8) but not all halls connect at all levels.
• Discuss your room set-up with your roommate and start
• There may be several possible routes to your room in Ellicott. Look
unpacking.
for signs or ask staff for directions.
• Review the Room Condition Report (RCR) from your RA.
• In Ellicott, the 2nd floor is known as the terrace or plaza level and
• Need help connecting to Wi-Fi, ResNet, or UBmail? provides an excellent view of the entire complex. If you get lost,
Look for CIT Help Desk Assistants (in green t-shirts) head to level 2.
in Ellicott Food Court and Governors (North Campus)
• Each hall has at least three elevators. Unload from a parking lot
or the Goodyear tent (South Campus)
or loop/terrace. Unloading is not permitted from Frontier Road.
between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thurs., 8/27 and Fri. 8/28.
Ellicott Mapping Coordinates: Important Dates
- Google Maps: Ellicott Complex, Buffalo, NY 14228
Early August Room/Roommate
- GPS: Hamilton Rd and Frontier Rd., Buffalo, NY Assignments Emailed
Greiner Hall, North Campus August 26, 2015 Tuition Payment Due –
first fall bill
Front desk: (716) 645-8900
Greiner students will use the front desk for early arrival check-in. August 27-30, 2015 Opening Weekend and
9 am Residence Hall Check-In
Check-in Locations
C Wing Classrooms located closest to Lee Road August 27, 2015 Meal plans begin at dinner
• Greiner Hall has 3 wings: A, B and C view full schedule online
• Unload in Fargo parking lot. Unloading from Lee Road is not permitted. August 27, 2015 Dining Dollars become valid
Greiner Hall Mapping Coordinates: for all meal plans
- Google Maps: Ellicott Complex, Buffalo, NY 14228 August 31, 2015 First Day of Fall Classes
- GPS: Hamilton Rd and Frontier Rd, Buffalo, NY
September 4, 2015 Last Day to
Governors Complex, North Campus Change Meal Plan
(for fall semester)
(Clinton, Dewey, Lehman, Roosevelt Halls)
Governors Area Office, 108 Lehman Hall, (716) 645-2135 October 2-4, 2015 Family Weekend
familyweekend.buffalo.edu
Check-in Location
108 Lehman and lobby. November 25, 2015 Fall Recess Begins *
• Dewey and Roosevelt students should get their key before unloading as the check-in 9 am (Residence Halls Close)
location is on the south side of the complex.
November 29, 2015 Residence Halls Re-Open
• These three-story buildings only have 2 small service elevators (located in Roosevelt 12 pm
and Clinton) that will be in operation during Opening Weekend. The Clinton Elevator is
available all year long. December 21, 2015 Final Exams End
• Governors Halls connect on the second and third floors through a series of corridors. December 22, 2015 Winter Recess Begins*
Governors Mapping Coordinates: 9 am (Residence Halls Close)
- Governors is located on Hadley Rd. between Rensch and White Roads in Amherst, NY January 3, 2016 Residence Halls Reopen
- Google Maps: Lehman Hall, Buffalo, NY 14228 12 pm (for Winter session only)
- GPS: Hadley Rd and White Rd, Buffalo, NY
January 24, 2016 Residence Halls Re-Open
Main Street or South Campus Halls 9am
Clement and Goodyear Halls January 2016 2016/2017 On-Campus
Main Street Area Office, 119 Goodyear Hall, (716) 829-3144 Housing Signup
Check-in Locations March 12, 2016 Spring Recess Begins*
Goodyear: Tent outside 9 am (Residence Halls Close)
Clement: 110 Clement (Study Lounge)
March 20, 2016 Residence Halls Re-Open
• Clement and Goodyear Halls have 2-3 elevators. Goodyear elevators will be very busy 9 am
on Thursday, August 27, 2015. We encourage those on levels 1-4 to use the stairs for
smaller items. May 15, 2016 Residence Halls Close
• Clement and Goodyear halls are located on Goodyear Rd. in Buffalo, NY
5 pm
Clement/Goodyear Mapping Coordinates: May 16, 2016 Residence Halls Close
9 am for Graduating Seniors
- Google Maps: Goodyear Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214
- GPS: Clement Rd and Goodyear Rd, Buffalo, NY
* Those interested in break housing must sign up
Lost your UB Card?
to stay in residence halls for fall, winter and spring
- UB Card office will be open (Located at 228 Student Union) recess. Charges may apply.
- Saturday 8/29/15 12 noon - 3 pm
- Sunday 8/30/15 12 noon - 3 pm
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mail and Packages
If you wish to ship your belongings to campus, we will begin to accept
packages Thurs. August 20.
Package pickup hours and locations are available at each check-in site.
Please address your packages as follows:
Your Name
University at Buffalo
Your Room Address (included in Room Assignment Letter)
Buffalo, NY Zip Code (14261 - North Campus, 14214 - South Campus)
Property Protection
Every student should obtain a renters insurance policy or confirm they
Your Room are covered under their guardian’s homeowners policy. The university is
• Storage is limited. Remember, you won’t be living alone and not responsible for theft or damage to personal property.
you’ll be sharing your storage space with others. In other words,
don’t bring too much. Talk to your roommate about what they are Advice for Parents and Guardians
bringing. • Don’t worry. Everything will be all right. Your student is in good hands.
• Residence Hall beds can be requested to be put in a “raised” • Think about doing something special together after the big drop-off.
position (not to exceed 34" from the floor) but are not allowed to Regardless of what you’re feeling right now, it is an emotional day
be bunked, lofted, or raised in any other manner higher than 34" for most.
from the floor. For safety reasons, only our staff may raise or lower • Resist the urge to “drop in” for a visit. Give your student time to
beds. Requests for bed height changes can be made once you arrive adjust before you make plans for a visit.
through the work order system.
• Be patient, flexible and go with the flow.
• ApproximateRoom Sizes
Single: 130 square feet Double: 210 square feet Suggestions for Students
Triple: 300 square feet Quad: 320 square feet • Think about doing something special for your parents. Leave a nice
Greiner Bedroom: 13.8' x 12.8' note that they will find when they get home.
• Review our picture gallery at • Don’t invite your parents to spend the night.
housing.buffalo.edu/checkin. • If you’re a returning student, you know how the new students are
• UB is a smoke free campus. smoking is prohibited including use feeling. Lend a hand and welcome them to the UB family.
of e-cigarettes. Go to wellness.buffalo.edu/wes/tobacco.php
GET CONNECTED AT UB
Get your devices ready for UB before you arrive!
• Check Your Devices
- Review UB’s recommended standards
- Update your operating systems
• Install Free, Important Software from UB
- Symantec Endpoint Protection (anti-virus and firewall)
- Microsoft Office (includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel and more)
For questions about UB's IT services, problems with your
UBITName password or help with connecting at UB, contact the
CIT Help Desk:
Phone: 716-645-3542 or toll-free 800-354-2658
Email: cit-helpdesk@buffalo.edu
In-person: Lockwood 2nd Floor Cybrary (North Campus)
Learn more about getting connected at: buffalo.edu/ubit/start.
UB Residence Hall “What to Bring”
Your residence hall will include Rooms have tile floors and window blinds/
these items (per person): shades. Nearby you’ll find a lounge with a TIP:
Talk to your
- Extra-long (XL) twin bed & stove, microwave, and sink. Each building roommate before
mattress is equipped with a laundry room. Most halls you pack or
- desk & chair (except Goodyear, Clement, and Greiner) have buy anything.
community-style bathrooms so plan for a trip Storage space is
- dresser limited and many
- closet or wardrobe down the hall carrying the necessities. Beds can items can be
- nightstand be raised up to 34 inches, but lofting beds is shared, like TVs,
- floor lamp or built-in lighting not allowed. UB furniture may not be removed fans and fridges.
from your room.
Identification Laundry/Clothing Care • Plastic storage cubes or totes Optional
• Student ID (needed to check in) • HE (high-efficiency) detergent, (for underbed storage) • Flashlight, batteries, camera
• Driver’s license or passport fabric softener, stain remover • Cleaning supplies (e.g. wipes, • Recreation: Bike with strong
(NOTE: passports or enhanced (Please do not use Purex 3-in-1 dishwashing soap, all-purpose u-lock, inline skates, frisbee,
driver’s licenses are required to sheets or similar products. They cleaner, paper towels, sponge, basketball, soccer ball, cards,
enter Canada) damage laundry machines and dish towel) board games
• Health insurance card/info leave stains.) • Bathroom rugs (for Clement, • TV with coaxial cable,
• Laundry basket/bag, hamper, Goodyear or Greiner) BluRay/DVD player
• ATM Card/credit cards/
checkbook hangers • Microwaveable dish, pan, • Small stereo/headphones/
• Iron and mini-ironing board can opener MP3 Player
Medications • Wastebasket • Music/Movies
School Stuff
• Anything you take regularly and Food, Snacks • Mini refrigerator (2 per quad or
special instructions for things • Book bag/messenger bag triple, 1 per double) no larger
like allergy shots • Computer/laptop • Mug, cup, plate, silverware than 4.2 cubic feet and 3 amps
• Jump (flash) drive (1-2 of each)
• Spare eye glasses, contact • Fan (only Greiner is air-
lenses, supplies • Ethernet Cord • Non-perishable snack foods conditioned)
• Current written prescriptions (25' recommended) for
• Headache/cold medicine connecting to ResNet
• Computer supplies (e.g. printer,
• First aid kit
ink, paper)
PROHIBITED ITEMS!
I Get Renter’s
Linens • Binders, folders, paper, • Halogen, upward facing bowl Insurance!
writing utensils and multi-arm lamps If you’re not covered
• Pillow (1-2)
• Calculator • Microwaves, toaster ovens or by your parent/
• Bed linens (for XL twin), open coil appliances (e.g. space
including blanket, comforter, • Planner/calendar guardian’s policy,
heaters, hot plates) buy coverage before
sheets, mattress pad
• Bed risers you get to UB.
• Towels: at least 2 bath, 2 hand,
• Air conditioners
2 face Household Items • Electrical cords (only surge
Personal Items • Cell phone & charger or calling protectors please)
cards • Pets other than fish (10 gallon Decoration
• Clothes for warm and cooler
• Surge protector/power strip tanks or less) (Makes a room like home)
fall weather
(Required by New York state • Candles, incense, and plug-in
• Rain gear (e.g. jacket, umbrella) • Posters, photos, artwork,
regulation. Extension cords are type air fresheners
• Swim suit, workout gear, calendar, family picture
not permitted.) • Permanent adhesives and nails
sneakers • Removable mounting tapes
• Sewing kit, safety pins • Weapons (e.g. firearms, airsoft
• Toiletries (incl. brush, (3M kind) or poster putty
• Alarm clock guns, non-kitchen knives)
comb, shaving items, • Plants
tissues) • Fireworks, propane, butane or
other explosive materials • Small area rug (6' x 8' will work
• Hair dryer, curling/ in all rooms)
straightening iron • Alcohol (prohibited in first-year
areas and for persons under 21) • Desk lamp or additional
• Shower shoes floor lamp
• Robe
• Shower tote
UB is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited including
e-cigarettes & hookahs.
Opening Weekend (Aug. 27-30 2015) Housing Check-in Map
Check-In Sites
Ellicott Complex
And Greiner Hall
Please help us keep
check-in smooth
and convenient for
everyone. You may
unload your car
from either:
• traffic loops
(terraces)
near residence
Moody Newcomb
Terrace Terrace halls including
Newcomb, Moody
and Gane Terrace.
• parking lots near
your residence
halls (only as
marked)
As soon as you are
unloaded, please
move your car to :
1. Fargo Lot
(on Thurs)
2. Spaulding Lot
(Fri-Sat)
Check-In Sites
Gane
Terrace
Unloading Zones
PLEASE do not leave
your car unattended
in Unloading Zones.
If you are unable to
park in designated
unloading zones,
park in a lot nearest
your assigned hall
and move your car
to Overflow Parking
once you are
moved in.
Steps For Easy Check-in
1. Pull car into Unloading Zone nearest your 5. Driver moves car to overflow lot.
residence hall 6. Student meets family/friends at unloading
2. Student (with ID) proceeds to check-in location and begins moving items to room.
location 7. Someone stays behind to watch unmoved
3. Parent/family member obtains moving items. Do not leave your belongings
cart (available near all check-in sites) unattended!
4. Family/friends unload carOpening Weekend (Aug. 27-30, 2015) Housing Check-in Map
Governor’s Complex
Governor’ s A Lot Check-In Sites
White Road
Governors Complex
Dewey Roosevelt Unload for Governors Complex on
White Rd. or park in Governors A
and B lot.
Hadley Road
Governor’ s B Lot
Audubon Parkway
South Campus/
Main Street Campus
Unload from front of Goodyear
Hall on Goodyear Rd. If unloading
space is not available, park and
Governor’ s Check-In unload from Main/Bailey lot.
Clinton Lehman
AREA OFFICE, 108 LEHMAN Please note: if entering from
AND LOBBY
Main/Bailey lot, there are stairs.
South Campus
Unloading Zones
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Clement you are moved in.
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Clement Road
Goodyear Check-In
Bailey Avenue
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