International Student and Scholar Services

New undergraduate and graduate students participate in New International Student Orientation upon arrival to campus. New International Student Orientation assists with acclimation to life at Buffalo State, discusses resources available on campus, and allows you to meet other students who are new to Buffalo State and the United States.

Fall 2025 Orientation Schedule

Monday, August 18, 2025

8:00 a.m.  On Campus Housing Opens

6:00 p.m. Welcome Meal

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 160 Technology Building

8:30-9:00   Breakfast served

9:00-12:00 Meet Department Representatives from the campus.

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

1:00-4:00 Prepare for Academic Success through presentations and technology

4:00-5:30 Shopping trip to Target

5:30-6:30 Evening Meal

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

9:00-12:00 Immigration Overview

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch break

1:00-4:00 p.m. Live in the US

Thursday, August 21, 2025

New Student Orientation For all New Students  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, August 22, 2025

9:00 Meet your academic advisor and participate in department meetings 

Airport Pick-Up

Each semester, Buffalo State offers a complimentary shuttle at a single designated time picking up at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and dropping off at Buffalo State's campus.

Spring 2025 Shuttle Pick-Up: 

Our complimentary shuttle for the Spring 2025 semester is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00PM. This shuttle will pick students up at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport at 6:00PM and transport students directly to Buffalo State's campus. If you would like to use this service, please confirm with Tricia Herritt prior to arrival by emailing herrittl@buffalostate.edu.

If you are arriving at a different time please take a taxi from the baggage claim area of the airport.  The cost of transportation is typically $35-40. 

New International Student Move-In

Fall 2025: The Residence Halls opens to new international students who will be living on campus on Monday, August, 18 2025 at 8:00 a.m. You will not be permitted to stay on campus prior to Monday, August, 18 2025.

As a reminder, all students who are under the age of 21, with less than 60 credit hours are required to live on campus.

First Day of Classes

Fall 2025  August 25

Spring 2025  January 27

The total cost of both international orientation and new student orientation is $275