We Look Forward to Seeing You!
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.
For Fall 2027, the Residence Halls opens to new international students who will be living on campus on Monday, August, 23, 2027 at 08:00 a.m. You will not be permitted to stay on campus prior to Monday, August, 23, 2027.
Orientation Schedule (Fall 2026)
Monday, August 23, 2027 - Buffalo State Campus
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8:00 a.m. On Campus Housing Opens
Tuesday, August 24, 2027 - 160 Technology Building
- 08:30-09:00 Breakfast served
- 09:00-12:00 Meet Department Representatives from the campus.
- 12:00-01:00 Lunch Break
- 01:00-02:00 Campus Tour
- 02:00-03:00 Technology Set up
- 4:00-5:00 Shopping trip to Target
- 05:30-06:30 Evening Meal
Wednesday, August 25, 2027 - 160 Technology Building
08:30-Breakfast
9:00-11:30 Guest Speakers
12:00 Lunch Break
1:00-2:00 The American Classroom
2:00-3:00 Library Tour
3:00-4:00 Meeting students
5:30-6:30 Evening Meal
Thursday, August 26 and Friday, August 27, 2027
Thursday, August 26, 2027
08:30-New Student Orientation For all New Undergraduate Students
Guest Speakers
Lunch Break
Prepare for Academic Success through presentations and technology
Welcome Reception
Meet the incoming class of 2031
Friday, August 27, 2027
Join New Student and Family Programing for new student orientation, new student convocation, department meetings and welcome activities.
Spring 2027 Orientation
Spring 2027 International Orientation
Thursday, January 21, 2027 Friday, January 22, 2027
Full day of international orientation from 8:30-3:30 Orientation for all new US and International Students 8:30-2:30
Shopping in area 3:30-6:30 Evening Welcome activities
Dinner 6:30
For more information contact Tricia Herritt at herrittl@buffalostate.edu.
If you are arriving at Buffalo Niagara Airport- take a taxi from the baggage claim area of the airport. The cost of transportation is typically $35-40.