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	=== Applying for Housing and Housing Selection: ===		=== Applying for Housing and Housing Selection: ===
	To learn about how you can apply for housing, you can read the page on [~~https://ubwiki.tnology.dev/UB_Housing_Selection~~ Housing Selection].		To learn about how you can apply for housing, you can read the page on [[UB Housing Selection\|Housing Selection]].

	=== What to Bring - For Each Person: ===		=== What to Bring - For Each Person: ===
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	* Power Banks		* Power Banks
	* Medications		* Medications
	* condoms
	* Command Strips		* Command Strips
	* Storage Bins		* Storage Bins
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	== Part II: UB Dining ==		== Part II: UB Dining ==
	=== Dining Plans ===		=== Dining Plans ===
	First-year students living on campus must choose between Flex 14 and Flex 19 for a mandatory dining plan. There is no way to opt out of a meal plan in this case - it is required, even with food allergies or other dietary restrictions. For more information, refer to the article for [~~https://ubwiki.tnology.dev/UB_Dining_Plans~~ Dining Plans].		First-year students living on campus must choose between Flex 14 and Flex 19 for a mandatory dining plan. There is no way to opt out of a meal plan in this case - it is required, even with food allergies or other dietary restrictions. For more information, refer to the article for [[UB Dining Plans\|Dining Plans]].

	=== Dining Locations ===		=== Dining Locations ===

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	* Medications		* Medications
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	If your major is in any of the following schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>Downtown Campus</u>'':		If your major is in any of the following schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>Downtown Campus</u>'':

	* Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences		* [[Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences]]

	If you are not in any of the previously mentioned schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>North Campus</u>''. However, regardless of your school, it is likely that you will have classes on North Campus, especially if you are an undergraduate.		If you are not in any of the previously mentioned schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>North Campus</u>''. However, regardless of your school, it is likely that you will have classes on North Campus, especially if you are an undergraduate.
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	== Part VII: Clubs, Campus Events, and Student Life ==		== Part VII: Clubs, Campus Events, and Student Life ==
	Most organizations on campus are run under and funded through the Student Association (SA) and Graduate Student Association (GSA). They provide yearly funding to recognized clubs and have funds for other clubs or events on campus that people might want to run. When moving in at the beginning of the year, look out for tables in the Student Union, as many organizations will have tables laid out displaying their club/organization. These range anywhere from academic clubs, Greek life, religious/political groups, and funny hobby-based groups.		Most [[List of Clubs\|organizations]] on campus are run under and funded through the [[Student Association (SA)]] and [[Graduate Student Association (GSA)]]. They provide yearly funding to recognized clubs and have funds for other clubs or events on campus that people might want to run. When moving in at the beginning of the year, look out for tables in the Student Union, as many organizations will have tables laid out displaying their club/organization. These range anywhere from academic clubs, Greek life, religious/political groups, and funny hobby-based groups.

	Bulletin boards around campus are typically cleaned every semester or so, so information on them should be up-to-date. Always keep an eye out for posters as clubs and major events will be posted daily. Emails are also sent to students from the SA and GSA regularly with newsletters and lists of upcoming events. These organizations often offer students - both undergrads and graduate students - discounted tickets to events in town/the city such as the Zoo, Sabres games, and musical theater performances. Note that SA and GSA are run partially independently so discounted tickets are not always offered to both SA and GSA.		Bulletin boards around campus are typically cleaned every semester or so, so information on them should be up-to-date. Always keep an eye out for posters as clubs and major events will be posted daily. Emails are also sent to students from the SA and GSA regularly with newsletters and lists of upcoming events. These organizations often offer students - both undergrads and graduate students - discounted tickets to events in town/the city such as the Zoo, Sabres games, and musical theater performances. Note that SA and GSA are run partially independently so discounted tickets are not always offered to both SA and GSA.

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	==== Dining Halls: ====		==== Dining Halls: ====

	* '''Ellicott Complex''': Crossroads Culinary Center (C3)		* '''[[North Campus#Ellicott Complex\|Ellicott Complex]]''': Crossroads Culinary Center (C3)
	* '''Governors Complex''': Governors Dining Center		* '''[[North Campus#Governors Complex\|Governors Complex]]''': Governors Dining Center
	* '''South Campus''': Main Street Market Dining Center		* '''[[South Campus]]''': Main Street Market Dining Center

	The Dining Menu for the dining hall can be viewed here: https://ubdining.com/locations/menu		The Dining Menu for the dining hall can be viewed here: https://ubdining.com/locations/menu

	==== The Commons: ====		==== The Commons: ====
	The Commons is located on North Campus, across from the Student Union. '''The Commons does not accept dining plans, despite being on campus. Meal Swipes and Dining Points will not be accepted there.''' Locations at The Commons include Starbucks, Subway, and La Rosa.		[[North Campus#UB Commons\|The Commons]] is located on North Campus, across from the Student Union. '''The Commons does not accept dining plans, despite being on campus. Meal Swipes and Dining Points will not be accepted there.''' Locations at The Commons include Starbucks, Subway, and La Rosa.

	== Part III: Finding Your Way Around Campus ==		== Part III: Finding Your Way Around Campus ==
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	=== About Each Campus ===		=== About Each Campus ===
	The University at Buffalo has three campuses: North Campus, South Campus, and Downtown Campus.		The University at Buffalo has three campuses: [[North Campus]], [[South Campus]], and [[Downtown Campus]].

	* The '''[[North Campus]]''' is located in Amherst, NY.		* The '''North Campus''' is located in Amherst, NY.
	** This is generally considered the "main campus" of UB - it's the most well-known and where most students are.		** This is generally considered the "main campus" of UB - it's the most well-known and where most students are.
	** The following residential halls are here:		** The following residential halls are here:
	*** Governors Complex (First Year Students Only)		*** Governors Complex (First Year Students Only)
	*** Ellicott Complex		*** Ellicott Complex
	*** Greiner Hall (Second Year Students Only)		*** [[Greiner Hall]] (Second Year Students Only)
	** The following apartments are here:		** The following apartments are here:
	*** Flint Village		*** [[Flint Village]]
	*** South Lake Village		*** South Lake Village
	*** Creekside Village		*** Creekside Village
	*** Hadley Village		*** Hadley Village
	*** Flickinger Court		*** Flickinger Court
	* The '''South Campus''' is located in Buffalo, NY.		* The '''South Campus''' is located in [[Buffalo\|Buffalo, NY]].
	** This was the original (first) campus of UB.		** This was the original (first) campus of UB.
	** The following residential halls are here:		** The following residential halls are here:
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	* School of Dental Medicine		* School of Dental Medicine
	* School of Nursing		* School of Nursing
	* School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences		* [[School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences]]
	* School of Public Health and Health Professions		* [[School of Public Health and Health Professions]]

	If your major is in any of the following schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>Downtown Campus</u>'':		If your major is in any of the following schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>Downtown Campus</u>'':

	* Jacobs School of Medicine		* Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

	If you are not in any of the previously mentioned schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>North Campus</u>''. However, regardless of your school, it is likely that you will have classes on North Campus, especially if you are an undergraduate.		If you are not in any of the previously mentioned schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>North Campus</u>''. However, regardless of your school, it is likely that you will have classes on North Campus, especially if you are an undergraduate.

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	The University at Buffalo has three campuses: North Campus, South Campus, and Downtown Campus.		The University at Buffalo has three campuses: North Campus, South Campus, and Downtown Campus.

	* The '''North Campus''' is located in Amherst, NY.		* The '''[[North Campus]]''' is located in Amherst, NY.
	** This is generally considered the "main campus" of UB - it's the most well-known and where most students are.		** This is generally considered the "main campus" of UB - it's the most well-known and where most students are.
	** The following residential halls are here:		** The following residential halls are here:
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	If your major is in any of the following schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>South Campus</u>'':		If your major is in any of the following schools, your major-specific classes might be on ''<u>South Campus</u>'':

	* School of Architecture and Planning		* [[School of Architecture and Planning]]
	* School of Dental Medicine		* School of Dental Medicine
	* School of Nursing		* School of Nursing

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	== Part I: Living on Campus ==		== Part I: Living on Campus ==
	If you are living on campus, you may find this section helpful.		If you are living on campus, you may find this section helpful.

			=== Applying for Housing and Housing Selection: ===
			To learn about how you can apply for housing, you can read the page on [https://ubwiki.tnology.dev/UB_Housing_Selection Housing Selection].

	=== What to Bring - For Each Person: ===		=== What to Bring - For Each Person: ===

	==== Essentials: ====		==== Essentials: ====

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	== Part II: UB Dining ==		== Part II: UB Dining ==

	=== Dining Plans ===		=== Dining Plans ===
	First-year students living on campus must choose between Flex 14 and Flex 19 for a mandatory dining plan. There is no way to opt out of a meal plan in this case - it is required, even with food allergies or other dietary restrictions. For more information, refer to the article for [~~[UB~~ Dining Plans~~\|Dining Plans]~~].		First-year students living on campus must choose between Flex 14 and Flex 19 for a mandatory dining plan. There is no way to opt out of a meal plan in this case - it is required, even with food allergies or other dietary restrictions. For more information, refer to the article for [https://ubwiki.tnology.dev/UB_Dining_Plans Dining Plans].

	=== Dining Locations ===		=== Dining Locations ===

	==== Dining Halls: ====		==== Dining Halls: ====

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	== Part V: Financial Aid ==		== Part V: Financial Aid ==
	To be written. If you are a new student and you need help with Financial Aid, some info may be covered at Freshman Orientation. To the community: Please feel free to contribute!		To be written. If you are a new student and you need help with Financial Aid, some info may be covered at Freshman Orientation. To the community: Please feel free to contribute!

			Starting notes for anyone who wishes to contribute:

			=== Federal Financial Aid ===
			Federal financial aid includes Federal Pell Grants and Federal SEOG Grants. Federal Pell Grants are awarded to those with financial need

			=== State Financial Aid ===
			State financial aid includes NYS TAP (Tuition Assistance Program), SUNY Tuition Credit, NYS STEM Incentive Program, and the Excelsior Scholarship.

			=== Other Financial Aid ===
			ACCES-VR is a program for those with disabilities who can receive financial assistance and assistance with seeking and maintaining employment after college.

			Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a program to support students with more limited resources academically and financially.

			=== Loans ===
			Loans may be an option in case money is still owed after all financial aid and scholarships have been exhausted, and the student is unable to pay what is owed. Loans are not free money and must be paid back - it is easy for a student to take out a loan, but the debt may catch up to the student if they take out too much. The federal government offers Federal Direct Loans for those who are eligible, and are highly recommended before any consideration of private loans, as these can be manageable. For those who still need loans after all Federal Direct Loans, Parent PLUS loans may be available if a student's legal parent or guardian is willing to sign up for it with the student and is also eligible.

			Private loans should be considered an absolute last resort, as they have been known to ruin students' lives with tremendous amounts of debt - especially predatory loans such as Sallie Mae (aka Navient) and Wells Fargo. '''''Never take out Sallie Mae loans or refinance federal loans with them, no matter how much you feel the need to do so. It will ruin your life'''''.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/18o2kvz/sallie_mae_has_ruined_me/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/191zapx/sallie_mae_ruins_lives/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/1ixx3hj/do_not_apply_for_private_student_loans_do_not/</ref><ref>https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-bans-navient-from-federal-student-loan-servicing-and-orders-the-company-to-pay-120-million-for-wide-ranging-student-lending-failures/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/1ig1blk/sallie_mae_ruining_my_life_advice_pls/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/1d8u36m/my_student_loan_hell_story_ft_saliemae/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/1jss5m7/being_sued_by_sallie_mae/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/1jaehmt/salliemae_loans_sent_to_collections/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/1bnjqbf/sallie_mae_cancer/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StudentLoans/comments/1jl92oh/sallie_mae_help/</ref>

	== Part VI: Printing ==		== Part VI: Printing ==
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	== Part VII: Clubs, Campus Events, and Student Life ==		== Part VII: Clubs, Campus Events, and Student Life ==
	Most organizations on campus are run under and funded through the Student Association (SA) and Graduate Student Association (GSA). They provide yearly funding to recognized clubs and have funds for other clubs or events on campus that people might want to run. When moving in at the beginning of the year, look out for tables in the Student Union, as many organizations will have tables laid out displaying their club/organization. These range anywhere from academic clubs, Greek life, religious/political groups, and funny hobby-based groups.		Most organizations on campus are run under and funded through the Student Association (SA) and Graduate Student Association (GSA). They provide yearly funding to recognized clubs and have funds for other clubs or events on campus that people might want to run. When moving in at the beginning of the year, look out for tables in the Student Union, as many organizations will have tables laid out displaying their club/organization. These range anywhere from academic clubs, Greek life, religious/political groups, and funny hobby-based groups.

	Bulletin boards around campus are typically cleaned every semester or so, so information on them should be up-to-date. Always keep an eye out for posters as clubs and major events will be posted daily. Emails are also sent to students from the SA and GSA regularly with newsletters and lists of upcoming events. These organizations often offer students - both undergrads and graduate students - discounted tickets to events in town/the city such as the Zoo, Sabres games, and musical theater performances. Note that SA and GSA are run partially independently so discounted tickets are not always offered to both SA and GSA.		Bulletin boards around campus are typically cleaned every semester or so, so information on them should be up-to-date. Always keep an eye out for posters as clubs and major events will be posted daily. Emails are also sent to students from the SA and GSA regularly with newsletters and lists of upcoming events. These organizations often offer students - both undergrads and graduate students - discounted tickets to events in town/the city such as the Zoo, Sabres games, and musical theater performances. Note that SA and GSA are run partially independently so discounted tickets are not always offered to both SA and GSA.

	Walking around campus will open you up to events on campus as well. Very often, you can just run across events being run on campus by walking around the Student Union or adjacent areas. Around the start of the year, a poster sale is often held outside the SU where you can buy reasonably-priced posters for your dorm or a campus office. There have also often been petting zoos and animals brought onto campus, so you can get to pet animals such as llamas, goats, tortoises, etc.		Walking around campus will open you up to events on campus as well. Very often, you can just run across events being run on campus by walking around the Student Union or adjacent areas. Around the start of the year, a poster sale is often held outside the SU where you can buy reasonably-priced posters for your dorm or a campus office. There have also often been petting zoos and animals brought onto campus, so you can get to pet animals such as llamas, goats, tortoises, etc.

			=== UBLinked ===
			UBLinked is a platform that allows students to find events hosted by clubs, Campus Living, RHA (Residence Hall Association), and more. It is also used by club officers to create events and reserve rooms.

	[There is plenty more information! Please feel free to contribute!]		[There is plenty more information! Please feel free to contribute!]
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	* '''UB Parking and Transportation''': You can call (716)-645-3943 to reach UB Parking and Transportation, such as if you may have lost your item on a bus or shuttle.		* '''UB Parking and Transportation''': You can call (716)-645-3943 to reach UB Parking and Transportation, such as if you may have lost your item on a bus or shuttle.

	You may also utilize alternative resources, such as Reddit's [~~[Social Media\|~~r/UBreddit]] subreddit, which is dedicated to the University at Buffalo.		You may also utilize alternative resources, such as Reddit's [https://ubwiki.tnology.dev/Social_Media r/UBreddit] subreddit, which is dedicated to the University at Buffalo.

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

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	== Part VII: Clubs, Campus Events, and Student Life ==		== Part VII: Clubs, Campus Events, and Student Life ==
	To be ~~written~~. Please feel free to contribute!		Most organizations on campus are run under and funded through the Student Association (SA) and Graduate Student Association (GSA). They provide yearly funding to recognized clubs and have funds for other clubs or events on campus that people might want to run. When moving in at the beginning of the year, look out for tables in the Student Union, as many organizations will have tables laid out displaying their club/organization. These range anywhere from academic clubs, Greek life, religious/political groups, and funny hobby-based groups.

			Bulletin boards around campus are typically cleaned every semester or so, so information on them should be up-to-date. Always keep an eye out for posters as clubs and major events will be posted daily. Emails are also sent to students from the SA and GSA regularly with newsletters and lists of upcoming events. These organizations often offer students - both undergrads and graduate students - discounted tickets to events in town/the city such as the Zoo, Sabres games, and musical theater performances. Note that SA and GSA are run partially independently so discounted tickets are not always offered to both SA and GSA.

			Walking around campus will open you up to events on campus as well. Very often, you can just run across events being run on campus by walking around the Student Union or adjacent areas. Around the start of the year, a poster sale is often held outside the SU where you can buy reasonably-priced posters for your dorm or a campus office. There have also often been petting zoos and animals brought onto campus, so you can get to pet animals such as llamas, goats, tortoises, etc.

			[There is plenty more information! Please feel free to contribute!]

	== Part VIII: Registering for Classes and Creating a Schedule ==		== Part VIII: Registering for Classes and Creating a Schedule ==