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VISIT AND CONNECT.

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Step into the vibrant world of the University at Buffalo—New York’s flagship and a leader in public research and innovation. Whether you’re walking our dynamic campuses in person or exploring virtually from anywhere in the world, you’ll get a real sense of the energy, opportunity, and community that define UB.

Fall Open House

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

9a.m.-3p.m.

Join us for UB’s Fall Open House and explore the vibrant campus life of a top 40 public university. Tour classrooms, residence halls, dining facilities and recreational spaces while meeting the professors, students, and staff who will support you throughout your UB journey. Discover UB’s diverse academic options, learn about our holistic application and admissions process and explore ways to finance your education. See what life is like at UB, New York's flagship!

VISIT IN PERSON

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Admissions Tours

Admissions offers walking tours of both the North and South Campuses, along with dedicated tours specifically designed for transfer students and their families. Tours are typically 1.5 to 2 hours long. Some departments also offer additional academic tours

Additional Academic Tour Options

Group Tours

If you'd like to bring a group of 10 or more students to tour UB, submit a Special Group Visit request form.

Directions

To Buffalo To North Campus To South Campus
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Printable Maps (PDF)

Top 10 Places to See at UB

From historic reading rooms to high-tech research spaces, UB has something of interest for everyone. Here are a few of our favorite spots.

  • No. 1: Baird Point and Lake LaSalle
    4/19/24

    Baird Point’s columns once graced the facade of Buffalo’s Federal Reserve Bank. Now they tower over Lake LaSalle, a serene 60-acre lake in the middle of North Campus.

  • No. 2: Abbott Library
    4/19/24

    A handcarved mantelpiece. Antique chandeliers. Custom woodwork from the company that furnished the White House. Harry Potter called: He wants his common room back.

  • No. 3: Center for the Arts
    4/19/24

    All kinds of performances take place in this multidisciplinary arts venue, some of the most dramatic under the CFA lobby’s two-story vaulted skylight.

  • No. 4: The Bronze Bison
    4/19/24

    This stately bovid in front of the CFA, a favorite spot for taking photos and leaving messages, was modeled after a beloved original that stood in Buffalo’s historic Central Terminal.

  • No. 5: The UB Solar Stroll
    4/19/24

    UB’s largest solar array, covering more than 24 acres and comprising 16,770 solar panels, is the ideal place to see the university’s climate commitment in action.

  • No. 6: Davis Hall Cleanroom
    4/19/24

    At any hour of day or night, passersby can observe researchers hard at work creating next-gen nanodevices and other high-tech gizmos in this state-of-the-art cleanroom.

  • No. 7: ‘Megumu Megumi’
    4/19/24

    Alumna Harumo Sato’s bold artwork on the ceiling of UB’s One World Café offers a feast for the eyes for diners noshing on dishes from around the globe. 

  • No. 8: Hayes Hall
    4/19/24

    From 19th-century asylum to ultramodern home for UB’s architecture school, this national landmark boasts a remarkable history. Its iconic clock tower rings every 15 minutes.

  • No. 9: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    4/19/24

    The medical school’s six-story, light-filled atrium is a breathtaking sight. If your stomach can take it, it’s even more impressive viewed from one of the connecting bridges five stories up.

  • No. 10: Structure for Outdoor Autonomy Research (SOAR)
    4/19/24

    At 24,000 square feet, this enclosed drone-testing facility outside Crofts Hall is one of the largest in the nation, and will help solidify UB’s leading role in this key 21st-century technology.

CONNECT VIRTUALLY

Whether you're just starting your college search or finalizing your decision, we're here to help you get to know UB—wherever you are. Explore our virtual experiences, connect with our team, and discover what it's like to be part of our vibrant, inclusive community.

Upcoming Virtual Events

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Additional Academic Information Sessions

Meet One-on-One

Connect with an admissions counselor during a 20-minute one-on-one video or phone appointment. Our admissions counselors and enrollment services advisors can answer questions about the admissions process and general questions about the university. Admissions counselors and enrollment services advisors cannot assist with registering for classes.

To schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor please call 716-645-8232.

Have questions about life at UB? Connect with our students to get a real feel for our community and what it’s like to be #UBTrueBlue.

FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU

We’re proud to be a globally ranked research university and are always on the lookout for the best and brightest students from around the world. Our team travels across the country and the globe to connect with students and families. We’d love to meet you and share what makes UB such a special place.

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