The JEDI Early Move-In Program welcomes new undergraduate first year and transfer students in engineering and applied sciences majors to move in to their residence halls early, make friends, become familiar with the campus setting, and make faculty connections before classes begin. Commuting to campus? You are invited to attend the events too!
... all before your first day of classes!
Activities will include ice breakers and team building activities, small group discussions with peer mentors who were once in your shoes, breakfast with SEAS faculty, a campus tour/scavenger hunt, and an off campus activity.
Registration is open to new first year and transfer undergraduates in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Both residential students and commuter students are welcome to participate. Students living off campus may join us for JEDI activities held each day.
Returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to serve as volunteer peer mentors for the program. See Information for Volunteers/Peer Mentors for more information.
Students who register for and participate in JEDI Early Move-In are eligible to move into their residence halls early on Tuesday, August 19 at no additional cost.
Please note that certain student populations, such as new international students, may be eligible to move in even sooner. If you belong to a student group that is eligible to move in prior to August 19, you must still complete the Early Arrival Form through Campus Living.
Moving in to your residence hall before the general new student population allows you to beat the rush! Be aware that some of the amenities offered during standard move-in days may not be available (ex: student volunteers to help you physically move your belongings), but you will enjoy a more relaxed and spacious environment as you get settled.
Students who request an early move-in date but do not participate in JEDI activities the following day will be charged a daily early arrival fee by Campus Living.
The JEDI Early Move-In Program will adhere to the campus health and safety guidelines set forth by UB.
All residential students will receive an email from Campus Living during the first week in August containing instructions for early arrival requests.
In addition to registering for JEDI Early Move-In using the form below, you must separately request an early arrival with Campus Living through the UB Housing Portal by Friday, August 9 at 5 PM.
On your early move-in request form:
Learn more about early arrival requests through Campus Living.
Returning sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are invited to serve as volunteer peer mentors for the program. Your first-hand experience as a student in SEAS will be invaluable as you welcome new students to campus, facilitate ice breaker and team building activities, and help participants find a supportive community at UB! You will gain leadership and mentorship experience, and will help fellow students in SEAS start their UB experience with confidence.
Volunteers who will be living in UB residence halls and apartments will be eligible to move to campus early on Monday, August 18. See Information for On-Campus Residents for additional details.
Welcome Weekend is a busy time for new students at UB! Students affiliated with different programs and student populations may have additional requirements that conflict with the JEDI Early Move-In program schedule.
It is your responsibility to organize your schedule, prioritize your obligations during this week, and determine whether you are able to participate before registering.
Capacity is limited and registration will be accepted on a rolling basis until slots are full, so students are encouraged to register as soon as possible!
Registration will close on Wednesday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m.
Email Sonia Grant, Assistant for JEDI Initiatives at ssgrant2@buffalo.edu.