Welcome Weekend
August 23-25, 2024
Welcome Weekend is the official kick-off to the fall semester for new students. During Welcome Weekend, you will prepare for academics at UB, explore campus and SEAS resources, and connect with other students.
Friday, August 23 - SEAS Academic Programming
Launch into the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the campus we call home. You will begin your day at 1:00 p.m. with your academic department. Then, join us in Grace Plaza from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for our Community Welcome Extravaganza to enjoy ice cream, other refreshments and activities. Meet SEAS student club representatives, faculty and staff, learn about different resources, explore different departments and offices, and play some SEAS BINGO to earn swag!
SEAS Schedule
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Meet with your department, meet key department faculty and staff and learn about exciting opportunities students can pursue like research, internships and student clubs.
Major | Room |
|---|---|
Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | 190 Norton Hall |
Biomedical Engineering | 109 Knox Hall |
Chemical Engineering | 14 Knox Hall |
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering | 110 Knox Hall |
Computer Science and Engineering: Students with Last Name A-K | 104 Knox Hall |
| Computer Science and Engineering: Students with Last Name L-Z | 20 Knox Hall |
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics | 101 Davis Hall |
Industrial Engineering | 218 Norton Hall |
Undecided Engineering, Engineering Science, Material Science and Engineering | 215 Natural Sciences Complex |
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Join us in Grace Plaza for our Community Welcome Extravaganza! Enjoy ice cream, refreshments and activities, and meet SEAS student club representatives, faculty and staff. This is your opportunity to learn about different resources, explore our departments and offices, and meet with members of the SEAS community by completing the SEAS BINGO card to earn swag! Be on the lookout for anyone in an "Ask Me" shirt!
Be a Bull 🤘
- Stop by the photo booth to take a selfie.
- Find some “Ask Me” Advocates and ask them your questions.
- See if you can spot Dean Lewis!
- Explore a department outside of your own or an office that interests you.
Ice Cream 🍦
- Stop by Chilly Billy’s to get your free ice cream!
Network 🗣️
- Connect with the SEAS Corporate Partners.
- Say hello to a student in our Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program.
- Talk to UB’s Startup and Innovation CoLaboratory representatives.
- Speak with staff from SEAS Alumni Relations.
Get Involved ⚙️
- Check out some SEAS student clubs and organizations in the Davis Atrium.
Other Opportunities 🏫
- Learn about the student-centered support in SEAS, such as our Office of Academic Advising, Student Success Coaching, and mentoring opportunities.
If you post on social media, be sure to tag us using #UBSEAS and #UBuffalo!