Welcome Weekend
August 22-24, 2025
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 22 - 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, head over to the Party in the Plaza from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enjoy ice cream and activities. Meet SEAS student club representatives, faculty and staff, learn about different resources, explore different departments and offices from on campus. Meet our SEAS Ambassadors for a tour of the SEAS academic buildings.
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 | 20 Knox Hall |
Biomedical Engineering | 414 Bonner 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 | 109 Knox Hall |
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics | 101 Davis Hall |
Industrial Engineering | 218 Norton Hall |
Undecided SEAS, Engineering Science, Material Science and Engineering | 190 Norton Hall |
2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
It is Party in the Plaza time. Come to Grace Plaza and 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 your department, and meet with members of the SEAS community. Be on the lookout for anyone in an "Ask Me" shirt!
Pump up the UB Spirit 🤘
- 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!
- Meet your Undergraduate Department Coordinator or stop by a department that interests you.
Activation 🍦
- Get those taste buds ready for Ice cream. Stop by the Ice Cream Cart to get your free treat.
Ramp up your Involvement ⚙️
- Check out some SEAS student clubs and organizations in the Davis Atrium.
Tap into All that UB Has to Offer ✨
- Learn about the student-centered support in SEAS, such as our Office of Academic Advising, Student Success Coaching, and mentoring opportunities.
Yield to Stopping by and Checking out New Opportunities 🏫
- 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
If you post on social media, be sure to tag us using #UBSEAS and #UBuffalo!