The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to receive professional development training through the SEAS 360° Professional Development program.
Newly Admitted Graduate Students
You earned a seat at UB because of your potential—to develop your future, to help shape UB, and to contribute your unique gifts to the world. From the extraordinary pool of talented students who applied this year, in the end, we were looking for you. We are so excited to welcome you to UB!
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The University at Buffalo and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offer a variety of opportunities and services to help students prepare for life after graduation.
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The School of Engineering Applied Sciences has strong connections to a vast network of over 1,000 employers across the United States that provide internship opportunities to both our domestic and international students.
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In addition to the optional events below, the school and academic departments will hold mandatory orientations this August. Keep an eye on your email to register for orientations!
SEAS Check-in/Gift Pick Up, Resource Fairs, and Graduate Welcome Reception (Jan. 16th & 20th)
We’re excited to welcome you to the University at Buffalo! Please join us for this series of events designed to prepare you for success in your academic journey as a new graduate student in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
SEAS Check-in and Gift Pick-Up
Talbert Hall
University at Buffalo
150 Founders Prom
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | SEAS Check-in and Gift Pick-Up (107 Talbert Hall) | At the SEAS Graduate Student Check-in, you will pick up your welcome gift from SEAS to show off your #UBTrueBlue pride! International students can also pick up their ISS Welcome Packet during this timeframe at the ISS table. **Be sure to bring an official form of identification when you check in.** |
Explore Opportunities. Make Connections. Get Involved.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | **NEW** Connect, Discover, Succeed! Campus-wide
SEAS Check-in and
| This event will provide students with the opportunity to engage with a broad network of campus organizations and offices, learn about available services, and build connections that enhance their university experience. Representatives from various departments—including Accessibility Resources, Campus Dining, ISS, UB Recreation, Counseling Services, The Graduate School and more!
At the SEAS Graduate Student Check-in, you will pick up your welcome gift from SEAS to show off your #UBTrueBlue pride! International students can also pick up their ISS Welcome Packet during this timeframe at the ISS table.
**Be sure to bring an official form of identification when you check in.** |
SEAS Graduate Welcome Reception & SEAS Stem-Focused Resource Fair
Kick off your SEAS journey!
Join members of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences community at the SEAS Graduate Welcome Reception & STEM-Focused Resource Fair. We invite you to an afternoon of networking, engaging programming, and professional development opportunities designed to help you get acclimated, connect with peers and faculty, and explore the many resources available at UB and in the wider STEM community.
This is a mandatory event for all new SEAS graduate students. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Center for the Arts (CFA)
University at Buffalo
100 Coventry Rd
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 - 2:40 p.m. | Arrival and Sign In | |
| 3:00 - 3:05 p.m. | Welcome and Introduction (CFA Screening Room) | Kemper Lewis, Dean School of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 3:05 - 3:20 p.m. | Startup and Innovation CoLab | Hadar Borden, Director, Startup and Innovation CoLab powered by Blackstone Launchpad |
| 3:20 - 3:35 p.m. | Student Life Resources | Tomás Aguirre, Dean of Students |
| 3:35 - 4:10 p.m. | SEAS Panel Discussion: Insights & Advice from Current Students and Alumni | Moderated by Lukasz Ziarek, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs School of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
4:10 - 5:30 p.m.
| Networking Reception (CFA Atrium)
SEAS STEM-Focused Resource Fair
SEAS Gift Pick Up | Event for students, speakers, faculty, staff, and alumni. Light food and refreshments will be served. Explore and connect!
Discover UB and community STEM resources and connect with organizations that can support your academic and professional journey.
This will be the last chance to pick up your SEAS welcome gift!
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Chat with ambassadors and other graduate students on Discord
All admitted students are invited to join our Discord channel! Discord is a chat-based platform where you can post questions and chat live with whoever is online. Our Discord channel allows you to chat with our ambassadors, academic coordinators and admissions staff, and connect with other students in your program.
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Talented. Passionate. Diverse. Creative. Driven. These are just a few words that describe our newly admitted students, and you’re one of them. You earned a seat at UB because of your potential—to develop your future, to help shape UB, and to contribute your unique gifts to our larger society. This is UB’s tradition of excellence, and we’re so proud that you’re part of it.
Now, it’s time to officially become a UB graduate student. Follow these important steps.
