SEAS Fall 2026 Graduate Orientation and Networking Reception and Welcome Events

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.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026

SEAS Check-in and Gift Pick-Up

Time Event Description
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. SEAS Check-in and
Gift Pick-Up

(240 Capen 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.**

Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
160 Founders Prom
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

SEAS Check-in and Gift Pick-Up

Time Event Description
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. SEAS Check-in and
Gift Pick-Up

(240 Capen 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.**

Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
160 Founders Prom
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States

Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

SEAS Check-in and Gift Pick-Up

Time Event Description
9 a.m. - 1 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.**

Talbert Hall
University at Buffalo
150 Founders Prom
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026

SEAS Check-in and Gift Pick-Up

Time Event Description
Noon - 2:30 p.m. SEAS Check-in and
Gift Pick-Up

(CFA Atrium)

During the ISW Vendor and Resource Fair, SEAS will have a table for Graduate Student Check-In where you can pick up your SEAS welcome gift and show off your #UBTrueBlue pride! International students may also collect their ISS Welcome Packet at the ISS table during this time.

 

**Be sure to bring an official form of identification when you check in.**

Center for the Arts
University at Buffalo
103 Center for the Arts
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

SEAS Graduate Welcome Reception & SEAS Stem-Focused Resource Fair

Agenda coming soon

Kick off your SEAS journey!

Join members of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences community at the SEAS Graduate Welcome Orientation and Networking Reception & 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 surrounding community.

This is a mandatory event for all new SEAS graduate students. Light food and refreshments will be served.

Please note that the networking reception will be the final opportunity to pick up your Fall 2026 SEAS welcome gift!

Center for the Arts (CFA)
University at Buffalo
100 Coventry Rd
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States