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How to Apply

How to apply to UB

If you would like to apply to UB, you can fill out an application online, download a PDF of our application and mail it in, or you can request more information from UB and you'll receive a paper application automatically. If you're a high school student, be sure to ask your high school counselor for help in completing the application.

Ask your high school to submit an official transcript that includes your three-year grade point average and evidence of your class ranking (if your school ranks students). Note: SAT I or ACT standardized test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency. UB's SAT code is 2925; the ACT code is 2978.

We are no longer accepting applications for those who wish to enroll as freshmen for the fall 2008 semester. Please call us at 1-888-UB-ADMIT to discuss other enrollment options.

When to Apply

For admission to the freshman class for the fall semester, submit a completed application early in the fall of your senior year of high school (for specific details see instructions inside the UB application packet). The admissions committee begins reviewing applications in December, with first notification sent in mid-January. In order to be considered for one of UB's scholarship programs, please be advised that we make decisions on scholarship awards based on the application materials that we have received by December 31. Scholarship notices are mailed, along with admission offers, beginning in mid-February.

Early Decision Option

The university's Early Decision option is designed for fall freshman students who know UB is their first choice and are sure they will attend UB if accepted. Freshman Early Decision applications must be submitted by November 1; notification of acceptance will occur by December 15. Accepted Early Decision candidates are expected to withdraw applications to other colleges and universities and to accept UB's offer no later than January 15.

Intended Major

You may indicate your intended major on the application form, but it is not required that you do so. Students apply to a specific major generally during their sophomore year. However, the departments of architecture, business administration, engineering, exercise science, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, and occupational therapy admit freshmen directly to the major. Admission to the departments of music, theatre, dance, and music theatre require an audition.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required to ensure that a student's language skills don't prevent them from successfully completing university-level courses in the United States. In general, the TOEFL is required of applicants whose native language is not English, and if any portion of their high school studies was completed in a non-English speaking country. Additionally, students who speak English as a second language and have SAT critical reading scores below 380 are encouraged to take the TOEFL. Transfer applicants whose native language is not English may also be required to submit TOEFL results.

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