Special Requirements for Certain Majors

When completing your application, you should indicate your intended major. If applying via the Common Application, you are encouraged to select a second-choice major.

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  • Accounting and Business Management

    Direct admission to accounting and business management is subject to limited enrollment. Due to the quantitative nature of these majors, it is recommended that students complete pre-calculus and be calculus-ready prior to enrollment.

  • Dance, Music Theatre and Theatre

    An audition is required for acceptance into acting, dance and music theatre. Portfolio review and an interview are required for BFA design/technology intended majors. To schedule an audition, please go to the Department of Theatre and Dance website or contact the department at 716-645-6897.

  • Engineering

    Engineering applications receive an additional review to ascertain the applicant’s readiness in key science and math areas.

  • Music

    An audition is required for acceptance into music. For information on supplemental requirements, please visit the Department of Music website or contact the department at 716-645-2758.

  • Pharmacy

    Accepted pharmacy first-year (freshman) students are afforded admission directly to the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree Early Assurance Program (EA) 2+4=6 option.

    To maintain their seat, students will be expected to earn minimum grades and GPA each semester, pass an interview and adhere to all EA Program requirements. See complete EA Program details. Admission to EA is based on UB’s first-year (freshman) admission criteria. There are no additional high school GPA or SAT/ACT requirements.