A UB Campus Tour video

Narrator: “Welcome to the University at Buffalo. Here's an inside look at New York's largest and most comprehensive public research institution. UB has more than 30,000 students, and they live and learn on three campuses: North, South and Downtown.

The North Campus is located in Amherst, a large Buffalo suburb just minutes from the city. This is where most undergraduates spend their time. The North Campus is designed around a lake, with a long stretch of academic buildings called the spine. Capen Hall is the heart of North Campus. Here, you'll find the Oscar A. Silverman Library. It's one of eight exceptional libraries in the UB system and a favorite spot of undergrads. Silverman Library is a 21st-century learning environment and a constant hub of activity. There are group study spaces, a silent study room and a café.

There are many other services in Capen Hall, and 1Capen is a great starting point. It's the place to get your student ID, the UB Card. It's also where students get their parking permits and where they can meet with staff about financial aid. Other offices in Capen Hall focus on helping students succeed in UB's world-class academic environment. Tutoring and Academic Support Services offers free tutoring to all students. The Experiential Learning Network is a place to explore research or creative projects with faculty. There's the UB Honors College, the oldest and largest in the SUNY system, and the Accessibility Resources office, where students with disabilities can request accommodations to facilitate learning.

Outside Capen Hall is Founders Plaza, where construction is underway for the brand-new One World Café. This 600-seat eatery will serve foods from around the globe and will be a gathering spot for faculty, students and staff.

Along the spine, there are a number of buildings that house programs in arts and sciences, management, education, law and social work.

Many of these buildings are connected by enclosed walkways or tunnels. That means you can get around without going outside—a huge plus during the winter. Once students get to class, they take some courses in big lecture halls, but there are smaller, more intimate classes too, like the UB Seminar, part of the UB Curriculum that students take in their first semester. Class size also tends to get smaller as students dive deeper into their major, and UB is proud of its 14-to-1 student-faculty ratio.

On the farther end of campus, buildings are dedicated to the arts and athletics. Slee Hall is home to the Department of Music, with student rehearsal rooms and the Lippes Concert Hall. This venue seats 700 people and is said to have almost-perfect acoustics. The campus and community come together at the Center for the Arts for all kinds of creative activities. The CFA hosts an interesting lineup of music and dance performances, theater events, art exhibits and well-known speakers. It's also home to the Departments of Art, Theatre and Dance, and Media Study. So, every day, students here are working on their craft in studios, on stage and in class.

Next door to the center is Alumni Arena. This is where Bulls fans watch many of our 16 Division I teams compete in the Mid-American Conference. But this building isn't just for our MAC athletes; these great facilities are open to all UB students. Football game day brings thousands of people to UB Stadium and enthusiastic fans are loud and proud in the True Blue section.

A short distance from Alumni Arena is Baird Point, a special place to relax or study and take in the scenic view of Lake LaSalle. It's also used as an outdoor amphitheater for student concerts and events like the Homecoming Carnival and Welcome Weekend. Nearby is the site of one of UB's favorite annual events: Oozefest. Students get down and dirty during this mud volleyball tournament each spring, one of our most popular campus traditions.

Any time students need a break, the Student Union is the place to go. There are all kinds of organized activities here, like free massages, cultural events, Robot Wars and much more. It's home base for many student clubs and organizations that are always looking for new members. UB clubs span so many passions and interests; it's a great way to get involved. The union is also a favorite spot for meals, with many delicious and diverse options from UB's Campus Dining. Our food operation has dozens of locations across campus and is No. 1 among SUNY centers, with food to meet every appetite and dietary need.

Next to the union, there are several buildings devoted to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Davis Hall is a state-of-the-art facility with research labs, a clean room, a cybertorium, and community space for students to study and work together. In Ketter Hall, researchers have spent decades testing the impact of earthquakes. With their expertise and new knowledge, UB is helping communities prepare for natural disasters thousands of miles away. Research happens all across UB in every field.

Many of our faculty are industry leaders whose research changes lives. And all undergraduate students can participate. Students work on all kinds of projects focused on things like climate change, space exploration and digital archiving. These are great experiences that build close relationships with a mentor and open the door to future plans and new opportunities.

Once the day is done, many students head to their on-campus residence hall or apartment. Living at UB is safe, convenient and fun. Students have lots of options on where to live, including residence halls, apartment-style living and communities based on shared interests.

The Ellicott Residence Hall Complex is a large student housing area surrounded by trails, ponds and trees. It has award-winning dining options, lounges, free laundry facilities and other perks. Greiner Hall is the newest building, with suite-style living for sophomores, and it's a great example of sustainable design. There are also housing options on our South Campus. Goodyear Hall and Clement Hall offer the same safe, comfortable environment and a special sense of community. To take a peek inside any of our rooms and learn more about living on campus, visit our website [buffalo.edu/campusliving].

UB's South Campus is just a short bus ride from North Campus. It's located in a historic Buffalo neighborhood filled with popular restaurants and shops. South Campus is known for its classic architecture.

Abbott Hall has beautiful study spaces and houses libraries for Health Sciences and Architecture and Planning. UB's most iconic building is Hayes Hall, home to the School of Architecture and Planning. Other schools on this campus include Public Health and Health Professions, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dental Medicine and Nursing. Students on South Campus who need UB cards or other transactions head to 1Diefendorf. And there's a Student Union and dining in Harriman Hall. Professional medical care is available for all UB students at Student Health Services in Michael Hall.

With its own subway station, the South Campus is a gateway to downtown Buffalo and UB's third campus. The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is on the city's prestigious Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The school is in a new state-of-the-art building, where education and research come together.

The Downtown Campus is close to Buffalo's most popular destinations, like Canalside, the Theatre District, and the beloved Allentown and Elmwood Village neighborhoods. Buffalo is a great place to live and learn.

We hope to see you here soon! Contact our Office of Admissions [admissions.buffalo.edu] to find out more and connect with us on social media [@UBAdmissions].