UB Undergraduate Academies
UB’s Undergraduate Academies are living and learning communities that bring together university faculty, staff, alumni and students to focus on three broad themes: Civic Engagement, Global Perspectives, and Research Exploration. The Academies is a collaborative venture which benefits from the wisdom and curiosity of all members within the university community.
Participation in the Academies is open to all University at Buffalo undergraduate students. If you choose to participate, you can be involved at many different levels: register for an Academies’ sponsored seminar, reside in the Academies’ residential community or attend a variety of workshops, speaking engagements, special trips, and community building events. The level of involvement is completely up to you. You can get involved in a lot of what we do or just sample activities when something strikes your interest.
Many students find that their Academies Experience shapes their thinking about their undergraduate program, choice of internship opportunities, or even career paths. Those who participate in the academies at all levels have found that their involvement has helped them to:
- Foster closer relationships with faculty, staff, and students
- Enhance their involvement in university life
- Develop a meaningful connection between academic concepts and out-of-class activities
- Enhance their personal and intellectual growth
- Network and develop valuable career and graduate school references
Finish in 4 – UB’s 4 Year Graduation Pledge: All fall 2012 freshmen are encouraged to sign up for Finish in 4, a Four Year Graduation Pledge. This is the University at Buffalo’s commitment to enhance the undergraduate experience and create the robust, supportive environment in which students may obtain a rich educational experience and timely graduation. Finish in 4 is a roadmap featuring important requirements for students and the University’s pledge to facilitate completing a bachelor’s degree in four years. More information about Finish in 4 is available at http://advising.buffalo.edu/fif.
