University at Buffalo - Student-Athlete Support Services

Student-Athlete Housing

The University at Buffalo offers a wide range of housing options. The Division of Athletics works closely with the University Residents Halls and Apartments to coordinate the housing needs of our student-athletes.

For more information contact:

Division of Athletics
Student-Athlete Housing Liaison
Sharon Sanford
161 Alumni Arena
Tel: (716) 645-2307
Fax: (716) 645-5532 Housing Operations Office
University Residence Halls
106 Spaulding Quadrangle
Box 610008
Buffalo, NY 14261-0054
Tel: (716) 645-2171

Frequently Asked Housing Questions

What is the difference between North and South Campus?
South Campus:
Many new students will be assigned housing on the South Campus. Located in North Buffalo, bordering the suburb of Amherst, the South Campus is convenient to school and city transportation lines. Just across the street is a large shopping plaza with a small theater, a supermarket, restaurants, retail stores, and a range of other services. Within walking distance is a smorgasbord of eateries--from the conservative to the exotic--as well as stores, banks, and businesses to meet every taste.
There are six residence facilities on the South Campus: Clement, Goodyear, MacDonald, Michael, Pritchard, and Schoellkopf Halls. Clement and Goodyear are twin high-rise buildings connected by a service area. Each houses 480 students in suite arrangements. The suites, two double rooms connected by a bath, make it possible for each floor to be coeducational by alternating suites. Floor lounges with kitchens are provided. MacDonald, Michael, Pritchard, and Schoellkopf are four-story residence halls, each housing 75-150 students in large single and double rooms. Each floor is divided into two wings with centrally located baths. All South Campus residence hall rooms have campus cable, including our own movie channel, Ethernet data ports, and campus phone connections. Campus bus service provides transportation between the North and South Campuses.
North Campus:
The North Campus is located three miles from the South Campus in suburban Amherst. Nearby is a busy commercial district with a wide variety of stores, restaurants, movie theaters, banks, and other services. Campus buses transport students from the residence halls to the academic spine area of the North Campus. The North Campus has two housing clusters: the Governors Complex and the Joseph Ellicott Complex. Governors houses 825 students in semi-suites. Each suite, which consists of four double rooms, a bath, and a lounge, is coeducational by alternating suites. The Ellicott Complex is divided into six quadrangles, each housing approximately 550 students, with living areas that are coeducational by alternating sections. Each section has rooms ranging from single to four-person occupancy, and features centrally located baths and floor lounges that include snack preparation facilities. Campus cable, including our own movie channel, Ethernet data connections, and campus phone ports are provided to each room.
What are the rates for the different sized rooms & apartments?
You can find information regarding semester and yearly rates on all the rooms. The rates differ by the size of the room not by campus or dormitory.
www.ub-housing.buffalo.edu/rates.shtml
What day can I move into my permanent room assignment?
This information can be found at the following link as the dates change every fall semester.
www.ub-housing.buffalo.edu/dates.shtml
If I am here for preseason will that be my permanent room?
No, your preseason housing is for the appointed preseason period. Once that period is expired then you will have the opportunity to move into your permanent housing assignment.
Where do I park if I live in the residence halls?
All residence hall students can park in the residence hall lots. However, all freshman residence hall students are prohibited from parking along the academic spine between 7am - 3pm. They will be allowed to park in park and ride lots:
The Park and Ride Lots are:
North Campus: Arena, Alumni, Center for Tomorrow, Stadium and Special Events lot
South Campus: Main-Bailey and Parker
Upper-classmen living in the residence halls can still park along the academic spine. The freshman will make use of UB's transportation systems. There will be guides during the first few weeks of school in parking lots and on buses to help students get used to using our functional bus services.
Can I get a map of the campus bus and shuttle stops or bus schedules?
For a map of the north campus bus and shuttle stops you can visit:
www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/parking/NorthCampus.pdf
For a map of the north campus bus and shuttle stops you can visit:
www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/parking/SouthCampus.pdf
Schedules of the bus lines are also available at:
www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/parking/bbsched.shtml
Do I have to get my own telephone hooked up?
No, dial tone service is provided for each room; however, you must bring your own touch-tone phone. Students are issued an individual access code to dial off campus/long distance, and these charges are billed monthly to each student.
What about mail? Where do I get it?
Students in the residence halls may receive mail in the hall/quad that they live in. In most cases, roommates will share one mailbox. Mailboxes are located in a central area. In Ellicott, they are located on the 2nd floor of building 4 in all quads. In Governors, mailboxes can be found in the main lobbies. On South Campus, mailboxes for Clement and Goodyear are in the basement hallway connecting the two halls. Pritchard, Schoellkopf and Mac Donald mailboxes are on the first floor next to each main entrance.
What if I get a package? Where does it go?
Oversized and signature mail (Fed Ex, UPS�) can be picked up in a central location for each area of campus. Students receive a notice in their respective mailbox that a package has been accepted on their behalf. Please bring Student ID when claiming a package.
How do I communicate emergencies?
If you need to report an emergency or need medical assistance call University Police at 716-645-2222. "9-1-1" will not respond to on campus calls and will refer you to 2222 which may increase the waiting period for whatever emergency there may be.
What if I have a non-emergency work request?
You can submit non-emergency work request via the Internet at:
www.tmaweb.urh.buffalo.edu/home.html
Just follow the easy directions and wait on the service.
Where can I eat & how do I pay for it?
For a list of all dinning halls, snack shops and restaurants please visit:
www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/fsa/ds/dsovr.shtml
To pay for these will depend on the dining plan selected by you or your coach, for details on which dining plan you may have or how you can select one please visit:
www.ub-dining.buffalo.edu/dsplans.shtml
Please note that all freshmen living in the residence halls must have a dining plan.
What are dining dollars?
About Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars give you a meal plan you can use at all Campus Dining & Shops locations or in the hundreds of vending machines on campus. And, you'll save 8.25% (New York State tax) when you spend Dining Dollars instead of cash. We also have food specials exclusively for Dining Dollars users-another great way to save! Plus, you'll have the convenience of using your UB Card whenever you want a snack or a meal.
How Dining Dollars Work
Dining Dollars can be used directly by using your UB card at different venues, just swipe your card. What you spend is immediately deducted from your balance. Your remaining balance is displayed at the register after your purchase. You always know how much you have left. It's easy and convenient! You can add more in increments of $25 any time at www.myubcard.com or at the UB card office located in the commons on the North Campus.
What is campus cash?
Campus Cash is a taxable debit spending account. It's the easiest way to buy things at UB - books, toiletries, parking, food, gifts, even Dining Dollars. You can only use Campus Cash using your UB Card.
For a complete listing of campus cash services, limitations, availability and details please visit:
www.ub-card.buffalo.edu/campuscash.shtml
What purposes does my UB card serve?
Your UB card is your campus identification. It can be used to access your residence hall, your meal plan, dining dollars and campus cash. Overall your UB card is an important resource and should be safeguarded at all times.

What if I lose my UB card?

Don't worry, just call (716) 645-6344 or after hours: 1-800-Lost-UB-1 (1-800-567-8821). You may also deactivate a lost card on line at http://www.myubcard.com. Click here (http://www.myubcard.com/index.php?callpage=cardit_report) to deactivate your lost card.

To report a UB Card lost or stolen, or if you have found another person's card please call (716) 645-6344 or stop by one of the UB Card offices. Your missing card will be deactivated and you will be issued a new card. There is a replacement fee. If your card is lost or stolen and you have the Citibank account you must call at 1-800-567-8821 them to freeze your debit account.

UB Card Office Office Hours

North Campus 101 The Commons
520 Lee Entrance #101
Amherst, NY 14228
Phone: (716) 645-6344
Fax: (716) 645-3948 Monday - Thursday
9 am - 6 pm
Fri. 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

South Campus Lobby Window, Room 102
Harriman Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-3682 Monday - Friday
11 am - 1 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

What if I have specific housing questions, whom do I contact?
Housing Operations Office
University Residence Halls
106 Spaulding Quadrangle
Box 610008
Buffalo, NY 14261-0054
Tel: (716) 645-2171