Student Services

Academic Standards Office

Twin Rise South Wing 510

(716) 878-5222 academicstandards.buffalostate.edu

The Academic Standards Office assists in is committed to providing guidance and support to students, faculty, and staff in matters pertaining to academic policies, integrity, and compliance standards. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the Academic Standards Office in understanding academic policies and compliance standards that may impact their academic standing or financial aid eligibility. Faculty, staff, and students can also rely on this office for support in resolving academic petition appeals, academic misconduct cases, and academic standing issues. Through its commitment to academic excellence, the Academic Standards Office aims to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and ensure that every student has access to a fair and supportive educational experience.

Career and Professional Education Center

Cleveland Hall 306

(716) 878-5811 cape.buffalostate.edu

The Career and Professional Education Center (CAPE) provides a full range of career counseling services to help students select a major, plan a career, apply to graduate school, and identify internship and employment opportunities. They also connect students with information about career options with Buffalo State majors. Assessment and exploration programs are available to assist in selecting a career well-suited to individual student interests, strengths, and other personal characteristics. In addition to hosting Buffalo State’s Online Job Board where students can find full-time, summer, and part-time jobs, as well as internship opportunities, the CAPE links students with employers and successful alumni through job fairs, on-campus interviews, and job-search programs.

College Writing Program

writing.buffalostate.edu

716-878-3655

The College Writing Program oversees the scheduling, placement practices, and pedagogical directions of the Basic Communication courses required of all Buffalo State undergraduate students: CWP 101 and CWP 102.

Continuing Professional Studies

Cleveland Hall 210

(716) 878-5907 continuingstudies.buffalostate.edu Continuing Professional Studies is the campus resource for a wide variety of programs that serve multiple campus and community constituencies. In partnership with on-campus academic departments and also community-based entities, the office provides high-quality credit and noncredit courses, workshops, and certificate programs using a variety of locations, schedules, and technologies. The College Access Program (CAP) is housed within Continuing Professional Studies, collaborating with school districts across New York State to engage high school students in earning college credits while also working with those districts to provide additional teaching credentials to instructors in support of changing programmatic needs. Office staff provide assistance in developing and implementing specialized programming to meet current and evolving workforce needs.

Continuing Professional Studies is the campus resource for credit for experiential learning options, including the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).

Dean of Students

Campbell Student Union 311

(716) 878-4618 deanofstudents.buffalostate.edu

The Dean of Students Office supervises the areas of Inclusion and Equity, Residence Life, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Student Leadership and Engagement, Orientation Transition and Family Programs, and student needs such as the Emergency Grant and Milligan’s Food Pantry. The Dean of Students Office provides leadership for defining and promoting campuswide expectations that are expressed through the Buffalo State Compact for a Civil and Caring Academic Community. The compact is a set of principles that describes how those who live, study, and work together as members of the college community should treat each other—with civility and respect, with care and concern, and with a commitment to the academic purpose for which Buffalo State exists. The compact is meant to foster conversation, interaction, and reflection on behavior to promote understanding of self and others in the context of a shared community. Use of the compact is encouraged to help promote the expectations arising from its premise that Buffalo State is and should be a community grounded on the principles of civility and care.

The dean of students works closely with students and student groups to further their intellectual, emotional, and social development. The dean serves as an advocate for the rights of students; offers individual student support; provides programs, services, and co-curricular opportunities; contributes to policy development; and serves as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator assisting to ensure compliance with student rights under Title IX of the Civil Rights Act. The dean of students convenes a Students of Concern Care Team to respond when a student's behavior appears troubled or disturbed and is creating cause for concern. The Students of Concern Care Team is comprised of a selection of administrators and staff across campus, investigates reports, and determines appropriate action or referral to best assist our students.

Educational Opportunity Program

South Wing 710

(716) 878-4225 eop.buffalostate.edu

The Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) was established in 1967 to fulfill New York State’s commitment to access to higher education. The program is for students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds who have the talent and ability to succeed in college but have been placed at a disadvantage for access by financial and academic circumstances.

General Education

The General Education 23 (GE23) is the general education program at Buffalo State. Serving as the university's liberal arts curriculum, GE23 promotes an understanding of the continuity of human history, the depth of inherited knowledge, the validity of diverse modes of inquiry, the value of artistic expression, and the richness of our collective experience. Its purpose is to develop the skills and habits of the mind required for a life of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement.

Global Engagement

Maurene Callahan Bouras Center for Global Engagement

South Wing 410/430

(716) 878-5331 international.buffalostate.edu

The Maurene Callahan Bouras Center for Global Engagement is home to the International Student and Scholar Services, Study Away (International Education), the Intensive English Language Institute, and the Sponsored International Programs office. The office’s mission is to provide leadership for the comprehensive internationalization of the Buffalo State community by fostering the growth and development of our international programs and services. We recognize and support the efforts of our colleagues to provide a variety of programs and activities that integrate an international dimension into student, faculty, and staff learning, discovery, and engagement. Together we prepare students for diverse professions, while emphasizing informed citizenship, community involvement, and public service to meet the challenges of a globally connected society and be good citizens and stewards of the world. By leading the charge for campus internationalization—where immersive cultural experiences both locally and globally impact students’ abilities to respectfully engage with and learn from difference—we promote and encourage a vibrant international campus culture. International Student and Scholar Services

South Wing 410

(716) 878-5331 isss.buffalostate.edu

The International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) supports international students with services that include academic advisement; personal counseling; assistance with visas, work permits, and Curricular Practical Training/Optional Practical Training (CPT/OPT); and compliance with regulations from the Department of Homeland Security. An international orientation program is provided for new international students at the beginning of each semester. ISSS coordinates the Visiting Scholars Program, Global Mentor Program, and the university’s international scholarships. The office organizes international cultural events, workshops, and seminars throughout the year on campus with special programming during International Education Week, the third week of November.

International Education (Study Away)

South Wing 430

(716) 878-5331 studyabroad.buffalostate.edu

The International Education Office provides a variety of programs to accommodate the differing needs of Buffalo State Students.

Faculty-led Programs: Faculty-led programs are credit-bearing study abroad experiences that are developed and led by Buffalo State faculty and/or staff. These programs deliver specific Buffalo State courses and are completed partially or entirely abroad, tending to include time abroad from one to six weeks.

International Exchange programs: International Exchange programs allow Buffalo State students to study for a semester or academic year at one of many partner institutions abroad. Participants take courses with local students at the host institution on a space available basis. Buffalo State students continue to pay Buffalo State full-time tuition and fee rates as they normally would according to their residency.

Study Abroad programs: Students participating in study abroad programs do not exchange places with students from partner universities and therefore pay tuition and fees at host institution rates. If a student desires to study at an exchange partners institution and all the spaces have been filled, the student will still be able to attend the university as a study abroad participant.

National Student Exchange (NSE): NSE provides accessible collegiate study away to undergraduate students at member colleges and universities in the United States as well as Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. Students can take classes not available at Buffalo State, experience different geographic and cultural settings, investigate potential graduate schools, make connections in a potential job market, and much more.

State University of New York (SUNY) programs: Students unable to find a program offered through Buffalo State that meets their academic needs are eligible to participate in a program offered through another SUNY institution.

Intensive English Language Institute

South Wing 410

(716) 878-5331 international.buffalostate.edu/intensive-english

The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) administers the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Buffalo State. Students whose first language is not English participate in the ESL program to develop the language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking they need to succeed in their academic programs. This non-degree, non-credit-bearing program is particularly useful for students seeking admission to an academic program at Buffalo State as they prepare to enhance their language skills.

Great Lakes Center

Science and Mathematics Complex 319, and

Field Station on Porter Avenue, Buffalo

(716) 878-4329 greatlakescenter.buffalostate.edu

The Great Lakes Center (GLC) mission is to improve the quality of the environment by providing comprehensive and up-to-date science to enhance and sustain the ecological function of the Great Lakes’ ecosystems into the future. Facilities include a suite of laboratories in the Science & Math Complex, an aquatic research laboratory (field station) on a 7.5-acre site at the junction of Lake Erie and the Niagara River, and a fleet of research vessels.

Graduate students can complete either an M.A. or M.S. program in Great Lakes environmental science. Undergraduates can take several courses through departments that are offered by GLC or GLC-affiliated faculty and feature field trips to local lakes/streams or to the field station, use contemporary laboratory or field sampling equipment, engage in experiential learning aboard one of the GLC research vessels, or engage in educational experiences along the beautiful waterfront scenery at the field station.

The GLC supports research at Buffalo State, securing millions of dollars in external research funding over its history. Eighteen full-time faculty and staff and more than 25 affiliated faculty from eight academic departments at Buffalo State conduct research in aquatic ecology, fisheries, environmental toxicology and chemistry, urban ecology, watershed dynamics, and environmental education. More than 100 scientists from across the U.S. and internationally conduct collaborative research with GLC scientists. The GLC provides excellent opportunities for Buffalo State undergraduate and graduate students to participate in various research and educational projects related to the Great Lakes environment and annually employs more than 40 students, research assistants, and seasonal employees.

Honors Program

Muriel A. Howard Honors Program

South Wing 330

(716) 878-3093 honors.buffalostate.edu

The Muriel A. Howard Honors Program admits students who have excelled in high school or early in their college experience. It is an academically rewarding experience that includes engaging speakers and social events, priority housing in a beautifully renovated residence hall, priority registration, and access to an honors study suite and computer lab with free printing. Students in this program may be rewarded with scholarships and awards and follow a specially designed curriculum that transforms their college experience. Honors students are required to maintain a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA and complete seven honors courses that include 1-credit freshman and senior honors seminars and five specially designed general education courses. An applied learning component (research, creative project, internship, service project, or study abroad) is also required and is often satisfied through major.

Information Technology

IT Help Desk

E.H. Butler Library, First Floor

(716) 878-4357 it.buffalostate.edu

Information Technology supports computing hardware, software, and networking for instruction, research, and administrative activities on campus. Public and department-specific networked labs are available for student use. Secure and guest wireless access are available across campus. Labs are equipped with up-todate computers and a variety of standard and curriculum-specific state-of-the-art software to support the educational needs of the campus. The IT Knowledge Base provides answers to campus computing and technology related questions. The IT Service Catalog provides additional information and supporting materials. The campus community may also visit or call the Help Desk for assistance.

Instructional Design and Distance Learning

Butler Library 315

(716) 878-3877

instructionaldesign.buffalostate.edu

IT Portal

Instructional Design and Distance Learning (IDDL) provides guidance and leadership for teaching in the online environment and delivering engaging high-quality courses, while providing support for the use of educational technology and promoting innovative practices to improve the quality of educational experiences.

Additional assistance with Brightspace is available through the SUNY Online Support Services Help Desk, 1-844-673-6786 (1-844-OPENSUNY), or by submitting an online request through the Open SUNY website.

Library (E. H. Butler Library)

(716) 878-6300 library.buffalostate.edu

Butler Library is committed to providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, services, and resources that support learning, research, and creativity at Buffalo State. With access to millions of scholarly resources, including books, e-books, journals, videos, and more, Butler Library serves as the academic heart and hub of the campus.

The library is home to a variety of specialized collections, including the Curriculum Materials Lab, which contains books for children and adolescents, and the Creative Studies Library, a one-of-a-kind collection that supports creativity at Buffalo State. Archives and Special Collections houses scores of unique and rare collections of local importance, regional interest, and national significance. Librarians are available to answer questions, locate materials, and provide research assistance, both in person and online.

The three-story building provides a variety of options for individual and group work, including reservable group study rooms, individual study carrels, and quiet areas. The StudyQuad computer lab is open until 2am for late-night study during the fall and spring semesters. Our technology-enhanced spaces feature desktop computers, specialized software, scanners, printers, and an assistive technology lab. Laptops and other technology equipment are also available for check-out.

The Academic Commons on the first floor of the library brings together additional support services for students, including Advising, Writing Center, Math Center, Tutoring, EOP Academic Center for Excellence, IT Help Desk, and Student Accessibility Services. A full-service Starbucks allows students to relax and fuel up for long study sessions without having to leave the building.

Orientation

Orientation Transition and Family Programs

Campbell Student Union 311

(716) 878-4618 orientation.buffalostate.edu

New Student Orientation programming enhances the experience of first-year students, transfer students, and their families in their transition to Buffalo State. A comprehensive institution wide orientation program introduces students to a wide range of opportunities available at Buffalo State and integrates them into life at the university.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)

Veteran and Military Services, Inclusion and Equity Office

Campbell Student Union 400F

(716) 878-6822 https://inclusion.multistg.buffalostate.edu/rotc

Veterans and Military Services vetservices@buffalostate.edu

U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) classes are offered at Buffalo State through Canisius College. Military science classes introduce students to United States Army leadership principles and basic military concepts. Military science classes are offered free of charge to all interested, and no commitment or obligation is required. Students may enroll in these courses during the Buffalo State registration period. For general program information, contact Battalion Recruiting Officer Rebecca Sparacino, LTC, Retired, at Canisius College, (716) 888-3239, rotc1@canisius.edu. For on-campus information at Buffalo State, contact the Veteran and Military Services Office.

Residence Life Office (On-Campus Housing)

Bengal Hall

(716) 878-3000 residencelife.buffalostate.edu

Buffalo State offers a variety of on-campus housing options, including traditional-style housing for first-year students (Bengal and Neumann halls); suite-style facilities primarily for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (Towers 1-4); and fully furnished apartments for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (Moore Complex and the Student Apartment Complex). Bishop Hall houses the Honors Residence and is open to Muriel A. Howard Honors Program-eligible students from all class years. Family College is housed in the Moore Complex and is available for students with dependent children under the age of 18. Year-round housing is available for some students.

All residence halls are smoke free and have security cameras and electronic entry systems at all entry and exit doors. Residence hall staff guide students in their living environment; promote student health and safety; and provide encouragement, support, and assistance when needed.

Buffalo State Housing Residency Requirement

All full-time, first-year and second-year undergraduate students whose permanent residences are beyond a 35-mile radius of Buffalo State are required to reside on campus for four consecutive semesters or until 60 credits have been earned at Buffalo State whichever comes first. Pre-college credits, advanced placement credits, CLEP credits, and the like are not considered toward the 60-credit minimum. Exemptions from this requirement include married students, single parents, veterans, students over the age of 21, and students commuting from the home of their parent(s) or court appointed guardian(s) if within a 35-mile radius of the college. For an exemption, the home address must be the address listed on the university application. Living with a family member who is not a parent or legally appointed guardian does not meet the requirements to live off campus. Additionally, students who change their address to that of a local housing entity cannot qualify for an exemption unless they can demonstrate with two forms of proof (e.g., utility bill, medical bill, current paystub) that it is a permanent residence with their parent or legal guardian.

Say Yes

South Wing 520

(716) 878- 5937 academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/say-yes-program

Say Yes to Education partners with 20 colleges and universities in Western New York toward making higher education a reality for Buffalo Public and Charter school students. Say Yes Buffalo is a tuition-only guarantee.

Eligibility for Say Yes is determined after all other grants and scholarships are applied to the tuition component of the student's bill. The Say Yes program at Buffalo State supports students in various ways, such as a university credit-bearing summer program for incoming students, ongoing academic and social support throughout the academic year, and academic progress monitoring.

Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

Caudell Hall 149

(716) 878-3530 speech.buffalostate.edu/speech-language-hearing-clinic

The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Buffalo State University provides speech, language, and hearing services to individuals of all ages. Evaluation and therapy services are provided by graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Department under the direct supervision of faculty and professional staff who are licensed by New York State and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

State-of-the-art equipment aids clinic staff in the diagnosis and remediation of a variety of disorders, including articulation and phonological disorders; language impairments in children and adults; aphasia; hearing; voice and resonance; and stuttering; fluency disorders; motor speech; and traumatic brain injury. Staff also work with individuals who wish to modify their accents. Services are currently free.

The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic does not discriminate in the delivery of clinical services on the basis of race, or ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

Student Accessibility Services Office

Butler Library 160

(716) 878-4500 sas.buffalostate.edu

Buffalo State ensures access to its academic programs, services, and activities on campus to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with guidelines established by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and by the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2009. Student Accessibility Services provides advocacy and coordinates appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Students seeking services should contact the Student Accessibility Services Office and provide appropriate disability-related documentation. Students who believe they may have an undiagnosed disability should contact the office for referral to the appropriate resources.

Student Conduct and Community Standards Office

Bengal Hall 14

(716) 878-3051 studentconduct.buffalostate.edu

The Student Conduct and Community Standards Office is committed to promoting student accountability and instilling a sense of civic responsibility through the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct. The code is administered by the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office to provide students with a due process review of any complaints made by or against them. Hearing boards comprise students, faculty, and staff and consider evidence and issue findings to respond to disciplinary violations.

Buffalo State encourages students to practice positive and productive behavior both in and outside the classroom. Students are responsible for reading, understanding, and abiding by the policies outlined in the code, and the office works with multiple departments across campus to address student concerns and provide support where needed.

Student Government (United Students Government)

Campbell Student Union 105

(716) 878-6701 usg.buffalostate.edu

The United Students Government (USG) has represented Buffalo State students since 1971. USG is headed by students who are elected each year by the undergraduate student body, is maintained with the support of a professional staff, and is funded through the mandatory student activity fee. In addition to the operational activities of student government, USG supports over 40 funded and recognized student organizations, each providing general and specialized events and activities for students with diverse interests.

USG consists of three operating branches of governance: the executive branch, responsible for establishing long-term goals for student government; the senate, the legislative branch of USG; and the judicial council. All undergraduate students are members of USG and are eligible to run for any elected position for which they are qualified. Senate meetings are held every Monday night during the academic year at 6:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center and are open to the general student body.

Student Leadership and Engagement

Campbell Student Union 400

(716) 878-4631 sle.buffalostate.edu

Student Leadership and Engagement is committed to an inclusive student-centered environment that creates educational experiences for students and that promotes leadership, involvement, learning, and success. The office collaborates with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders to provide innovative and purposeful programs to prepare students for a diverse and changing world.

Activities and Organizations

Student Leadership and Engagement hosts multiple campus programs throughout the year that include Bengal Bound, Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming and Family Weekend, Bengals After Dark, Bengal Pause, and commuter programs. The department supports more than 70 student organizations on campus, registering all student organizations and overseeing the recognition process required of all new student organizations that seek to be affiliated with the college. The office provides numerous services to all student organizations, including advisement, co-sponsorship opportunities, and leadership development. Buffalo State is dedicated to enhancing the development of students through membership in campus-approved Greek organizations. Each fraternity and sorority offers students the opportunity to be part of their close-knit communities that promote leadership, service, and academic excellence.

Campbell Student Union

The Campbell Student Union is located in the center of campus and is the hub for student activity at Buffalo State. The building houses a number of amenities, including the Buffalo State Welcome Center, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore, retail and residential dining, lounges, and meeting rooms. Hundreds of events take place there annually including many hosted by student organizations. The student union also houses the offices of the Bengal Card Office, Dean of Students, Student Leadership and Engagement, United Students Government, and several student organizations.

Student Success and Retention

Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE)

ACE at Buffalo State University is a comprehensive program designed to help students complete their academic journey to a bachelor’s degree on time. ACE provides a range of financial, academic, and personal support, including intensive academic advisement and career counseling, as well as tuition, textbook, and Bengal Bucks. ACE is located in Butler Library room 110A and 110B

Roar 2 Success

No matter what your high school experience was like, transitioning to college is a big step for all students. Roar 2 Success is a college support program for general admit, first year students at Buffalo State.

R.O.A.R. stands for Recognizing Opportunities & Achieving Results. The program focuses on helping first-year students to build collegiate awareness, develop and connect to a network of support, make an inaugural plan for your college success, and ultimately build the necessary skills to thrive at Buffalo State.

Currently, any prospective first-year student that confirms their intent to enroll at Buffalo State University and meets certain admissions requirements will be enrolled in the Roar 2 Success program. Currently this program supports students during their first year only. Additionally, students who are enrolled in the EOP, Honors Program, or are International admits are currently ineligible for Roar 2 Success. Enrolled students will be assigned to a professional staff on campus known as a Success Navigator.

The Benefits of being enrolled in the Roar 2 Success Program

The Roar 2 Success program prides itself on supporting students holistically. We know there is more to you than just what happens in the classroom. As a result, students in the Roar 2 Success program are wrapped with supports such as;

• An invitation to the Roar 2 Success Bengal Bound Summer Bridge program, which provides enrolled students with a kick start to their college transition.

• Access to a professional network dedicated to your collegiate success and led by your assigned Success Navigator.

• 1:1 custom success planning.

• Intentional courses that afford you space to discuss your collegiate transition, identify barriers, and offer solutions towards resolution.

• Access to private social events, Roar Rewards, and the Bengal Success Center.

• An instant community of peers, mentors, faculty, and staff all willing to advocate on your behalf to ensure you have what you need to succeed.

*Commuter and Residential Students are welcomed.

Teacher Certification Office

Chase Hall 222 (716) 878-6121 teachercertification.buffalostate.edu

The Teacher Certification Office is a resource for Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff in verifying program completion so that Buffalo State graduates can apply for New York State teacher certification. The office also verifies completion of teacher education programs for graduates applying for out-of- state certification and is a resource for education departments in all 50 states.

Tutoring

Butler Library Academic Commons (room 147) academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/math-center

Math Support Services offers a safe, supportive space for students to practice mathematics and build their math confidence. Both peer and professional tutors can help with most undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses and with math content in courses from other departments. We also provide support for a variety of mathematical technologies. Students may make appointments through Bengal Success Portal or just walk in. Both in-person and virtual tutoring options are available. Writing Support Services

Butler Library Academic Commons (room 143) academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/writing-center

Writing Support Services offers an array of free services to assist students with any writing assignment or project, at any stage of the writing process. Friendly peer and professional tutors are available to help students with brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and any other writing needs or questions. Students may make appointments through Bengal Success Portal or just walk in. Both in-person and virtual tutoring options are available. General Subject Support Services

Butler Library Academic Commons (room 145) academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/tutoring-services-1

General Subject Support Services provides free peer and professional tutoring and workshops for students seeking extra help in their courses. A team of tutors is ready to address questions regarding both coursework and scholarship. Tutors meet with students one-on-one or in small groups, handling an array of courses. Students may make appointments through Bengal Success Portal and check the list of tutors to see if they also accept walk-ins. Both in-person and virtual tutoring options are available.

Undergraduate Research

Cleveland Hall 519

(716) 878-5550 undergraduateresearch.buffalostate.edu

Undergraduate Research coordinates campus efforts to encourage and support research and creative activity in ways that build on classroom learning. The office sponsors a range of programs for students working with faculty mentors, including the Spring Student Showcase, held each spring to present undergraduate and graduate research and creative work; the Early Undergraduate Research Opportunity (EURO) program, which provides stipends for lower-division students to serve as faculty research assistants; Small Grant Awards to support undergraduate research and creative projects during the academic year; Travel Awards for presenting at professional conferences; the Advanced Undergraduate Research Award (AURA), which offers stipends and supply funds for junior and senior students collaborating with faculty mentors; and Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships for independent student projects conducted under faculty mentorship during the summer.

University Police

Chase Hall 100

(716) 878-6333 police.buffalostate.edu

The University Police Department (UPD) at Buffalo State is the law-enforcement agency responsible for the maintenance of public order on campus. UPD responds to all criminal, fire, and medical emergencies and enforces traffic laws and parking regulations. UPD operates on a community policing philosophy- promoting a partnership between the campus community and UPD.

UPD offers many services and educational programs to promote personal safety, increase campus security, and deter crime.

A list of the available programs and request forms can be found on the UPD website.

Crime Statistics Availability

The Buffalo State University campus crime statistics are reported annually to the U.S. Department of Education and are available on the UPD website. A printed copy will be provided upon request. Direct all requests to:

Chief of University Police

Chase Hall, Buffalo State University

1300 Elmwood Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 878-6333

Information also can be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education website or the University Police website.

Veterans and Military Services Office

Veterans and Military Services, Inclusion and Equity Office

Campbell Student Union 400F

(716) 878-6822

Veterans and Military Services vetservices@buffalostate.edu

The Veterans and Military Services Office provides one-stop support services for military aligned students entering college. The office coordinates support services for current and prospective students who are veterans, Reserve/Guard servicemembers, and/or military dependents (spouses/children). Support services include recruitment and advisement, admissions processing and financial aid counseling, GI Bill certification, and official advisement to the Student Veterans of America organization. The office also provides campus benefits such as free parking, securing in-state tuition rates, priority registration, no late fee payments, and a separate military orientation.

Military, veteran, and/or dependent (spouse or child) students may be eligible to receive aid for approved postsecondary programs and certificates. Awards include GI Bill benefits, Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA), New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYS HESC) scholarships, and multiple local college scholarships. Students should contact the Veterans and Military Services Office for assistance in determining eligibility for these programs.

Weigel Health Center

weigel.buffalostate.edu

Weigel@buffalostate.edu

(716) 878-6711

The Weigel Health Center provides health and wellness services for all registered students. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness and injury, the professional staff stresses health education and preventive medicine. Students are seen on an appointment basis or a walk-in basis if a clinician is available. There is no charge for most services. Laboratory services are available at Weigel Health Center. Some services may be sent to an outside lab and may result in insurance co-pays.

Health Promotions

The Health Promotions program provides the campus community with workshops, training, events, and health promotion campaigns. Topics include bystander intervention, wellness, stress, sexual health, tobacco prevention, and alcohol and other drug abuse prevention. Internship and volunteer opportunities are available to students, and educational resources are available for student research or classroom projects.

Immunization Compliance

All students must be in compliance with New York State law regarding immunizations to be able to register for classes. All students born on or after January 1, 1957, are required to submit proof of current requirements for immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. The health center provides measles, mumps, and rubella immunizations at no charge for students who need vaccinations. New York State Public Law and Buffalo State College also require all students enrolled to complete and return the Meningitis Information Response Form. The meningitis form and the New Student Health Form are available online and are to be returned to the health center. As of fall 2021, all students are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID. If vaccines are provided in NYS, Weigel should be able to retrieve them on the state’s immunization systems. Call (716) 878-6711 to verify that Weigel can obtain your vaccine records.

Counseling Center

Weigel Wellness Center, Second Floor

(716) 878-4436 counselingcenter.buffalostate.edu

The Counseling Center provides free and confidential mental health psychological services to students experiencing adjustment, developmental, or situational emotional difficulties that may interfere with their ability to take advantage of the educational opportunities at Buffalo State. Services include individual counseling, groups, and workshops. The staff includes licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and a case manager. Information shared in counseling is confidential and is protected to the full extent of the law.

Nutrition Education Counseling Center

Caudell 214

(716) 878-6711 necc.buffalostate.edu

The Nutrition Education Counseling Center provides free nutrition education and counseling to Buffalo State students.