Undergraduate Admissions
The next class of Bulls celebrates at the annual new student picnic on Baird Point
At the College of Arts and Sciences, we strive to cultivate courageous leaders and global thinkers who apply themselves toward research and hands-on engagement within their fields. If you have been seeking an educational experience that moves beyond the four walls of a classroom, we invite you to step through our doors and into your future.
Choosing a Major
Your major is important, but it does not always define what you do with the rest of your life. At UB, students need not declare a major immediately. Instead, we hope you will take the time to explore the more than 60 majors available in the College. When you're ready to choose, we're here to help.
Notes from Dean Schulze
The liberal arts grants students the imagination to be creative and the courage to be entrepreneurial. This, in my view, is the working definition of education.
Double Majors and Joint Majors
From the arts and humanities to the social and natural sciences, our students follow their calling beyond disciplinary boundaries. Some students choose to double major, earning one degree with two majors (e.g. a BA in History and Political Science). Students must be accepted into each major and fulfill all the requirements of each major to receive their degree.
Other students elect to work toward a joint major by combining the subjects of two departments (e.g. Geography and Economics). A joint major does not require completion of all of the requirements of each major; they are determined by the student and the departments.
Additionally, some undergraduates pursue majors from two different degree types (e.g. BA, BS, BFA), resulting in a double degree. These students graduate with two separate types of baccalaureate degrees (e.g. a BA in English and a BS in Chemistry).
Combined Degree Programs
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of degree tracks for those students interested in pursuing combined degrees.
Minor
Typically composed of six courses, the minor offers students a means to complement the major, explore a sub-specialty, and/or broaden their career options. Discover a hidden talent or add skills to your resume – it's all at your fingertips.
Questions?
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
12 Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York 14260-1660
ub-admissions@buffalo.edu
(716)-645-6900 or 1-888-UB-ADMIT