Undergraduate Admissions

A group of prospective students gathers around a table at a university information event while a faculty member speaks with them. The setting is a bright indoor atrium with high white walls and many students in the background.

Dr. Rodríguez-Riccelli speaks with prospective students during the College of Arts and Sciences Academics Day.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are interested in studying languages and cultures at the University at Buffalo, we welcome your application. Programs in French, Italian and Spanish help students build global communication skills, cultural knowledge and analytical perspectives that strengthen many academic and career paths. Whether you are applying to UB for the first time or adding a language major or minor to your current studies, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

How to apply

If you are applying to UB for the first time, you will complete the university’s standard undergraduate admissions process. If you are already a UB student, the process is different. Use the section below that matches your current status to find your next step.

New to UB? 

If you’re a high school senior or transfer student, your first step is to apply to the University at Buffalo.  When completing your application, select Romance Languages and Literatures as your intended major or minor. For details about deadlines, requirements and application steps, visit the Undergraduate Admissions website. 

Already a UB student?

Want to add or switch to a romance languages and literatures major or minor?

Submit the CAS Major/Minor Change Request form to request one of the following changes to your academic plan:

  • Add a major, minor, or certificate in the College of Arts and Sciences
  • Drop any major
  • Drop any minor
Study abroad experience starts here

Language learning comes alive when you use it in the places where it is spoken. RLL students can study abroad in countries such as Spain, France and Italy while earning academic credit, building language skills and gaining firsthand cultural experience.

Explore study abroad opportunities

Still have questions?

We’re here to help you find the right fit. Contact us!