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at BUFFALO STATEYour GUIDE to LIFE
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STATELY BRICK BUILDINGS AND CLASSIC TREE-LINED QUADS,
CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS WHO ARETRENDSETTERS AND TRAILBLAZERS,
SMALL CLASS SIZES AND PROFESSORS WHO KNOW YOUR NAME,
THE LATEST, GREATEST, MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED CLASSROOMS...
AND YOU WANT IT AT A FRACTION OF THE COST OF OTHER COLLEGES.
YOU LOVE...
YOU’LL FIND IT ALL RIGHT HEREAT BUFFALO STATE!
Thank you for your interest in Buffalo State,
the largest comprehensive college in the State
University of New York (SUNY) system.
We think you will find that Buffalo State offers
T H E P E R F E C T B L E N D of small college
learning environments and large university
opportunities, all at an affordable price.
Our caring professors and staff will know
you by name and help you reach your goals.
At the same time, you will have the chance
to engage in A H U G E S E L E C T I O N of
academic and social activities from your
first day on campus—and the support to
find a fulfilling career upon graduation.
At Buffalo State, there’s no need to wait to
P U R S U E Y O U R PA S S I O N S ! And that’s
why it may be just right for you.
Exterior, Moot Hall, nighttime. Moot Hall is where you’ll find theundergraduate Admissions Office. Granite architectural details grace the
modern façade of Moot Hall. These large remnants of the Erie County SavingsBank building were moved to a campus sculpture garden by Edna M.
Lindemann, founding director of the Charles E. Burchfield Center at BuffaloState, when the bank was razed in 1968. The sculptures were moved again in
2001, when they were incorporated into the redesign of Moot Hall.
Dear Prospective Student,
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1. You’ll Learn from Faculty Who Prioritize Teaching.
While our faculty members are well known for their research and
professional practice in their fields, classroom teaching remains
their top priority. Not all universities can say that. At Buffalo State,
you’ll be taught by teachers, not teaching assistants.
2. You’ll Be Immersed in a Diverse and Creative Environment.
We’ve been called SUNY’s flagship for diversity. Our students
come from all backgrounds and walks of life—and they bring a
creative edge that gives our campus a unique vibe. If you’re
looking for a campus where everyone doesn’t look and think
exactly like you, you’ll love Buffalo State!
3. You’ll Benefit Immediately from Hands-On Learning
Opportunities. Buffalo State prides itself on providing under-
graduates with the opportunities and resources to conduct major
research, study abroad, intern at top companies, and volunteer to
make a difference in the community. No need to wait at Buffalo
State! You can take advantage of these opportunities right away
and set yourself on the path to career success.
4. You’ll Be Inspired by Our Location in Buffalo’s Cultural
Corridor. View Picassos, van Goghs, and Warhols across the street
at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Jog around beautiful Hoyt Lake in
Delaware Park. Dine and shop in the trendy Elmwood Village. Take
a short Metro ride to a Sabres hockey game. There’s nothing like
the excitement of city living—and Buffalo State is in the perfect
location to enjoy all that New York’s second-largest city has to offer.
There are A L O T O F G R E A T R E A S O N S tochoose Buffalo State, but as you compare us with
other institutions during your college search,
here are a few points that really set us apart.
BE A BENGAL...AND GET READY TO ROAR!
Buffalo State has so much to offer, and everything we do is geared toward
your success. When you become a Bengal, you’ll be R E A D Y T O R O A R !
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ACAD
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SMAJORINGIN YOU
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Whatever your area of interest, we have a high-quality
program to fit your needs. With more than 1 7 0U N D E R G R A D U A T E M A J O R S A N D M I N O R S to
choose from, we offer more academic programs than
any other SUNY comprehensive college.
Best of all, Buffalo State’s S M A L L C L A S S S I Z E S —nearly 90 percent of all classes have fewer than 40
students—allow our professors to K N O W Y O U B YN A M E . It’s no wonder the Middle States Association
of Colleges and Schools called Buffalo State’s faculty
a “major source of excellence.”
AT BUFFALO STATE,WE MAJOR IN YOU.
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Did You Know?Buffalo State’s science,technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM)programs have emerged as major players in grant-funded research. Faculty and students in thesedisciplines have received grants from the NationalScience Foundation, the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, NASA,and others.
Buffalo State offers thelargest communicationprogram in the SUNY system,preparing students forcareers in print, radio,television, and more. Our alumni include Academy and Emmy Award–winning journalists,filmmakers, and producers.
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MAJORING
Arts and Humanities
From the stage to the classroom,
the School of Arts and Humanities
programs instill a foundation
of critical thinking, artistic inven-
tiveness, and cultural awareness
that lasts a lifetime. These invalu-
able skills serve our graduates well
in career fields that are as vast and
varied as our course selection.
Education
The School of Education has a
distinguished history—dating back
to 1871—of preparing leaders and
educators to excel in a wide range
of classroom settings. Students
learn through a strong, diverse on-
campus curriculum, as well as
through direct student-teacher
experiences at more than 40
collaborating schools in the area.
Natural and Social Sciences
Programs in the School of Natural
and Social Sciences help students
develop skills in analytical thinking,
quantitative methods, problem
solving, critical thinking, and
effective communication. Students
are taught to use the facts, con-
cepts, and principles learned in the
field and in the classroom for
practical application.
University College Offices and Services
Academic Advisement Center
Academic Intervention Program
Academic Skills Center
Academic Standards Office
Academic Support Programs
Muriel A. Howard Honors Program
Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL)
Center for China Studies
College Writing Program
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C-STEP)
Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Individualized Studies
Intellectual Foundations
International and Exchange Programs
International Graduate Programs for Educators
International Student Affairs Office
International Studies Minor Program
Learning Communities
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Special Programs Office (National Student Exchange)
Student Support ServicesProgram
Success Track for Academic Readiness (STAR) Program
UNC 100: Mastering the Academic Environment
Undergraduate Research Office
H i g h - Q u a l i t y a n d D i s t i n c t i v e A c a d e m i c P r o g r a m s
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Professions
The School of the Professions
educates future professionals to
lead within diverse settings and
participate in the community
through partnerships. The school
prepares graduates for productive
and successful careers in a global
society.
University College
Starting college is incredibly
exciting. It can also be a little scary.
That’s why Buffalo State created
University College. As the aca-
demic home for Buffalo State’s
first-year and undeclared students,
University College will make sure
that your transition is successful.
Our friendly staff is ready to answer
your questions, connect you to
necessary services, and help you
get involved in the campus
community. Whether it’s discussing
your academic and personal goals
or helping you choose a major and
the right courses, University
College is here for you.
IN YOU
CentersOutside the classroom,Buffalo State faculty andstudents work at campus-based academic centers toprovide solutions to criticallocal and internationalissues. These centerspromote research, scholarlyexchange, and action.
Center for China Studies
Center for Development of Human Services (CDHS)
Center for EconomicEducation
Center for Excellence inUrban and Rural Education(CEURE)
Center for Health and Social Research
Center for Southeast AsiaEnvironment andSustainable Development
Community Academic Center
Great Lakes Center
Information TechnologyExchange Center (ITEC)
Institute for CommunityHealth Promotion
International Center forStudies in Creativity
Monroe Fordham RegionalHistory Center
Research Foundation
Science Teaching Center
Small Business DevelopmentCenter
Volunteer and Service-Learning Center
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U n d e r g r a d u a t e M a j o r s a n d M i n o r s
Buffalo State offers m o r e t h a n 1 7 0 M A J O R S A N D M I N O R S .
For detailed information on academic programs,
visit suny.buffalostate.edu/academics.
School of Arts and Humanities
Art
Art Education (K–12)
Art History**
Arts and Letters
Art Therapy*
Ceramics
Communication Design
Communication Studies
Dance*
Design (Ceramic, Fiber, Furniture, Jewelry)*
Digital Music Production*
English**
English Education (7–12)
Ethics*
Fibers
French*
French Education (7–12)
French Language and Literature
German*
Interior Design
Italian*
Journalism
Media Production (formerly Broadcasting)
Metals/Jewelry
Music
Music Education (Pre-K–12)
Painting**
Philosophy**
Photography**
Printmaking**
Public Communication
Religious Studies*
Sculpture**
Spanish*
Spanish Education (7–12)
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech*
Television and Film Arts
Theater**
Wood/Furniture
Writing**
School of Education
Business and Marketing Education
Career and Technical Education
Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)
Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6; Combined Program)
Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
Exceptional Education Dual Certification: Teachers of Childhood Special Education and Childhood Education
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Urban Civic Education*
* minor program** available as major or minor
Pre-professional programs available.[ ]
School of Natural and
Social Sciences
African and African American Studies*
Aging*
Anthropology**
Applied Mathematics
Applied Sociology
Asian Studies*
Astronomy*
Biology**
Biology Education (7–12)
Biology Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension)
Business Economics*
Chemistry**
Chemistry Education (7–12)
Chemistry Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension)
Coaching*
Deviance*
Earth Science Education (7–12)
Earth Science Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension)
Earth Sciences
Economic Policy Analysis*
Economics
Environmental Science*
Environment and Society*
Exercise Science*
Forensic Anthropology*
Forensic Chemistry
Geographic Information Systems*
Geography**
Geology**
Health and Wellness
History**
Indigenous Studies*
International Economics*
International Relations*
Legal Studies*
Mathematics**
Mathematics Education (7–12)
Mathematics Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension)
Medieval Studies*
Meteorology and Climatology*
Museum Studies*
Physics**
Physics Education (7–12)
Physics Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension)
Physics-Engineering 3-2 Program
Planning*
Polish, Russian, and East European Studies*
Political Science**
Psychology**
Public Administration*
Social Studies Education (7–12)
Social Studies Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension)
Sociology**
Study of Understanding Community, Diversity, and Peace*
Urban and Regional Analysis and Planning
Women and Gender Studies*
Few colleges and universities, public or private, offer the type of
D I V E R S E A N D C R E A T I V E L E A R N I N G E N V I R O N M E N T that is T H E H A L L M A R K O F B U F FA L O S T A T E .
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Meet Me at the Library.Located in the heart of thecampus, across from theCampbell Student Union, Butler Library is a primemeeting place for theexchange of ideas and theperfect place to study. Our24/7 QuietQuad, an open-around-the-clock area,features comfy lounges,quiet study spaces,computers, and a spaciousassistive technology center.
School of the Professions
Apparel Construction andPatternmaking*
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems**
Creative Studies*
Criminal Justice**
Dietetics: Coordinated Program
Dietetics: Didactic Program
Electrical Engineering Technology:Electronics
Electrical Engineering Technology:Smart Grid
Fashion and Textile Technology
Fashion Design*
Fashion Design (3+1)
Fashion Merchandising (3+1)
Hospitality Administration**
Industrial Technology
Intelligence Analysis*
Leadership*
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Quality*
Safety Studies*
Social Welfare*
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology
Technology Education
University CollegeGlobal Studies*
Individualized Studies
Unique Programs.Buffalo State offers a numberof undergraduate programsthat can’t be found at anyother SUNY school, includingcommunication design,fashion and textiletechnology, fibers, forensicchemistry, metals/jewelry,and wood/furniture.
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Muriel A. Howard Honors Program.Each year, about 200 studentsare invited to participate inBuffalo State’s Muriel A.Howard Honors Program. This academically challengingopportunity is open tooutstanding, intellectuallycommitted undergraduatestudents. The honors programhelps prepare students forFulbright, Marshall, and other scholarships; entry into top-notch professionaland graduate schools; andsuccessful careers.
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* minor program** available as major or minor
Pre-professional programs available.[ ]
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HANDS-ONLEARNING & RESEARCH
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TURN IDEAS
INTO ACTION
Buffalo State students love to apply what they learn in
the classroom to the real world. And Buffalo State offers
L I M I T L E S S O P P O R T U N I T I E S — from internships and
in-depth research to service learning and study abroad—
to T U R N I D E A S I N T O A C T I O N .
Whether it’s student teaching at one of the 40 collabo-
rating schools in the region, conducting biology
research on a fleet of ships at the Great Lakes Center,
exploring painting or sculpture at the on-campus
Burchfield Penney Art Center, or studying business in
Amsterdam, Y O U W I L L L E A R N B Y D O I N G A TB U F FA L O S T A T E .
APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN.
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Buffalo State’s physics teacher education program was ranked as one of 11 model programs in the United States. The rankingwas published in a report by the National Task Force on TeacherEducation in Physics.
Buffalo State’s visual arts programs ranked 13th on the list of “Top 50 U.S. Colleges Where Art Programs Abound,” published byCollege Database. Buffalo State ranked ahead of Cornell and Yale.
Did You Know?Buffalo State offersacademic programs thatlead students into graduate studies in law,medicine, pharmacy,dentistry, and veterinarymedicine. The college’s pre-professional programsin law, medicine, and health feature an intensiveadvisement component.
At many universities, research means two things:
graduate students and science. Buffalo State is different.
Our Undergraduate Research Office provides the resources for
U N D E R G R A D U A T E S T U D E N T S —O F A L L M A J O R S A N D A L L C L A S S Y E A R S — T O C O N D U C T
I M P O R T A N T FA C U L T Y- M E N T O R E D R E S E A R C H .
As a nationally recognized leader
in undergraduate research, Buffalo
State invests substantial financial
resources in faculty-mentored
undergraduate research opportu-
nities. The Undergraduate
Research Office promotes,
supports, and funds undergradu-
ate research in all academic
areas—from the sciences to the
arts—and for all committed
students. More than 400 students
present their research through
posters and performances each
year at the Student Research and
Creativity Celebration. They also
compete for Undergraduate
Summer Research Fellowships,
which support eight weeks of paid
research activity.
Buffalo State’s International
Education Office coordinates
international study programs in
Australia, Canada, England, the
Netherlands, Puerto Rico, and
Spain as well as the venerable
Siena (Italy) Program, SUNY’s
first study-abroad program.
Students may also choose from
programs in more than 60 countries
through Buffalo State and SUNY
international education partner-
ships. In addition, Buffalo State
professors often lead short-term
international-study programs
relating to specific areas of research.
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Buffalo State teacher candidates recently traveled to Lusaka, Zambia, to work at aninternational professional development school site. Through observation and culturalexchange, the teacher candidates were able to see firsthand how the Zambian schoolsystem works. Read students’ blogs at http://zambiapdsatbsedu.wordpress.com.
U n d e r g r a d s D o i n g R e s e a r c h
S t u d y A b r o a d
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C a r e e r P r e p a r a t i o n
V o l u n t e e r a n d S e r v i c e L e a r n i n g
C o m m u n i t y A c a d e m i c C e n t e r
From the day you arrive on
campus, Buffalo State’s award-
winning Career Development
Center is ready to prepare you for
your eventual career. The center
provides guidance on choosing a
major to fit your career interests
and matches students and alumni
with volunteer and internship
opportunities. It also provides
assistance with cover letters,
résumés, and interviewing skills;
publicizes the most up-to-date
job listings; connects employers
with prospective job applicants;
offers advice and preparation for
applying to graduate schools;
and much more.
The Volunteer and Service-Learning
Center creates long-term,
meaningful partnerships with
community agencies through
service learning, volunteering, and
other experiential opportunities for
students, including Alternative
Break, the Community Service
Peer Leader Program, Community
Service Days, Volunteer Fair, and
Monthly Service Corps.
Buffalo State’s Community
Academic Center, located on
Grant Street near campus, provides
cradle-to-career educational
support programming for youth
and families on Buffalo’s West
Side. Offerings range from
outside-of-school-time enrichment
to instruction for newcomer
refugee youth and parents.
Buffalo State students play a
major role in providing these
much-needed services.
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Buffalo State is investing nearly $ 3 5 0 M I L L I O N inmajor projects and improvements to campus through
2016. Now is the perfect time to enjoy this stunning
array of S T A T E - O F -T H E - A R T FA C I L I T I E S A N DS PA C E S :
THE FUTURE IS HERE.
The renovated Student Union Plaza features contemporary
walking paths, expanded outdoor seating, enhanced lighting,
and additional green space in the heart of campus.
The new Student Apartment Complex features four-bedroom
apartments with single bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a living
area—the ultimate in on-campus living.
The new Technology Building features green design with
smart classrooms, research spaces, student computer labs,
and a vegetated roof.
The new Science and Mathematics Complex (Phase I opened
2012; Phase II scheduled for completion in 2015) provides
modern research and teaching facilities under a signature multi-
story glass atrium (page 14).
The renovated Rockwell Hall provides the Music and Art
Conservation departments with state-of-the-art facilities, including
a new recital hall overlooking the nearby Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
The renovation of the four Scajaquada Tower student
residences (ongoing) will provide state-of-the-art student suites
and public spaces.
The renovation of Houston Gym provides contemporary facilities
for all Buffalo State athletics and fitness programs.
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CAM
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THE BESTTIME OFYOUR LIFE
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SHAREDPASSIONS
Whether you’re into the arts or athletics, science or
spirituality, you’ll find other Buffalo State students
who S H A R E Y O U R PA S S I O N . And that leads to
friendships and memories that last a lifetime. In fact,
it will lead to some of the best and most fun times of
your life! A large part of the college experience really
does happen outside the classroom. Buffalo State
offers M O R E T H A N 1 0 0 D I V E R S E S T U D E N TO R G A N I Z A T I O N S , so get involved.
ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES.
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Hockey Road Trip to
Oswego 2
USG Springfest Concert 3
Homecoming Rally 4Runway Fashion Show
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Alternative Spring Break 6
Student Art Sale 7
Groundhog Day Trip to Punxsutawney, PA 8
Fall Equinox Pumpkin Drop 9
9/11
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ervi
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Adelante Estudiantes Latinos
African American Student Organization
American Mock Trial Association
Anthropology Society
Art Education Association
Astronomy Club
Biology Club
Black Active Minds
BSC-TV Channel 2
Campus Role-Playing Anime Group
Caribbean Student Organization
Casting Hall Productions
Chai Jewish Student Organization
Chemistry-Forensics Club
Coalition for Ceramic Design
Commuter Council
CRAGG
Criminal Justice Club
Dead Economists Society
Ekay Entertainment Association
Fashion Student Association
Geology Club
Health and Wellness Students Association
H.O.O.P. Helping Out Other People
Imaginative Sociologists
International Student Organization
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Math Club
Meteorology Club
National Society of Black Engineers
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
Native American Student Organization
New York Public Interest ResearchGroup (NYPIRG)
Pan-African Student Organization
Physics Club
Pride Alliance
Psychology Club
Recognizing Excellence, Achievement, Courage, and Hard Work through the Arts(R.E.A.C.H.)
Residence Hall Association
S.P.I.R.I.T. Gospel Choir
Step Expression
Student Political Society
Students for Peace
Students in Music
Student Social Work Organization
Tha Ink Club
United Students Government
WBNY-FM 91.3
Wilderness Adventures
Women’s Rugby
O r g a n i z a t i o n s & A c t i v i t i e s
Greek Life.Buffalo State has 22recognized Greek fraternityand sorority chapters. Eachchapter is committed to theprinciples of the Greekcommunity: scholarship and learning; communityservice and philanthropy;leadership; and brotherhoodand sisterhood.
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B e n g a l A t h l e t i c s
The Buffalo State Bengals
compete in NCAA Division III
athletics as a member of the State
University of New York Athletic
Conference (SUNYAC). Our
student-athletes boast a long-
standing record of success on the
fields of play and in the classroom.
They also enjoy playing in our
world-class athletics facilities,
which are located right on
campus. The 3,500-seat Sports
Arena has hosted the World
University Games and the NCAA
Division III Men’s Basketball Final
Four, while the 1,800-seat Ice
Arena serves as a practice facility
for the National Hockey League’s
Buffalo Sabres.
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R e c r e a t i o n & I n t r a m u r a l s
Even if you’re not an NCAA
athlete, Buffalo State offers plenty
of activities to keep you fit and
active. Our recreation and
intramurals program continuously
develops new programs for
students. Whether it’s a fitness
class in Houston Gym, swimming
in Kissinger pool, open skating at
the Ice Arena, or co-ed intramural
softball on Bengal Field, we have
you covered.
Men’s SportsBasketball
Cross-CountryFootball
Ice HockeySoccer
Swimming and DivingTrack and Field
Women’s SportsBasketballCheerleadingCross-CountryIce HockeyLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimming and DivingTrack and FieldVolleyball
Life-Changing Events.The Anne Frank Project (AFP), an on-campus conference celebratingthe life and wisdom of Anne Frank, has quickly become aninternational showcase for diversity and creativity. The annual eventincludes workshops, panel discussions, performances, and lectures byinternationally recognized figures—drawing more than 4,000participants to campus each year. From its inception, the program hasbeen driven by students, and students continue to make it the life-changing event that it is today. The enduring popularity and growth of the AFP demonstrates its relevance to new audiences of all ages.
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FESTEPS AWAYFROM EVERYTHING
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WALKABLE& VIBRANT
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Imagine the convenience of living on campus and
living in one of Buffalo’s most vibrant, walkable
neighborhoods. Y O U ’ R E J U S T S T E P S T O C L A S S ,S T E P S T O T H E C A M P U S F I T N E S S C E N T E R and
other amenities, and S T E P S T O D I N I N G A N DS H O P P I N G in the Elmwood Village. It’s the best of
both worlds. It’s the best of college living. And it’s
right here at Buffalo State!
More than 2,000 students live on campus in
11 corridor-, suite-, and apartment-style campus
residence halls. Most residence halls are within
A F I V E - M I N U T E W A L K of classrooms.
YOU’LL LOVE LIVING ON CAMPUS.
Buffalo State is dedicated tostudent success. In fact, thecollege recently established anew Student Success Office(which oversees Orientationand New Student Programs,Residence Life, and StudentLife) to foster student retentionand graduation.
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AT HOME
You’ll find a variety of housing options to fit your needs. Some halls house
first-year students, some are reserved for upper-division students, and
others house a mix of students. We also offer specialty housing for
specific groups and interests.
S L E E P
First-Year Student Living
Neumann Hall | Perry Hall | Porter Hall
Upper-Classman Areas
North Wing | Towers 1, 2, 3, 4 | Cassety Hall
Apartment Areas
Moore Complex | Student Apartment Complex (STAC)
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A Learning Community at Buffalo State is a group of students who
study a common theme and combine their academic work with residence
hall living. Each Learning Community has dedicated residence hall space
that includes a lounge, kitchen, computer lab, and office. Commuter
students have access to the residence hall during certain hours and can
consider it a “home away from home.” Learning Communities are open to
all students who want to get the most out of the Buffalo State experience.
S T U D Y
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Assignments subject to change.[ ]
{ PA R E N T P O I N T } We know that living away from home for the first
time can be a significant transition. That’s why two
specially trained FIRST-YEAR MENTORS reside on each floor
of every first-year hall. These mentors are prepared
and ready to help your student adjust to college life.
Buffalo State’s Resident Dining Hall in the Campbell Student
Union is a popular setting for students to come together and
enjoy a meal as well as social activities.
The Retail Food Court is designed as a market featuring dining
and seating on three levels.
Around campus, we offer unique, quick-serve food and beverage
options in various college buildings. And Bengal Bucks (Buffalo
State’s own food currency) are accepted at a number of local
restaurants and supermarkets.
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Retail Food CourtFavorites• Train Grill• Chop’d• Salsarita’s• Subway• Spot Coffee• Bluw• Roots• Jamba Juice• 2.Mato• Outtakes
Food around Campus• Lloyd Taco Truck • Café Oh-Lé
(Science Building)• Choc-o-late
(Technology Building)• Argo Tea
(Butler Library)
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Buffalo State’s beautiful 125-acre campus is located
between the hip Elmwood Village and the 350-acre
Delaware Park, Buffalo’s version of Central Park.
We are in the heart of a vibrant museum district,
surrounded by magnificent green spaces, trendy
cafés, restaurants, and shops. As a Buffalo State
student, you can enjoy all the advantages of living
in N E W Y O R K S T A T E ’ S S E C O N D - L A R G E S T M E T R O P O L I T A N A R E A .
You’ll also have access to fun. Downtown Buffalo,
which is U N D E R G O I N G A M A G N I F I C E N T R E N A I S S A N C E , features concerts at Canalside,
national touring productions at Shea’s Performing Arts
Center, Bisons baseball at Coca-Cola Field, Sabres
hockey at First Niagara Center, and nightlife on
Chippewa Street. Suburban Orchard Park, a 20-minute
drive, is the home of Bills football; Niagara Falls—one
of the world’s most visited natural wonders—is a half
hour away; and cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada’s
largest city, is about a two-hour drive from campus.
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1Buffalo Mayor Byron Brownis a Buffalo State alum.
2Wings were invented at Buffalo’s Anchor Bar (and the
city hosts the annual NationalBuffalo Wing Festival).
3We have the Billsand Sabres.
4The Goo Goo Dolls are our hometown band.
5The longest running footrace (Turkey Trot) started here.
6Buffalo holds the World’s Largest Disco.
7Buffalo holds America’s largest Dyngus Day celebration.
8We’re a frequent Food Network stop.
9 The original manuscriptof Huck Finn is in the Buffalo Public Library.
10 Buffalo has a reputation for snowy winters, but
it is rarely the snowiest city in New York State.
Canalside is at the heart of Buffalo’swaterfront revitalization. Live music is justone of the many events for you to enjoy.
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At Buffalo State, Y O U ’ L L H A V E A C C E S S T O AT O P- C A L I B E R E D U C A T I O N that includes small
class sizes, personalized attention, and high-quality
academics—A T A F R A C T I O N O F T H E C O S TC H A R G E D by private institutions.
As part of the SUNY system, Buffalo State is an
extraordinary value. According to the College Board,
the average tuition and fees at a four-year private
college are $29,056 per year. In comparison,
Buffalo State costs $7,347 for tuition and fees per
year, making it one of the most affordable colleges—
public or private—in the state of New York.
And when you graduate, you’ll have one of the most
marketable degrees in the nation. A D E G R E E F R O MT H E S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y O F N E W Y O R K H A SI N S T A N T C R E D I B I L I T Y W H E R E V E R Y O U G O.
A SMART INVESTMENT.
Scholarships.Buffalo State offers a wide array of financial aid and scholarshipopportunities. Three out of four students at BuffaloState receive some form of financial aid, whether it’s an award based onachievement or need; a special scholarship for their major; or one of thenumerous scholarships,grants, and loan programsthat are available.
Full-Time Student (12+ credit hours)
NY State Resident
Tuition per year: $6,170
Mandatory fees per year: $1,177
Out-of-State Resident
Tuition per year: $15,820
Mandatory fees per year: $1,177
Housing Rates
Standard double room
per year: $7,060
Meal Rates
19-meals-per-week plan
per year: $4,904
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B U F FA L O S T A T E ’ S A L U M N I N E T W O R K I S1 0 0 , 0 0 0 S T R O N G . We’re school district leaders,
principals, and teachers. We’re entrepreneurs. We’re
law enforcement officers. We’re media personalities,
artists, and arts advocates. We’re financial services
professionals. We’re CEOs, CFOs, and COOs. We’re
100,000 people living around the world who are
connected by a common bond.
And we want you to B E B U F FA L O S T A T E ’ S N E X TG R E A T S U C C E S S S T O R Y.
We’ve educated Western New York’s top elected leaders
U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins, ’85, and Buffalo Mayor
Byron Brown, ’83... Oscar-winning producer Deborah
Oppenheimer and Emmy-winning writers and producers
Tom Fontana, ‘73, and Diane English, ’70... world-renowned
artists Cindy Sherman and Robert Longo, ’75... attorney and
former American Bar Association president Carolyn Lamm, ’70...
the first female White House deputy chief of staff Hon. Evelyn
Lieberman, ’66... entrepreneur, corporate leader, motivational
speaker, and ordained minister Sundra Ryce, ’96
PRODUCING AMAZINGLY TALENTED PEOPLE.
...and many, many more.
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AcademicsUndergraduate Programs
103 majors • 68 minors
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16-to-1
Average Class Size
88 percent of all classes have
fewer than 40 students • Less
than 2 percent of all classes
have 100 or more students.
Honors Programs
Muriel A. Howard Honors
Program • 11 departmental
honors programs
Financial
Tuition and Fees (per year)
These costs are subject to change.
New York State residents:
$7,347
Out-of-state students:
$16,997
Financial Aid
84 percent of undergraduate
students receive financial aid
packages (including loans) •
Average financial aid award:
$12,248
About the CollegeFounded: 1871 • Largest
comprehensive college in the
State University of New York
(SUNY) system • Designation:
Carnegie Master’s L institution
Student Resources
Library
Butler Library serves the faculty,
staff, and students of Buffalo
State • More than 530,000
books • Access to more than
18 million volumes through
SUNYConnect • Archives and
special collections
Wired
More than 1,500 workstations
throughout 150 labs and
classrooms • Wireless access in
parts of Butler Library, Bulger
Communication Center lobby,
and the Student Union
Student Life
Athletics
NCAA Division III • Team name:
Bengals • Colors: Black and
orange
Men’s Varsity Teams
Basketball • Cross-country •
Football • Ice hockey • Soccer •
Swimming and diving • Track
and field (indoor and outdoor)
Women’s Varsity Teams
Basketball • Cheerleading •
Cross-country • Ice hockey •
Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball •
Swimming and diving • Track
and field (indoor and outdoor)
• Volleyball
Sports Complex includes Coyer
Field (outdoor; seats 3,000;
home to football, lacrosse,
soccer, and track and field
teams); Sports Arena (indoor;
seats 3,500; home to
basketball, track and field, and
volleyball teams); Ice Arena
(seats 1,800; home to hockey
teams); Kissinger Pool (seats
400; home to swimming and
diving teams); and Houston
Gym (Fitness Center: free to
undergraduates, featuring high-
performance cardiovascular and
weight-training equipment).
Intramural, club, and
recreational sports are also
available.
Housing
More than 2,000 students live
on campus in 11 residence halls
featuring traditional, suite-, and
apartment-style facilities •
High-speed Internet access for
all on-campus resident students
• Desirable off-campus housing
available within walking
distance
Student Activities
Academic clubs • Student
chapters of professional
organizations • Social clubs •
Service clubs
Unique to
Buffalo StateBurchfield Penney Art Center •
Center for Excellence in Urban
and Rural Education • Great
Lakes Center • Maud Gordon
Holmes Arboretum • Speech-
Language-Hearing Clinic
•Warren Enters Theatre •WBNY-
FM 91.3 (student-run radio
station) • Whitworth Ferguson
Planetarium • The largest visual
arts program among the SUNY
comprehensive colleges, made
up of art education, design, fine
arts, and the graduate art
conservation program • These
undergraduate programs are
not available at any other SUNY
institution: communication
design, fashion and textile
technology, fiber design,
forensic chemistry, metal/
jewelry design, wood/furniture
design.
Enrollment Fall 2013Total: 10,665
Undergraduate: 9,338
Female: 58%
Male: 42%
Minority (undergraduate): 32%
Worth NotingIn addition to 2,000 residential
students, Buffalo State has
more than 1,500 students
living within two miles of
campus. Each year, more than
1,000 students participate
in internships with local
businesses and nonprofit
agencies, exposing them to
job opportunities and
strengthening the college-
community partnership.
AccreditationsBuffalo State is accredited by
the Commission on Higher
Education of the Middle States
Association of Colleges and
Schools, 3624 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215)
662-5606. The Commission on
Higher Education is an
institutional accrediting agency
recognized by the U.S. secretary
of education and the
Commission on Recognition of
Postsecondary Accreditation.
Buffalo State is also accredited by
the Board of Regents, University
of the State of New York.
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Open Houses. Offered in fall and spring, Open Houses include
full campus tours, informational presentations, and opportunities
to meet professors and students.
Campus Tours. Offered Monday through Friday throughout the
year (with a few exceptions), campus tours provide an overview
of campus in about an hour.
Information Sessions and Tours. To learn even more about
Buffalo State, join us for an admissions information session
and campus tour on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout
the academic year.
Reservations. Reservations are required for open houses and
campus tours. To reserve your spot at an upcoming Open House
or to schedule a campus tour, visit admissions.buffalostate.edu/visit
or call Admissions at (716) 878-5713.
Can’t Make It to Campus? Get a glimpse of campus right now
by taking an online tour at suny.buffalostate.edu/tour#virtualtour.
SEE FOR YOURSELF.The best way to learn about life at Buffalo State is to
E X P E R I E N C E I T in person! We have many visit
options for you to choose from.
Connect with Buffalo State
New York City....395
Albany....287
Montreal....392
Cleveland....197
Toronto....101
Rochester....72Syracuse....148
Pittsburgh....223Philadelphia....402
First-Time Freshmen
We look for a broad, balanced
high school education that
includes study in English,
mathematics, science, a
language other than English,
and social studies and an
acceptable score on either the
SAT or the ACT assessment.
Send your test results to us.
Transfer Students
We look for a GPA of at least
2.0 (4.0 scale) to be
considered for admission to
the college. Your major may
have additional requirements.
Transfer Credit Policy
We accept a maximum of 88
credits from other regionally
accredited four-year colleges,
66 credits from two-year
colleges, and 15 credits from
proprietary institutions. If you
transfer to Buffalo State with
60 or more credits, you must
apply to a specific program;
with fewer than 60 credits,
you may apply as an undeclared
major. Visit the “Transfer
Students” section at admissions.
buffalostate.edu/transfer for
more information.
Dual Admission
If you participated in the dual
admission program at Erie
Community College, Finger
Lakes Community College,
Genesee Community College,
Jamestown Community College,
Monroe Community College,
Niagara County Community
College, or Onondaga
Community College, you can
transfer to Buffalo State without
completing a separate
application to Buffalo State
after you earn an associate’s
degree. For more information,
contact your community college’s
transfer counselor or a Buffalo
State admissions counselor.
International Students
You’re welcome at Buffalo State.
The North Wing Residence Hall
is a year-round global living
center where students from
around the world live with
exchange students, honors
students, and students with
an interest in international
issues. For more information,
please visit admissions.
buffalostate.edu and click
on “International Students.”
Deadlines: If you want to start
in the fall semester (beginning
in August), make sure we have
your completed application by
June 1. If you want to start in
the spring semester (beginning
in January), make sure we have
your completed application by
November 1.
How to Apply
1. Complete and submit
the application and fee online
at admissions.buffalostate.
edu/apply.
2. First-time freshmen
should send their high school
transcripts, standardized
test scores, and required
supplemental materials to the
Buffalo State Admissions Office.
Transfer students should
forward their official college
transcripts to the Buffalo State
Admissions Office.
Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form as soon after January 1 as
possible. The form is found at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Requests
for financial aid do not affect
admission decisions.
Supplemental Application
Buffalo State considers
additional information about
your interests and activities,
and allows you to submit a
personal statement or essay as
part of the application process.
Application Dates
Applicants are reviewed
on a rolling basis, with
the first round of decisions
going out in mid-December
for the fall semester.
Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) helps students
with potential qualify for
admission to the college.
To be considered, you must
• be a New York State resident
for 12 months before
enrollment;
• have a recognized high
school diploma or high school
equivalency diploma
(GED)/TASC;
• be able to demonstrate
potential for success through
recommendations, letters,
essays, or other supplemental
information;
• have a low income. SUNY
income guidelines for EOP can
be found at www.suny.edu/
student/search_programs/eop.
If you think you may be eligible
for EOP, answer “yes” to the
question on the application.
The application fee is waived for
those eligible for admission to
EOP. If you are found to be
ineligible for the program, you
will be billed for the fee. You may
still qualify for admission and
financial aid as a general
candidate.
Tuition Deposit
Tuition deposits for fall
freshmen must be
postmarked by May 1.
You should make a tuition
deposit at only one college.
In most cases, deposits are
refundable until May 1.
APPLYING.
Buffalo State Admissions OfficeMoot Hall 1101300 Elmwood AvenueBuffalo, NY 14222(716) [email protected] (screen name)admissions.buffalostate.edu
Buffalo State Metropolitan New York City Regional Office80 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038(212) 425-9246
SUNY Recruitment Response CenterState University of New YorkState University PlazaAlbany, NY 12246-0001(800) 342-3811(518) [email protected] (screen name)
I N F O
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity institution that subscribes to all
federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and
does not discriminate against applicants, students,
or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.
Any violation of this policy should be reported to
the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland
Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. It is the policy of Buffalo
State that no otherwise qualified person with a
disability shall, solely by reason of the disability,
be excluded from participation in employment or
access to programs of the college.
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