The University at Buffalo, one of two SUNY flagship institutions, is anchored by the historic Hayes Hall - originally an 1874 almshouse building before its conversion to academic use - with most first-year students housed on North Campus in the Ellicott Complex, including Evans Quad, and the Governors Complex, including the freshman-exclusive Roosevelt Hall.
Enrollment
31,656
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,299
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 16-20, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
70%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Residence halls and apartments reopen Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. All on-campus students must check in by 5 p.m. on Jan. 20, the first day of spring classes.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Roosevelt Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (12)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Clement Hall
Suite · Coed
Clinton Hall
Dewey Hall
Evans Quad
Traditional · Coed
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Fargo Quad
Dormitory-style · Coed
Goodyear Hall
Suite · Coed
Greiner Hall
Suite · Coed
Lehman Hall
Red Jacket Quad
Dormitory-style · Coed
Richmond Quad
Dormitory-style · Coed
Spaulding Quad
Dormitory-style · Coed
Wilkeson Quad
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (5)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Creekside Village Apartments
Flickinger Court Apartments
Townhouse-style · Coed
Flint Village Apartments
Hadley Village Apartments
South Lake Village Apartments
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Registration
Spring 2027 class registration
University at Buffalo- Undergraduate enrollment appointments (most credits first)UndergraduatesCheck HUB Student Center for your time.November 2 - November 18, 2026
- Open enrollmentNovember 19, 2026
Costs
Room & Board
$13,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens1.6 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.8 miles
- Walmart2.1 miles
- Wegmans2.5 miles
- Target2.7 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.