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Post-Admission Checklist
This step-by-step guide outlines the transition to law school. Begin by reviewing the timeline at the top of the page for important dates and deadlines, then follow each phase in order as you prepare to begin your legal education.
This is your to-do list, making sure that your transition to law school is smooth and easy. Click the links below to read more about what needs to be done.
First: Confirm Your Enrollment
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions regarding the FAFSA or eligibility for financial aid.
To apply for financial aid, first create an FSA ID at StudentAid.gov. Then complete the FAFSA using UB’s federal school code: 002837. You do not need to wait until you receive an admission decision or pay a deposit in order to file the FAFSA and list UB as one of your schools.
Your UBITName provides access to key UB services, including MyUB, UBmail, UB Learns, and UB software downloads, such as Microsoft Office.
Shortly after admission, you will receive a one-time password by email. Use this to activate your UBITName and set up your login credentials.
Returning to UB?
If you previously studied at UB and no longer remember your password, contact the UB CIT Help Desk at 716-645-3542 for assistance.
All new students will receive an “Intent to Enroll” form by email from the law school's Office of Admissions by mid-May, unless admitted thereafter. Completion and submission of this form is the final step in accepting our offer of admission. Failure to submit this form will result in a forfeiture of your seat.
If you identified as a New York State resident on your application for admission, you are required to provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State for at least 12 months.
Please log into your Slate Application Portal and upload three acceptable documents from the list below by August 15. Please refer to your email for additional information regarding this important requirement.
Review additional details regarding acceptable documentation before uploading verification documents.
Reminder
Admitted students who identified as New York State residents, but who fail to upload acceptable residency documentation by August 15 will be charged out-of-state tuition.
Students interested in living on campus should submit a housing application by May 1st. Visit the Office of Campus Living to learn more
In addition students may review the Housing Options webpage for information about on-campus and off-campus housing, resources for relocating to Buffalo, and opportunities to explore the city.
Second: Prepare for Registration
You must complete all starred (*) items before the School of Law can register you for classes.
Once your FAFSA is processed, log into the HUB Student Center to manage your loan offers:
- Select the Financial Aid and Scholarships tile
- Choose Accept/Decline from the left menu
- Submit your selections until the status shows “Successful”
Loan disbursement typically occurs during Orientation week.
If your aid exceeds your charges, a refund will be issued. We recommend enrolling in direct deposit through HUB to receive funds more quickly.
All newly enrolling J.D. students are required to send a final copy of their baccalaureate degree-noted transcript to the Law School Admission Council by July 15. (Access the Transcript Request Form by logging into your LSAC.org account.)
Failure to submit your final, degree-noted transcript will prevent fall course registration and attendance at orientation.
If you will have completed all baccalaureate degree requirements, but your degree will not be conferred until after July 15, please notify the Office of Admissions at 716-645-2907 or by email to law-admissions@buffalo.edu immediately to request an extension. (Documentation from the degree-granting institution may be required.) If an extension is granted, you will be permitted to attend orientation and begin classes with the understanding that a final, degree-noted transcript will be received no later than October 1. If you fail to submit a degree-noted transcript by October 1, you will be resigned from all courses and responsible for tuition charges.
Register at AskEDNA.AccessLex.org and complete the self-paced MAX 1L course by July 15. This course is required before fall registration can proceed and takes approximately one hour to finish.
How to access the course:
- Create a free account at AskEDNA.AccessLex.org
- Click the orange “Personal finance for law students” box
- Select “Complete your MAX Lessons” to begin the MAX 1L Financial Foundations course.
All incoming students must provide an official record in of their measles, mumps and rubella immunity and meet the meningitis information requirement. To learn more and access required health forms, visit UB’s Immunization and Health Requirements. Questions can be directed to Student Health Services at 716-829-3316.
Log in to the HUB Student Center through MyUB and review the "To-Do" section. Click on each hold to read the details, and contact the appropriate office if you have any questions.
Zero-L is an online academic resource designed to support your transition into law school by introducing foundational legal concepts and skills. All incoming law students are encouraged to complete Zero-L.
For some students, successful completion of Zero-L is a condition of admission. Please refer to your admission email to determine whether this requirement applies to you.
If you are required to complete Zero-L, you must finish all modules by August 7.
Third: Registration & Pre-Orientation
First-year J.D. students are registered for fall courses by the School of Law’s Records & Registration Office in early August, provided the following requirements are met:
The student’s official degree-noted undergraduate transcript has been received by LSAC
- All immunization records are submitted and approved
- Any holds in HUB have been resolved
- The MAX 1L Financial Foundations course has been completed through AccessLex
Transfer J.D. and LL.M. students should contact the Office of Admissions at 716-645-2907 or law-admissions@buffalo.edu to discuss registration procedures.
Once registration is complete, students can view their full class schedule in the HUB Student Center.
Please note: Timing is subject to change based on individual file completion and university processing.
Once registered, review your course list and acquire required textbooks from the UB Bookstore.
Procertas's Legal Technology Assessment program is designed to ensure students possess the technology competencies necessary for the practice of law. All incoming law students must complete the Word Memo Trainer and Word Contract Trainer modules prior to Orientation. A confirmation email with additional details on registering will be sent to your buffalo.edu address by early August, so please monitor your accounts.
All new graduate and professional students must complete the Sexual Assault Prevention course, which helps promote healthy behaviors and prevent sexual assault and relationship violence. You may take this course online beginning August 1 as long as you have been registered for fall courses. (UBITName and password required.) Sexual Assault Prevention Course for New Graduate and Professional Students.
The School Information Portal (SIP) is the School of Law’s official communication channel to students, where students can find much of the information needed in one spot. For that reason, you should check SIP regularly. New students will be added to SIP by early-August.
Your UB Card is your official University at Buffalo ID. You will be eligible for a UB Card once you have been registered for courses. The cost of the card is $23.50, which will be charged to your University Account. To avoid long lines, we recommend obtaining your UB Card prior to law school orientation.
The UB Card Office has two locations on campus.
- 1 Capen (North Campus) - 716-645-6344
- 1 Diefendorf (South Campus) - 716-829-3682
Once you are registered for fall courses, you can request a UB parking permit. Permits may be purchased online through the Office of Parking and Transportation.
Fourth: Arrival & Orientation
Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Additional details, including the schedule, will be sent by late July.
Before arriving on campus, take a few minutes to connect your devices and explore UB’s digital tools and services.
- Connect to UB’s secure Wi-Fi
- Download Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other software at no cost
- Explore tech discounts, campus printing, and other resources through UBIT’s Student Technology Guide.
Now that you're on campus, take time to explore your surroundings and get comfortable traveling between key locations.
- Use UB’s campus maps to find classrooms, dining spots, and orientation events.
- Check UB’s bus and shuttle schedules for service times and stop locations between the various campuses.
Additional Information
As a condition of admission, most students are required to participate in the School of Law’s Jump Start program, unless otherwise noted in their admission letter.
- Jump Start is free of charge and will take place from Monday, July 27 through Friday, August 14.
- Mandatory law school orientation will follow beginning Monday, August 17.
Some domestic students are required to participate in the School of Law’s Jump Start program as a condition of enrollment. The program introduces law school study methods, classroom expectations, and exam strategies.
- For domestic participants, Jump Start will begin on Monday, August 3 and continue through Friday, August 14.
- Mandatory law school orientation will follow beginning Monday, August 17.