(Apartment Move-in information)
Welcome to Apartment Living at the University at Buffalo
With over 2,000 other students living in apartments, you will be glad to call UB your
home and community. Please read this guide to help you check in and get settled.
Getting Ready For Check-In
Before Move-in
• Make your travel plans for check-in. Make hotel reservations for the days that you
arrive prior to check-in.
• Contact your roommates and decide what you’ll each bring. You will probably
only need one coffeemaker, TV in living room, etc. Refer to the “What-to-Bring
List” in this document.
• Verify that your personal belongings are insured through your parents’
renter/homeowner’s insurance policy or purchase additional coverage for your
belongings.
• When packing, remember that most items are available at stores nearby.
• There are items that are prohibited in the apartments such as extension cords,
candles, and halogen lamps. These items will be confiscated if found. Review the
list before you pack!
Move-in Day
Arrival
• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Plan for the weather.
• Know where you’re going and print your campus map before arrival. Campus
maps are available at http://www.buffalo.edu/buildings/
• Remember to bring your UB card. If you have not been issued a UB card,
government issued photo ID will be accepted.
• Once you arrive at UB, proceed to your Community Building to check in. Bring
your UB ID!
• There are no elevators in the buildings, so be prepared to carry your belongings
up a flight or two of stairs if your apartment is not located on the first floor. New
apartment residents may check-in starting January 20, 2017.
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Getting Started
• Discuss with your roommate(s) the kitchen space, bathrooms, and common
areas.
• Start unpacking
• Complete the Apartment Condition Report (ACR) - you will receive this at checkin. This is a form used to note the condition of your apartment. It will be used at
the end of the year to determine damage charges. It is important to inspect your
apartment and note its condition.
• Break down your moving boxes and place them in the recycling bins conveniently
located around the complex.
• Never leave your belongings unattended and lock your apartment door when you
leave.
Fast facts/General Information
Your Apartment
• Storage is limited. Two things to remember are: 1) you won’t be living alone, and
2) storage is nonexistent. In other words, don’t bring too much. Talk to your
roommates about what they are bringing.
• Landline phone service is not provided in student rooms. Most students use cell
phones instead of landlines.
• Review our floor plans at http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/find-yourhome/where-can-i-live/apartments.html.
Parking
• Village parking is reserved for residents of that complex. All residents must have
their University Parking Permit validated at the village office to park within the
complex. When you receive your parking permit, verify that it is a RESIDENT
permit as indicated by the letters RES above the permit number.
• Once you have received your University Parking Permit, bring it into the
community office in your apartment complex to receive a University Apartments
sticker. If you do not have a University Parking Permit you will need to visit the
Campus Parking and Transportation office located at 106 Spaulding. You can also
go online at: http://www.buffalo.edu/parking/parking-permits.html
• If you have a guest visiting you, please have them visit the Parking and
Transportation office at 106 Spaulding to receive a guest parking tag. Cars
without proper authorization will be ticketed and/or towed.
Mail and Packages
• If you wish to ship your belongings before you arrive on campus, you may do so
one week prior to your lease start. Your packages will be available for pick-up
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once you check-in. Packages may be picked up in the Community Building. Please
address your package and mail as follows:
Your name
University at Buffalo
Apt/#/Letter, Room Letter, Name of Village
Buffalo, NY XXXXX-XXXX (zip-code ** see below)
Creekside:
Flint:
Flickinger:
Hadley:
South Lake:
14261-0040
14261-0090
14228-3365
14261-0030
14261-0060
Prepare your computer
• UB provides wireless access in Hadley, South Lake, Flint, Flickinger Court, and
Creekside Villages. In addition you may use a cat 5, 5e, 6 or 6e Ethernet cable to
plug in your computer and connect to our high speed network (requires device
registration), which is 1,000x faster than Wi-Fi. For a complete guide to UB
information technology services before and after you arrive on campus, please go
to https://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/getting-started-at-ub.html.
For specific questions or concerns, you may also contact the UBIT Help
Center at [email protected] or
http://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/ubit/get-help/help-center.html
Campus Cable
• Available in all residence halls and apartments
• Included in your housing cost
• Features free premium channels and automatic subscription to HBO GO and
MAX GO
• For complete details, go to: http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/gethelp/how-to/In-your-home/tv-and-cable.html
Roommate Tips
• Get to know each other. Sit down and talk about your expectations.
• Set up a cleaning schedule. One person a week for the kitchen and/or bathroom.
• Respect each other’s space. Don’t leave your belongings where they would be in
the way.
• Ask before you use something that’s not yours. Be conscious of how you’d want
your own stuff treated.
• If need be, make a roommate contract.
• Be receptive to different ways of life and different values.
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Roommates do not have to be best friends (though some grow to be.)
Be willing to compromise.
Share common interests, build on them, and develop others.
Have other friends.
University Apartments Are Smoke Free
In accordance with the University a Buffalo’s “UBreathe Free” policy, all University
Apartments are smoke-free.
If you are interested in smoking cessation programs please inform your complex
director so that they can direct you toward your campus sponsored programs. Think of
the benefits of being in a “smoke free” environment: a healthy lifestyle, cost savings, less
damage to your apartment from smoke (which causes excess damage charges) and
more! For more information, visit: http://www.studentaffairs.buffalo.edu/shs/wes/tobacco.
International Students
The University does not arrange for transportation to campus. We recommend that you
check the website of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services
(www.buffalo.edu/intlservices/clubs). There you will find contact information for
International Student Club officers who may be able to arrange an airport pick-up for
you. Please note that all clubs do not provide this service.
Getting to Campus from the Airport
There are many taxicabs available at the airport (outside the baggage pick-up area). The
drive from the airport to the University is about 20-30 minutes. It will cost
approximately $30-$40 to get to campus from the airport via taxi.
UB Apartments: “What to Bring”
Your UB apartment is equipped with these items:
Kitchen
• Full oven/stove
• Refrigerator & freezer
• Dishwasher
• Garbage disposal
• Microwave
Furnishings
University-owned furniture may not be removed from your apartment. See your lease
for details.
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Bedrooms
• Full-size bed
• Dresser
• Nightstand
• Built-in closet
• Desk and chair
• Mirror
Living/Dining Areas
• Sofa
• Chair(s)
• Coffee and end table
• Dining table with chairs
• Entertainment stand and lamp
Environmental
• Central air conditioning
• Blinds for all windows
• Carpeting in living rooms & bedrooms
Laundry Facilities
Hadley, South Lake & Flint Villages
• Washers & dryers in nearby common areas.
Creekside Village & Flickinger Court
• Washer and dryer in each unit.
Cable/Wireless
• Cable in all bedrooms/living room
• Computer Ethernet port in each bedroom
• Wireless computer access in every apartment complex.
Talk to your roommate before you pack or buy anything. Storage space is limited and
many items can be shared, like TVs.
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Here are the items you should bring to your UB apartment:
Identification
• Student ID (needed to check in)
• Driver’s license or passport (NOTE: passports or enhanced driver’s licenses are
required to enter Canada)
• Health insurance card/info
• ATM Card/credit cards/checkbook
Personal Items
• Medication, first aid kit, current written prescriptions
• Clothes for winter, spring and summer weather
• Rain gear (e.g. jacket, umbrella)
• Swim suit, workout gear, sneakers
• Toiletries (incl. brush, comb, shaving items, tweezers)
• Hair dryer, curling/straightening iron
• Shower shoes (recommended)
• Robe
Household Items
• Cell phone, charger or calling cards
• Surge protector/power strip (New York state prohibits use of extension cords.)
• Desk lamp, room lamps (living rooms do not have overhead lighting. Hadley and
Southlake bedrooms do not have overhead lighting.)
• Door mat or shoe mat
• Sewing kit, safety pins
• Alarm clock
• Mini tool set
• Flashlight, batteries, camera
• Plastic storage cubes or totes
School Stuff
• Book bag/messenger bag
• Computer/laptop
• Jump (flash, USB) drive
• Ethernet cord (25' recommended)
• Computer supplies (e.g. printer, ink, paper)
• Binders, folders, paper, writing utensils
• Calculator
• Planner/calendar
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Cleaning Supplies
• Broom, dustpan, mop, bucket
• Vacuum
• Kitchen cleaning supplies
• Dishwasher detergent
• Dishwashing liquid and sponge
• Rags, sponges, paper towels
• Wastebasket and trash bags
• Oven cleaner
• Duster or Swiffer cloths
For the Kitchen
• Food
• Dishes, silverware and cooking utensils
• Pots/pans for cooking or baking
• Microwaveable containers
• Can opener, measuring spoons/cups
• Small appliances (coffee maker, handmixer)
• Napkins, dish towels, paper towels
For the Bath
• Rugs
• Soap dispenser or dish
• Shower curtain and rings
• Toilet paper, tissues, hand soap
• Toilet cleaner, plunger
Laundry/Clothing Care
• Detergent, fabric softener, stain remover
• High-efficiency (HE) detergent, fabric softener, stain remover (Please do not use
Purex 3-in-1 sheets or similar products. They damage laundry machines and
leave stains.)
• Laundry basket/bag, hamper, hangers
• Iron and mini-ironing board
Linens
• Pillow (1-2)
• Bed linens (for full-size bed), including blanket, comforter, sheets, mattress pad
• Towels: at least 2 bath, 2 hand, 2 face
Decoration
• Bedroom décor: posters, photos, artwork
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Common area décor
Removable mounting tapes (3M kind) or poster putty
Plants
Small area rug
Throw pillows
Entertainment
• Recreation: Bike with strong u-lock, inline skates, frisbee, basketball, soccer ball,
cards, board games
• TV with coaxial cable
• BluRay/DVD player
• Small stereo/headphones/MP3 Player
• Music/Movies: CDs, DVDs
Prohibited Items (Apt)
• Halogen, Multi-Arm and Upward-Facing Lamps
• Electrical cords (only surge protectors please)
• Pets other than fish (10 gallon tank or less)
• Candles, incense, and plug-in type air fresheners
• Bed risers
• Permanent adhesives and nails
• Air conditioners
• Space heaters with radiating heat coils (ceramic only)
• Weapons (e.g. firearms, airsoft guns, non-kitchen knives)
• Fireworks, propane, butane or other explosive materials
• Personal grills and propane tanks (certain types of outdoor grills are
allowed in Creekside and Flickinger. See your Guide to Campus Living
for details http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/get-help/contracts-policiesprocedures.html)
Get Renter’s Insurance! The university is not responsible for theft or damage to
personal property. If you’re not covered by your parent/guardian’s homeowner’s
insurance policy, buy coverage before you get to UB. Learn more about GradGuard
Renters’ Insurance at https://gradguard.com/rentersinsurance/partners?refCode=buffalo&tracking_code=cc,buffalo,spring2016,renters_ge
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Creekside Village
Located off Skinnersville Rd. on the north edge of UB’s North Campus, offers ranchstyle and townhouse units for graduate and non-traditional students. Creekside ranchstyle units are handicapped accessible. Parking near your apartment entrance is
available to unload.
• Buildings 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, & 11 are located near the community building
• Buildings 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, & 25 are located just north over the bridge
• Ranch units are located at 3A, 3H, 11A, 11H, 13A, 13H, 15A, 15H, 17A, 17H, 19A,
19H, 21A, & 21H.
Check-in Location:
Community Building Office
12 Creekside Village
Check-in Hours:
Friday 1/20: 9am – 6pm
Sat 1/21 & Sun 1/22: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/23 & Tues 1/24: 9am – 8pm
Wed 1/25 thru Fri 1/27: 9am – 5pm
Sat 1/28 & Sun 1/29: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/30: 9am – 5pm
Creekside Village Office:
12 Creekside Village
Buffalo, NY 14261
(716) 645-5870
(716) 645-5871 FAX
Community Assistant on duty: 8pm-8am: (716) 799-5350
Google Maps:
Creekside Village, Amherst, NY 14228
GPS: Intersection of Skinnersville Rd. and Frontier Rd. (Community building nearby,
off of Skinnersville Rd.)
Office Manager: Erin Reese
Complex Director: Amanda Idienumah
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Flickinger Court
Flickinger Court’s 100+ townhouses are nestled on 11.5 acres of beautiful lawns and
landscaping off Chestnut Ridge Road in Amherst, NY. Parking near your apartment
entrance is available for unloading.
• Houses graduate students, faculty and staff and their families in 13 clusters.
• Apartments are rented fully furnished
• Ranch units (single story) are located at 3A, 3H, 12A, 12H, 20G, 22A, 22H, 24A,
& 24H.
Check-in Location:
Community building Office
19 Flickinger Court
Check-in Hours:
Friday 1/20: 9am – 6pm
Sat 1/21 & Sun 1/22: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/23 & Tues 1/24: 9am – 8pm
Wed 1/25 thru Fri 1/27: 9am – 5pm
Sat 1/28 & Sun 1/29: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/30: 9am – 5pm
Flickinger Court Office:
19 Flickinger Court
Amherst, NY 14228-3366
(716) 645-7906
(716) 645-7349 FAX
Community assistant on duty: 8pm-8am: (716) 799-5350
Google Maps: Flickinger Court, Buffalo, NY 14228
GPS: Intersection of Chestnut Ridge Rd. and Sweet Home Rd. (entrance is nearby, off
of Chestnut Ridge)
Office Manager: Mary Vogllmayr
Complex Director: Amanda Idienumah
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Flint Village
Located at the main entrance at UB’s North Campus, Flint Village is a short walk to
academic buildings. The complex features comfortable and convenient living, including
an Arts & Crafts-style community center, on a beautifully landscaped 16-acre site.
• Buildings 301, 302, 307: 3-story
buildings each with 4-bedroom
units, located just behind the
community building. - Apartments
1-8 are on the 1st floor, 9-16 are on
the 2nd floor & 17-24 are on the 3rd
floor.
• Buildings 303, 305, 306, 308:
2- and 3-story buildings with 2bedroom, 1-2 bath apartments
circling the loop. Apartments 1-12
are on the 1st floor. Apartments 1324 are on the 2nd floor and 25-36
the 3rd floor.
• Buildings 304, 309 (Graduate Area): 1-bedroom apartments. - Apartments 1-16 are
on the 1st floor and 17-32 are on the 2nd floor.
• Flint buildings are hotel-style with long corridors and entrances located off the
corridor. A main entrance is located in the center of each building and two other
entrances are located at each end
Check in Location: Community Building Office 300 Flint Village
Check-in Hours: Friday 1/20: 9am – 6pm, Sat 1/21 & Sun 1/22: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/23 & Tues 1/24: 9am – 8pm, Wed 1/25 thru Fri 1/27: 9am – 5pm
Sat 1/28 & Sun 1/29: noon – 5pm, Mon 1/30: 9am – 5pm
Flint Village Office:
300 Flint Village
Buffalo, NY 14261
716-645-5830
716-645-5828 FAX
Community Assistant On-Duty: 8pm-8am: (716) 541-4244
Google Maps: Augspurger Rd and Flint Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
GPS: Intersection of Augspurger Rd and Flint Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
Complex Director: Patrick Woodward
Office Manager: Sharon Howard
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Hadley Village
Located at the corner of Rensch and Hadley roads, Hadley Village is conveniently
located close to the academic spine. This undergraduate apartment style complex
consists of 13 3-story buildings, each containing 12 apartments and a community center
arranged on a 10.9 acre site.
• Each building has four entrances, each leading to 3 apartments (one on each floor).
• Apartments A, D, G & J are
located on the 1st floor of each
section. • Apartments B, E,
H & K make up the 2nd floor.
Apartments C, F, I & L are
located on the 3rd floor.
* Students will only have access
to the entrance where their
apartment is located. Each
section has laundry rooms on
the first floor.
Check-in Location:
Community Building Office
90 Hadley Road
Check-in Hours:
Friday 1/20: 9am – 6pm, Sat 1/21 & Sun 1/22: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/23 & Tues 1/24: 9am – 8pm, Wed 1/25 thru Fri 1/27: 9am – 5pm
Sat 1/28 & Sun 1/29: noon – 5pm, Mon 1/30: 9am – 5pm
Hadley Village Office:
90 Hadley Rd.
Buffalo, NY 14261-0030
716-645-7725
716-645-7378 FAX
Community Assistant On-Duty: 8pm-8am: (716) 541-4245
Google Maps: Hadley Village Apartments, Buffalo, NY 14228
GPS: Intersection of Hadley Rd. and Rensch Rd., Amherst, NY 14228
Complex Director: Jazmin Clark
Office Manager: Lynn-Marie Marx
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South Lake Village
Located on the shore of Lake LaSalle, South Lake Village is a convenient walk to UB
athletic and arts events and the academic spine. The complex, including its large
community center, sits on a scenic 13-acre lakeside site. Two unique building styles
make up this beautiful campus living community:
• Lakeside Cottages: 2-story buildings with studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments.
Each cottage building has two front and back entrances.
- Buildings 209 & 213: Near community building along west edge of Lake LaSalle.
- Buildings 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220: Along east edge of Lake LaSalle.
- Apartments A, B, C, D, I, J, K & L are on the 1st floor. Apartments E, F, G, H, M, N, O &
P are on the 2nd floor. Laundry is conveniently located on the 1st floor.
• The Greens: 3-story brick buildings with 4-bedroom apartments numbered 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 206 & 207. Apartments A, D, E & J are located on the 1st floor.
Apartments B, F, G & K are on the 2nd and C, H, I & L make up the 3rd floor. Laundry is
located on the 1st floor at each of the 3 entrances, and on the 3rd floor of Section D-I.
Check-in Location:
Community Building Office
211 South Lake Village
Check-in Hours:
Friday 1/20: 9am – 6pm
Sat 1/21 & Sun 1/22: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/23 & Tues 1/24: 9am – 8pm
Wed 1/25 thru Fri 1/27: 9am – 5pm
Sat 1/28 & Sun 1/29: noon – 5pm
Mon 1/30: 9am – 5pm
South Lake Village Office:
211 South Lake Village
Buffalo, NY 14261-0060
716-645-5810
716-645-5811 FAX
Community Assistant On-Duty: 8pm – 8am
716-541-4246
Google Maps: South Lake Village,
Amherst, NY 14228
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GPS: Intersection of St. Rita’s Lane and Webster Rd., Amherst, NY 14228 (nearby is the
Community building off of St. Rita’s Lane)
Complex Director: Robert Hengesbach
Office Manager: Kelly Valenti
Early & Late Arrivals ALL Complexes:
Early Arrival – Since apartment residents may move in beginning on January 20,
which is 10 days before the start of classes and prior to most student orientations, early
arrivals are not permitted.
Late Arrival- Room assignments will be held until 5pm, Monday, January 30, 2017. If
you are checking in after this date, please complete an online Late Arrival Request form
found here: https://cl-services.urh.buffalo.edu:14261/mach/view.php?id=62233. The
deadline to cancel housing reservations was December 1, 2016. Students who are
attending UB for the spring semester and do not check in by January 30th or notify us of
a delay, will be responsible for all room charges, and will forfeit all associated room fees
and deposits, and may be subject to room reassignment.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find information about my roommate?
• Call your apartment community office, 9am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
You may also retrieve your room assignment and roommate information by
visiting the housing information portal. Go to the Campus Living home page
http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving.html and click on the orange “Housing
Portal” link on the top right side of the page.
What happens if I get locked out?
• As a courtesy, UB apartment staff can open your apartment if you get locked out.
UB provides two courtesy lock-outs, but will charge $10.00 per lock-out starting
with your third time. If you get locked out of your apartment, and the office is
closed, you can contact the Community Assistant. This number is posted in the
Community Building. Once you speak to the staff member, please wait by the
Community Building for them to arrive and unlock your apartment door. You
must have proper identification and be the legal resident of the apartment or you
will not be granted access.
When is mail delivered?
• Mail is sorted and delivered by 6 pm. Package delivery varies. US Postal Mail is
delivered to mailboxes Monday through Saturday.
How do I dispose of trash?
• All trash should be placed in bags and sealed well, then placed in the dumpsters
or recycling bins located near your apartment building. DO NOT leave trash in
stairwells, outside your door, or parking lots.
I’m arriving outside of check in hours…What should I do?
• Report to your check-in site and contact the Community Assistant on Duty
(phone number is posted) or University Police at 716-645-2227. University Police
will contact a staff member to meet you at the site and check you in!
What if I need to cancel on-campus housing?
• Prior to occupancy, residents who cancel their room reservation before December
1st are entitled to a refund of their housing deposit. After December 1st, only those
students who are officially withdrawing or taking a leave of absence from the
University for the upcoming semester will be permitted to cancel their housing
agreement. Additional conditions and charges may apply for on-campus
apartments.
• Please note, if you cancel your housing request after December 1st because you do
not plan on returning to UB for the upcoming semester, then decide at a later
date to return, you may still be held responsible for your original Housing
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Agreement. Failure to contact Campus Living does not release you from your
original Housing Agreement.
The cancellation form can be found at
http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/get-help/how-to/your-housingagreement/cancel-your-housing-agreement.html. Please contact Housing
Operations at [email protected] or at 716-645-2171 with any questions.
Important Dates
January 23- February 17, 2017
January 20, 2017
January 30, 2017
March 18, 2017
March 26, 2017
May 20, 2017
May 22, 2017
July 31, 2017
Deposit Collection for 2017-2018 on-campus
housing
Apartments open for new students, 12pm
First day of Spring Classes
Spring Recess begins
Spring Recess ends
Final examinations end
Apartments close (academic year agreements)
Apartments close for those who did not renew
their full year agreement
Important date information is also found online at:
http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/apply-for-housing/important-dates.html.
Other Important Links
To submit work orders:
http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/get-help/submit-work-order.html
For Campus Living Documents and Forms:
http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/get-help/documents_forms_library.html
Campus Bus & Shuttle Services:
http://www.buffalo.edu/parking.html
Business Center Information:
http://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/get-help/how-to/In-your-home/computer-labsbusiness-centers.html.
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