The Office of Undergraduate Education works in partnership with academic and administrative units to strengthen the undergraduate academic experience and advance student success at every stage of the educational journey.
As the University at Buffalo continues to build on its role as a leading public research university, Undergraduate Education is focused on fostering a coordinated, student-centered culture that places academic success, equity and innovation at the forefront of decision-making. Our strategic priorities align with the university’s broader goals of delivering transformative, research-informed learning experiences and cultivating an inclusive environment in which all students can thrive.
A strong start is essential to long-term academic success. Undergraduate Education prioritizes initiatives that support first-year undergraduate retention through coordinated, campus-wide strategies that promote engagement, belonging and academic momentum.
While first-year retention remains a priority, Undergraduate Education is equally committed to advancing student success across the entire undergraduate lifecycle.
Effective advising and coaching are critical to helping students navigate their academic pathways and achieve their goals. Undergraduate Education supports a coordinated and collaborative approach to advising and student success initiatives across the university.
Transfer students are an integral part of UB’s undergraduate community. Undergraduate Education is committed to enhancing the transition and academic experience for transfer students through intentional collaboration and targeted support.
A high-quality, forward-looking undergraduate curriculum is central to a transformative academic experience. Undergraduate Education provides leadership and support for curricular innovation and academic program development across the university.
Faculty-mentored undergraduate research enriches learning, fosters critical inquiry and supports student academic and professional development. Undergraduate Education is focused on strengthening and sustaining a culture of undergraduate research across disciplines.
Collaboration across the university is essential to advancing undergraduate education. Undergraduate Education sustains and deepens partnerships with administrative and academic units that support shared goals for academic excellence and student success. Key external partners include the University Innovation Alliance and the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities.
Through these strategic priorities and areas of focus, the Office of Undergraduate Education advances a cohesive, inclusive and student-centered approach to undergraduate learning at the University at Buffalo.