SUNY Buffalo State University

College Profile

Each year, more than 7,000 students choose Buffalo State University for its superb academic programs, applied learning opportunities, affordable tuition, and metropolitan location. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and to empower a diverse population of students to succeed as citizens of a challenging world.

Broad Array of High-Quality Academic Programs
As the largest comprehensive “university college” in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Buffalo State University offers more than 170 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options, 18 post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs, and more than 65 opportunities for graduate study. At the same time, the university is recognized for its excellence in classroom teaching and scholarship and is known for its small class sizes—nearly 90 percent of all classes have fewer than 35 students. Buffalo State University offers the perfect academic blend: small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities.

Diverse and Creative Environment
Buffalo State University is among the most diverse colleges in the SUNY system, a characteristic that’s reflected in the myriad of people, ideas, experiences, and program offerings found here. This diverse and creative environment fosters student growth and success.

Hands-on Learning Opportunities
Buffalo State University takes advantage of its location in the second-largest city in New York State by offering extensive undergraduate research opportunities, internships, service-learning programs, and career development services that benefit students and the community. As a result, job possibilities for graduates are strong and varied.  Students applying for Optional Practical Training have a 95% chance of finding employment within New York.

Smart Educational Investment
Buffalo State University is one of the most affordable universities—public or private—in New York All international undergraduate students receive the Destination Buffalo State Scholarship of $9,500 toward on campus housing. \Our graduates join a career network of more than 100,000 Buffalo State alumni (and more than 2.4 million SUNY alumni) living around the globe. A SUNY diploma has instant credibility wherever you go.

In the Heart of Buffalo’s Cultural Corridor
The campus is located on a 125-acre parcel in Buffalo’s museum district, adjacent to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Delaware Park. The Elmwood Village neighborhood is lined with a vibrant mix of trendy cafés, restaurants, shops, and Victorian-style housing. On campus, the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Warren Enters Theatre, Czurles-Nelson Gallery, and Bacon Student Art Gallery place the arts and creativity right at students’ fingertips.

Demographics

English as a Second Language Program and Services

ESL helps students with varying levels of English proficiency through coursework, interaction with native speakers of English, and individualized language practice. The program consists of six levels of English language study, each offered during our fall, spring, and summer terms. Each level has 20 hours of class time per week, plus an additional 3 hours of small conversation group practice. Students may study up to 1 year in the ESL program. ESL courses do not provide college credit.

For more information:
Tricia Herritt
Director ISSS, herrittl@buffalostate.edu
1-716-878-5331
1300 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222

Can your institution issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Status to a student who has been admitted only to the Intensive English Program?
Yes

Does your institution provide courses of English as a Second Language to admitted students?
Yes

Additional ESL features?
Buffalo State University offers a conditional admission acceptance into our ESL program for undergraduate and graduate students who do not meet our English language requirement. Students accepted into our ESL program will enroll full time and complete the required levels to reach our academic criteria. Once they have completed their ESL program, they may matriculate into an academic program of study.

International Student Housing Options

All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on-campus.

The University provides a variety of options from which students may choose. Some halls house first-year students exclusively, some house a mixture of students, and some are reserved for upper-division students. There is also specialty housing for specific groups and interests.

For more information: reslife@buffalostate.edu

Collaborative Programs

The Best of New York summer program is targeted to foreign students who want to gain a deeper understanding of one of the most culturally rich and diverse regions in North America–New York State.  Students that participate in this program will spend two weeks on the SUNY Buffalo State University campus learning about contemporary American language and culture.  Field trips in the Buffalo area will include a visit to Niagara Falls, a true American baseball experience and a visit to some of the best shopping outlets in North America.  The last week of the program will be spent in New York City.  Students will visit important sites such as the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and of course the famous Central Park.

The cost of the program is $5,500 and is inclusive of all meals, lodging and transportation within New York State.  Participants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the United States. For more information in contact herrittl@buffalostate.edu

For a brochure about the program, click the-best-of-new-york

First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students

Undergraduate – click here
Graduate – click here

Student Activities and Campus Life

Over 80 clubs for students:
Greek Life
Academic & Special Interest Clubs
International Students Organization
Music & Dance Organizations
Theatre