New Students' Frequently Asked Questions

This page is updated regularly with the most commonly asked questions.

What do I do if I need to ship things to campus?
You can send everything to yourself using your UB box address. The Student Post Office will be open for early arrivals. Normal office hours begin the following Monday (8:00am to 4:30pm). The Student Post Office will be open for New Student Arrival day on Saturday.

How big is my room?
You can view all room dimensions by clicking here.

Where can I store my bike?
There are bike racks located outside most of the residence halls. Bikes can be parked or stored only in the owner’s room. Bicycles are not permitted to be stored in common public areas (hallways, stairwells, etc).

How big are the beds? What size sheets do I need to bring?
 The beds in most residence hall rooms are 80 inches long and require extra long sheets.  The beds in Humbert Hall are 77 inches long. The beds are of standard height.

What size are the windows? Can I bring curtains?
The windows in most of the residence hall rooms are approximately 2' x 3'. You can bring curtains if you wish, but you will need a tension rod to hang the curtains as we do not allow students to put holes in the wall to hang curtain rods.

Can you loft? How?
In most of our buildings, yes, you can loft. The furniture in Hogate, Longden, and Bishop Roberts is loftable - meaning you can stack your bed on top of your desk, dresser, shelves, etc, in any combination (there are many different ways to set up the furniture).

The beds in College Street and the Lucy and Mason double rooms are also loftable. You'll need to request a loft kit to loft your bed if you live in one of these halls. Requests for loft kits must be received in our office by August 1, 2008. Requests after that time cannot be guaranteed for your arrival. To download the request form click here. If you would like a ladder for your loft or bunked beds, you can download that request form here.

In Humbert, you can bunk your beds, but the furniture is not loftable. Students can bring their own lofts if they wish, but they must be freestanding structures that allow ample clearance at the top in order to avoid head injury. They must not be connected to room walls, ceilings, furniture, or other fixtures. Mattresses and bed frames should be incorporated into the loft design and/or stored in the room.

Should I bring a fridge?
That is entirely up to your preference. Most students do have a small refrigerator and microwave in their room. If you are interested in renting a microfridge unit instead of bringing your own, click here for more information.

What should I do if my roommate and I don't get along?
Residence Life and Housing values the learning that happens when you live with another person who may be different than yourself. If you are having difficulty communicating with your roommate about your concerns, your Resident Assistant and Residence Life Coordinator are there to help you negotiate the issues. If the situation is irresolvable, a room change may be considered.