Resources for Students

Take advantage of academic support services

Collaborative Learning and Integrated Mentoring in Biosciences is a grant-funded program sponsored by the New York State Department of Education to support talented underrepresented students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), licensed professions and health-related professions. CSTEP offers key preparation, resources and opportunities critical to student success.

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is a grant-funded program sponsored by the New York State Department of Education to support talented underrepresented students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), licensed professions and health-related professions. CSTEP offers key preparation, resources and opportunities critical to student success.

Cora P. Maloney College (CPMC) is focused on enhancing the University at Buffalo experience. Chartered in 1976, CPMC focuses on a range of educational issues including academic achievement and enhancement, social justice and cross cultural awareness. CPMC fosters the interconnectivity between UB students and their living and learning community, providing for a transformative undergraduate experience that supports growth in Buffalo and Western New York.

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is designed to provide encouragement and services to low-income and first-generation college students, and increase participation from underrepresented groups in pursuing doctoral study.

Get involved with extracurriculars

  • The Intercultural & Diversity Center’s (IDC) mission is to educate students through programs and events that increase their understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of diversity and the advantages of being at the University at Buffalo, a diverse institution. The center provides opportunities to engage in dialogue, celebrate differences and commonalities, and promote awareness about diversity and how it affects our beliefs, perceptions and the global society.
  • The People of Color Council (POC) focuses on celebrating, preserving and educating students about the cultures of the minority population in America. POC clubs are also active in the Buffalo community and are united with a common goal—to increase minority representation at UB, SUNY and state levels. 
  • The Asian American Student Union supports and encourages Asian American culture within the UB community. Contact ubsa-aasu@buffalo.edu

Join student groups and utilize resources

  • The UB Counseling Center Rainbow Hour: a monthly drop-in LGBTQ+ meeting for students designed to foster connection, community, and conversation for LGBTQIA+ students.
  •  Intercultural and Diversity Center: the IDC provides students with a wide range of resources. They have student and professional staff who specifically seek to provide support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students as well as provide regular programming specifically for LGBTQ+ students and allies. They encourage students to stop by the IDC, sign up for their weekly electronic newsletter, or call or email them (645-2434; stu-idc@buffalo.edu) to learn more about what they can provide.
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Alliance (LGBTA): Establish a safe space on campus to facilitate understanding among all students; provide an organization sympathetic to concerns.
  • UB PRISM: This organization is about creating a safe space for People of Color that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • SPHHP Queer Journal Club: Graduate and undergraduate students meet to read articles and discuss the implications of what is known and unknown about the larger LGBTQ+ community. The Queer Journal Club is participant driven and a safe space to have community with others in SPHHP. For more information contact Dr. Bartelt (she/her): ebartelt@buffalo.edu for more information.
  • WNY Pride Center online support groups

Take part in events

Office of Inclusive Excellence's LGBTQ+ Events

Apply for scholarships

Junior or senior undergraduate student with a commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy or education and financial need Scholarship - LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association Fund

Contact counseling and crisis services

  • UB Counseling Services: 716-645-2720—after hours, press option “2” to for the crisis counselor.
  • The Trevor Project crisis services: you can connect with someone either by chatting online, calling their emergency number (866-488-7386), or texting “START” to 678-678