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Transfer student advisement provides support and guidance in academic advisement and course registration. Once transfer students earn 60 credits / junior-class status, they are transferred to a faculty advisor / mentor in their major for advisement.

    Transfer Student Checklist

    1

    Complete All Steps for Accepted Students

    Complete all steps on the Accepted Students webpage

    Note: An immunization HOLD is placed on all student accounts until the Weigel Health Center receives your immunizations (shot record), MMR(Meningitis), and COVID vaccine. The Banner registration is locked as the Weigel HOLD prevents all registration.

    2

    Activate Your Buffalo State Email

    Your Buffalo State University email is:

    • The way to receive important information necessary for a successful academic career

    • The official way to communicate with campus offices, professional staff, academic advisors, and professors. 

    • The only way to receive your advisement pin to unlock Banner and allow course registration.

    Activate your Buffalo State University email

    3

    Review Transfer Student Recommendations

    Review Student Leadership and Engagement's Top 7 Recommendations for Transfer Students.

    General Education 2023

    New transfer undergraduates entering Buffalo State University during the summer 2023 or fall 2023 and later must complete the General Education 2023 (GE 23) program. Each student must complete a minimum of 33 credit hours of courses approved as GE 23 courses.

    Academic Levels (Class Level)

    Freshmen

    0 to 29 credit hours

    Sophomore

    30 to 59 credit hours

    Junior

    60 to 89 credit hours

    Senior

    90 or more credit hours

    Freshmen and Sophomore Students 

    Freshmen and sophomore students are assigned to Sammy Naji, M.S., located in the Academic Advising Center.

    Junior and Senior Students

    • Juniors and seniors are directed to connect with their major departments.
    • Junior and seniors will register themselves through the Banner Registration system.
    • If you need assistance connecting with your major department, please contact Dr. Quicksey or visit the Academic Advising Center.

    Contact Us

    Holly Quicksey headshot

    Holly V. Quicksey, Ph.D.
    Director of Transfer Advising
    (716) 878-5202
    Student Success & Retention
    E. H. Butler Library 149-E
    1300 Elmwood Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    quickshv@buffalostate.edu

    Sammy Naji headshot

    Sammy Naji, M.S.
    Transfer Advisor
    (716) 878-5056
    Student Success & Retention
    E. H. Butler Library 149-M
    1300 Elmwood Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    najisn@buffalostate.edu