Get Started at UB

This information applies to new UB students. You are a new student when you confirm your intent to attend UB and make a tuition payment.

To secure your UBITName so that you can use it to access computer-related services at UB, you must have the following credentials:

• Your UBITName
• Your person number
• A single-use password

You receive these credentials in different ways depending on your status:

• International student: from the International Student and Scholars Services during International Student Orientation after you arrive at UB


• Undergraduate, non-International student: from Admissions after applying to UB


• Graduate, non-International student: from your department after being accepted


• Non-matriculated student: From the CIT Help Desk, 214 Lockwood, Lockwood 2nd Floor Cybrary. Fax (716-645-3617) or email a scan of government issued photo ID along with a request for your account claim credentials.

Before you arrive at UB:

• Undergraduate Non-International Students
  
  
  • You claimed your UBITName after you applied to UB and used it to track your application.
  
  
  • Look up your UBITName if you can't remember it.
  
  
  • Go to the UBITName Management Tool and click Forgot your password to reset your password if you can't remember it.
  
  
• Graduate Students, International Students and Non-matriculated students


1. Find your UBITName.
   Your UBITName is your key to IT services at UB. Look up your UBITName.


2. Set your password and claim your UBITName to make it ready for use.
   Before you can change your password, you must first claim your account.


1. Go to http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubitname/ and click Claim my account.


2. Enter the following where indicated:
   • UBITName
   • single-use password
   •  last four digits of your person number
   • month of birth
   
   
3. Create a new password.
   A secure password protects your personal information. Answer secret questions so you can reset your password if you forget it.

1. Make sure you have the right computer
• We expect you to have a personal computer.  Read our recommended standards so we can best support you.


2. Run operating system updates
• Use your operating system’s built-in firewall and update features to ensure the security of your computer. Run Windows Update (Windows) or Software Update (Mac).


3. Install  software
• For security, install antivirus software (Windows) (Mac) provided by UB. Antivirus software protects your computer by automatically removing viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
• Download and install Microsoft Office (Windows) (Mac) and other software from UB.


4. Be aware of UB's policy about connecting your computer to the university network
• You must keep your computer's operating system patched and up to date and keep your anti-virus software up to date.
• Read more about UB’s official security policies.

• Your email address is: Your UBITName@buffalo.edu


• Use your UBITName and password to verify your identity (authenticate) to read, send, and manage your UB email.


• Log in to your UB email.

After you arrive at UB:

• Using wireless anywhere on campus
• Configure UB_Secure to connect to wireless on campus.


• In your Residence Hall or Campus Apartment
• Use ResNet to connect from wired connections in Residence Halls and Campus Apartments.
• Use UB_Secure to connect your wireless device to the network.


• From off campus
• Install the off-campus VPN Client AnyConnect (Windows) (Mac).

• Print to your own printer
• We recommend you have a personal printer.


• Print to a public printer
• Use a public computer or install iprint anywhere and print from your personal computer.
• Each time you print using a public printer, the cost is deducted from your iprint quota.

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For further technical assistance, please contact:

CIT Help Desk
214 Lockwood
Lockwood 2nd Floor Cybrary
(716) 645-3542
cit-helpdesk@buffalo.edu
http://helpdesk.buffalo.edu/