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Guide to Transcript of Academic Record
Accreditations
The State University of New York at Buffalo is accredited by the Commission on Institutes of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the New York State Education Department, and the New York State Board of Regents. In addition, many schools, faculties, or departments are accredited by outside associations in their fields.
Detailed list of accreditations
Academic Calendar
The University operates on a semester system. The calendar consists of a fall semester and a spring semester during the academic year and summer sessions of varying lengths.
Current and archived academic calendars
Course Level Information
100-499……………Undergraduate level
500-999……………Graduate and professional level
UG…………………Indicates undergraduate level credit
GR…………………Indicates graduate level credit
Current course schedules
Course descriptions (primarily undergraduate, but some graduate included)
Rank in Class
The University at Buffalo does not rank its students.
Confidentiality of Information
This document has been released upon the written consent of the student in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The recipient may not permit any other party or agency to have access to it without first securing the consent of the student.
Information Release & FERPA
Disciplinary Remarks
Per the State University of New York, disciplinary remarks must be included on the transcript in situations where hazing has occurred. No other disciplinary information is included on the University at Buffalo transcript.
Student Conduct, University Standards and Administrative Regulations
Honors
Latin and departmental honors apply solely to undergraduate records.
Dean's List: University Dean's List is noted on the transcript from Fall 2006 forward.
University Undergraduate Honors Policies
Explanation of Grading System
Undergraduate
Graduate
UB Grading Policies
Undergraduate
Administrative Withdrawal
Fresh Start
Incomplete Grades
Repeat Policy
Resignation
Unsatisfactory/Satisfactory Grading
Undergraduate Degree Policies
Double Degrees, Double Major, Joint Majors
Notes:
Transcripts are accurate as of the print date.
The format and content of the UB transcript was changed August 2006.
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