Summer Fee Waiver Deadline
2025-07-15
Applications for a waiver of any applicable Summer semester student activity fees ($5 per session, not to exceed $10) are due by close of business at 4:00pm.
Fee waivers may be granted to students who are located at least 75 miles from Buffalo, or who suffer unusual financial hardship. Please note that being an online student only does not necessarily qualify students for a fee waiver. Graduate students who have their fees waived will be ineligible for all GSA services.

GSA Closed
2025-07-18, 2025-07-25, 2025-08-01, 2025-08-08, 2025-08-15, 2025-08-22
GSA Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Fridays.

Deadline for September Conference Funding Applications
2025-08-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of September are due by the close of business at 4:00pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is available as an online form on GSA’s UBLinked page. Please note that you must be signed in to UBLinked and “Join” as a member of GSA in order to be able to access the form on the Homepage.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park ~ Richard III
2025-08-15 18:30 - 22:30 UTC | Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
GSA will be the corporate sponsor of the August 15th presentation of Richard III, 6:30pm at Delaware Park (by the Rose Garden).
Free tickets available starting August 1st at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union). 1 max. per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*Tickets include VIP seating and light hors d’oeuvres in the tent before the show.

GSA Closed
2025-08-21
Please note that the GSA office will be closed on Thursday, August 21st.

Fall Classes Begin
2025-08-25

September Group Funding Applications Deadline
2025-08-27
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium, Community Outreach and Scholarly Publication funding for events occurring after the September Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2025-08-27
According to the mandate of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Board of Directors, Special Interest and International Clubs must apply for annual recognition. Recognition must take place at one of the FALL GSA Board Meetings (September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, or December 3rd).
All application materials are due by the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the September 3rd Board Meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:30
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in September or later.

GSA Closed
2025-09-01
GSA will be closed for Labor Day observance.

September Board of Directors Meeting
2025-09-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The September 3rd Board of Directors meeting will be held online via Zoom. GSA Board of Directors meetings are open to the public, but only designated representatives from Departmental and International clubs may vote. Sign-in begins at 6:00pm so that the meeting can begin promptly at 6:30pm. Once the meeting begins no one else will be admitted for attendance purposes.
**If your club has not yet held elections for new Board Members and submitted the Board of Election Verification Form by 12:00pm (noon) on this meeting date, then last year’s club Board Members and Alternates will be the only ones able to sign-in with voting privileges.
PLEASE NOTE: Every club will need to email Stephanie at slfrank@buffalo.edu no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday, September 3rd with who will be attending the meeting on the club’s behalf so that eligible representatives can be verified in advance. Once representatives are verified they will be sent the Zoom meeting link and password directly, along with some instructions on how the meeting will be managed, in order to be able to participate and vote. Only previously verified representatives will be admitted to participate in the Zoom meeting.

For attendance purposes each Special Interest Club may have one representative participate directly in the Zoom meeting, but they will not have voting privileges. Additional special requests for guests and/or speakers to be admitted may be sent to gsa-feedback@buffalo.edu.
The meeting will also be live streamed via GSA’s Facebook Page for anyone else that is interested in watching the meeting without voting privileges or an official attendance record, as meetings are open to the public.

North Campus Java Junction
2025-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | 145 Student Union
Free Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnuts for graduate students in 145C&D Student Union.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2025-09-08
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on September 8th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 1 per UB ID. Tickets can be used for all movies at AMC theatre locations. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR PHYSICAL TICKET(S) FROM THE UB TICKET OFFICE IN 221 STUDENT UNION. THE EMAILED TICKET IS ONLY A VOUCHER AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION BY THE VENDOR.
All GSA sales are non-refundable.

Mindfulness Monday ~ Intro to Mindfulness and Yoga
2025-09-08 14:30 - 15:30 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Reserve your space for free on the UB Ticket Office website. Limited spaces available.

All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

South Campus Java Junction and Resource Fair
2025-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Come find out about the on campus resources available for graduate students and enjoy free Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnuts in 145 Student Union.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Deadline for October Conference Funding Applications
2025-09-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of October are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is available as an online form on GSA’s UBLinked page. Please note that you must be signed in to UBLinked and “Join” as a member of GSA in order to be able to access the form on the Homepage.

October Group Funding Applications Deadline
2025-09-17
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium, Community Outreach and Scholarly Publication funding for events occurring after the October Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

North Campus Resource Fair
2025-09-19 11:00 - 14:00 | 145 Student Union
Come find out about the on campus resources available for graduate students. Free snacks and giveaways in 145 Student Union.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Discount AKG Art Museum Student Memberships Available
2025-09-22 | AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
GSA will have discount AKG Art Museum student memberships available for sale starting on September 22nd at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $10 each (regularly $30). 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*Approximately one week after purchase, the AKG Art Museum will send an email with a registration link to activate your membership. Memberships are good for one year.*
All GSA sales are non-refundable.

Mindfulness Monday ~ Strength and Flexibility
2025-09-22 14:30 - 15:30 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2025-09-24
According to the mandate of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Board of Directors, Special Interest and International Clubs must apply for annual recognition. Recognition must take place at one of the FALL GSA Board Meetings (September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, or December 3rd).
All application materials are due by the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the October 1st Board Meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:30
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in October or later.

Club Election and Activation Paperwork Deadline
2025-09-30
Deadline for updated Election and Club Activation Paperwork
Club packets with all required forms were sent out on August 1st. All forms must be on file with the GSA office by September 30th or your funds will be frozen.
For Departmental Clubs:
Club Data Form
Officer Election Verification Form
Board of Directors Election Verification Form
UBLinked Election Results
New Student Orientation Email
President and Treasurer Mandatory Officer Training Quiz Completion
Board of Directors Training Certificate(s) of Completion
For Special Interest and International Clubs that were Early Recognized:
Club Data Form
Officer Election Verification Form
Board of Directors Election Verification Form (International Clubs Only)
UBLinked Election Results
Copies of UB ID Cards for four (4) club officers
Copies of UB ID Cards for six (6) club members
List of Members
President and Treasurer Mandatory Officer Training Quiz Completion
Board of Directors Training Certificate(s) of Completion (International Clubs Only)

UBIT Virtual Input Session
2025-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
Has UB given you the tools you need for a successful semester? Join UBIT for a virtual input session on September 30 or October 1 and let them know. Your input will help them deliver better technology for students. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to weigh in!
The next input sessions will be held virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, September 30 from 3-4 p.m. or Wednesday, October 1 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Space is limited.
Students who actively participate in a session will be entered to win your choice of an Alienware gaming mouse, portable Bluetooth speaker, or $25 Campus Cash!
Register here

Fall Fee Waiver Deadline
2025-10-01
Applications for a waiver of any applicable Fall semester student activity fees ($85) are due by close of business at 4:30pm.
Fee waivers may be granted to students who are located at least 75 miles from Buffalo, or who suffer unusual financial hardship. Please note that being an online student only does not necessarily qualify students for a fee waiver. Graduate students who have their fees waived will be ineligible for all GSA funding and services.
