<p>I spoke to a counselor and she said they generally accept applications into the summer months but housing or space is not guaranteed. The reason I am waiting is because I want to have completed a certain number of credits. I will be finishing my application in about two weeks. I’ll have about a 3.5 GPA by the end of the term. Do you think finding on-campus housing will be incredibly difficult? By what I’ve read, late appliers usually get the south campus. Based on my major, I think most of my classes would be on North so I hope it won’t be such a problem. Any word on all of this?</p>
<p>I think you may initially be on a waiting list for housing. They’re fulfilling room transfer requests for returning students right now so I’d think it would definitely South at this point. UB tries to place all freshmen on campus but I don’t know what the policy is for transfers. There’s probably a decent chance you’d have a room assigned by August as I remember an orientation speaker saying they do have a certain amount of “summer melt” and kids who just don’t show up at the end of August. You could send an email to the residential offices, or call them. They’ll give you better info on what their policy and experience is. If they say that they can’t place you, you can search on UB’s website for off campus apartment/room listings. Also, the Sweet Home and Chestnut Ridge complexes are very close to north campus and I think SH provides a shuttle to UB (daytime parking is a problem for students).</p>
<p>Lots of people live on South and have all of their classes on North - not a problem unless you have classes on both campuses (ie architecture,/health majors) and then you’ll want to make sure you have at least 30 minutes between those classes. If your advisor is giving you a first semester schedule, make sure you pay attention to where each class is and contact them (or change it yourself) immediately if there’s a travel conflict.</p>
<p>I’ve been posting a lot of questions on this forum…and I think this question is suited here. So chances are I won’t be getting into Ellicott since I submitted my deposit on 4/18. Therefore, I’m thinking about living in Governors or the South Campus. I’m wondering if Governors’ people are all about studying and there’s no socializing/parties. I’ve also heard that South Campus is where all the frat parties are at so that might not be so good for my grades. Most of my classes will probably be on the North Campus so it might also be inconvenient. Which dorm should I choose?</p>
<p>Another thing…if I apply for Governors, I’ll be relying on the honors preference housing (which precedes all other preferences) so I won’t even have the slightest chance of getting into Ellicott whereas if I try for Main St, I can at least put Ellicott as my first choice and maybe have a chance of getting in.</p>
<p>What do you guys think? (I know I basically typed a whole essay and I’m sorry for asking so many things!)</p>
<p>Nah, Governors isn’t all about studying. Plenty of socializing. Not many parties in the dorms but then again I’m not sure how many there are in Ellicott either, most parties are on South. Governors is definitely quieter, but it’s not geek central or anything.</p>
<p>Governors is very convenient to the spine on North Campus. It’d definitely be more of a pain to live on South.</p>
<p>Son had a hard time choosing schools last year. Accepted everywhere. Eventually picked UB for the great engineering program and great fit for him.</p>
<p>He did not decide till mid April or later and requested Ellicott. He ended up in Goodyear (South) and as we heard, kids love south campus. Yes, my son loved it too. Buses to North made it easy. Location of South is great. Once you make friends in the dorm, you will love where ever you live. Don’t stress over this too much.</p>
<p>I agree with User_007. Our D was ambivalent about going into Governors last year believing it was too studious,and not enough “fun” after reading some of the stuff posted on this site. She had a wonderful year, made great friends on both Governors and Ellicot, and is very happy to continue at Governors for at least next year. Anywhere there are kids there are parties, but at least at Governors there is respect for one’s need to study for an exam. It may be the same at Ellicot. She likes the location and the lower key environment. We have heard good things about Ellicot and South Campus as well. All in all it’s a great place to be.</p>
<p>Just to continue the “don’t stress about which dorm” theme, D lived in Ellicott and it was not “party central”. She went out a few times to South-area parties/movies but was grossed out taking the “drunk bus” back to North (a well earned name, apparently) and found plenty to do in Amherst. She seemed to feel that Wilkeson was a bit livelier than Spaulding, but neither has a party atmosphere and she studied in rooms in both (or went to the library or the dorm study center). She originally wanted Governor’s, thinking it would be quieter, but ended up very happy in Ellicott and refused the chance to move. Moral of the story…most people will bloom where they’re planted!</p>
<p>Where would most transfers live at UB? I am thinking of transferring next year in the fall, I would be a sophmore. I would rather live in the North Campus, is there any chance of a trasnfer student to live at, say Ellicot? Thanks</p>
<p>nyrd-
The school is building a new dorm, for Freshmen only, to open in the Fall 2011. This should open up more spots in Ellicott. There are buildings in Ellicott withe sophs and up.</p>
<p>oh sweet thats awesome, thanks for replying. I haven’t made up my mind where to transfer still but im def considering UB for Industrial Engineering</p>
<p>Crazed, I believe Greiner is going to be for sophomores and up. Not freshmen. However, it will free up space in other Ellicott buildings that probably will be used for freshmen (Porter and Fargo are sophomore dorms now).</p>