The grading window for J-Term 2025 will open on Wednesday, January 22, at 9:00 a.m. and close on Thursday, January 30, at 9:00 p.m. Faculty will enter their grades using Banner and are encouraged to log in prior to grading to be sure that all courses are listed under their account. 

Detailed documentation for entering grades is available. 

Additional assistance is also available by calling the IT Help Desk (ext. 4357). 

We have put together a Grading Tip Sheet to assist you in successful grading. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (716) 878-4811 or regofc@buffalostate.edu.   

The Beyond Boundaries Screening and Discussion Series is pleased to announce its spring 2025 schedule. All films start at 7:00 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center's Tower Auditorium and are free and open to the public. There is always a discussion after the film.

Daughters (2024)
Directors: Angela Patton, Natalie Rae
Thursday, February 20

Four girls prepare to reunite with their fathers through a special dance at a DC jail in this moving documentary about the healing power of love.

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Power of the Dream (2024)
With featured guest: Director Dawn Porter
Thursday, March 6
The WNBA's journey from underestimation to activism, fighting for equal rights, fair compensation, and social justice, ultimately impacting US politics.

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Every Body (2023)

Director: Julie Cohen
Thursday, April 17
Every Body tells the stories of three intersex individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy and non-consensual surgeries to thriving adulthoods.

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Beyond Boundaries is curated by Ruth Goldman and Meg Knowles, associate professors of communication, and is co-sponsored by the Communication Department and Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Looking to play esports at a collegiate level? Join Buffalo State Esports!

Buff State Esports is an up-and-coming student organization. They play a wide variety of games and host on-campus tournaments each month. Additionally, there is a thriving online community that hosts numerous alternative events for organization members. We are not exclusive, meaning that all students are welcome to participate in the games and activities regardless of skill level. 

Esports is small but mighty and constantly evolving. We encourage you to get involved with our esports organization should you attend Buffalo State! For a full list of games that we play and other important information, please visit our website: https://sle.buffalostate.edu/esports-buffalo-state

Looking for more information? Email brownmj1@buffalostate.edu with any questions!

The Dr. Katherine S. Conway-Turner Civic and Community Engagement Office (CCE) will offer free self-assisted tax return preparation sessions in partnership with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. This Tax Assistance Program (TAP) opportunity will allow you to complete and file your New York state and federal taxes. 

All sessions will be in person. The Department of Taxation and Finance staff will provide an overview of the computer software, and you will have time to complete your filing with small-group support from their volunteer auditors.

Appointments are held on Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and are 60-to-90-minutes long. Sessions run through Friday, April 12. The program is open to any member of the campus and Buffalo communities. Please share this information with students, alumni, or community partners.

Capacity is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register for an on-campus session to reserve a computer lab space. You will receive a confirmation email; details of what you need to bring and instructions about parking will be sent to you a day or two before your registered session.

Additional locations for other areas of the state and WNY community are listed on the CCE website.

Please visit the website for answers to frequently asked questions. Further questions can be directed to Civic and Community Engagement or call (716) 878-3919.

If an override is granted in Banner, the student must then attempt to register for the course again by entering the CRN on the ADD CLASSES WORKSHEET at the bottom of the ADD OR DROP CLASSES page and SUBMIT. The student must select SUBMIT to be successful.

Students should not attempt to search for the section using LOOK UP CLASSES. The course may not appear available especially if it is closed because it has reached maximum enrollment capacity.

Learn more: Banner Student Registration Guide.

Students are strongly encouraged to use Schedule Planner. Schedule Planner is the only tool that students can use to search for OPEN CLASSES (classes that have seats available for registration). Schedule Planner simplifies and decreases the amount of time spent on planning an ideal schedule.

The Spring 2025 semester begins on Monday, January 27.

Waitlists for Spring 2025 will be turned OFF at the end of the day on the second day of classes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28.

However, if a student is already on a waitlist, they will continue to have the opportunity to register for the class, if a seat becomes available before the end of drop/add, at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4.

Additional information on Waitlisting can be found on the Registrar's Office website.

Important semester dates and deadlines can be found on the Academic Calendar.

Please be sure to bookmark and reference the following tutorial materials.

How-To Tutorials in Banner:

• Search for Classes
• Register in Banner
• Withdrawal from a Course in Banner
• View/Print Schedule from Banner

Learn more: Banner Student Registration Guide.

When a student is on a waitlist and they are notified that there is a seat available, they should follow these steps to successfully register:

• Log into Banner within the 24-hour timeframe
• Find the waitlisted class on your schedule (in the Add or Drop Classes Worksheet)
• Select "Web Registered" from the drop-down menu
• Choose "Submit Changes" to register for the open seat

Students are strongly encouraged to always double-check their schedule for accuracy after they take any action.

Learn more: Banner Student Registration Guide.

Now is the time for students to verify their schedule in Banner. If they are waiting on a response from an instructor, they should attempt to contact the instructor now. If the instructor is not available, they can call the department office and ask if someone can assist them.

If a student is on a waitlist for a course, they should check the schedule to see if another section has seats available. It is always a best practice to secure a seat in a course as soon as possible and not wait until the start of the semester.

Students should be sure to review their schedule BEFORE attempting to go to class to be sure there hasn't been a room change for a class. This is important to do for the first few weeks of the semester start.

Most questions can be answered on the Registrar's Office Registration webpage.

Changes requiring instructor assistance should be completed no later than Friday, January 24. Registration ends Tuesday, February 4 at 11:59 p.m. If a student is attending a class that does not show on their Banner Student Detail Schedule, the student must add the class as soon as possible, but no later than February 4.

If a student decides they do not want a course, it is their responsibility and very important to drop the course as soon as possible. Non-attendance does not equate to a drop. If a student no longer wants a class, they must drop the course no later than February 4 and review their Student Detail Schedule for accuracy. Failure to drop a registered course that a student does not attend will result in a final grade of E.

There are no drops after February 4. Starting February 5, to leave a class the student must withdraw online in Banner. February 4 is the last day to leave a class without financial penalty. Refund percentages based on date of withdrawal, are available on the Student Accounts Refunds and Financial Liability webpage.

As always, students, faculty, and staff may contact the Registrar's Office via email or call (716) 878-4811.

For the question, “What features in Brightspace do you wish were utilized more often by your instructors?” in the recent Brightspace Implementation survey, students rated Calendar (dues dates, academic calendar items, etc.) (48%), Grade Center (40%), and Organization of content by modules or weeks (38%) highest.

This week, Instructional Design & Distance Learning (IDDL) will offer two online workshops related to these survey results:

• Brightspace - Utilizing the Calendar for Due Dates and More  (Thursday, January 23 at 12:30 p.m.)
• Brightspace - Organizing Your Course with Modules (Friday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m.)

If you are unable to attend these sessions, please regularly consult the Workshop Registration System for new sessions throughout the semester. You can also schedule an individual online appointment with IDDL staff regarding Brightspace, YuJa, Microsoft 365, and other supported Educational Technology topics.