January Term (J-Term) 2025 is a "stand-alone" term that runs for three weeks before the start of the spring 2025 semester.

Taking a class in this term is a great way for students to either catch up or get ahead. Fifty-seven sections are offered online, through either online asynchronous (OL-A) or online synchronous (OL-S) instructional method.

For more information, please view this flyer (PDF, 200 KB), which has detailed information from the Financial Aid Office, Registrar's Office, and Student Accounts Office.

Students can view the J-Term 2025 master schedule on the Registrar's Office Courses web page, as well as directly in Banner and Schedule Planner, starting Wednesday, October 9.

Registration begins Wednesday, November 6, and is then continuous.

Butler Library is now able to provide access to ebooks and audiobooks through Overdrive. This is the same system that powers most public library ebooks and audiobooks. Access is provided through a consortium of New York Academic Libraries. This consortium purchases content collectively, and access is shared across all member libraries. 

To get started, you can access these ebooks several ways: 

1. The books are added to the library's ALLsearch catalog.
2. The books can be accessed through the Overdrive web portal.
3. The books can be accessed through the Libby app by adding the Northern New York Library Network. 

As this is a shared resource, you may find that titles are already checked out; however, you can place a hold and be notified when the title is available. 

• Ebooks and audiobooks are available for 21-day checkouts.  
• Log in with your Buffalo State University username and password. Make sure to pick SUNY Buffalo State University from the drop-down list. 

Please contact Joe Riggie, head of information management, with questions.

Buffalo State University will offer classes in three Summer Sessions in 2025: ES, LS, and VS. The Registrar's Office has updated its Summer 2025 Courses web page. The master schedule will be viewable on this site starting Tuesday, December 3. Please be sure to bookmark the Summer 2025 Deadline Calendar (PDF, 145 KB) to use as an easy reference.

Kim Chinquee, associate professor of English, will discuss and read from her novel Pipette at the Burchfield Penney Art Center for its October Book Club on Thursday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m. This event will be held in person and virtually on Zoom and is open to the public.

Starting Wednesday, October 9, both the J-Term 2025 and Spring 2025 master schedules will be posted online on the Registrar's Office Courses web page and searchable in both Banner and Schedule Planner.

Students will also be able to view their time ticket (their registration start date) and any holds on their account (if applicable). All undergraduate time tickets are determined by number of earned credit hours (Buffalo State and transfer); do not count any "in progress" fall 2024 credit hours. All graduate time tickets are determined by major, either day two or day three of registration. A general web registration schedule (PDF, 64 KB) has been posted online for reference. 

All students should be strongly encouraged to search the master schedule and plan their ideal schedule using Schedule Planner. Schedule Planner is an easy-to-use planning tool. As registration continues, it also allows students to search for open classes, classes in which there are seats available.

The dietetics combined B.S./M.S. program will hold a bake sale on Thursday, October 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union. All proceeds will be donated to Milligan's Food Pantry. Brownies and cookies will be available for $2 each, three for $6, or six for $10. Cookie flavors are lemon, red velvet, and a gluten-free oatmeal-chocolate chip option. We'll deliver to you, or you may come to the Student Union to pick up your treats. Complete your pre-sale order online by Monday, October 14. Walk-in purchases will also be accepted. Please bring cash. See you there! Please email bsudietetics2027@gmail.com with questions.

The south-center section of Lot R-13 will be offline from Tuesday, October 1, through the end of Friday, October 4, to facilitate the paving of the lot's western section.

Vehicular access to Buckham Hall, including the Child Care Center, will be maintained through the easternmost entrance of Lot R-12 located near the central heating plant. This partial closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both campus traffic and construction vehicles.

Your understanding is appreciated as we work to enhance our campus facilities.

Campus map (PDF, 4 MB)

Procurement Services would like to share the great news that our Buffalo State Amazon storefront has fully launched to coincide with the beginning of the academic year! This storefront is public and provides officially licensed Buffalo State University merchandise for retail sale along with the ease of Amazon shopping. The storefront includes a variety of items including apparel, accessories, and home goods.

Campus faculty and staff can show their Buffalo State support by shopping online and having items shipped directly to their home.

Please share this information and be sure to check back for new merchandise throughout the year!

A campuswide Major and Minor Fair will be held Thursday, October 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Students will have the opportunity to explore our vast curricular offerings, speak to faculty members and students currently declared in programs, and talk with staff members from the Academic Advising and Career and Professional Education centers.

Refreshments will be served, and there will be raffles for students!

Students are encouraged to register for the fair on the Major and Minor Fair website. The website also features valuable information for students about what to expect and how to prepare for the fair, as well as tips for them based on their class level. There will be something for all students from first-year students to seniors at the Major and Minor Fair.

Thank you to the 16 offices across campus who participated in this year's Homecoming door-decorating contest. The judges were highly impressed with the creative interpretations of our Homecoming theme, Together We Grow, which showcased the evolution of the institution to the growth and development of our students, staff members, and offices. Judges also praised the incorporation of recycled materials and eco-friendly approaches, as well as the three-dimensionality of many designs.

Winning Doors

1st Place: College Writing Program (Ketchum Hall 213)

2nd Place: Weigel Health Center

3rd Place: Muriel A. Howard Honors Program (South Wing 310)

Honorable Mentions: Educational Opportunity Program (South Wing 630) and Alumni Engagement

Congratulations to the College Writing Program for winning first place! The judges agreed that their design featured numerous elements of an exemplary door. It also embraced the Homecoming spirit by encouraging students to add a leaf to the tree describing their growth at Buffalo State and to listen to a custom Homecoming playlist!

Visit the Homecoming website to view photos of all the decorated doors.