COVID-19: School of Nursing Information

Please contact your course instructors for any questions related to your coursework.

We will still honor all Early Assurance decisions and will work with each student to manage their School of Nursing status.

At this time, all information sessions will be moved online. Please check our events calendar for updates.

1. Please enter Wende Hall using the rear entrance (with the ramp). Members of the UB community and campus visitors must wear face coverings at all times when inside UB buildings, classrooms, labs, facilities, and buses and shuttles and in outdoor campus spaces.
2. Only use the elevators when necessary, and no more than four occupants at a time.
3. Please leave the building immediately after your instruction is complete. 
4. You must follow all UB guidelines before coming to campus and while on campus.

The School of Nursing Office of Student Services will continue to support you during this challenging time. We are happy to assist you with any issues you face as you navigate your program. We are currently maintaining our normal business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Students may elect to change advisement appointments to phone or Zoom. Undergraduate students can make an appointment with your academic advisor by emailing nursing@buffalo.edu. For graduate programs advising, contact your program coordinator. 

You will attend class by:

1. Restarting your computer.
2. Calling in a half hour before your class begins.
3. Going to your class UBlearns course, where you will find a Zoom link (tab) on the left menua.
4. Click the Zoom link on the menu.
5. Click the individual "join" button.

During class, if you have trouble:

1. Restart your computer.
2. Test your computer's audio and video by making a Zoom test call.
3. Try connecting again.
4. If this test is not successful, call the UB SON IT help desk: 716-829-2796
   • Press option 1 for classroom support.    
   • If you cannot reach anyone by phone, please submit a ticket: nur-ithelp@buffalo.edu. Include your name, class number (e.g., NSG 375) and problem. 
   • Please remember there will be many students in multiple classes at the same time, so this is your last resort. 

As we navigate this time of great uncertainty and stress, UB School of Nursing faculty and staff remain committed to not just your academic success, but also your emotional and mental well-being. 

If you need mental health support during this stressful time, please visit the UB Student Life Mental/Emotional Well-Being webpage or contact UB Counseling Services at 716-645-2720 to schedule a same-day appointment.

UB has also created a helpful tip sheet for managing COVID-19 anxiety.

If you are struggling to buy groceries, UB has some Food Support resources to assist with this:

• Consider using UB’s Blue Table, all enrolled students are welcome – place orders online and pick up your order in the Student Union (with a valid Student ID). You can order online using the Blue Table support form.

• The United Presbyterian Church Food Pantry across the street from the South Campus provides food items for students and residents who are in need. You can find more information on the UPC Food Pantry website.

• You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) SNAP issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. COVID-19 relief has softened eligibility for students (students eligible for work study or who have  expected family contribution (EFC) of $0 on their FAFSA form may be eligible).