What Is The UB Capstone?

UB Curriculum Capstone is

the culmination of the UB Curriculum program

— a holistic reflection of your learning experiences. Why is it important? You will develop the skills to integrate, apply and synthesize knowledge.

What is the purpose of the UBC 399 UB curriculum capstone course?

UBC 399: UB Curriculum Capstone Learning Outcomes: Through successful completion of the UB Curriculum Capstone, students will: •

Articulate connections across different academic disciplines and perspectives

. Adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories or methodologies acquired in one situation to new situations.

What is UB Capstone?

UB Curriculum Capstone is

the culmination of the UB Curriculum program

— a holistic reflection of your learning experiences. Why is it important? You will develop the skills to integrate, apply and synthesize knowledge.

What is UB curriculum?

The UB Curriculum is our

innovative, student-centered approach to general education for all undergraduates

. The UB Curriculum makes general education a purposeful program with a beginning and an end, where every step of the journey builds on the last, readying graduates for everything to come.

What are the components of UB general education curriculum?

The Program consists of four main components —

UB Seminar, Foundations, Pathways and Capstone

— and comprises 40 credits of study for all students, irrespective of major. To learn more about each of these components, please visit the UB Curriculum website.

What are the three components of earning your UB degree?

What are the three components of earning your UB degree? The Program consists of four main components —

UB Seminar, Foundations, Pathways and Capstone

— and comprises 40 credits of study for all students, irrespective of major. To learn more about each of these components, please visit the UB Curriculum website.

What is UB seminar?

The UB Seminar is

the entryway to your UB education

. Small in size and centered around critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and reflective discussion, you learn from distinguished faculty how to meet and manage the rigorous academic demands of our world-class university.

How many credits do you need to graduate from UB?

Candidates for bachelor's degrees must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, 30 of which must have been completed at the University at Buffalo campus. If you are preparing to graduate (have completed

90 credits

) you must Apply for Graduation in your HUB Student Center (via MyUB).

How many credits can you take at UB?

Students can register for a maximum of

19 credits

during the fall and spring semesters. Students who wish to register for more than 19 credit hours during the fall or spring semester must consult with their academic advisor for approval. There are also credit limits for summer and winter sessions.

Does Buffalo accept AP credits?

Advanced standing and university credit may be awarded to students who complete college-level work in high school.

UB awards credit based on AP exam scores

, IB exam scores for certificates and diplomas, GCE exam scores and CLEP exam scores.

How many years of language does UBC require?

These

four years

must be immediately prior to attending UBC. You will need to submit a transcript as soon as possible to UBC's Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Do I need French 12 to get into UBC?

A beginner's Language 11 does not satisfy this requirement. Applicants may present any International Baccalaureate (IB) Ab Initio Language in place of Language 11. Equivalent courses offered in French will also be accepted. (

Français 12 is not accepted in

place of English 12.)

Does ASL count as a second language UBC?

Along with offering courses in a wide variety of spoken languages, UBC also offers

two introductory ASL

(American Sign Language) courses. If you choose to take ASL 100 and 101 at UBC (3 credits each), you'll have to take two more courses in another language to fulfill the language requirement.

How do I register for seminar UB?

Learn how to register using HUB

Once you have identified your top UB Seminar choices,

visit myub.buffalo.edu and click on the HUB Student Center

to view your existing class schedule and register for your UB Seminar.

How many credits can I take in the summer UB?

During summer session, students may enroll in a maximum of

14 credits

. No more than eight credits can be taken during a single summer session, and no more than 11 credits for two overlapping summer sessions. To enroll in summer courses, please follow the instructions from the selections below: Current UB Students.

When should I apply for graduation UB?