PharmD Student Handbook & Policy Library

Students must keep their name and address updated through MyUB.

As soon as possible (i.e., within one week) following any change of name or address, a student must complete a Student Name Change form or an Address Change/Add Request form.

Student records are confidential and are released only to appropriate faculty and administrative offices. Release of such records to any other college, prospective employer or agency occurs only with the written permission of the student or upon subpoena.

In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the State University of New York at Buffalo releases the following directory information upon request: student's name, current address, telephone number, email address, major field of study, dates of attendance and degrees received. The university will routinely release such information unless a student indicates on the Request for Directory & Information Release/Non-Release form that he or she wishes not to be listed in the student directory.

The law requires that students be given reasonable time to request that this information not be released. Students who have previously indicated that they do wish to have their directory information released should notify 1Capen (ground floor of Capen Hall,) if they wish to rescind that permission to release directory information. The law also affords students the right to inspect and review their educational records and to request a hearing to question the contents of those records.

Inquires or complaints may be filed with the Family Policy and Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington, DC 20202-5920. Phone: 1-800-872-5327

Diplomas will be mailed directly from the Office of the Registrar to the graduate's diploma mailing address on file in that office. When no diploma mailing address is given, the diploma will be mailed to the graduate's permanent mailing address.

All admitted students will be deemed an out-of-state resident for tuition billing purposes until sufficient documentation is provided to verify New York State residency in advance of class registration.  

If you are a US citizen or permanent resident, you should apply for New York State Residency as soon as possible (usually after one year of residency). Failure to do so may require you to pay the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition.  

To be eligible, students must have had a New York State domicile (i.e., a permanent and principal home in New York) for a 12-month period prior to registration. 

Factors relevant to the determination of domicile include:

• Federal and state income tax returns.
• Utility bills.
• Rent receipts or lease agreements.
• Status of motor vehicle or other personal property registration.
• Place of voter registration.
• Residence of parents or spouse.
• Military orders requiring transfer to New York State.
• Address listed on bank statements.
• Any other documents that tie a student to New York State.