Additional Fees

Undergraduate Students

SUNY policy requires that every two years, the student body at state-operated campuses such as Buffalo State "determine by referendum whether student activity programs shall be supported by either voluntary or mandatory student fees."  The student-managed referendum is held on the same day as the annual elections for officers of Buffalo State's United Students Government (USG).

Buffalo State's current, mandatory student activity fee supports a wide variety of programs for the benefit of students. They include:

• Programs of cultural and educational enrichment
• Recreational and social activities
• Tutorial programs
• Student publications and other media
• Recognized student organizations
• Student services to supplement or add to those provided by the University.
• Campus-based scholarships, fellowships and grant programs that are administered by the campus or a campus affiliated organization.

The SUNY policy on student activity fees contains a complete list of allowable programs.

Graduate Students

A mandatory graduate student fee was approved during fall 2012 by more than 76% of voting students. The budget created by this fee provides:

• Support for research and scholarship
• Participation in professional organizations
• Travel expenses for professional purposes
• Professional development opportunities