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Class of 2029 DDS Admitted Student Day

Saturday, March 1, 2025

8:30am - 2:00pm EST

University at Buffalo

105 Harriman Hall, South Campus

About the Event

  • Congratulations on your admission to our DDS program!
  • In honor of your achievement, the School of Dental Medicine is hosting its Admitted Student Day on Saturday, March 1, 2025. 
  • We know where you decide to pursue dental school is important.
This is an in-person event.
  • This event will provide you and your family/friends an opportunity to:
  • Meet your future faculty and peers.
  • Begin networking with your classmates.
  • Ask any and all questions you didn't ask during your interview.

We encourage admitted students to bring their family/friends to this event as there are specific sessions geared specifically for them.

Admitted Student Day Video

Tentative Schedule

8:30am Breakfast with current D1 Students
9:00am School of Dental Medicine Welcome
Dr. Mary Bush, Associate Dean of Student Affairs   
9:10am

Dean's Welcome

Dr. Marcelo W. B. Araujo

9:20am

Class of 2028 President & Vice President

Matthew Milkovich & Jacob Horigan

9:30am

The DDS Program  

Dr. Tammy Thompson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

9:50am

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Jessica Scates, Director of Operations, SDM Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion  

10:00am Coffee Break
10:10am Student Breakout Session - Meet Your New Colleagues - organized by current students

Family Breakout Session - Supporting Your DDS Student

Dr. Mary Bush, Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Matt Blum, Director of Student Services

11:00am

Student Organizations

About the City of Buffalo

12:00pm Lunch
12:45pm School Tours with DDS Students
1:45pm DDS Student Panel - moderated by Luke Ramey, Director of Admissions
2:20pm

Closing Words/Next Steps

Dr. Mary Bush

Luke Ramey

Event Registration Link

Event Questions

Please contact Kelli Bocock-Natale

Director of Student Life

716-829-5738

natale@buffalo.edu