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Class of 2030 DDS Admitted Student Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026

University at Buffalo

105 Harriman Hall, South Campus

9:30am - 10:30am - Coffee & Connections

10:30am - Formal Program Begins

2:30pm - Formal Program Ends

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 14, 2026. We know where you decide to pursue dental school is important.

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

Day of Event

Coffee & Connections (optional) 9:30am - 10:30am

Start your conference day with a relaxed networking session over coffee. Coffee & Connections offers attendees the opportunity to meet fellow classmates, current D1 students, and event organizers in an informal setting before the day’s programming begins. This morning mixer is the perfect way to ease into the day, become part of the school, and set the tone for a wonderful day ahead.

Formal Program 10:30am - 2:30pm (Tentative)

 

10:30am

 

 

School of Dental Medicine Welcome
Dr. Mary Bush, Associate Dean of Student Affairs

 

Dean's Welcome

Dr. Marcelo W. B. Araujo

 

Class of 2028 President & Vice President

Matthew Milkovich & Jacob Horigan

 

10:45am ASDA & BOCA Student Organizations

 

11:00am

 

 

Financial Aid Office

 

12:00pm

 

Lunch

 

 

About the City of Buffalo

Dr. Jennifer Helfer, Assistant Director of Admissions

 

1:00pm

 

 

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

 

 

1:45pm

 

 

What to Expect Next

 Luke Ramey, Director of Admissions

 

School Tours with DDS Students

 

2:30pm 

 

End of Day

 

Event Registration Link

Event Questions

Please contact Kelli Bocock-Natale

Director of Student Recruitment & Event Planning

716-829-5738

natale@buffalo.edu