Helping students make a smooth transition to the UBSDM.
DDS Year 1 To-Do Checklist
As an incoming DDS student, there are several things you must complete in preparation for the start of the program, listed in the tables below. Detailed information and instructions will be added as information becomes available. You will receive an email when new To-Do items are added. Please check this section frequently for updates and complete each requirement by the specified due date.
| To-Do Item | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Complete the Health Background Form. | As soon as possible. You cannot be registered for courses until this is completed. |
| Get Started with UB Computing (Activate UBIT Name) | As soon as possible. |
| Lab Coat, Scrub, & Polo Shirt Sizes (information will be available soon) | May 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony & Registration Family Participation (information will be available soon) | June 15, 2026 |
| To-Do Item | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Submit a photo for your UB Card. | July 1 |
| Submit your Student Medical Insurance & Attestation | July 20 |
| Get your parking permit. | July 27 (if needed) |
| Read the notebook computer requirements. | July 31 |
| Getting Started with UB Computing | July 31 |
| Understand the prerequisite technology skills. | July 31 |
| Fulfill Basic Life Support Training requirement. | August 3 |
| Scrub Color Information (information will be available soon) | On your own |
| Complete the mandatory online training programs | July 31 |
To-Do Item | Due Date |
|---|---|
| First-Year Supply Order Forms | Aug. 3 |
| Submit your final transcripts. | Aug. 3 |
| Make payment, download and register Examplify software. Note: The software cost is included in the DDS Estimated Cost of Attendance, so your UB financial aid will cover it. | Begins Aug. 1; due by Aug. 10. |
| Complete UB's AlcoholEDU & Sexual Assault Prevention trainings. | Aug. 7 |
| Download software from UBIT. | Aug. 3 |
| Get the required textbooks (more information provided at orientation) | Aug. 3 |
| Purchase a privacy filter. | Aug. 3 |
| Review the HUB Student Center training guides (Finances Training section strongly recommended) and UB Learns - Brightspace. | Recommended prior to arriving on Aug. 3, 2026. |
