Buff Branding 2026 Schedule
Save the Date for August 20-22, 2026...Schedule TBD
2026 Buff Branding Schedule
| Event | Time | Location | Details |
| Thursday, Aug. 20 | |||
| Check-in | 8AM-6PM | Residence Halls & Student Success Center | Find us near your Residence Hall from 8AM-1PM during Move-In or stop by the Student Success Center to check-in and get your nametag! |
| Color Group Time | 6:15PM-7PM |
Green: Fine Arts Courtyard Blue: In Front of the Library Purple: Buffalo Fountain Pink: Chapel Lawn |
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| Family Social | 6:15PM-7PM |
JBK Legends Club |
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| Opening Ceremony | 7PM-7:30PM |
Steps of Old Main |
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| Buff Scootin' Boogie | 7:30PM-10PM |
26th Street |
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| Friday, Aug. 21 | |||
| Transfer Connect Brunch | 9:30AM-11:30AM | JBK Commons | *Transfer Students Only* |
| Donuts and Don't Get Lost | 10AM-11:30AM | JBK Legacy Hall | |
| Color Group Time | 11:30AM-12PM |
Green: Fine Arts Courtyard Blue: In Front of the Library Purple: Buffalo Fountain Pink: Chapel Lawn |
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| Lunch with Colleges | 12PM-1:30PM | Various Locations | |
| Maroon Heart Project | 2PM-4PM | Buffalo Fountain | |
| Join the Herd | 5PM-6:30PM | 26th Street | |
| Color Group Time | 6:30PM-7PM | 26th Street | |
| Thunder Games | 7PM-9PM | Buffalo Stadium | |
| Org Events | 9PM-11PM | See below for Org Event Details! | |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | |||
| Fuel For Fun | 11AM-1:30PM | The Dining Hall | |
| Buff Splash Bash | 2PM-4PM | Buffalo Sports Park | |
| Student Affairs Cookout | 5:30PM-7PM | 26th Street | |
| Buff Branding Photo | 7PM-7:30PM | Buffalo Stadium | Be part of the Official Class photo! |
| Eternal Flame Branding Ceremony | 7:30PM-9PM | In Front of Buffalo Stadium | |
| Paint Party | 9PM-11PM | 26th Street | |
Org Events
Details for Org Events on Friday, August 21st coming soon!