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Chapter Three: Student Involvement, Governance and Athletics

Athletics and Campus Recreation 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Center for Student Involvement
Recreational Opportunities and Intramural Sports
Student Organizations

ATHLETICS AND CAMPUS RECREATION PROGRAMS

Students have an opportunity to be involved in a variety of recreation and sporting activities at every level of competition from intramural to intercollegiate.

To become eligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics, please contact the director for compliance, 203‑576‑4735, for eligibility requirements. Sports schedules and further information may be obtained from the Athletics Sports Information Office, 203‑576‑4726 or .

Intercollegiate athletics

The University athletics program offers the following intercollegiate athletic teams:

The University’s intercollegiate athletic program participates actively in the East Coast Conference (ECC), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium is UB’s center for intercollegiate athletic programs. The multipurpose field, Knights Field, located behind Hubbell Gymnasium, is home to the UB men’s and women’s soccer teams and the women’s lacrosse team. The Wheeler Recreation Center is home to the women’s gymnastics program. The Seaside Park Diamonds — located just a short walk from campus in the iconic Seaside Park — are home to the University’s baseball and softball programs.

CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

At 911±¬ÁÏÍø, opportunities are available for personal growth, leadership development, relaxation, and recreation. Student involvement opportunities vary from cultural, artistic, civic, political, and athletic activities to recreational opportunities. Activities and programs complement and enhance the academic mission of the University, improve campus community spirit provide constructive social interaction, and contribute to students’ physical, emotional and intellectual development. All policies and procedures specific to clubs and organizations are outlined in the Club Manual.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Wheeler Recreation Center provides students, faculty, and staff with recreational and fitness opportunities that are geared to increase an individual’s overall health and well-being. Separate locker rooms are provided for men and women.

Wheeler Recreation Center facilities include:

• A brand-new Fitness Center equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, free weights, squat racks, and strength machines.
• The Baum Family Aquatics Center, home to UB’s six-lane swimming pool. The 25-meter pool is available to students, staff, and faculty for swim exercise. Open Swim hours are posted in the facility and at the WRC front desk.
• Fitness Studio 1, which is used for fitness classes including yoga, meditation, HIIT, and spin cycling. It is also available for core work, speed and agility workouts, and individual workouts.
• Three multipurpose courts for activities such as volleyball, cricket, pickleball, badminton, and basketball.

UB Campus Rec also offers co-ed intramural sports tournaments for the UB community. Tournaments include bowling, futsal soccer, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, cricket, Teqball, and table tennis.

UB Campus Rec also oversees “The Alley,” an eight-lane bowling alley, and the eSports Center located in the John J. Cox Student Center. The eSports Lounge is a state-of-the-art facility with 24 computer gaming stations and separate gaming areas for Xbox, Switch, and PlayStation. Students and staff can use the Alley and eSports facility for open play throughout the week, in addition to tournaments hosted by Campus Rec.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

All clubs and organizations must register with the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and the Student Government Association (SGA). Students interested in more information about any group, or with other questions about clubs or organizations, should speak with the staff of the Center for Student Involvement, located in the Student Center, Room 231. Students are not authorized to enter into contracts with any vendors; all commitments must be made through the Student Involvement staff.

For a list of registered clubs and organizations (subject to change), please visit .

Forming a new student organization

The requirements for the formation of a new student organization are as follows:

• A charter membership of no fewer than, but not limited to, ten full-time students who are in good academic standing (minimum of 2.0 GPA) after at least one semester at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Students in their first semester at UB can be granted an exception by Student Involvement following an advisory meeting.
• A group constitution presented to and approved by the Student Government Association Speaker of the House and the Center for Student Involvement, containing a statement that the group will not discriminate against any person or persons because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status.
• For new and existing student organizations to be recognized by the University, they must have a Constitution on file with the Student Government Association and must register with the Center for Student Involvement annually.
• One faculty/staff/administrator who has accepted the group’s invitation to advise activities and be present at the group’s social events.
• Once registration is submitted, the club will enter an incubation period. Please consult with the Center for Student Involvement and the Student Government Association for next steps.

An inactive student organization may become reactivated by

• Conferring with the Center for Student Involvement.
• Informing the Student Government Association of the group’s intention to reactivate the Constitution.
• Reviewing, updating (if necessary), and submitting the organization’s Constitution.
• Submitting to the Center for Student Involvement, the names of the new officers and the name of the faculty/administrator who accepted the group’s invitation to be its advisor via Knight Life.

Fraternities and sororities

911±¬ÁÏÍø only recognizes nationally affiliated fraternities and sororities. All chapters’ charters must be consistent with the University’s objectives and their constitutions must be nondiscriminatory and non-restrictive. The University expects the Greek community to effectively serve itself and the University. Any parties interested in expanding to the University campus must meet first with the Center for Student Involvement or designee. Interest groups must have the desire to affiliate with an internationally recognized fraternity or sorority. The fraternity or sorority must supply the national bylaws and criteria of the national organization. The chartering process is outlined in the Greek Manual.

Funding of student clubs and organizations

University-recognized student organizations may apply for an allocation of funds from the combined funding committee of the Student Government Association and the Student Programming Board (SPB) for operating expenses during any year that the club is active. A campus group interested in allocating funds must:

• Be in good standing with the Student Government Association and the Center for Student Involvement.
• Follow the procedures for requesting funds from the Student Government Association and the Student Programming Board combined funding committee.
• Have an approved constitution on file with the Center for Student Involvement at the time of the request.
• Maintain registration with the Center for Student Involvement.

Office space

All clubs desiring office space in the Student Center should make the request to the Center for Student Involvement. Office space is very limited and not all requests will be granted. Office space is only for one academic year. The Center for Student Involvement may ask the club to vacate the office space if all requirements are not meant. See the Center for Student Involvement in the Student Center, room 231, for information.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is the representative form of student government for UB’s student body. To promote good citizenship and democratic fellowship, 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s student government gives students the opportunity to actively participate in governmental processes and further develops each student’s sense of personal responsibility for the welfare of the University Community.

Revised 8/28/26