Title says it all. How fun and often are the parties? How good is greek life? Which dorms are best for people who love to party 24/7|? Does it come close to I’m Shmacked video levels of fun? These are actually the most important points for me when it comes to picking a college, so any answers are much appreciated.
Um…well…a few points:
CC generally has applicants and parents commenting, though some forums have active alums and some current students (often with the encouragement of admissions offices). UB’s forum doesn’t get a whole lot of current student participation. So you may not get all of the details you’re looking for. That said…
Greek life is pretty small at UB. There are no houses on North Campus, and most activity takes place in the area around South Campus. That’s about all I know on the Greeks.
As at many/most colleges/universities, drugs and alcohol aren’t allowed in underclassmen dorms, though of course they exist. With 20,000 undergrads (I believe about 8,000 on campus), you can probably find what you’re looking for.
Is it at the I’m Shmacked level, 24/7? I’m just an Animal House-era old bat (though, believe it or not, partying was invented well before 2012), but I’m not sure you’ll find that.
Underaged drinking is policed in the dorms. Son’s rommate was busted when he went off-campus to a party, got completely drunk and had to be helped back to campus and was noticed by an RA.
Yes UB is most definitely a party school. There’s about 20,000 undergrad and 10,000 grad students , a huge school and just like any huge school there are huge parties. You will have no problem getting drunk everyday if your heart desires. And you are allowed to have alcohol anywhere on campus. Except (as the other poster said) in freshman dorms. But if you get put into a regular dorm , which you can as a freshman , they don’t care/check.
Greek life is all over south campus , comparable to I’m Shmacked videos you see online. As a graduating senior from UB , you will not be disappointed.