What Is ROAR 2 Success?
R.O.A.R. stands for Recognizing Opportunities and Achieving Results. Our admissions-based program offers customized student supports to first-year students. In the first year we focus on the following areas with our students; defining their ‘college why’, building professional skills, building awareness of campus/community resources, development of campus pride, and collegiate community.
Eligible students are accepted to Buffalo State University through Roar 2 Success as outlined in their admissions letter. Admissions to Roar 2 Success can be found in student applicant portal. Space is limited, delaying or failing to accept your admission could result in not being accepted to the university.
*If accepted to Buffalo State University through Roar 2 Success, participation in the program is mandatory.
Student Expectations
Our professionals work hard to support their first-year students. All we ask in return is partnership. If you are considering Buffalo State and have been invited to opt in to the Roar 2 Success program, here is a glimpse of what we ask students to do in order to maximize their time with us.
Student Expectations: Summer
- Register/Attend Summer Orientation
- Complete your FASFA/TAP applications
- Register/Attend the Bengal Bound Summer Bridge Program (complete the permission slip if you need to ride the NYC bus)
- Schedule and complete your financial aid 1:1
- Schedule and complete your summer 1:1 virtual check in (hyper link success navigator meeting document)
Student Expectations: Fall
- Meet with your Assigned Success Navigator monthly (bi-weekly if you are having trouble)
- Successfully complete UNC 100
- Access academic supports, attend study halls/ educational programming
Student Expectations: J-Term
- Schedule and complete your spring 1:1 virtual check
Student Expectations: Spring
- Meet with your Assigned Success Navigator monthly (bi-weekly if you are having trouble)
- Successfully complete one of the suggested UNC courses (UNC 150, UNC 201, UNC 215)
- Access academic supports, attend study halls/ educational programming
*Completing the above tasks during the specified time frame ensures our students remain eligible for their book vouchers
Benefits of Joining Roar 2 Success
If I decide to opt in, what are the benefits of being in the R2S Program?:
Benefits of Roar 2 Success Participation in your First Year:
- $300 Book voucher (fall and spring of FY)
- Assigned Success Navigator
- Custom Success Planning
- UNC 100 cohort course
- Access to a private social media site
- Access to the Bengal Success Center (free printing, snacks, lounge space)
- Late night academic support
- Invites to private social events
- Financial Planning services
- Employment opportunities
- Community
- Free merch, and more
When is the latest I can opt in? :
Our program currently caps at 300 students (once we hit capacity we close entry for the current academic year). However, if we do not reach capacity we still have a decision day deadline of August 1st to ensure that incoming students are able to complete the required summer steps prior to the start of the fall semester. If you have questions please contact us roar2success@buffalostate.edu