Challenging You With Success
We are excited to welcome you to Buffalo State University. As a first-year student, you will automatically be enrolled in ROAR 2 Success if you are not a part of another support network such as Honors, EOP, Say Yes, or have International student status.
We cannot wait to meet you in person and have a fantastic first year with you!
Countdown 2 College
Students enrolled in Roar 2 Success will be invited to participate in our summer college preparation program Countdown 2 College where Completion Coaches and Peer Mentors will work with you to assist you with your college transition so that your are set up for success!
Countdown 2 College helps to introduce you to just some of the resources on campus and help you navigate campus life. It's also a great way to meet other new students.
Countdown 2 College Access
- Join the Flipgrid group
- Use the join code: 4tsa0jp0
- Access this exclusive platform using your BSU email and password (this is a google email).
- Flipgrid is free to use
Weekly Challenges
- You will receive emails and texts about the Countdown 2 College program beginning in early August.
- A new module tip will be released each week, and your support team will issue a weekly challenge to showcase your understanding of the weekly tip.
- Weekly tips and challenges can be completed in less than one hour.
- The more challenges you complete, the more chances you have to win great prizes throughout the summer, such as Buffalo State gear, Bengal Bucks for dining and more.
Challenge Topics
- How to Navigate Flipgrid
- Intro: Welcome to Countdown 2 College
- Intro Challenge: Rollcall
- Review: Meet your Support Network
- Review: It's all about Balance (Your Mental Health & Taking Care of Yourself)
- Week 1: Navigating campus technology platforms
- Week 2: Managing Your Money & Financial Aid
- Week 3: Understanding Academic Standards & Keeping Up with Your Studies
- Week 4: Staying Active & Healthy on Campus
- Week 5: Welcome to Buffalo State!
- Evaluation: How did we do?
Weekly Live Events
Find Your Tribe!
To assist you with building your community and finding your tribe, we host weekly live events (via Zoom) and invite you to participate in our first-year group chats. This is an opportunity for you to meet members of your support network and other new students.