Stony Brook University is Red Hot! Stony Brook is an outstanding public research institution; tremendous opportunities are available to our students. At Stony Brook we are reinventing undergraduate education by building upon the unique opportunities and resources only offered at a major research university. As part of the Stony Brook family, you are invited to share your unique experiences with prospective students and help inspire and guide them through the college selection process. So what’s new? That depends on how long it's been since you've visited your alma mater! We have 20 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a stadium seating 8,300 fans, and the Seawolf as our mascot. We now offer more than 150 different majors, minors, and combined degree programs. We have a new School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), home to four undergraduate majors. Our new School of Journalism, which is home to our undergraduate major in Journalism, offers the nation’s first university-wide course in News Literacy. We now have a College of Business, home to the new fast-track MBA program and undergraduate major in Business Management. The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences now offers 10 different majors, including six different ABET-accredited BE degree programs. Our 12 teacher preparation programs are now NCATE-accredited. The plaza surrounding the Staller Center for the Arts has been completely renovated. We now have two large outdoor fountains: on the academic mall and in front of Fine Arts. The new main entrance to the campus welcomes friends and visitors to the University. The Humanities building has been completely renovated and modernized. Our Student Activities Center, complete with glass atrium, sits over the site of the old Biology building. Juniors and seniors now have a new, attractive campus housing option: the West Apartments. Freshmen now live in thematic residences known as Undergraduate Colleges. The range of dining choices, both in venues and types of cuisine, is amazing! The Charles B. Wang Center, a celebration of both Asian and American cultures, is filled with of surprising traditional beauty juxtaposed with the latest in communications technology. The Zebra Walk lives on, but the ―Bridge to Nowhere‖ is – alas – no more! Stony Brook Manhattan, on Park Avenue South, allows us to expand our educational outreach and promote our Center for Wine, Food and Culture. Stony Brook Southampton (formerly Long Island University’s Southampton College) is an option for students whose focus includes environmental sustainability. So, what’s the buzz? U.S. News & World Report has once again named Stony Brook University among the 100 best universities in the nation. The University is ranked in the top 2 percent of all universities in the world by the London Times Higher Education Supplement. We are just one of 40 public and private universities nationwide to be named a Best Buy by Fiske Guide to Colleges. Stony Brook University is one of only 170 schools nationwide to be selected for inclusion in The Princeton Review’s 2009 edition of America’s Best Value Colleges. Our reputation as a leading research university is exemplified by our membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation-only group of 62 of North America’s most distinguished research universities.
THE ROLE YOU CAN PLAY AS AN ALUMNI VOLUNTEER There are several ways, direct and indirect, that you may elect to represent Stony Brook University in your home state. Depending upon your availability and level of interest, you will want to consider choosing one or more of the activities listed below. Or, if you have an idea that we haven’t listed, please discuss it with your Admissions contact. The College Fair College Fairs take place at large venues like convention centers, and in high school cafeterias and gymnasiums. They are traditionally held between September and November, and again between March and May. College fairs are held on both weekends and weekdays, with most taking place in the evenings; some are held during the day. Before we send you to a College Fair on your own, you will attend one or two College Fairs with your Admissions contact. Details about College Fairs are provided later. Off-Site Events Undergraduate Admissions hosts a variety of events in many areas of the country. During the fall semester, for example, we host Interview Days (usually in hotel conference rooms or alumni homes). In the spring, we have Admitted Student Receptions and Guidance Counselor Breakfast Meetings. Whether you volunteer as a guest speaker at one of these events, or join a table to chat with prospective students and their families, the involvement of alumni is critical to our success. Online Chats Another way to become involved in a recruitment activity is to participate in an online chat. Let us know if you are interested in participating in a topic- or major-specific chat (Engineering and Computer Science, pre-med, career planning, etc.). Chats are held throughout the year, usually in the evening. The good news is: you will already know how to chat because you will be participating in online Alumni Training through EMT Chat. On-Campus Events Want to visit campus and combine it with a volunteer activity? Plan your next trip to Long Island to coincide with an Admissions Open House or Admitted Students Day. These large campus events are held in the fall and spring semesters, respectively. We have information tables about all our programs, and would like to also have an Alumni table. If you are interested in sharing your positive experiences about Stony Brook with prospective students and their families, and you’re going to be in the area, discuss this option with your Admissions contact. Letter Writing If you are unable to attend a college fair or an off-site event (and you don’t have plans to visit Stony Brook University this year), you may volunteer to write letters to prospective students – or even to their families. This indirect recruitment activity is an important part of our efforts. Sample letters are available, if you choose to contribute. We would ask that you, as an alum, write about your experience at Stony Brook and the effect, direct or indirect, on your career(s). We do reserve the right to edit all letters. Telecounseling If you love to talk on the phone, telecounseling may be the best way for you to get involved. Although there are several ways that this could be set up, typically you would work with your Admissions contact. We provide you with information about the student before your call. Additional information about telecounseling will be available to those alumni who are interested.
E-mail If you enjoy writing, how about preparing an email for prospective and/or admitted students that talks about your experiences at Stony Brook and how they speaks to their academic or career interests as it relates to your experiences? Let your Admissions contact know if this is something you’d like to take a stab at. Quotes We are always looking for good quotes from alumni about their experiences at Stony Brook and beyond. If you are prepared to write a sound-bite -- or better yet an entire essay -- about your Stony Brook experience, we’d be delighted to consider it for possible use in one of our many a publications, an email, or on our web site. Please send all of your ―quotables‖ to plong@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for consideration. Referrals If you meet high school students that you think might be a good match for Stony Brook University, and you would like your Admissions contact to follow-up with them, send us an e-mail with the students’ names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. We will add them to our mailing list and personally contact the student.
Please talk with your Admissions contact and let them know which of the above listed activities interest you. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved!
ACADEMIC LIFE MORE THAN 150 MAJORS, MINORS, AND COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS! The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 40 academic majors, which include eight of our ten largest undergraduate majors: Psychology, Biology, Economics, History, Sociology, English, Political Science, Biochemistry. The full list is available in our search piece (see the appendix of this guide). The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers ten academic majors: Applied Math & Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Technological Systems Management, and our six BE degree programs (Biomedical Engineering, Chemical & Molecular Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Science. The College of Business offers the fast-track MBA program, and one of our ten most popular majors, the undergraduate major in Business Management, which includes 4 specializations (accounting, finance, marketing and operations) and also requires students to choose an academic minor, which opens up dozens of possibilities for specialized programs for those students who may have a specific business interest. The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences offers four undergraduate majors: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, and Marine Vertebrate Biology. The School of Journalism offers an undergraduate major in Journalism. The Health Sciences Center offers a major in Health Science, one of the university’s ten most popular majors, for which freshmen may apply. This major offers areas of concentration in Disability Studies, Health Care Management, Public Health/Community Health Education, Health Care Informatics, Environmental Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Anesthesia Technology, Emergency and Disaster Management: EMT-Paramedic, Medical Dosimetry, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiologic Technology. The Health Sciences Center also offers upper-division undergraduate programs in Athletic Training, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Care and Social Work. To be considered for admission to these programs, students to have upper-division standing (57 credits) and a minimum grade point average of 2.7. Students must apply directly to their program of interest once they anticipate having met all the required prerequisites; admission to these programs is competitive and is not guaranteed. Combined Degree Programs Stony Brook offers a number of Sequential and Combined Bachelor/Master degree programs which allow students to use graduate credits taken as an undergraduate toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, thus reducing the normal time required to complete both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. These programs include the Fast Track Bachelor/MBA Program, Teacher Certification Programs, and BE/MS Combined Degree Programs, among others.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Pre-Law Studies Stony Brook's Pre-Law Advising Program allows students interested in a career in law to consult with experienced Pre-Law Advisors to discuss coursework, law school application strategies, financing law school, and preparing for the LSAT. Learn more by reading our Pre-Law Studies Brochure or by visiting our Pre-Law Studies Website. Pre-Med Studies Stony Brook is an excellent place to prepare for a future in medicine. Our Pre-Med Advising Program allows students majoring in many different disciplines to work closely with Academic Advisors about the best courses to take in preparation for a future in medicine. Learn more by reading our Pre-Medical Studies Brochure.
Teacher Education Stony Brook’s university-wide approach to teacher education provides our graduates with the intellectual rigor of an academic major, as well as a valuable professional credential that qualifies them to teach in New York and many other states. Our goal is to develop professional educators who can make a difference by helping young people become active learners. Read more by reading our Teacher Education Program Brochure. Study Abroad As a Stony Brook student, you will have the option to enrich your education and actively learn about other cultures by pursuing your academic interests in an overseas location, while still earning credits toward your bachelor’s degree at Stony Brook. Study Abroad programs cover an array of disciplines, ranging from the humanities to the social sciences, and beyond. Learn more by visiting our International Academic Programs website. Internships Internships allow students to test career intentions; to improve intellectual skills in writing, quantitative analysis, research, and administration; to increase understanding of social, political, and economic forces; and to acquire work experience useful for seeking employment or entrance into professional schools. Internships can be done during the academic semester and/or summer. There are several varieties of internships: some are paid, some are not and some offer credit towards graduation. Learn more by visiting our Career Center website. Living Learning Centers Living Learning Centers integrate the student’s residence hall experience with academic concerns and enrich both aspects of the college education. Each LLC also leads to an academic minor, in which students take courses with others living in the same residence hall. Residence hall events are also geared to the theme of the LLC. These are typically upper-class programs. Learn more about Living Learning Centers.
Honors Programs: Stony Brook is committed to finding new ways to challenge and inspire our most talented students. Applicants who wish to be considered for the Honors College, Women In Science and Engineering, Scholars for Medicine, Honors Program in Computer Science, or merit scholarships are advised to submit their application for admissions by December 1st.
The Honors College The Honors College offers high-achieving students innovative seminars, small classes, and leadership opportunities. Honors College students receive the individual attention and small seminar courses typically found only in small colleges while enjoying the vast range of academic opportunities available only at a major research university. Learn more by visiting the Honors College Website and by viewing our Honors College Brochure [PDF]. Honors Program in Computer Science Computer Science honors students attend small classes, participate in personalized academic advising sessions, get priority registration for computer science courses, enjoy honors social events with other students and faculty, and take advanced special topics courses. Learn more by visiting the Honors Program in Computer Science Website. Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program seeks to increase the number of women in science, math and engineering fields through outreach, recruitment and retention efforts. The WISE Program enables undergraduate women to work closely with peers and faculty to form friendships and to achieve a solid background in their field. Learn more by visiting the Women in Science & Engineering Website. Scholars for Medicine Stony Brook's Scholars for Medicine Program is an integrated eight-year B.A./M.D. course of study offered to exceptional high school students. While completing their undergraduate studies, students participate in medical school classes and activities. Learn more by visiting the Scholars for Medicine Website. University Scholars University Scholars is an honors program for entering freshmen that provides opportunities for high achieving first-year students to interact both in and out of the classroom. The program focuses on fostering a community of learners dedicated to scholarship and leadership. Learn more by visiting the University Scholars Website. Engineering Scholars for Medicine The Engineering Scholars for Medicine Program is an outstanding opportunity for high-achieving students who wish to pursue both their interests in the engineering and medical fields. Learn more by visiting the Engineering Scholars for Medicine Website.
Stony Brook University's Undergraduate Colleges are transforming the way in which undergraduate students experience University life. Every first-year student enters Stony Brook as a member of one of six undergraduate colleges organized around themes of general interest to students. The Colleges are designed to support and develop the interests of students and assist them in taking advantage of the vast resources Stony Brook has to offer. Arts, Culture, and Humanities explores the making of art, the study of behavior, and the varieties of language, society, and culture that make up our world. Global Studies focuses on the ways in which the modern world has become a single global community and the implications of this fundamental shift. Human Development is devoted to the exploration of what it means to be human, in all its dimensions — physical, social, and cultural. Information and Technology Studies is designed for students interested in the areas of technology development and information processing and management. Leadership and Service explores the meaning of community service and leadership, regardless of the career a student chooses to pursue. Science and Society is concerned with the power of creativity, emphasizing imagination, research, and discovery in a social context.
Benefits for incoming freshmen include: Academic Advising: Each College has its own academic and residential advisors who provide individual advising on scheduling classes, choosing a major, and adjusting to college life. Interaction with students who share similar interests: Students within each individual college usually share the same interests, but not necessarily the same academic major. Interesting activities, field trips and social events promote interaction between students that often leads to friendships. Connections to Faculty: Professors teach small, one-credit themed courses within their respective colleges. They also organize and participate in events related to their undergraduate college, giving students the opportunity to interact on a personal level with Stony Brook’s esteemed faculty.
RESEARCH The National Science Foundation recognized Stony Brook as one of only ten research universities in the nation for its successful linking of research and education at all levels in the sciences, math, and engineering, and in creating a ―discovery-rich environment‖ on campus. Stony Brook University values research and creative activity as an integral component of undergraduate education. Out of 4,382 colleges, the Carnegie Foundation has classified Stony Brook University as one of only 94 research universities with very high research activity. Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URECA) Through URECA, Stony Brook undergraduates are introduced to the world of research through introductory research-oriented courses, independent supervised research projects, and support services on writing abstracts, giving presentations, and finding appropriate research mentors. Our Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) program involves students from every discipline and culminates each year in a celebration of achievements.
Undergraduate Researcher of the Month Our undergraduate student researchers have great stories to tell —about their science, their creative projects and their research experiences. Each month, a Researcher of the Month is selected and profiled on URECA's website. These outstanding students' stories and perspectives epitomize what undergraduate research at Stony Brook could do for you.
Libraries The East and West Campus University Libraries at Stony Brook contain nearly two million bound volumes and four million publications in microformat. The libraries provide hundreds of databases and state-of-the-art information services, serving students, faculty, and the surrounding community.
Research Facilities The University co-manages Brookhaven National Laboratory, joining an elite group of universities – including Berkeley, Cornell, MIT, and Princeton – that run federal laboratories. Stony Brook University Medical Center is the region’s only academic medical center. The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences is also home to several institutes that support research, education and outreach activities. Read more about our research and research-related facilities. Research Breakthroughs Perena Gouma, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Director of the Center for Nanomaterials and Sensor Development, is developing new chemical sensors and detection systems based on transition metal oxide nano-wires and composite nano materials. With funding from the National Science Foundation, she is developing new sensing elements that react upon exposure to trace amounts of toxic chemicals and then change in ways that can be measured, thereby providing indicators for both the presence and the amount of the toxin. Read more about this and other Stony Brook Research Breakthroughs. Prize-Winning Faculty Stony Brook scholars have won the Nobel Prizes in Physics and Medicine and shared the Nobel Prize in Economics; they have been awarded the Fields Medal in Mathematics and the National Medal of Science, as well as many other prestigious fellowships and honors. At Stony Brook, you will learn from prize-winning professors whose passion for teaching equals their zest for exploration. Read more about our distinguished faculty.
Stony Brook’s research milestones include:
1998 1982
FDA Approves 3-D Virtual Colonoscopy for Detection of Colon Cancer
Stony Brook is Awarded the Contract to Manage Brookhaven National Laboratory
Discovery of the Cause of Lyme Disease
2003 1998 1982
Nobel Recognizes MRI's Start at Stony Brook
ReoPro and Periostat, SUNY's First Two FDA Approved Drugs
What Comes After Genus and Species?
2002 1996 1981
Realizing the Promise of "Post-Genomic Medicine"
Research Using Data from the Hubble Space Telescope Examines the Most Distant Galaxies
1969 1995
Tracking the Ozone Hole
2002
Polio Virus Made "From Scratch"
DZero Experiment Finds the Top Quark
Moon Rocks and the Age of the Moon
1967 1998 1984
Primitive Fossil Bird Provides Crucial Missing Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds
Discovery of Anti-Sense RNA Opens Door to Genetic Research
Creation of the Environmental Defense Fund
1998 1983
SBU is the Only Institution in NY with Two Centers for Advanced Technology
Analyzing "Lucy": The Seductions of Hominid Fossil Interpretation
ATHLETICS Stony Brook University boasts 20 NCAA Division I athletic teams: Men Baseball Football Basketball Cross-Country Indoor Track Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Women Softball Volleyball Basketball Cross-Country Indoor Track Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis
Stony Brook’s Seawolves are provided with state-of-the-art facilities, which include: Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium: The stadium that is home to our football, soccer and lacrosse teams is the largest outdoor facility in Suffolk County. It accommodates 8,300 spectators, along with 6 luxury suites that are located in the three-tier press box. Sports Complex: The complex houses two separate indoor sporting facilities. The West Wing is home to our 4,500-seat basketball arena and indoor track, while the Pritchard Gymnasium is home to a practice gym for all sports, a 25 yard Olympic-style swimming pool, various weight rooms and a dance studio. Baseball/Softball Complex: The complex houses our baseball and softball teams, which includes stadium seating for spectators and 25 foot scoreboards for each field. Students interested in playing a Division I sport at Stony Brook University should complete the following steps: Student Athletes must register themselves with the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to be eligible to play an NCAA Division I sport. Should initiate contact with the coach of the student’s intended sport. The phone directory of coaches can be found on the athletic homepage (www.goseawolves.org). Submit an athlete profile for the coaching staff to review. *Stony Brook also offers dozens of intramural sports. For more information on intramural sports and recreation available at Stony Brook University, please refer to the student life section of this guide.
CAMPUS LIFE
Clubs & Organizations – over 240 clubs, including student government
Honor Societies • Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Med Honor Society • Computer Science Honor Society • Eta Kappa Nu • Golden Key International • National Society of Collegiate Scholars • National Residence Hall Honorary • National Soc. of Prof Engineers • ODE -Economics Honor Society • Omicron Delta Upsilon • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society • Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Honor Society • Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society • Sigma Alpha Lambda • Sigma Beta Honor Society • Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Society • Model United Nations Club • Tau Beta Pi • Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society
Academic • Anthropology Society • Materials Science Club • Math Club • Undergraduate Biology Club • Undergraduate Chemistry Society • American Marketing Association • American Medical School Assoc. • Health Science Center Students Assoc. • Minorities Eng & Applied Sciences Ethnic • African Students Union • Artemis Hellenic Student Association • Asian Student Alliance • Caribbean Student Organization • Chabad Student Club • Chinese Association • EducAsians SBU • Generation Voices of Prayer • Guyanese United Youth • Haitian Students Organization • Hillel Student Club • Israeli Club Political • Amnesty International • Commuter Student Association • Enduring Freedom Alliance Media • Asian American E-zine • Asian American Journal • Blackworld Newspaper • En Accion
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Minorities in Medicine Minorities In Psychology National Society of Black Engineers Organization of Actuarial Students Pre-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Club Pre Dental Society Pre-Med Society Pre-Nursing Club Pre-Physical Therapy Association Pre-Physician Assistant Society
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Society of Hispanic Prof. Engineers Society of Physics Students Society of Professional Journalists Society of Women Engineers Stony Brook at Law Biochemistry Society Chemistry Society Pharmacology Society WISE: Women in Science and Eng
• Italian Club • Japanese Cultural Association • Korean Students Association • Latin American Student Organization • Muslim Students' Association • Ottoman Student Club • Pakistani Students Association • Persian Culture Association • Philippine United Student Org • SASA • SOCIA - Student Organization Creating Indigenous Awareness
• Specialized Russian Club "Rusalochka" • Stony Brook Dhol • Stony Brook Chinese Students and Scholars Association • Stony Brook Oriental Culture Club • Taiko Tides • Taiwanese Student Association • UNITI Cultural Center • Vietnamese Students Association
• Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance • Social Justice Alliance • Stony Brook College Republicans • • • • Shelanu Specula Yearbook Statesman SBU-TV
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Students for Peace & Humanity Student Polity Association Inc. The World Federalist Association University Democrats
• Stony Brook Press • WUSB 90.1FM
Intramural Sports/Recreation • Aikido Club • Athletic Training Club • Badminton Club • Ballroom Dance Club • Belly Dancing Club • Boston Style Tae Kwon Do • Bushido Club • Capoeira Club • Cheerleading • Chinese Chess Special Interest Clubs • Advent Youth Group • Animated Perspectives • Association for Children Today • B.A.S.I.C. • Behavioral Ecology Group (BEG) • Black Womyns Weekend • Black Womyns Play Writers Guild • Buddhism Study and Practice • Cabaret at the Spot • Campus Crusade for Christ • Catholic Campus Ministry • Catholic Community for Korean Students • Center for Womyn's Concerns • Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship • Chinese Christian Fellowship • Circle-K • COALITION • College Bowl Club • Committee on Cinematic Arts • D6 Gaming Club • !DRUMMS: For Talking Primates • Dung Duk Koong Yee • Economics Society • Essence • Essence of Praise • European Club • Focus: On women, on diversity • Health Science Club Greeks 14 fraternities • Alpha Epsilon Pi • Alpha Phi Alpha • Alpha Phi Delta • Delta Sigma Phi • Kappa Alpha Psi 14 sororities • Alpha Kappa Delta Phi • Delta Sigma Theta • D.I.V.A.S of Lambda Fe Uson • Epsilon Sigma Phi • Gamma Ce Upsilon
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Equestrian Team Ice Hockey Kung Fu Club Men's Rugby Praying Mantis Kung Fu USB Kundo club Sahaja Yoga Meditation SBU Chess Club SBU Dance Team Shorokan Karate Club
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Stony Brook Alu's Volleyball Stony Brook Cricket Club Stony Brook Cycling Club Stony Brook Fencing Club Stony Brook Ice Hockey Stony Brook Crew Wrestling Club SBU Women’s Rugby
• Hong Kong Student Association • I-Con • Internat’l Assoc for Peninsular Studies • International Youth Fellowship • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship • Invention and Innovation Club • Korean Christian Fellowship (KCF) • La Table Ronde • Life Talks • Linux Users' Group • Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered Straight Alliance • Materials Science Club • Musicians Alliance for Peace • Musicianship Club • NY Public Interest Research Group • OTAC • Queer Alliance • Photo Club • Roth Pond Regatta • SAFIPC • SBAUTOCLUB • SBU Student Cat Network • SBVAC • Science Fiction Forum • School of Thought: A Book Club • Stony Brook Computing Society • Stony Brook Ecology Club
• Stony Brook Film Society • Stony Brook Gospel Choir • Stony Brook Karaoke Club • Stony Brook Live! • Stony Brook Motorsports • Stony Brook Musical Theater Society • Stony Brook Outdoors Club • Student Activities Board • Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) • Students For Choice • Students for Peace & Humanity • Students Putting an End to Cancer • Students Taking Aim at Challenges • Student Undergraduate Drawing Society • Student Vegetarians • The Pack/Campus Promotions Group • USB Step Squad • Up 'til Dawn • Value Creating Society • Volunteers for Community Service • Youth Entrepreneur Society • Youth Underground Music Club
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Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Upsilon Lambda Malik Fraternity Incorporated Phi Chi Epsilon Phi Iota Alpha Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Kappa Phi Lambda Phi Sigma Sigma Omega Phi Beta Sorority Sigma Delta Tau
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Pi Delta Psi Sigma Lambda Beta Tau Kappa Epsilon Zeta Beta Tau Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Sigma Iota Sigma Sigma Lambda Gamma Theta Phi Alpha
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Stony Brook Traditions Throughout the academic year, Stony Brook University hosts several large-scale events for the entire campus. These exciting activities feature educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs for everyone to enjoy. One such tradition is the Roth Pond Regatta, held annually on the last Friday of April. For it, teams representing clubs and student organizations race across the Roth Pond in "boats" constructed only of cardboard, duct tape, and paint. Learn more about Stony Brook traditions. Visual and Performing Arts Come study with the renowned Emerson String Quartet, Stony Brook's Quartet-inResidence. Performing arts students make full use of the two stages at the Staller Center for the Arts, Long Island's premier cultural showplace. World-renowned entertainers headline Staller performances every season that include dance, music, art, theatre, and film from around the world.
The Charles B. Wang Center, celebrating Asian and American cultures, is dedicated to presenting the public with a multifaceted, intellectually sound, and humane understanding of Asian and Asian American cultures, and their relationship to other cultures. The Wang Center houses the upscale Asian eatery Jasmine and serves as a conference facility and presenting venue for events of cultural, professional, and intellectual calibre.
The Student Activities Center is home to over 240 clubs and organizations, a food court, wellness center, bookstore, post office, theater, credit union, lounges and meeting rooms, and much more.
PERFORMANCE GROUPS – BY AUDITION Vocal: Chorale; Camerata Singers Instrumental: Stony Brook Marching Band; University Orchestra; Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra; Wind Ensemble; Contemporary Chamber Players; Jazz Ensemble; Baroque Ensemble Theater: Cabaret; Undergraduate theater productions
CAMPUS DINING
Campus Connection H-Quad
Kelly Coffee & Tea House
Tabler Cafe
Campus Dining Carts
Kelly Dining Center
The Union Deli
Delancey Street
Roth Food Court
Union Commons
Fuzions
Student Activities Center
Wolfie’s Restaurant
Owners Sushil Malhotra and Rajesh Bhardwaj of Café Spice and Feng Shui in New York City bring elegant Asian cuisine to Stony Brook featuring... Indian Hours Thai Japanese Grill Sushi
Located in the Charles B. Wang Center, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING Our Housing Guarantee* On-campus living is a very popular option at Stony Brook. In order to offer as many students as possible the experience of our residential learning environment, strategies that include assigning three students to a double room and other temporary housing will be utilized. This is being done by universities across the nation and has been shown to have no detrimental effect on student performance. Freshmen: All new freshmen are guaranteed housing provided, the tuition/housing deposit is received and their new student preferences are submitted online by May 1 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester. Those submitting their deposit and new student preferences after these deadlines will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Transfers: All new transfers who pay their tuition/housing deposit and submit their housing preferences online will be assigned campus housing on a space-available basis. Eligibility will depend upon the timely receipt of both the tuition/housing deposit and housing preferences, as well as the actual availability of space. New transfers we are unable to offer on-campus housing will receive assistance with locating housing through the services of our off-campus housing office. *Students in good standing who enter the University as freshmen and successfully complete all required room selection processes are guaranteed eight semesters of campus housing. Housing Styles All rooms come furnished with an extra-long twin bed, desk, chair, dresser, and bookcase for each resident, have high-speed access to the Internet, and are equipped with state-of-the-art phone systems featuring digital phone mail, conference calling, and call forwarding. A cable access connection in each room provides Cablevision’s® premium service (currently offering HBO1 and 2). Corridors – a community of approximately 30 residents live in double or single bedrooms along a corridor, sharing a common bath and shower area, lounge area, and (in some buildings) a kitchen. Many residents prefer to live in these buildings due to the social nature of the halls. Suites – four or six residents of the same gender share two or three bedrooms, a private bathroom, and living or dining area. Many residents choose to live in a suite to have more privacy. There are two types of suites, cooking, and non-cooking. The common rooms in cooking suits are furnished with dining tables, chairs, and cooking facilities; common rooms in noncooking suits are furnished with couches and end tables. Apartments – Stony Brook offer apartment-style housing for students who have reached junior standing. Highly Qualified Staff Our diverse Campus Residences staff includes Quad Directors, Residence Hall Directors, and administrative offices within each quad. Each Residence Hall is supervised by a full-time, live-in professional Residence Hall Director who is available daily for guidance on academic and interpersonal issues. Student Resident Assistants supervise living units, coordinate social and educational programs, ensure safety, and act as resources for students. The student-to-staff ratio is 36:1—comparable to or better than similar institutions. Red Hot Technology Our Residence Halls and apartments are continually being updated and outfitted with the latest in technology and innovation. All rooms offer high-speed Internet access. Each quad also has its own
state-of-the-art computing center open seven days a week, offering daytime and late-night hours for residents. Centers are staffed by knowledgeable students who can provide training and assistance. All-Weather Fitness Each quad has its own fitness center featuring Nautilus and Cybex equipment. Some fitness centers offer aerobics classes, and all are staffed by trained students who can provide assistance. Fitness centers are open late-night hours for residents. Feel Safe and Secure Our students’ personal safety is our priority. The Residential Safety Service provides a presence at the main entrance of every Residence Hall at night, limiting access to residents and their guests. Exterior doors are always locked; residents swipe their ID cards to access most residential buildings. At night, walking escorts are available from any point on campus back to the Residence Halls. Our University Police Officers are part of the New York State Police Department. They patrol the campus, including residential areas 24 hours a day, and close it to unauthorized persons at midnight. Blue Light Phones, located throughout the campus, enable students to seek assistance at any time. Personal safety education programs are offered to students throughout the academic year. Freshmen and sophomores are not allowed to have cars on campus, except for students with a demonstrated medical and/or employment need.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING Our Off-Campus Housing Service (OCH) not only maintains an up-to-date database detailing available local housing, but its friendly staff will provide a personalized computer search of available housing to meet individual requirements. Their staff is very knowledgeable and can provide advice on the selection of housing, commuting distances, and most any aspect of local area housing. The Off-Campus Housing Service maintains a Website that includes housing listings, roommate referrals, a manual for tenants with lots of valuable information, and more. You may also call the Off-Campus Housing Service at (631) 632-6770.
SBU 101: Representing Stony Brook University by Chris D’Orso, Assistant Director of Admissions ―Hey, Stony Brook! I went there! Class of ’79! Lived in Roth Quad! Man, we destroyed that place!‖ ―My friend went to Stony Brook! They had some great parties there.‖ ―I lived on campus for a year, but then I commuted from home, because the halls were a mess.‖
Representing Stony Brook around the country, we’ve heard all those statements – and worse. Maybe you’ve even thought – or said – some of those things yourself. The fact is, however, the Stony Brook University you may remember has changed quite a bit, even if you only graduated a few years ago. The bars on campus are no more; in their place are coffeehouses and restaurants featuring foods from around the world. Although we’re not a multi-sport powerhouse yet, our twenty Seawolves athletic teams are now a member of NCAA’s Division I. Our student body, once largely made up of Long Islanders, now hails from all fifty states and more than 100 countries. When we’re on the road, our job as admissions staff is to present the university in the most honest, yet the most positive light. Some people may have had friends or relatives who had bad experiences at Stony Brook; we understand that, but we try to encourage all the students and family members we meet to experience the campus for themselves. Most of our recruitment is done at college fairs. Most college fairs are held on weeknights, usually from 7:00 until 9:00, in a high school cafeteria or gymnasium. Long tables are set up, and college representatives bring brightly-colored banners and suitcases full of material, making themselves available to answer questions and to collect information from prospective students. Here’s a quick ―how-to‖ list on setting up and running a table at a high school college fair. Some of you may not be able to help at fairs; that’s fine. Many of the key points below apply to all interaction with prospective students, not just ones you meet at a college table. So whether you’re responding to an e-mail inquiry, returning a phone call, helping one of us at a reception, or standing behind a table on a weeknight in your local high school cafeteria, here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Arrive early. If a fair starts at 7:00 pm, be there by 6:30. Traffic can be unpredictable, especially during rush hours. 2. Dress professionally. At the minimum, a nice polo or buttoned shirt and dress slacks or a skirt is fine; if you would like to wear a tie, by all means do so. 3. Some fairs may provide dinner, but many don’t. Check the confirmation letter – which we will send you – and if you’d like to join them for dinner, please do so. 4. Make sure you have enough materials. The key things to have are:
a. b. c. Red SBU Banner – We will provide one for you. Please keep it clean and neat. Search pieces – These are our main outreach to prospective students. Keep a stack of them on the table at all times. Inquiry cards – These are white 5x7 cards that students complete to request more information. Keep a stack of them on the table at all times also. Ask students to complete the inquiry cards at the table and hand them to you directly. Some students will ask if they can complete them at home and mail it in; that’s fine, but encourage them to take a few minutes to complete it and get their questions answered first. We’ll discuss what to do with the inquiry cards later. Pens – Three or four should be enough; one trick is to keep the caps under the table or in your pocket, and leave the uncapped pens on the table. Students like to steal pens, but they usually don’t take them if they don’t have caps. Pre-med, pre-law, health sciences, engineering, and honors college brochures – These are the ―big five,‖ but we’re developing more. Keep a handful (ten or twelve of each is usually enough) behind the table to distribute to students who request more information.
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5. Make sure your table looks good. Keep the banner straight, keep the piles neat. 6. If you don’t know the answer to a question, tell the student you’ll get back to him or her. Make a note on the inquiry card, and either you or one of us will respond as soon as possible. 7. When you get the inquiry card from a student, look it over to make sure it’s legible. Ask the student to clarify e-mail addresses (―Is that a zero or an O?‖) and phone numbers and house numbers, as those aren’t always clear. Make sure they put their zip code on the end of their address, and make sure that we have their graduation year. Sometimes, I’ll re-write the student’s name or e-mail address in block letters across the top if I can’t read it, to make the person who enters the cards into the database’s life easier. 8. Stay until the end of the fair. You’ll see that a lot of the representatives start packing up with about a half hour remaining in the fair. Unless all the students are gone, this is a bad idea. We’re trying to build relationships with these high schools… the students and the counselors. They’ll remember the schools that don’t respect their students and don’t respect the fairs… and nobody wants to be ―that guy.‖ 9. The big key when speaking with students and their families…“Be honest, but be positive.” For example: Stony Brook is a big place; students may ask if they’re going to be in lecture halls. Tell them yes, but emphasize that most of their classes will be much smaller, especially once they get further along in their chosen major, and tell them that they’ll be working in smaller groups within many of those lectures also. Sometimes it’ll take a little spin, but always try to portray the campus in a positive light. Again, if there’s a question you can’t answer, tell the student you’ll get back to him or her. 10. At the conclusion of the fair, complete the Evaluation Form (see next page) and send it to us, along with any inquiry cards you have collected. Here’s a photo of the standard Stony Brook University recruitment table:
COLLEGE FAIR EVALUATION FORM Please complete this form at the conclusion of the college fair and return it, along with any completed inquiry cards you receive, to the university:
Stony Brook University Undergraduate Admissions 118 Administration Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901 Attn: Jackie Andriani
Representative Name ____________________________________________________________ College Fair Name/Location _______________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Time _______________________________________ Please rate the fair on a 1 (worst) to 5 (best) scale in the following categories: Attendance – Was the fair well attended? Table Traffic – Were you busy most of the time? Counselor Interaction – Did you meet the high school counselors? Were they responsive? Student Interaction – Did the students seem wellprepared? Did they ask questions? 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Please mail it to the address above.
FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Stony Brook University is a highly selective institution, seeking to enroll those students who demonstrate the intellectual curiosity and academic ability to succeed. Stony Brook offers rolling admission, which means there is no formal deadline for freshman applicants. However, students are encouraged to apply for admission by December 1. Applicants are notified on a rolling basis, beginning in February. Freshman applicants may also apply for Early Action. Early Action is a non-binding early application / notification program for fall freshmen. The Early Action deadline is November 15, and all supporting documents (transcripts, exam scores, essay, recommendation) must be in our office by December 15. The Admissions Office notifies Early Action students of a decision on or about January 1. Like regular decision applicants, those accepted under Early Action have until May 1 to submit a tuition deposit. We strongly encourage students to apply online. It's fast, easy, and efficient. For students applying for Fall 2009, we will be accepting the Common Application, as well as the SUNY application. ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENROLLED FRESHMAN -- FRESHMAN CLASS 2007 • • • Applications: 24,050 Accepted: 43% Enrolled: 2,700 • • GPA 3.3-3.7/87-94 (3.6/91 mean) SAT mid-50% range for Math: 590-680; Critical Reading: 560-630; Writing: 530-620 ACT mid-50% range 25-29 (Students taking the ACT will be asked to submit the version with the optional writing section.)
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION We require that students submit their high school transcript, standardized test scores, and have demonstrated a strong high school academic program that includes*: 4 4 3 3 2 units of English units of social studies units of mathematics (4 units required for engineering majors) units of science (4 units required for engineering majors) or 3 units of foreign language
*We honor each state’s requirements, which may be different than New York’s We recommend (but do not require) that students take the SAT II in mathematics and in one other area of the student’s choice.
The Admissions Office evaluates applicants on an individual basis. While Stony Brook University has no automatic cutoff in the admission process, either in grade point average, rank, or test scores, the Admissions Committee seeks to enroll the strongest and most diverse class possible. Applicants can have their SAT and SAT II scores sent to us electronically by using Stony Brook’s CEEB Code: 2548. And ACT takers can use the code 2952 to submit their test results. TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION Transfer students are also accepted each year. Please have transfer students call or e-mail your Admissions Contact for details about how to transfer to Stony Brook. Information is also available online.
TUITION & FEES Stony Brook University offers an outstanding education without incurring a mountain of debt. Our out-of-state tuition is the lowest of any institution in the elite Association of American Universities.
2007-2008 Estimated Yearly Cost for Full-Time Undergraduates*
NYS Residents
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Health Insurance*** Books****
Out-of-State
$10,610 $ 8,920 $ 1,410 $ 1,001 $ 900
International
$10,610 $ 8,920 $ 1,410 $ 849 $ 900
$ 4,350 $ 8,920 $ 1,410 $ 1,001 $ 900
* All charges are subject to change without notice. ** Cost may vary depending on meal plan & housing options. All undergraduates living on campus are required to enroll in a meal plan for their first two semesters. For a kosher meal plan, add $300. *** Required of all full-time students; waivers are available to those who already have health insurance. **** Costs dependent on course schedule. Note: If the student’s principal or permanent home has not been in New York State for a 12-month period immediately prior to the date you intend to enroll, s/he will be considered an out-of-state or international student for tuition purposes. For more information regarding New York State residency requirements and the costs of attendance, please visit the Bursar/Student Accounts Website.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE It is strongly recommended that each applicant to Stony Brook University apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal and State aid may be available to New York State residents, and Federal Aid may be available to out-of-state residents. Refer questions either to your Admissions contact, or to the FAFSA website: www.fafsa.ed.gov. 54% of full-time enrolled freshmen receive need-based aid; average amount $8,115 27% of full-time enrolled freshmen receive merit-based aid; average amount $2,700 42% of full-time enrolled freshmen receive self-help aid; average amount $3,360 FAFSA is required for need-based aid FAFSA deadline: submit as soon after January 1 as possible but before March 1 for maximum consideration Stony Brook’s Federal School Code: 002838 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS Special scholarships are offered to Intel Science Talent Research and National Merit Competition finalists and semifinalists, valedictorians, salutatorians, and other high-achieving applicants. Students admitted to our Honors College, Women in Science and Engineering Program, Scholars for Medicine, and Honors Program in Computer Science receive scholarship support. A limited number of competitive scholarships are also offered to incoming music majors. After students apply for admission, they are sent information about how to apply for Merit Scholarships. The Supplemental Application, and all supporting documentation, is due by December 31 for scholarship consideration. A limited number of scholarships also have their own applications; students should visit our online resource for details: www.stonybrook.edu/scholarships Typically students who are selected for Merit Scholarships have at least: SAT 1250 or ACT 29; GPA 85 / B+ (unweighted) Scholarship offer letters are mailed starting in March
NOTE: When you speak with prospective applicants and their families about the application process, or about the likelihood of admission, we encourage you to be positive, but also emphasize the selectivity of the admission process. We want to increase the number of out-of-state applications, but do not want to give false hope to unqualified students. Since you will not be able to make a determination on admissibility, please refer such questions to your Admissions contact.
EMPLOYMENT On Campus: Work-study positions are available (as part of the financial aid package); other employers on campus include Campus Residences, the libraries, bookstores, and the various dining halls and restaurants on campus. Off Campus: The campus is a ten-minute drive or bus ride from the Smith Haven Mall, as well as from both Stony Brook Village and Port Jefferson Village. The Career Center will help students find any kind of employment – part-time, summer jobs, internships, volunteer or community service work, and post-graduate career placement. They will help students with their resumes, prepare for interviews, and can even help in networking with alumni and prospective employers.
VISITING STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Information Sessions Throughout the year the Admissions Office hosts Information Sessions on campus. These sessions provide an overview of the admissions process and requirements, academic programs, Athletics, clubs and organizations, and much more. Information Session dates and times are posted on our website each semester and in the summer: www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/visiting Tours Campus tours are offered throughout the year, and most coincide with an Information Session. Encourage families to plan to attend the Information Session if they are visiting for the campus tour. The walking tour is approximately one hour in length, and will be offered in most weather conditions. Visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/visiting or call (631) 632-6868 for more information about specific dates and times. Open Houses The fall Open House is held over a two-day weekend in November. The Open House is divided into two days. Campus tours and residence hall tours are offered in the afternoons on both days. Each program begins sharply at 10:00 AM, and we recommend that guests arrive a few minutes early to check in and get a good seat in the auditorium. Please ask guests to RSVP online for the Open House. Individual Counselor Appointments Although we do not require a formal admissions interview as part of the application process, students who want to meet one-on-one with a counselor can schedule an appointment most weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Students should call in advance to schedule their appointment at least one week in advance at (631) 632-6868.