Undergraduate Admissions

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    New Seawolf Family Programs

    As a Proud Seawolf Family Member, we know you play a vital role in your student's success and look forward to your partnership in the transition of your newest Seawolf to Stony Brook University. We encourage you to take advantage of our online and in person sessions to help prepare and understand the academic and social environment at SBU. 

    SBU is now your new home as well, and we hope to help you get acclimated to the community!

    The Office of Family Services and Support is a resource for you from orientation through to graduation! Stay connected with our Family Newsletter. 

    Seawolf Information Sessions

    Information Sessions

    Seawolf Information Sessions get you connected to a variety of campus offices, hear about the services they offer, and ask questions live. We highly encourage you to register for the sessions that interest you! Topics include:

    • Living on Campus*
    • Commuting to Campus*
    • Paying for College
    • Meal plans, Books & More!
    • Academic Support and Success
    • Build Experience at SBU and Beyond: Student Employment, Study Abroad, Research & More
    • Get Involved!

    *These sessions are specifically for supporters. Students are required to attend either Living on Campus or Commuting to Campus (based on their plans for housing) as part of New Student Orientation. Please encourage your student to sign up through their StartSBU portal and attend a student session to complete this requirement.  

    Please check regularly for additional topics and dates! 

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    Seawolf Extended Connections

    By attending a Seawolf Extended Connection, new Seawolves will complete the Seawolf Connection and Commuting to Campus or Living on Campus Seawolf Information Session requirements. This event is offered to up to 2 family members/guests. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the student experience from Peer Assistant Leaders, interact with campus departments, attend in-person Seawolf Information Sessions, tour the campus, and more!

    If you are interested attending, please have with your Seawolf sign up for the Seawolf Extended Connection through their StartSBU portal. 

    New Seawolf Welcome

    Let your student know to save the dates for their in-person, required programming which will be Monday, August 18, 2025 through Saturday, August 23, 2025. 

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