Overview
Located on Long Island, an hour east of New York City, Stony Brook University is one
of the premier research institutions in the United States. Stony Brook University offers semester or year long programs for exchange or visiting
students from our prestigious partner universities around the globe.
In addition to the challenging courses, we encourage all students to engage in the numerous opportunities and activities we have to offer. Our students come to enjoy the campus life and have quickly become active member of our campus community.
Our course catalog contains all undergraduate courses offered at Stony Brook University.
Students have the ability to search courses by keyword, name or subject.
Please note, course offerings are subject to change and offerings may vary by semester.
Restricted courses: Health-sciences (HAD), School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dental Medicine, and Pharmacology subjects and:
- BUS 301, BUS 487, BUS 488
- CSE 316, CSE 320, CSE 416, CSE Graduate Courses
- ECO 108, ECO 359
- EEO (Electrical Engineering Online)
- EGL 204, EGL 301, EGL 360, EGL 440, EGL 441, EGL 454
- MEC 225, MEC 325, MEC 316, MEC 317, MEC 411, MEC 440, and MEC 441
- WRT 101 & 102
Limited Courses: Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Political Science, Theater, and some language courses
- CSE/ISE - Limit 2 courses per semester
- ACC/BUS - Limit 2 courses per semester
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Description |
Date |
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First day new students are allowed to check into their room |
Monday, August 17 Tuesday, August 18 |
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Mandatory orientation for new exchange and visiting students |
Thursday, August 2 |
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First day of class |
Monday, August 24 |
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Last day of finals |
Thursday, December 17 |
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Required dorm check out by 4:00PM |
Thursday, December 17 |
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Description |
Date |
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First day new students are allowed to check into their room |
Tuesday, January 19 |
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Mandatory orientation for new exchange and visiting students |
Thursday, January 21 |
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First day of class |
Monday, January 25 |
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Last day of finals |
Wednesday, May 19 |
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Required dorm check out by 4:00PM |
Wednesday, May 19 |
Phase One: Before acceptance students must provide the following documents.
*Note: Completion of phase one is due May 1 for Fall Semester and October 15th for
Spring Semester.
Complete the online application and upload the following documents:
Study Statement: A one page, typed Study Statement uploaded to your application.
Passport: Upload a clear copy of the information page of your passport.
TOEFL (if applicable): Exchange/Visiting students must have a minimum of:
- 80 TOEFL IBT (taken before 01/21/2026)
- 4 TOEFL IBT (taken after 01/21/2026)
- 6.5 IELTS
- 05 Duolingo
Upload a clear image of your unexpired proficiency score. Stony Brook University does not accept MyBest scores.
Home University Transcripts: Upload a clear image of your home university transcripts.
Contact
International Academic Programs
E-1340 Melville Library
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
Phone: (631) 632-7030
Fax: (631) 632-1396
Email: studyabroad@stonybrook.edu
Begin the application process by following the apply link below.