Life at Stony Brook
As you begin your new chapter here at Stony Brook, there are many things to know to have the smoothest start possible! On this page, you can learn more about eating on campus and the common words associated with meal plans, all about health and safety, and about connecting to Wi-Fi and important apps.
On Campus Dining
Most international students are required to have an on-campus dining plan that includes both meal swipes and dining dollars. Please be aware that meal swipes and dining dollars have different starting and ending dates each semester, which can be found on SBU Eats' (Campus Dining) website.
- Meal Swipes - may be used at West Side Dine-In or East Side Dine-In regardless of where you live.
One Meal Swipe is equal to one meal at either location. Meal Swipes do not roll over and expire at the end of each semester. The remaining number of meal swipes are forfeited and will not be refunded in any
way.
- Dining Dollars - may be used at any dining location, including the SBU Eats Food Trucks and at retail
locations. Remaining Dining Dollars roll over between the Fall and Spring semesters. However, the last day to use Dining Dollars is commencement day of the Spring semester. Dining Dollars do not roll over from the Spring to Fall semesters and any remaining
balances are forfeited and will not be refunded in any way.
- Guest Passes - Unlimited meal plans include Guest Passes which can be used to swipe in a visiting
friend or family member at Dine-In Locations (East and West Side Dine-Ins) only. Guest passes do not roll over and expire at the end of each semester. Any remaining balances are forfeited and will not be refunded in any way.
- Meal Exchanges - Some meal plans will have meal exchanges you can use at the Roth Cafe. For more
information on Meal Exchanges, check out the Dining website.
Our two on campus dine-in location options are West Side Dining and East Side Dining.
Dine-in offers a menu of freshly prepared entrees daily. They also offer:
- hot breakfast
- salad bar
- soups
- pizza
- pasta
- grill station
- deli
- desserts and ice cream
- the "Rooted" station (vegetarian and vegan options)
Acceptable payment forms can be Meal Swipes, Dining Dollars, credit cards, debit card,
or Wolfie Wallet fund.
Retail locations on campus use the flexible Dining Dollars on your ID card to eat
on the go. They also accept credit card, debit card, and Wolfie Wallet funds.
SBU offers a wide variety of retail locations on campus, such as:
- Admin Marketplace
- Dunkin'
- East Side Dining Retail
- Emporium Market
- Jasmine
- Starbucks
- Peet's Coffee
- Roth Cafe
- Market at West Side
- Student Activities Center (SAC) Food Court
- SBU Eats On-Campus Food Trucks
Jasmine at the Charles B. Wang Center offers menu items such as naan and chicken tikka masala,
rice bowls and dumplings, bibimbap, and katsu chicken, hand-rolled sushi and poke
bowls, bubble tea and pastries, plus snacks and grab-and-go items.
SBU Eats (Campus Dining) offers a number of flexible food options.
- Reusable To-Go Containers - Depending on your dining plan, you may also be able to use meal swipes to get food
to go from East and West side dining. The first container is free. If you fail to
return the reusable container, you may need to pay a fee to get a new one.
- Food Trucks - SBU has multiple food trucks across campus that offer a variety of foods. You can
use your Dining Dollars or a credit/debit card at these locations. For their locations,
hours, and menus, check out the SBU Eats Food Truck page.
- Meal Exchanges at Roth Cafe - Students are able to exchange a limited number of meal swipes for meals at the
Roth Cafe each semester.
SBU Eats offers two helpful apps that make tracking your meal plan and finding your
options easy!
Nutrislice Mobile App
This free app helps you to:
- locate food options near you
- browse the menu
- customize your pre-ordered food
- confirm pickup
For more information on the app, check out SBU Eat's website on Nutrislice. You can also visit Nutrislice on your computer.
GET Mobile App
This free app is a convenient way to manage your meal plan and Wolfie Wallet funds!
Just log in using your NetID to:
- View transactions you have made
- Add funds
- Check account balances
- Request additional funds
Visit GET Mobile on the web to get started.
- Meal Swipes - may be used at West Side Dine-In or East Side Dine-In regardless of where you live. One Meal Swipe is equal to one meal at either location. Meal Swipes do not roll over and expire at the end of each semester. The remaining number of meal swipes are forfeited and will not be refunded in any way.
- Dining Dollars - may be used at any dining location, including the SBU Eats Food Trucks and at retail locations. Remaining Dining Dollars roll over between the Fall and Spring semesters. However, the last day to use Dining Dollars is commencement day of the Spring semester. Dining Dollars do not roll over from the Spring to Fall semesters and any remaining balances are forfeited and will not be refunded in any way.
- Guest Passes - Unlimited meal plans include Guest Passes which can be used to swipe in a visiting friend or family member at Dine-In Locations (East and West Side Dine-Ins) only. Guest passes do not roll over and expire at the end of each semester. Any remaining balances are forfeited and will not be refunded in any way.
- Meal Exchanges - Some meal plans will have meal exchanges you can use at the Roth Cafe. For more information on Meal Exchanges, check out the Dining website.
Our two on campus dine-in location options are West Side Dining and East Side Dining.
Dine-in offers a menu of freshly prepared entrees daily. They also offer:
Dine-in offers a menu of freshly prepared entrees daily. They also offer:
- hot breakfast
- salad bar
- soups
- pizza
- pasta
- grill station
- deli
- desserts and ice cream
- the "Rooted" station (vegetarian and vegan options)
Retail locations on campus use the flexible Dining Dollars on your ID card to eat
on the go. They also accept credit card, debit card, and Wolfie Wallet funds.
SBU offers a wide variety of retail locations on campus, such as:
SBU offers a wide variety of retail locations on campus, such as:
- Admin Marketplace
- Dunkin'
- East Side Dining Retail
- Emporium Market
- Jasmine
- Starbucks
- Peet's Coffee
- Roth Cafe
- Market at West Side
- Student Activities Center (SAC) Food Court
- SBU Eats On-Campus Food Trucks
SBU Eats (Campus Dining) offers a number of flexible food options.
- Reusable To-Go Containers - Depending on your dining plan, you may also be able to use meal swipes to get food to go from East and West side dining. The first container is free. If you fail to return the reusable container, you may need to pay a fee to get a new one.
- Food Trucks - SBU has multiple food trucks across campus that offer a variety of foods. You can use your Dining Dollars or a credit/debit card at these locations. For their locations, hours, and menus, check out the SBU Eats Food Truck page.
- Meal Exchanges at Roth Cafe - Students are able to exchange a limited number of meal swipes for meals at the Roth Cafe each semester.
SBU Eats offers two helpful apps that make tracking your meal plan and finding your
options easy!
Nutrislice Mobile App
This free app helps you to:
GET Mobile App
This free app is a convenient way to manage your meal plan and Wolfie Wallet funds! Just log in using your NetID to:
Nutrislice Mobile App
This free app helps you to:
- locate food options near you
- browse the menu
- customize your pre-ordered food
- confirm pickup
GET Mobile App
This free app is a convenient way to manage your meal plan and Wolfie Wallet funds! Just log in using your NetID to:
- View transactions you have made
- Add funds
- Check account balances
- Request additional funds
For all on-campus dining hours, locations, and meal plan information, please visit the SBU Eats (Campus Dining) website.
Health and Safety on Campus
Stony Brook University wants to ensure all students stay both safe and healthy here on campus. Check out some of our tips below!
All international students are required to have sufficient health insurance coverage
while studying in the United States. Stony Brook University automatically enrolls
all new international students in a health insurance that meets the requirements of
the various visa types. This charge will appear in your SOLAR account.
Undergraduate international students with a pre-existing health insurance coverage who wish to apply to waive SBU's insurance must meet a minimum coverage requirements as set for their visa status. To start the process of potentially waiving SBU's insurance plan, students interested must complete the waiver on Haylor's SBU Website. Waivers are only accepted during specific dates.
Undergraduate international students with a pre-existing health insurance coverage who wish to apply to waive SBU's insurance must meet a minimum coverage requirements as set for their visa status. To start the process of potentially waiving SBU's insurance plan, students interested must complete the waiver on Haylor's SBU Website. Waivers are only accepted during specific dates.
Stony Brook University is proud to support their students' health through a number
of services.
Important Phone Numbers:
CityMD (Lake Grove): (631) 731-4449
North Shore Immediate Care (Port Jefferson Station): (631) 331-1100
City MD Health (Port Jefferson Sta): (631) 474-5900
City MD Health (Smithtown): (631) 630-5900
Northwell Health - GoHealth Urgent Care (631)-315-6758
- Student Health Center - conveniently located at 1 Stadium Road on campus, just behind the Union and near the Stadium. This Center is open 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and closed on the weekend. The Student Health Center offers free or significantly reduced medical care for full-time students.
- TimelyCare - a 24/7 tele-health service that allows students to speak with medical professionals who can assist with minor medical concerns during times that the Student Health Center is closed or appointments are fully booked. TimelyCare offers free or significantly reduced medical care for full-time students.
- University Hospital Emergency Room - The University Hospital's Emergency Room is close to main campus and is open 24/7 for all major medical concerns, including but not limited to head injuries, broken bones, extremely high and consistent fevers, etc. Please note that Emergency Rooms in the United States may operate differently than your home country and can be expensive, even for those with medical insurance. While we encourage you to use the Emergency Room if needed, please keep in mind that it is not meant for routine or simple medical issues such as head colds, minor pains, etc.
- Mental Health Services - SBU offers many options for mental health care. Please check out our "Mental Health Services" tab to learn more.
Important Phone Numbers:
Student Health Center
Front Desk: (631) 632-6740
Ambulance
On-campus: 632-3333
Off-campus (police): 911
On-campus (police): 333 / 911; non-campus phone (cell) call (631) 632-3333
Off-campus (Stony Brook Fire Dept.): (631) 751-3434
Off-campus (Setauket Fire Dept.): (631) 941-4441
Emergency Rooms
University Hospital: (631) 444-2465
Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson: (631) 473-1320
St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson: (631) 474-6156
St. Catherine of Siena, Smithtown: (631) 862-3111
Poison Control
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
CityMD (Lake Grove): (631) 731-4449
North Shore Immediate Care (Port Jefferson Station): (631) 331-1100
City MD Health (Port Jefferson Sta): (631) 474-5900
City MD Health (Smithtown): (631) 630-5900
Northwell Health - GoHealth Urgent Care (631)-315-6758
Mental health is important, but international students can sometimes feel limited
by cultural expectations or personal views from asking for help. SBU provides a number
of different mental health services to assist students that may be in need.
Important Phone Numbers:
Counseling
Response Hotline (Crisis counseling): (631) 751-7500
CAPS Crisis Line: (855) 509-5742
Victims Information Center: (631) 360-3606
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Self Help Hotlines
Alcoholics Anonymous: (631) 669-1124
Narcotics Anonymous: (631) 937-6262
Nicotine Anonymous: (631) 665-0527
Al-Anon: (631) 669-2827
- Student Health Center - conveniently located at 1 Stadium Road on campus, just behind the Union and near the Stadium. This Center is open 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and closed on the weekend. The Student Health Center offers free or significantly reduced counseling care for full-time students.
- TimelyCare - a 24/7 tele-health service that allows students to speak with medical professionals who can assist with mental health concerns during times that the Student Health Center is closed or appointments are fully booked. TimelyCare offers free or significantly reduced medical care for full-time students.
- Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) - offers a wide range of services to address student concerns about mental health, alcohol and other substances, healthy relationships, sexual violence, and physical health. CPO has four departments, each emphasizing a critical area of prevention and outreach: Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Sexual Assault, and Physical Health.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - provides mental health services to help students develop healthy minds and skills necessary for personal, academic, social success and safety. CAPS encourages students to proactively seek support by reducing barriers to care. We are committed to embracing human diversity in all its forms.
Important Phone Numbers:
Counseling
Response Hotline (Crisis counseling): (631) 751-7500
CAPS Crisis Line: (855) 509-5742
Victims Information Center: (631) 360-3606
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Self Help Hotlines
Alcoholics Anonymous: (631) 669-1124
Narcotics Anonymous: (631) 937-6262
Nicotine Anonymous: (631) 665-0527
Al-Anon: (631) 669-2827
Generally, Stony Brook University has a very safe campus.
However, for walkers and drivers, the campus can be busy, so it is important to make
sure you are not distracted while driving, riding your e-bike, or walking on or near
campus. Make sure to walk on official sidewalks and crosswalks at all times.
If you find yourself running, skating, or biking at night, please make sure to wear
bright or reflective clothing for extra visibility. You can receive a free reflective
vest from the Commuter Services Center in the Union (Suite 205).
To avoid theft of personal items, please do not leave your items unattended in public
spaces and ensure your residence door is locked when you leave.
For all health and mental health related service questions, please visit the SBU's Student Health Services website.
Connecting to Wi-Fi, Finding Tech Support, and Downloading Helpful Apps
Stony Brook University has university wi-fi and encourages the use of apps to succeed here at SBU!
Follow these steps to make sue your electronic devices are connected to the campus
Wi-Fi network.
For guests or other visitors to SBU's campus that do not have a NetID, you can connect to "WolfieNet-Guest" using your personal email address.
Need additional support connecting to the internet? You can visit one of our many campus tech stations or contact the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at (631)632-9800.
- When you turn on your computer, make sure the wireless connection is on.
- Click on "WolfieNet-Secure".
- You will see a message that says "Additional information may be required". If you do not see this message, it is okay to proceed to the next steps.
- Open your preferred web browser.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions that will help you connect to the internet.
- You will need your NetID and Password to log into the Wi-Fi. If you do not know this information, it can be found in your SOLAR account.
For guests or other visitors to SBU's campus that do not have a NetID, you can connect to "WolfieNet-Guest" using your personal email address.
Need additional support connecting to the internet? You can visit one of our many campus tech stations or contact the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at (631)632-9800.
Stony Brook University is committed to integrating technology across campus life in
a supported way.
In the Division of Information Technology's (DoIT) Student Tech Guide, you can find information about and help with important tech services on campus. Below is a brief list of services this guide can support you with:
In the Division of Information Technology's (DoIT) Student Tech Guide, you can find information about and help with important tech services on campus. Below is a brief list of services this guide can support you with:
- WolfieNet - Campus Wi-Fi
- SOLAR - Student records and registration platform
- NetID - Student log in to many campus computing resources
- DOU - Student two-factor log in app
- Printing Services - Accessing and working printers across campus
- SINC Sites - Public computer labs across campus with both Windows and Mac Computers
- Software - SBU provides free or discounted access to many important softwares such as Microsoft Office, Windows OS, and more
- Learning Tools - More about Brightspace for class management, Echo360 for class recordings, and more
A variety of apps for different needs can be found below:
Academic Apps
Life at SBU
Health and Safety
PLEASE NOTE: To download these apps, it may be necessary to change the region on your phone to the United States.
Academic Apps
- DUO Mobile: Two-step Login for all SBU accounts
- Navigate: App to make appointments with academic advisors, tutoring services, and more.
- Zoom: SBU's preferred video conferencing software for meetings, programs, and more.
- Gmail: SBU's preferred email service where SBU emails can be accessed.
- PULSE: App for checking grades, homework, class schedules, and more.
Life at SBU
- SBU Transit: SBU's bus service app, see bus schedules and bus stops around campus.
- CORQ: Student Engagement and Activities event app. Used for club and fun events across campus. Please note, CORQ app will be replaced in Fall 2026.
- Nutrislice: App for checking on campus dining menus, ordering food, and more.
- GET: App for managing your meal plan, Wolfie Wallet funds, and more.
Health and Safety
- UHC Student Resources: Check your health insurance coverage, any outstanding claims, and more.
- RAVE Guardian: SBU's security app. You can register your information, and in case of an emergency, you can activate an emergency destress call for SBU officers to respond to.
PLEASE NOTE: To download these apps, it may be necessary to change the region on your phone to the United States.
Social Media
Public Transportation
Rideshare Apps
Rideshare Apps are popular ways to get around to places that do not have public transportation. However, they tend to be more expensive than public transportation. Two of the most popular and common Rideshare Apps in the Stony Brook area are listed below.
Food Delivery
Food Delivery Apps are popular, but expensive in the United States. The food cost, app fees, and taxes can add up quickly. It is also important to remember the American Culture requires additional cost of tipping delivery drivers between 10-20% of the total bill. Also, please note that you will need to meet your delivery driver at the outside door of your campus residence as they may not be able to access all parts of campus. The two more common food delivery apps are listed below.
PLEASE NOTE: To download these apps, it may be necessary to change the region on your phone to the United States.
- Instagram: This app is used by many departments, clubs, and other parts of Stony Brook University to share updates and fun opportunities around campus. Be sure to follow International Student Success at @sbu.isc !
- Group Me: This social media app allows the user to be added to Groups that they want to be included in. These groups are based on shared interests, locations, or even SBU classes. It is a great way to meet new people!
- Campus Community: This social media app is used by new international students here at SBU to meet other new students both before and during the first few semesters on campus. There are opportunities to win prizes, play games, and learn more about the campus community from other international students!
Public Transportation
- MTA TrainTime: This app allows you to view Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and New York City Subway train schedules, delays, and changes in service. You can purchase LIRR tickets through the app.
- Suffolk County Transit: Suffolk County provides local bus routes, such as Line 51, which services Stony Brook and Port Jefferson areas and Line 62, which services the Smith Haven Mall to Port Jefferson areas. Please visit the Suffolk County Transportation website for app options or follow their routes and buses on apps such as Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Rideshare Apps
Rideshare Apps are popular ways to get around to places that do not have public transportation. However, they tend to be more expensive than public transportation. Two of the most popular and common Rideshare Apps in the Stony Brook area are listed below.
- Lyft: This app is usually slightly cheaper for trips, but can have more limited car availability.
- Uber: Probably the most well known of the Rideshare Apps, Uber is usually slightly more expensive than other apps, but can have greater availability and more flexibility on types of rides.
Food Delivery
Food Delivery Apps are popular, but expensive in the United States. The food cost, app fees, and taxes can add up quickly. It is also important to remember the American Culture requires additional cost of tipping delivery drivers between 10-20% of the total bill. Also, please note that you will need to meet your delivery driver at the outside door of your campus residence as they may not be able to access all parts of campus. The two more common food delivery apps are listed below.
- DoorDash: This app is usually slightly cheaper for food orders, but can have more limited delivery availability.
- Uber Eats: Part of the Uber Rideshare App, Uber Eats can occasionally be more expensive than other delivery options, but usually has more delivery availability.
PLEASE NOTE: To download these apps, it may be necessary to change the region on your phone to the United States.