ADMISSIONS

Dare To Dream Big at Stony Brook

A dynamic education awaits you at Stony Brook, one of the nation's top public universities and a New York State flagship. With more than 200 programs, world renowned faculty and vibrant student life, SBU will help you start your success story.

ADMISSIONS

Dare To Dream Big at Stony Brook

A dynamic education awaits you at Stony Brook, one of the nation's top public universities and a New York State flagship. With more than 200 programs, world renowned faculty and vibrant student life, SBU will help you start your success story.

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First-Year Admissions

First-Year Admissions

I am a first-year student because I can answer "yes" to at least one of the following statements:

  • I plan to enter SBU in the fall or spring after graduating from high school.
  • I have never received college credit since leaving high school, regardless of my age or whether I ever graduated. (Taking college courses during the summer term immediately following high school graduation does not make you a transfer student.)
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Transfer Admissions

Transfer Admissions

I have completed, plan to complete, or will have completed coursework at a regionally accredited college or university after graduating high school and before enrolling at SBU (excluding the summer term immediately following high school).

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International Admissions

International Admissions

I am an international student as I will have a F-1 student visa or have another type of temporary, non-immigrant visa.

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Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

I have completed an undergraduate degree and am planning to apply to a:

  • Graduate (certificate, master's, or Ph.D.) program through the Graduate School
  • Graduate-level health sciences program through the School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, Program in Public Health, or School of Social Welfare
  • Graduate program in Teaching, Higher Education Administration, Human Resource Management, or Educational Leadership through the School of Professional Development
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Medical School Admissions

(MD)

Medical School Admissions

(MD)

I have completed the necessary requirements to apply directly to the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University.

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Dental School Admissions

(DDS)

Dental School Admissions

(DDS)

I have completed the necessary requirements to apply directly to the School of Dental Medicine.

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Non-Degree /
Non-Matriculated Study

Non-Degree /
Non-Matriculated Study

I will not be pursuing a Stony Brook degree but would like to take courses at SBU.

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Rematriculation as a Returning Student

Rematriculation as a Returning Student

I am a previous Stony Brook undergraduate or graduate student that enrolled to earn a degree. I took time off and am not currently enrolled in classes.

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Pre-College /
High School Programs

Pre-College /
High School Programs

I am a high school student interested in Stony Brook University's pre-college / high school programs.

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Campus Life

3,800+ full-time, first-year students 18,000 undergraduates 19 : 1 student to faculty ratio 100+ countries — AND — nearly all 50 states 60 miles from New York City 4 miles from the beach NEW YORK New York City STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY 500+ clubs and organizations 10+ dining locations 8 residential communities 18 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams 3,700+ full-time, first-year students 18,000 undergraduates 19 : 1 student to faculty ratio 100+ countries — AND — nearly all 50 states 60 miles from New York City 4 miles from the beach NEW YORK New York City STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY 350+ clubs and organizations 10+ dining locations 8 residential communities 18 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams