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Winter Orientation

What's included in your New Seawolf Orientation?

During your orientation, you will:

  • Meet fellow new students
  • Meet university faculty and staff, including your academic advisor, and Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs)
  • Learn about life as a Stony Brook student and resources available to you
  • Learn about the Undergraduate Colleges
  • Learn about "Commuting to Stony Brook" or "Living On Campus"
  • Learn about technology at Stony Brook, how to access your Stony Brook email account, and how to navigate the SOLAR system
  • Enroll in your first semester at Stony Brook University

 

Seawolf Foundations Online Orientation

Seawolf Foundations Online Orientation (Part 1) focuses on getting to know Stony Brook, including modules on academic readiness, financial responsibility, campus life, and introducing new students to the Undergraduate Colleges. To get you prepared for your New Seawolf Orientation, please check your StartSBU portal! This portal contains critical information and deadlines to ensure a smooth new student experience. Students who do not complete these items by the listed deadlines may have a delay in the enrollment process.  

Seawolf Connections

Seawolf Connections are small group meetings designed to connect new students with Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs), current undergraduate student leaders, throughout the summer. Students will have an opportunity to ask important questions and learn more about their transition into Stony Brook University. Seawolf Connections will take place during June and July. Students will select a workshop based on their availability on their StartSBU portal. In addition, International Students will have additional orientation requirements during New Seawolf Welcome Week. 

Seawolf Information Sessions

Seawolf Information Sessions get you connected to the offices you need to know first! These online sessions will provide your with key information about how they can support your success and give you an opportunity to ask questions about resources!

The Living on Campus or Commuting to Campus sessions are required; and we highly recommend attending other sessions that interest you! Check out your StartSBU portal to sign up for the live sessions. Can't make it? They will be available on our YouTube page in July!

Advising and Registration Process

First-Year : Your Academic Advisor (UGC, Honors, Scholars, WISE, EOP, Athletics) will develop students first semester course schedule based on information provided on the Advising Planning Form and supplemental information requested by your Academic Advisor. Students will receive more information via email from their Academic Advisor.

Transfer : Your advising office will be reaching out to you via email and/or phone regarding your advising and registration process.  Please be sure that your phone number and preferred email address are up to date in the SOLAR system so that they are able to reach you. Please note that advising and registration cannot be completed until you've completed placement exams and cleared all holds on your account (except the Orientation and Advising Hold). To ensure a smooth advising and registration process, please be sure to complete all items in your StartSBU portal.

For more information about the advising and registration process, sign up to join one of our New Transfer Student Info Sessions. 

New Seawolf Welcome Week

In addition to Seawolf Foundations Online Orientation, Seawolf Connections and participation in the enrollment process,  you are also required to participate in New Seawolf Welcome Week. More information will be shared in mid July! New Seawolf Welcome Week takes place the week before the first day of classes. Students who do not attend New Seawolf Welcome Week will automatically be enrolled in the Required Orientation Makeup Experience (ROME) course in late September.

Please note that the New Seawolf Orientation is only for new students. Family Members and supporters are encouraged to participate in their own virtual orientation program. For more information on Family & Guest Orientation, please visit the Family Services & Support page.