Sharks & Seawolves at Stony Brook Southampton
Earn Transferable College Credit on the East End
A partnership between Stony Brook University, Suffolk County Community College, and Hampton Bays Union Free School District
A New Pathway to College — Close to Home
Sharks and Seawolves at Stony Brook Southampton is a new college credit program designed to strengthen educational and career pathways
for East End students and residents.
This innovative partnership allows eligible high school students, community college students, and adult learners to earn transferable college credit through courses offered at the Stony Brook Southampton campus — without traveling far from home.
Participants can enroll in one to three college-level courses, taught by faculty from Suffolk County Community College and Stony Brook University.
Who Is This Program For?
- High School Students - Including a pilot cohort from Hampton Bays High School, with opportunities for other East End high school students to apply
- Current College Students - Especially Suffolk County Community College students seeking transferable credits
- Adult Learners & Community Members - Interested in exploring new fields, workforce pathways, or returning to college
Why Sharks & Seawolves?
- Earn transferable college credit
- Experience college-level coursework in a supportive environment
- Learn from Suffolk and Stony Brook faculty
- Explore high-demand fields like healthcare, psychology, and marine science
- Stay connected to the East End while advancing academically
Program Details at a Glance
- Location: Stony Brook Southampton Campus
- Credits: Transferable college credit
- Enrollment Options: 1–3 courses
- Eligible Participants: High school students, college students, adult learners
A Collaborative Regional Effort
This program is made possible through a partnership among:
- Stony Brook Southampton
- Suffolk County Community College (Eastern Campus)
- Hampton Bays Union Free School District
Together, these institutions are creating accessible, affordable pathways from high school to community college to Stony Brook University—New York’s flagship public research university.
What Leaders Are Saying
“We envision this program as a powerful bridge for East End learners—from our local
high schools to Suffolk County Community College and onward to Stony Brook University.
Our goal is to retain and cultivate well-educated talent that strengthens the regional
workforce and contributes to the future of Long Island.”
— Wendy Pearson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director,
Stony Brook Southampton
“This partnership creates an exciting new pathway for East End students to begin their
college journey with the full support of Suffolk County Community College and Stony
Brook University—bringing high-quality, affordable courses directly to the Southampton
campus.”
— Dr. Edward T. Bonahue,President, Suffolk County Community College
“By connecting learners to the region’s premier public institutions, this initiative
supports workforce development, community vitality, and long-term talent retention
on the East End.”
— Dr. Mary Reese,Executive Dean and CEO, Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus
“Early college programming is about more than access to college-level rigor. It provides
students with real exposure to campus life, self-advocacy, cost savings, and what
post-secondary education truly looks like.”
— Lars Clemensen,Superintendent, Hampton Bays Union Free School District
About Our Partners
About Stony Brook Southampton
Located on Long Island’s East End, Stony Brook Southampton is home to the Avram Theater and Art Gallery, the Lichtenstein Center, the FoodLab, graduate programs in Health Professions, and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, including the Marine Sciences Center and Semester by the Sea.
About Stony Brook University
New York’s flagship university and top-ranked public research institution, Stony Brook University is a member of the Association of American Universities and the anchor institution for The New York Climate Exchange. With more than 27,000 students and global research impact, Stony Brook is dedicated to innovation, access, and excellence.
About Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the SUNY system, serving more than 26,000 students across over 100 degree and certificate programs, with a strong focus on workforce pathways and regional impact.