Before You Arrive

Move in times vary depending on your circumstances and standing. Please check the link below to refer to Undergraduate and Graduate arrival times as well as a guide to create an appointment.

Fall Arrival Dates

Spring New Student Arrival Information

Packing Tips

Packing Checklist

Prohibited Items

Kitchen Appliances

Special Tips for Out of State and Out of Area Students
Residents have the ability to receive mail on campus. During the start of the semester the mailroom operation experiences peak utilization, therefore it is strongly encouraged that students wait to ship large items so that the item arrives after the student reaches campus. Please note that we are unable to receive packages for individuals not currently residing on campus. The delivery of extremely large items requiring freight or other carrier delivery services such as auto parts or furniture will be refused.

Heat Safety Tips for Move-In
As we get ready to welcome you onto campus, it’s crucial to keep safety in mind with the warmer weather we’ve been experiencing. Please be mindful that many of our residence halls do not have air conditioning. We urge you to check your room description in the housing portal to ensure you can plan accordingly. In your room description, your room will be listed as air conditioned or non-air conditioned. Please visit our Staying Safe webpage for more heat safety tips. 

Finding Your New Home
All buildings at Stony Brook University can be searched for on services such as Google and Apple Maps in order to find walking and driving directions.

Find Your Community

Move-In Process
Upon arrival on campus you should report to your check-in tent located in your residential community. At the location you will be required to:

• Have 2 copies of your check-in pass, one to bring to check-in and one to be placed in the dashboard of your vehicle. You can print your pass in late July in the Housing Portal "Assignment Confirmation" page for your most current move-in date and time.

• Bring photo ID (Stony Brook ID, driver's license, passport, etc.)

Guest Assistance: You are limited to no more than two other persons in addition to yourself, in the residence hall while you move in.  As such, the University strongly recommends not traveling to campus with multiple family members as they will not be permitted to enter the building.

Vehicle at Move-in: Arrive in only one vehicle and do not leave vehicles unattended in non-designated parking areas. Unload and park in an appropriate location. Cars can only be parked for unloading for 15 minutes outside of a residential building. As soon as all items are unloaded from your vehicle, your car should be moved to a parking space. All residents coming with a vehicle to move in should print a second copy of their check-in pass that must be displayed on the dashboard of their vehicle to assist in locating you if the car needs to be moved. Use of a trailer during move-in will not be permitted. Do not park in handicap, metered, or faculty/staff parking.

Summer Move-Over: If you are living on campus over the summer, you will be able to move into your fall housing assignment on August 13 between 10:00am - 1:00pm. All Summer Move-Overs must be completed by August 14 at 4:00pm. 

Roommate Agreement 
This agreement will be created by your RA who will work with you and your roommates and/or suitemates to set agreed upon common rules. Please reach out to your RA if you have any questions.

Resources

• Property Insurance

  Students are expected to insure their own personal property via a renters insurance policy or confirm with your homeowner's insurance carrier that the student’s property (including computers and other electronics) are covered for loss while housed outside of the family dwelling. 

  Stony Brook University has partnered with GradGuard, which offers a unique renter’s insurance program that has protected over 500,000 students nationwide.

  Students can purchase GradGuard Renter's Insurance when submitting their housing application. 

  Protect your belongings from things like:

  

• MicroFridge

  Specially designed for residence hall rooms, MicroFridge units offer plenty of space for both roommates. Share the cost, and avoid the expense and hassle of purchasing, transporting, and storing a unit of your own (Sharing a MicroFridge is not required. Each resident may have their own if preferred). The MicroFridge program is the only approved option for a microwave in your residence hall room due to the unit's safety features and ability to efficiently manage electricity usage in order to not risk of circuit breaker issues.

  Refrigerator Specs: 2.13 cu. ft. Fridge, two full-width wire shelves, two door racks with 2-liter bottle storage, and temperature control

  Freezer Specs: .74 cu. ft. freezer, separate zero-degree frost-free freezer provides long-term frozen food storage, full-width door shelf

  Microwave Specs: 700 watts provide superior cooking, electronic touch pad controls with LED display and clock, 3 cooking levels – high, medium and defrost, turntable system provides even cooking

• Dining Halls
  There are several dining halls located on campus that offer a wide variety of meal options. First year students are required to have an unlimited meal plan. There are retail locations located on campus and two Starbucks! Click here to learn more about campus dining services. 
• Student Health Center
  The Student Health Center at Stony Brook University is your on-campus source for meeting your primary health care needs.
  Please call us at (631)-632-6740 if you have any questions or concerns. If you have an emergency and the SHC is closed, please contact University Police at (631)-632-3333.
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  Counseling and Psychological Services offers free and confidential services to enrolled students. Services include crisis intervention, brief counseling for individuals, couples, and groups; consultation to students, faculty, staff, friends, and parents; medication management; and assistance with referrals to community resources. 
  Please call us at (631)-632-6720 to schedule an appointment for counseling care.
• Fitness Centers
  In addition to the Campus Recreation Center, each Area is equipped with a fitness center available for residential students. Click here for more information.
• Laundry Services
  Laundry services are included in the cost of Stony Brook housing. Each building has a laundry room with washers and dryers. Students can use LaundryView to view the current status of the washing and dryer machines. For any problems with washers and dryers, please contact your RA or residential staff member to report the problem. Residents should remove their laundry from machines as soon as the washer and dryer cycles end. Other residents should not remove laundry from machines that is not their own personal property.
• Wifi & DoIT
  WolfieNet is the wireless network used on campus. It is recommended that students use the WolfieNet-Secure network on a day-to-day basis. Please see DoIT for any questions or concerns. To report any IT issues and to get help, visit the IT Service Portal.
• Computing Centers

  In addition to the many SINC sites that are scattered across campus, each Area is equipped with a computing center with computers and printers available for residential students. Click here for more information.

Reporting a Problem
If for any reason you should experience issues requiring maintenance, use FIXIT to submit work requests for maintenance, repairs involving pre-existing infrastructure, sign request, or special events set up. Once you submit a request, you will receive email updates with the status of the request. If you have any questions, please contact your Area Office. For any problems with washers and dryers, please contact your RA or residential staff member to report the problem.