Summer Session

SSP 101: Introduction to Stony Brook

Undergraduate 1 credit

Prerequisite: Admission to the Simons STEM Program; first-semester freshman

This course is designed to enhance your first-year experience at Stony Brook University. You will be provided with a supportive and structured environment to assist you in making your transition from high school to college through academic advice, learning about campus resources, group discussion, and collaborative teaching. You will be encouraged to use critical thinking skills to set goals and make responsible decisions regarding academics, major and career planning, and social relationships. Core topics include student success, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness. A special emphasis on the practice of mindfulness will also be explored to support student success and academic wellness.