To Do List
READ ALL ABOUT OUR TOTAL REWARDS & BENEFITS
IMPORTANT BENEFIT DEADLINE DATES
Complete Compliance Trainings
SIGN UP FOR THE OVERVIEW
Apply for a Parking Permit
Get your Campus ID Card
YOUR NETID IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR SOLAR ID
NetID
Every active employee is assigned a NetID, which is used to access various computing resources. For help logging in for the first time, visit NetID Tool.
DUO
Duo Security 2-Step Login is used to protect your account. One time set-up; added security every time you log into our internal systems.
SOLAR ID
The primary administrative system used by faculty and staff to update personal information, view vacation/sick accruals, print class rosters, submit grades and more. For help logging in for the first time visit Getting Started with SOLAR.
Employee ID
Also known as your Campus ID, SOLAR ID or Stony Brook ID, the Employee ID is your 9-digit unique identifier used for our system of records. It can be found by Looking Up Your Stony Brook ID Number.
OUR INFORMATION HIGHWAY...
WolfieNet
Access WolfieNet-Secure, Stony Brook University's recommended wireless network available to all faculty, students, and staff.
Google Mail
Google Mail is the preferred email system at Stony Brook University for faculty, staff and students on West Campus, Southampton, Manhattan,and select departments within the Health Sciences Center. For more information, visit Getting Started with Google Mail.
Zoom
Zoom is a video and audio conferencing tool with easy collaboration, chat, screen sharing and more across mobile devices, desktops, and telephones.
VoIP Phone
If you are provided a direct phone line, submit an IT Service Portal ticket to set up the Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone. You will be asked to provide your NetID and office phone extension to support your application.
Campus Safety
SB ALERT
SB ALERT is a comprehensive emergency notification system used to alert members of the campus community about major emergencies, immediate threats or impending situations that can pose harm to individuals, disrupt classes, or impact facilities, activities or other operations.
SB GUARDIAN
SB Guardian is frequently referred to as a "personal blue light phone" in your pocket. With this feature, users can program the Guardian phone number into a designated speed dial, allowing a one touch call that will automatically notify University Police.
University Police Department Programs
Stony Brook University Police Department is proud to offer over 20 programs to Keep Seawolves Safe! General Safety, Health and First Aid, Crime Fighting and Prevention to Self-Defense ... just to name a few!
...and some more information
BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS!
To support our new and current State and Research Foundation (RF) employees on West Campus (WC) and in the Health Sciences, we wanted to make sure that you have the benefit of a one-stop-shop website dedicated to you... from our incredible benefits to our world famous beaches, find out everything we have to offer here at Stony Brook University!
BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS!
ABOUT STONY BROOK
GOING BEYOND THE EXPECTED: Stony Brook is one of America’s most dynamic public universities. We are a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that offers all students a world-class education.
ABOUT STONY BROOK
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CALENDAR
Offices will remain open on Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Lincoln's Birthday and Washington's Birthday. Please visit Academic Calendars to determine if classes are also in session.
HOLIDAYS
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Sign Up for Direct Deposit — it offers you greater flexibility in choosing a financial institution and a cost-effective method of servicing your banking needs. Employees may choose up to seven direct deposits!
DIRECT DEPOSIT
OFFICE PHONE
If you are provided a direct phone line, submit anIT Service Portal ticket to set up the Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone. You will be asked to provide your NetID and office phone extension to support your application.
VOIP PHONE
WHERE TO EAT?
Our Award Winning Campus Dining — meal swipe locations, convenience stores and retail restaurants with a variety of grab and go meals that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime. Vew the wide variety of dining locations, convenience stores and retail restaurants available on all campuses.
CAMPUS DINING
WHERE TO BANK?
Hauppauge-based Island Federal Credit Union (“Island”) provides a robust & elevated level of banking services and financial products designed and marketed specifically to the Stony Brook University community and its alumni. For more on IFCU's campus banking services including tworetail banking branch sites & several ATMs located throughout the campus, visit Campus Banking
ISLAND FCU
WHERE TO PARK?
If you park on campus, your vehicle must be registered and display a valid parking permit. You should not park on campus until you have a valid parking permit properly displayed on your vehicle. Violators are obligated to pay all parking tickets incurred and should not assume a favorable decision.
PARKING
CAMPUS MAPS
Stony Brook University is situated on an 1,039 acre site (see campus maps) on the north shore of Long Island in southeastern New York. We are approximately 60 miles east of New York City.
CAMPUS MAPS
GETTING TO & AROUND CAMPUS
The Office of Transportation and Parking Operations provides essential transportation
& parking solutions for Stony Brook University on Main Campus (East, West, and South),
Stony Brook Southampton, and the Research & Development Park.
TRANSPORTATION
OUR PERFORMING ARTS
The arts and culture thrive at Stony Brook! The Staller Center for the Arts is a unique hub of activity offering world-class live performances and outstanding entertainment conveniently located in the center of campus. Take in dance, music, theatrical performances, movies, and shows you won’t see anywhere else.
PERFORMING ARTS
CHILD CARE SERVICES
The Center serves University, Health Sciences and Medical Center faculty, staff and students as well as non-affiliated community families. Affiliated families pay tuition according to a sliding scale based on gross family income.
CHILD CARE SERVICES
EMPLOYEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
To find out what employee tuiton assistance opportunities may be availble to you as a new employee, visit our tuition assistance webpage.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
RELOCATING?
Stony Brook University is situated at the geographic midpoint of Long Island — about 60 miles east of New York City and 60 miles west of Montauk Point. Long Island’s villages, hamlets and towns each have their own distinctive character, and each features a wide range of housing choices, culture, and recreation.
RELOCATING?
OMBUDS
The Ombuds Office provides assistance for management, faculty, staff and students by listening to their concerns, facilitating communication and conflict resolution, and offering information and referral. Visitors to the office can confidentially discuss their concerns.
OMBUDS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program at Stony Brook University is a confidential assessment, referral and consultation service available at no cost to faculty, staff, graduate student employees, retirees and their dependents.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Healthier U is Stony Brook University's exciting wellness initiative for employees. It's a program designed to address your total well-being — mind, body and spirit.
HEALTHIER U
CONNECTING WITH THE CAMPUS
As we build on the success and momentum we’ve established over the past few years at SBU, we invite you to continue to BE Connected here. With each other. With our university and all it stands for. With your loftiest goals and ambitions. We’ll always be Stronger Together. And, together, we can all be part of something bigger than ourselves as we build our even brighter future.
BE CONNECTED
EXPLORING THE ISLAND
Beyond the Brook is the "What to Do, Where to Go Outside of SBU" website! Stony Brook is located at the geographic midpoint of Long Island. The campus lies about 60 miles east of New York City and 60 miles west of Montauk Point. It is only a short distance to the beaches of Fire Island and the historic monuments and museums of New York City.
BEYOND THE BROOK
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Stay Social
SBU's Social Network
YAMMER - Join Today!
Yammer is Stony Brook's internal social network, but it is not just about posting and following! Aside from collecting information with polls or creating events, there is a very strong workplace learning presence on Yammer. Numerous areas on campus -especially DoIT's Learning and Development team - post on various topics that are pertinent to what is happening on campus.
Google Chat
Google Chat is in Gmail
Google Chat is a collaborative messaging tool. It allows you to chat, share content, schedule meetings, and more in a shared space with your team or 1-to-1. And all of your teams can have their own spaces, called Rooms. You can even create external Rooms to collaborate with people outside Stony Brook. It works in desktop browsers and as Android and iOS apps.
Stony Brook University Magazine
SBU's Magazine
Stony Brook University Magazine aims to showcase the people, ideas and initiatives that make our community vibrant, inquisitive, resilient and driven to transform the world. Their newest article — Ready to Launch — talks about President McInnis' leadership team and how they are ready to launch this university sky high!
Meet Your New Colleagues
NEW COLLEAGUES
In this feature, we providE short profiles of some new Stony Brook University employees – who they are, what they want you to know about them, what they care about.
Stay Informed
Weekly Newsletter
SBu news — subscribe today!
Stony Brook University Marketing and Communications sends a newsletter weekly. Please be sure to subscribe by adding your email address in the subscribe box to receive the latest news and important stories from SBU.
Google Tabs
PROMOTIONS/SOCIAL
Google has an inbox option that categorizes messages in your inbox into primary, social, promotions, updates, and forum emails, which can help you focus on the messages most important to you. You can decide whether to use this type of organization or not and customize if you choose.
Workplace Learning
Trainings & Workshops
Develop the skills needed to be successful in your chosen career or prepare for new responsibilities by participating in a variety of developmental programs.
Site Directory by Person or College
SITE DIRECTORY
DSearch rthe site by person, by website or the entire directory with helpful icons letting you knowit is an office, department or even a program!
About Us
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HR Now Initiative Website
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Why Work Here?
Total Rewards
A Great Place to Relocate
Why Work Here?
Virtual Campus Tour
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HR Data in Peoplesoft
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TMS Resources
TMS DAR Change Form
POLICIES & GUIDELINES
University Policies
Fair Labor Standards Act
Workplace Visitor Guidelines
NYS Public Officer's Law
SUNY Policies and Procedures
Voter's Leave Law
Policies of the Board of Trustees
News and Events
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