Steps to Enroll
To reserve your space, complete these steps in the SOLAR System using your Stony Brook ID number and password by November 1 for Spring and May 1 for Fall or the date on your letter of admission.
- Pay your $150 Tuition Deposit
- Pay your $200 Campus Housing Deposit (if applicable)*
- Pay your $325 New Student Fee
Submit Your Deposit Guide to Paying Your Deposit
Your Next Steps
Once you have enrolled and submitted your deposit, check your StartSBU Portal for the next steps!
Admitted student requirements will be listed out in your StartSBU portal. Once your requirements are fulfilled, you will see a checklist highlighting items that you need to complete. Your checklist items are personalized based on a variety of factors unique to you. For a full list of your checklist items, please visit your StartSBU portal.
A Note From Housing
After submitting a tuition and housing deposit, incoming students will receive their NetID in 3 business days through email notification (starting in November for spring and April for fall). Students who are requesting housing will need their NetID to submit the housing application in the Housing Portal. Students will also receive an email notification from reside@stonybrook.edu with specific dates and deadlines when the housing application is available.
Steps to Request Housing
- Submit your $200 housing deposit on SOLAR by January 15 for spring and May 1 for fall
- Submit the housing application in the Housing Portal (StarRez) by posted deadlines
- Continue to check your email, StartSBU portal and Housing Portal throughout the process for important steps
Visit the Apply to Housing website for additional details.
Housing Demand
First-year students who meet deposit and application deadlines for their first year of housing will be able to apply and select rooms as part of our standard processes. Additional details can be found on our Housing Demand Above Standard Occupancy webpage.
Anyone unable to be housed due to capacity being reached will be refunded their housing deposit. Please review the Commuter Student Services & Off-Campus Living webpage for off-campus housing resources.
Freshman Launch Year (FLY)
Stony Brook University prides itself on delivering a world-class education and fostering global opportunities for our students. The Freshman Launch Year (FLY) program is a unique experience designed to launch the global education of newly admitted Stony Brook University students from their very first semester as an SBU student.
A Tailored Academic Experience
- Study at one of our partner institutions in China, Italy or Korea, where you'll take pre-mapped courses that fit seamlessly into your degree plan.
- Earn Stony Brook credits that count toward your graduation requirements.
- Enjoy full academic support from SBU’s on-site program directors and advisors.
Discover Cultures Beyond the Classroom
- Dive into the vibrant cultures of your chosen location through social events, cultural activities, and unique local experiences.
- Build lifelong friendships and connections that span the globe.
Personal and Professional Growth
- Gain confidence and develop problem-solving and communication skills through intercultural interactions.
- Stand out to employers with a unique global perspective — less than 3% of American students study abroad, making your experience a valuable edge.
Whether you want to explore the metropolis of Shanghai, connect to the world's leading technology hub of Seoul, or take a deep dive into the arts and culture of Florence, you will be immersed in the Stony Brook experience and making degree progress before ever stepping foot on campus!
Interested in learning more about the FLY Program?
Explore FLY Locations
Florence, Italy Incheon, Korea Seoul, Korea Shanghai, China