State University of New York (SUNY) policy prohibits Stony Brook University admission
applications from inquiring into an applicant’s prior criminal history. After acceptance,
the College shall inquire if the student previously has been convicted of a felony
if such individual seeks campus housing or participation in clinical or field experiences,
internships (where a criminal history background check is required) or study abroad
programs. The information required to be disclosed under SUNY policy regarding such
felony convictions shall be reviewed by a standing campus committee consistent with
the legal standards articulated in New York State Corrections Law, and other applicable
law.
Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior
criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain
academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. Students
who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean's office of their
intended academic program.
- Visit the Office of the Registrar's summer or winter sessions websites to register as a visiting student during our intersessions.
- Those previously enrolled at Stony Brook in an undergraduate degree program must contact the Office of the Registrar at (631) 632-6175 and follow the procedures required for rematriculation.
- Those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are interested in enrolling as a non-matriculated/visiting student, regardless of the level of study, should contact the Graduate School.
- Typically, students are not permitted to take courses as a non-matriculated / visiting student during the fall or spring semesters, unless permission from both Undergraduate Admissions and the academic department of the course they wish to take is granted. Note that courses in the College of Engineering and Applied Science may not be taken as a non-matriculated/visiting student. In addition, STEM disciplines are prioritized to current students and are extremely limited.
- If you wish to take courses during the fall or spring semester as a non-matriculated/visiting student, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at enroll@stonybrook.edu
- A total of 24 credits may be taken as a non-matriculated/visiting student, with a maximum of 9 credits during each of the the fall and spring semesters.
