Feb 11 2026 Community Message
Dear Modern Campus CMS users,
The day has come! The Marketing and Communications Web Services team is now accepting new site requests so you can migrate your site ahead of the Title II deadline of April 24, 2026.
As many of you saw during last week’s workshop, these new department templates not only enhance accessibility and the front-end experience for users, but also streamline workflows and usability for you, the web editors behind the scenes. We hope you’ll find managing and maintaining your new sites to be a significantly easier experience moving forward.
That improved experience will depend on some intentional upfront work from you. Migrating to the new templates is an opportunity to thoughtfully review your existing content, deciding what to keep, what to retire, and how best to present information using the new components. While this process will take time and involves making content and organizational decisions, it directly supports clearer navigation, more accessible content for visitors, and simpler, more sustainable site maintenance for you and future editors long term.
To help guide you through the process, we’ve created a Site Migration Checklistthat walks through each step, from identifying the content you’ll bring over and requesting your new site, to building accessible pages, scanning for issues, and completing your cutover. The checklist outlines what you’ll need at each stage, highlights accessibility best practices to follow before launch, and sets clear expectations for timing and approvals so your migration is smooth, compliant, and as stress-free as possible.
Ready to make the jump?
The day has come! The Marketing and Communications Web Services team is now accepting new site requests so you can migrate your site ahead of the Title II deadline of April 24, 2026.
As many of you saw during last week’s workshop, these new department templates not only enhance accessibility and the front-end experience for users, but also streamline workflows and usability for you, the web editors behind the scenes. We hope you’ll find managing and maintaining your new sites to be a significantly easier experience moving forward.
That improved experience will depend on some intentional upfront work from you. Migrating to the new templates is an opportunity to thoughtfully review your existing content, deciding what to keep, what to retire, and how best to present information using the new components. While this process will take time and involves making content and organizational decisions, it directly supports clearer navigation, more accessible content for visitors, and simpler, more sustainable site maintenance for you and future editors long term.
To help guide you through the process, we’ve created a Site Migration Checklistthat walks through each step, from identifying the content you’ll bring over and requesting your new site, to building accessible pages, scanning for issues, and completing your cutover. The checklist outlines what you’ll need at each stage, highlights accessibility best practices to follow before launch, and sets clear expectations for timing and approvals so your migration is smooth, compliant, and as stress-free as possible.
Ready to make the jump?
Fill out our Site Migration Request Form
We’re anticipating a high volume of requests. Please submit the form only when your sitemap is finalized and you’re fully ready
to begin building.
If you manage multiple sites, submit the form for the first site you plan to start (not all of them at once). Each site will require its own form, and we’ll move through them as quickly as we can.
If you manage multiple sites, submit the form for the first site you plan to start (not all of them at once). Each site will require its own form, and we’ll move through them as quickly as we can.
Helpful Resources
We are also excited to roll out our new support site at stonybrook.edu/websupport, featuring demos of our new components, best practice guides, paths to additional support and more. We’re continuing to add content daily, including how-to guides for each individual component, so check back often for updates. There will be even more helpful guides and tutorials available by the time you get your site shells.
Join Us for Open Office Hours
Beginning February 25, 2026, office hours will be held every Wednesday from 3-4 pm until further notice. Stop in anytime during the hour to troubleshoot issues, ask questions, or get guidance on your site. No appointment is necessary, and all questions are welcome.
We will also be offering frequent training sessions and touchbases. Get the open office hour schedule and list of additional live training opportunities here.
As always, thank you for your patience, continued collaboration and care during this important transition.
Warm regards,
Allie Seal
Senior Director, Digital Strategy
Marketing and Communications
Lynn Zawie
Director, Web Services
Marketing and Communications