WELCOME TO STONY BROOK!
As a pre-first year student admitted to Stony Brook University through the Educational Opportunity Program, you have a chance to broaden your horizons and participate in rewarding new adventures. In the summer, before other first year students arrive at Stony Brook, you will have the opportunity to get a head start by becoming familiar with the campus, and the chance to sharpen your intellectual and academic skills by experiencing the rigors of college-level courses.
Newly Admitted Students: Next Steps
Welcome to the incoming EOP/AIM class at Stony Brook University, where you will join
a select group of students as bright and promising as you. This wonderful achievement
is just the first of many you will enjoy when you become part of our great community. Now,
take the first steps to reserve your place in our incoming EOP/AIM class:
1. Check your Personal & SBU Email, SOLAR and your StartSBU portal OFTEN
Over the next few weeks there will be a lot of information shared through your SOLAR portal and StartSBU portal. Please make sure to check that at least once a day! You will also begin receiving
emails from your EOP assigned counselor. Be sure to always respond to them as we will
need some information from you moving forward.
2. EOP First-Year Matriculated Student Questionnaire
This form is required in order to be registered to attend EOP Orientation, meet with your EOP Counselor,
and be advised in order to register for classes. If you have not already done so,
it is very important you complete this form in your StartSBU portal.
3. Campus Housing
Incoming first-year students in EOP who accept their spot in SOLAR under For New Students by May 1 are prioritized for on-campus housing. After securing
your spot, please complete the housing application by the posted deadlines on the New Student Housing Application webpage.
To request housing, you will need to do the following:
- Accept your spot in SOLAR NO LATER than May 1 as well as fill out the Campus Residences Information Acknowledgement and Housing Plans Form in your StartSBU Portal
- You must then complete the “On Campus Housing Intent” steps in the Housing Portal due by May 5 at 12 pm. Campus Residences will email you from reside@stonybrook.edu when the housing application is live in April, the Monday after you accept your spot in SOLAR, with the subject link “SBU New Student Housing Needs”
- Submit the housing application in the Housing Portal* (StarRez) by the deadline listed on the Fall Admit Housing Application Information webpage.
- Continue to check your email, StartSBU portal and Housing Portal throughout the process for important steps
*Admitted students in EOP who secured their spot should receive their NetID through
email notification in April. After enrolling post April, it can take 3 business days
to receive a NetID. A NetID is needed to log in to the Housing Portal, known as StarRez.
Please note that on-campus housing is required during the Summer Academy, but the
process above is also required for Fall Housing specifically. If you do not complete
the process above by the deadline, you will not be able to live on campus in August.
4. Health Forms/Immunizations
You will need your SBU NetID and SBU email to move forward, and they are emailed to
you within 3-5 days (beginning in April) after you accepted your EOP/AIM Offer. To
access health care services and register for classes, its essential to have a completed
health form on record. Additionally, you must meet state requirements by providing
proof of vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella. Without a completed health
form, finalizing your fall 2025 class registration is not possible. Therefore, its
crucial to complete and submit these forms through the Health Portal as soon as possible.
Keep in mind that scheduling appointments with doctors can take several weeks during
this time of year, so we recommend calling without delay. Access the health forms
through your StartSBU portal.
5. Stony Brook University Placement Exams
To ensure timely registration for classes, you must complete one or more online placement
exams, including the In-Person Mathematics Assessment and Writing Placement Exam.
IN-PERSON Proctored Math Placement
Every student must demonstrate a certain level of mathematics proficiency to graduate
from Stony Brook University. The Math Placement Assessment was developed to help advisors and students determine the appropriate initial math
course that is best suited for an incoming student.
You can schedule your In-person Math Placement Exam through your StartSBU portal and it will be hosted in the city or at SBU. Your Math Placement should be completed ASAP to be placed for your summer and fall
classes. Taking the assessment honestly and seriously is imperative as it determines
your appropriate class placement.
Writing Placement
Students who are required to complete the Writing Placement receive an email notification
and will see it in their StartSBU portal.
New first-year students who have not been placed into WRT 102 through one of the established
mechanisms or satisfied the SBU writing requirement (WRT 102) by transfer credit will
take an online writing placement exam.
This 30-60 minute online writing exam can be completed directly in your StartSBU Portal.
6. Mandatory/Required Dates to Know:
- EOP/AIM Orientation, in-person at SBU: June 5, 2025
- Summer Academy, Virtual Meeting: July 3, 2025 (more info will be shared)
- Summer Academy, In-Person, On-Campus: July 5 - August 2, 2025
- Week of Welcome: August 18 - August 23, 2025
Attendance at all of the above events is mandatory. As your participation is required, failure to attend will result in forfeiture of
your admission to SBU. This includes the EOP Orientation on-campus on June 5. Once
you fill out the Matriculated Student Questionnaire, you will receive more information.
Summer Academy: Attendance in ALL classes/events are MANDATORY and successful completion of the
EOP Academy is required to gain full admission into Stony Brook University for the
Fall 2025 semester.
- Thursday, July 3: Live Remote Session about Move-In and Week 1 of the Summer Academy. An invitation to the zoom session will be sent towards the end of June.
- Saturday, July 5: Mandatory Move into Residence Hall between 8am-12pm (complete form to select exact move-in time frame)
- Saturday, July 5 - Friday, August 2: On campus Summer Academy (no going home or visitation)
- Friday, August 2: Move Out of Residence Hall
New Seawolf Welcome: Required for all SBU freshmen (on-campus and off-campus housing included) and will
include general and EOP programming, general sessions and fun activities from Monday,
August 18 to Sunday, August 24
First Day of Classes: Monday, August 25th
*If you have decided to attend a different university, kindly email enroll@stonybrook.edu ASAP and let us know you are no longer attending SBU so we may offer your seat to another EOP hopeful.
Packing Tips for Summer Academy
Any mail sent to students should be directed to: Student's Full Name, Lauterbur Hall, Room #, 300 Circle Road, Stony Brook, New York 11794-3402
Note: Fall semester housing and move-in information is not handled through the AIM/EOP Office. Students will receive information directly from the Campus Residences Office for the Fall semester.
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Sending Official College Transcripts & AP Scores:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
118 Administration Building
Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
Official transcripts are typically requested through the Registrar's Office of a previous college or university. Electronic transcripts are preferred and allow for quicker processing and need to be sent through a secure server (National Student Clearinghouse, e-transcript, Transcripts Plus, etc.). Also, electronic transcripts can be emailed to us by the Registrar's Office of your previous college or university with ugprocessing@stonybrook.edu as the recipient. Please note, transcripts sent by students are considered unofficial.
If an electronic transcript is not an option, official transcripts can be mailed from the institution to:
118 Administration Building
Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
1. Visit the College Board Website: Navigate to apscore.collegeboard.org.
2. Request an Official Score Report: Once you are on the College Board website, log in to your account. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one.
3. Submit Your Scores: After logging in, locate the section for sending AP scores. Follow the instructions provided to select the scores you wish to send.
4. Choose Stony Brook University: When prompted to select the recipient of your score report, search for and select "Stony Brook University."
5. Enter Our School Code: To ensure your scores are sent to the correct institution, you will need to enter our school code, which is 2548.
6. Review and Confirm: Double-check all the information you have entered to make sure it is correct. Once you are satisfied, submit your request.
Please note that it may take a few weeks for the College Board to process your request and send your official score report to us.
For more information, enrollment steps, and admitted student events, please visit our website for Admitted Students.
This four week summer program of intense academics is an integral part of the EOP/AIM
program at Stony Brook. All EOP/AIM students are expected to earn a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 2.0 during the summer program. The program provides a richly
rewarding academic experience for participants. The courses of study are Mathematics,
Sciences and Writing.
Some students enter the summer program with apprehension, perhaps because they would prefer to stay home and work. However, most students look back over the five weeks and realize the enormous academic and social benefits they received from the summer program experience. These benefits carry over into the academic year. Our research shows that summer program participants tend to perform better than non-participants.
2025 Mandatory in-person orientation DATE June 5, 2025
***All information about the EOP Summer Academy will be discussed at Orientation and selection of a Summer Academy move-in time will be sent in an email from EOP. |
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The 2025 Summer Academy
VIRTUAL MEETING ON JULY 3rd (More information will be shared) summer academy on campus dates: July 5-August 2, 2025Welcome week: August 19-August 23, 2025
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Any mail sent to students should be directed to: Student's Full Name, Lauterbur Hall, Room #, 300 Circle Road, Stony Brook, New York 11794-3402
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Program Staff
The program staff throughout the academic year consists of one director, seven counselors/academic advisors, and one office manager. In addition to the regular staff, summer program staff includes student residential peer advisors, teaching assistants and adjunct instructors.
Summer Program Cost
The program is free of charge to participants, and includes housing, food, and books.
Mandatory Meetings
All summer program participants are assigned a counselor, who meets with them during the summer. These meetings provide an opportunity for students and counselors to become better acquainted and to establish working relationships. It is also an ideal time for students to get answers to questions about financial aid, course selection, housing and so on.
Students remain with the same counselor throughout their stay at Stony Brook, unless personnel changes dictate otherwise. Each semester students schedule individual appointments with their counselor during four mandatory counseling periods. These meetings provide an opportunity for intensive academic advising and career counseling, financial aid monitoring, and personal interaction. Most students seek out their counselor between mandatory meetings to solve problems as they arise.