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While on campus, check out the newly remodeled SBU Campus Store in the Melville Library
to purchase some SBU swag! If a student is enrolled in an unlimited meal plan, a
guest pass can be used for a meal for their sibling at East Side or West Side dine-in.
Find dining hours at the link below!
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Planning your visit to Stony Brook? This guide walks you through travel options from
airport shuttles and taxis to the LIRR train and car services so you can choose what
works best for your journey. It offers step-by-step directions and helpful links to
make your arrival as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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Family Weekend 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
Hello Seawolf Community! We would like to invite you to our on campus Family Weekend event! Families and loved ones of a Seawolf from any academic year are welcome to visit our three-day weekend filled with activities. From Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th, visit us at Stony Brook, located on eastern Long Island, to spend time with your student and enjoy all that our campus has to offer! Attend our Saturday night home football game or an evening show at our on-campus Staller Center for The Arts. During the daytime, Family Weekend will be packed with informational and fun events and our famous CommUniversity Day event, where our community hosts interactive activities, fun entertainment, and thought-provoking mini-talks. Don't forget to visit the newly remodeled SBU Campus Store to see the resources available to your student all year round and to purchase some SBU Swag! Check out the full list of our activities below! We hope to see you there!
Check-In
If you're arriving on campus on Friday, September 26, join us at East Side for check-in from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, where our team will be ready to assist you as you settle in and get ready for the exciting events ahead. Our Friday event will also offer free swag and light refreshments. We look forward to kicking off a memorable experience together!
If you're arriving on campus on Saturday, September 27, please check-in at the Stony Brook Union lobby starting at 9:00 AM.
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Breakfast with the President
Get to know President Andrea Goldsmith over breakfast, talk with Deans and other campus leaders, and connect with other Seawolf families and students!
Brought to you by the Office of Student Life.
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students, and their families.
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Welcome President Andrea Goldsmith
Meet The New President
Andrea Goldsmith is the seventh president of Stony Brook University, SUNY’s research flagship and the No. 1 public university in New York State.
Appointed in August 2025, Goldsmith also oversees Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island’s premier academic healthcare system; co-chairs Brookhaven Science Associates, which manages Brookhaven National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy; and chairs the board of the New York Climate Exchange, a historic partnership anchored by Stony Brook University to build an international climate solutions center on Governors Island.
Read President Goldsmith Full Bio
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Campus Store and Dining Options
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The area around the Stony Brook University campus offers numerous dining options to
suit every palate. Find our local options below.
On Campus Photo Opportunities
Make memories all around campus and visit our iconic spots. Whether you’re snapping a selfie or gathering friends, these locations are must-stops for showing your Seawolf pride. Let's explore, smile, and create keepsakes you’ll treasure for years to come.
Wolfie Statue
SBU Letters
Big Red Chair
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