The Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Center provides overall communication to Stony Brook undergraduates about academic advising. The Center advises sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, School of Journalism, and School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, as well as students interested in pursuing graduate studies in the health and law professions. To read our mission, click here.

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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What's New
  • Winter Session 2009 course listings now available. Click here.
  • Chinese Language Challenge Exam: Professor Agnes Weiyun He will be administering the Chinese Language Challenge Exam for Fall 2008 on Wednesday December 3, 12:00 - 2:00 pm. At least one week prior to the exam, be sure to get approval from an academic advisor (call 632-7082, option 2 to schedule an appointment). Read the Challenge Exam instructions before signing-up in the Asian & Asian American Studies Department, room 1116 Humanities Building.
  • Spring 2009 advanced registration schedule:
    Seniors: Begins on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
    Juniors: Begins on Monday, Nov. 17.
    Sophomores: Begins on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
    Freshmen: Begins on Friday, Nov. 21.
  • Dec. 13: Last day of class for any courses that are held on Saturdays.
  • Dec. 15: CORRECTION DAY: Classes follow a Thursday schedule.
  • Dec. 15: Last day of class for any courses that are held Mondays through Fridays.
  • Dec. 15: Last day to withdraw or take a leave of absence from the University. Completion of Withdrawal/LOA Request Form is required. Visit website for form: http://stonybrook.edu/registrar/forms.shtml 
  • Dec. 16: Make up exams, lab meetings, etc. may NOT be scheduled on Readings Days.
  • Dec. 17 - 23: Finals held for Monday through Friday Courses.
    For schedule go to Final Exam Schedule link at the Registrar’s Website. www.stonybrook.edu/registrar
  • Dec. 20: Saturday Finals held during regular scheduled class time.
  • Dec. 21: University Graduation Ceremony.
  • Dec. 23: End of Term; Last day of Finals.
Academic Advising Units

Several additional units provide academic advising to specific cohorts of undergraduates. Click on the links below for more information.

  • Athletics, 175 Sports Complex, (631) 632-7327
  • College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, 127 Engineering, (631) 632-8381
  • EOP/AIM, W-3520 Melville Library, (631) 632-7090
  • Health Sciences Center, HSC Level 2, Room 271, (631) 444-2111
  • Honors College, N-3071 Melville Library, (631) 632-4378
  • Transfer Office (transfer credit evaluation and advising), 134 Administration, (631) 632-7028
  • Undergraduate Colleges (freshman advising), N-3071 Melville Library, (631) 632-4378
  • Women in Science & Engineering (WISE), P-120 Physics, (631) 632-6947