Academic Advising is Important …
As you prepare for your upcoming year at Stony Brook, the Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Center is here to assist you in exploring more focused possibilities and achieving your academic goals. All students in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, School of Journalism, and School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences can utilize the Advising services of The Academic and Pre-Professional Advising Center.
Things to Think About …
In order to be on track for graduation, here are some things you should be thinking about:
- Know your class year: Class year at Stony Brook is determined by credit count, not by how many years you have attended. If you have earned 24-56 credits, you are a sophomore, if you have earned 57-84 credits you are a junior, and if you have earned 85 or more you are considered a senior.
- Contact your academic advisor.
Contact an academic advisor in the Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Center for an advising appointment. Advisors are available for all general education advising matters. Transfer Students are assigned an advisor alphabetically by your last name. Assignments are as follows:
Faculty in academic departments can work with you on all major and minor requirements.Last Name Advisor A-B Danielle Zito C-D Mary Beth Powers E-G Jackie Fesefeldt H-J Samantha Segal K Sandy Trapani L Mercy Erike M-O Neil Buffett P-R Joe Lodato S Alicia Madden T-V Randy Thomas W-Z Ellen Hopkins - Review your degree progress report. After you register, review your degree progress report on SOLAR. Go to “Student Records & Registration”, click “View Degree Progress”, and click “View Degree Progress Report”. Here you will see a copy of your unofficial transcript and the status of your general education requirements (i.e., skill, DEC, upper division credits, etc.)
- Register for classes. Depending upon your major, select some DEC and some major classes to create a good, balanced schedule. Full-time students must enroll in at least 12 credits.
- Declare a major. If you have not yet declared a major, you will need to do so upon earning 45 credits, or by the middle of your sophomore year. If you don’t know what you wish to major in, speak with an academic advisor.
- Check out the Academic Advising website. Go to www.stonybrook.edu/aadvising for lots of helpful academic advising information. You can also sign up to receive the bi-weekly “Please be advised …” listserv message which includes information on academic deadlines, programs, and upcoming events.
Transfer Students Remember to …
- Send your Transcripts. Remember to send all transcripts from previous schools, including AP scores, High School, College and University transcripts, to The Undergraduate Transfer Office.
- Link to The Undergraduate Transfer Office: http://www.stonybrook.edu/transfer/
- Take SBU 101 for New Transfer Students.
SBU 101 for New Transfer Students is a one credit, 55 minute per week course designed to enrich your first-semester experience at Stony Brook. You will learn to integrate yourself into, and navigate your way around the Stony Brook University community. Through academic advisement, exploring campus resources, group activities, discussions and presentations, SBU 101 will provide you with the necessary tools to help you achieve a successful transition from your previous college or university, and help you to develop the skills essential for academic success at a large research university. Friendship development and fun are stressed! You will register for SBU 101 for New Transfer Students at Orientation.
Click here for SBU 101 for Transfer Students Sample Syllabus PDF File