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Stony Brook University ranks in the top 2 percent of all universities in the world. The London Times Higher Education Supplement placed Stony Brook 136 among more than 8,300 universities worldwide, and in the top 50 in North America. Among science universities, Stony Brook ranks in the top 100 in the world, top 25 in North America, and top 10 among public universties.
A Stony Brook diploma is worth a lot. As a graduate of one of the world's elite universities, you'll have a degree that is highly valued and recognized.
Discoveries
Stony Brook faculty are among the top in their fields. Our commitment to
both research and excellence has led to many ground-breaking discoveries,
including:
Research
Stony Brook has been classified as a Type 1 research university, the highest
distinction granted to fewer than 2 percent of all colleges and universities
nationwide.
The breadth of scholarly and creative activity engaged in by Stony Brook researchers richly enhances our undergraduate and graduate curricula.
The University co-manages Brookhaven National laboratory, joining such universities as Princeton, MIT, Cornell, Berkeley, and the University of Chicago that run federal laboratories.
Awards & Honors
Stony Brook's distinguished faculty, celebrated for their exceptional
scholarship and innovative thinking, continue to receive the highest
recognition, including these prestigious awards and honors:
Students
Stony Brook students are highly motivated and intellectually curious. In
the classroom and beyond, you will be among friends who inspire you.
Admission is selective, with average SAT scores topping 1200. The Wall Street Journal ranked us eighth among public universities for students going on to elite graduate programs.
Here you'll meet other high achievers in an environment where learning and life not only interact, they're a collaborative process. Apply online today!
Diversity
Stony Brook is a melting pot of cultures, a place where diversity offers
a world of possibilities. The Interfaith Center reflects the different
religious traditions on campus, and the Charles B. Wang Center, celebrating
Asian and American cultures, offers a vital, exciting space for multidisciplinary
and multicultural dialogues.
Freshman Year
Every freshman enters Stony Brook as a
member of one of six undergraduate colleges organized around themes of
general interest to students: Leadership and Service; Human Development;
Global Studies; Science and Society; Information and Technology; and Arts,
Culture, and Humanities. Enjoy the benefits of a close-knit community along
with the richness of a major university.
Extensive advising and support programs are available to ease the transition to higher education, while an abundance of events and organizations helps to integrate arriving students into the mainstream of campus life.
Places To Play
The Student Activities Center features a 3,000-square-foot fitness center,
an international food court, student lounges, game rooms, an art gallery,
and the Eugene Weidman Wellness Center. The Sports Complex facilities include
courts for basketball and squash, a running track, a dance studio, weight
rooms, and a pool.
Academics
The
questions that baffle you, the phenomena that startle and awe you, and the
blank pages that call to you—all are evidence of your curiosity
about a world that is unfinished and evolving. We'll help you organize your
curiosity and have fun with it.
At Stony Brook, you will learn from prize-winning professors whose passion for teaching equals their zest for exploration. Dynamic, interactive teaching lets you get close to minds that are changing the way we understand our world.
Libraries
The Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library is the flagship of the University
library system, along with specialized libraries located throughout the
campus: Chemistry; Computer Science; Health Sciences; Marine & Atmospheric
Science; and Math/Physics/Astronomy.
The system boasts more than 2 million volumes, along with hundreds of databases and state-of-the-art information services.
Honors Programs
Stony Brook is committed to finding new ways to challenge and inspire our
most talented students.
Undergraduate Programs
To undergraduates, we offer the advantages of a major university combined
with the close connections of a small community.
Small, themed classes, one-on-one advising, and informal gatherings will be part of your undergraduate experience. (There are only 400 students in each Undergraduate College.) Meanwhile, internships and other special programs let you participate in the breadth and vitality of a leading research institution.
We'll help you find your niche. With more than 50 majors and 60 minors to choose from, you're bound to find a program that's right for you.
Graduate Programs
The Graduate
School offers advanced degree programs in many fields leading
to the master's and doctoral degrees. Stony Brook's advanced graduate programs
are internationally recognized and consistently receive exceptionally high
ratings from external evaluation agencies and scholarly studies.
Arts & Humanities
Can you love the arts and humanities and at the same time acquire real-world
skills to prepare for a career in theatre, fine arts, literature, advertising,
education, law, or business? Of course! At Stony Brook, opportunities abound
for integrating diverse disciplines and planning a well-rounded educational
journey that will take you from here to a 21st-century career.
Visual & Performing Arts
Come study with the renowned Emerson String Quartet, Stony Brook's Quartet-in-Residence.
Performing arts students make full use of the two stages at the Staller
Center for the Arts, Long Island's premier cultural showplace. World-renowned
entertainers headline Staller performances every season that include dance,
music, art, theatre, and film from around the world.
Humanities
Small classes in writing, philosophy, comparative literature, and languages
mean lots of time for discussion and one-on-one assistance. Study Italian
Language and Literature and do a summer study abroad in Rome. Pursue a
major in Religious Studies or earn a minor in German for Business or Latin
American and Caribbean Studies.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad programs cover an array of disciplines, ranging from the humanities
to the social sciences, and beyond. Expand your academic and intellectual
interests by spending a summer of study in Rome or Paris.
You can participate in field research with some of our top professors. Take
an academic safari to Tanzania or study the golden bamboo lemur in the Madagascar
rainforest. The world can be your laboratory at Stony Brook!
Sciences & Engineering
Perhaps you hope to design the world's longest bridge, softest sweater,
or tiniest cell phone. Or perhaps you'd rather work toward a degree in occupational
therapy, nursing, or social welfare. Do research using the Hubble Space Telescope
for a career in space science or industry. Study anything from actuarial
science to geometry to topology.
Engineering & Computer Science
A Stony Brook engineering education encourages you to think creatively—and
gives you the tools you need to make your ideas real. The College of Engineering
and Applied Sciences is home to more than 1,700 undergrads. Opportunities
abound for internships at companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Computer Associates,
Pitney Bowes, and Symbol Technologies.
Mathematics
Stony Brook’s Mathematics Department allows students to set up individualized
programs of study consistent with their academic interests and career plans.
The training in abstract reasoning and problem-solving is an excellent foundation
for many different careers, such as law, graduate health professions, and
business.
Physical and Biological Sciences
The study of Science at Stony Brook is broad and multidisciplinary. You can
study everything from Biochemistry and Cell Biology to Ocean Physics, from
Materials and Processes in Manufacturing Design to Fiber Optics. The choices
are as rich and varied as your imagination.
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Explore the diversity and complexity of human experience. Discover the intellectual
and social contexts that underlie development of legal, economic, political,
and social systems. At Stony Brook, undergraduates take their curiosity
into the field, diving for prehistoric Native American artifacts in New
York Harbor or re-enacting World War II in classrooms and hallways.
Social & Economic Sciences
At Stony Brook, students of social science and economics never lose sight
of the vital connections between academic theory and life experience. Take
a course in Criminal Law or the History of Popular Culture. Study the Sociology
of Gender or Technological Trends in Society with world-renowned scholars.
Intern with state and federal legislators. Majors in the field include
History, Sociology, Business Management, and Political Science, as well
as interdisciplinary programs like Africana and Judaic Studies.
Behavioral & Cognitive Sciences
Unravel the mysteries of human behavior, cognition, culture, and language.
You can take classes in Human Problem Solving, Theories of Personality,
Language and Meaning, or Human Evolution—or take to the field to
unearth buried fossils and artifacts with your own hands.
Business
At Stony Brook, an active and creative engagement with the business community creates exciting opportunities for students and entrepreneurs alike.
Our leadership in research positions keeps us on the cutting edge of business innovation. With an estimated impact of $2.5 billion on local, regional, and national economies, the University is uniquely equipped to combine classroom learning with real-world experience.
Business Major
In a competitive and constantly changing world, the need for executive education has never been greater. Our programs stress the pivotal role of business managers in shaping tomorrow's society, while providing a solid foundation of essential concepts and hands-on experience.
We give you the tools and skills demanded by leading firms. Career opportunities include management positions in manufacturing companies, business and management consulting, financial planning and banking, sales management, marketing, and human resource administration.
MBA Program
Our newly formed MBA degree program is taught by senior Stony Brook faculty with decades of experience. They are complemented by key executives recruited as visiting professors from throughout the tri-state region -- industry leaders who have built stellar careers in todayís global business world.
Stony Brook's excellence in technology, together with its track-record as a seedbed for successful entrepreneurship, provides MBA candidates with a unique competitive advantage.
Partnerships
The University actively partners with Long Island businesses, combining practical know-how with the kind of access to knowledge, facilities, and first-class human capital that only a leading university can provide.
The campus houses several innovative centers that work with local business -- like the Long Island High Technology Incubator, which provides a protected setting for 20 start-up technology companies.
Health Professions
Tapping into the formidable resources of a major hospital and medical research
center, Stony Brook offers exceptional pre-med studies, including special
advisors, organizations, internships, and activities designed for students
with interest in the medical fields. You will receive assistance in the
professional school application process, career counseling, and research
opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines.
Health Sciences Center
Stony Brook's Health Sciences Center, the region's leading resource for education
and training in health care as well as medical research, comprises five
schools—the Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, Health
Technology and Management, and Social Welfare.
Study forensic medical diagnostics in the Clinical Lab Sciences program, or work toward a degree in cytotechnology, occupational therapy, or respiratory care.
Hospital
Stony Brook University Hospital, Long Island's foremost health provider,
has been ranked as one of the 100 Best Hospitals and one of the 15 Best
Major Teaching Hospitals in the nation, offering state-of-the-art care
in virtually all specialties.
Athletics
Stony Brook's NCAA Division I athletics programs offer a wide range of options
for serious competitors and sports enthusiasts.
Division I teams include:
Seawolves
Go Seawolves! Stony Brook's Division
I-AA football team competes against Albany, Lehigh, Hofstra, and New Hampshire.
Our other Division I teams
compete in the America East Conference.
Our Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium seats 8,300 and boasts a state-of-the-art playing surface.
Getting Physical
Whether you star on the basketball court or throw a Frisbee around, there
are plenty of ways to get physical at Stony Brook.
We offer an extensive intramural and recreation program, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a variety of club sports. The Indoor Sports Complex has a 5,000-seat arena, an indoor track, a 25-yard indoor pool, and courts for all kinds of sports.
Outdoor sports facilities include playing fields, tennis courts, and jogging and bicycle paths.
Campus
We're just a train ride away from New York City, but you might not ever want
to leave. From our newly renovated dorms to the multi-purpose Student Activities
Center, we're fully equipped to support your lifestyle.
Stony Brook's 1,100 wooded acres include a pond, bike trails, and an inviting
Academic Mall. Our parklike campus boasts acres of nature preserves, studded
with architectural landmarks like the stunning Charles B. Wang Center.
Living
Stony Brook's 26 residence halls have been completely renovated, the largest
project of its kind in American higher education. From kitchens to elevators
to mattresses to carpeting—think new!
Each residence hall has its own computing center, large-screen TVs, and new pool tables. All rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access. We offer a wide range of dining options, including food courts, restaurants, American and international cuisines, and vegan, vegetarian, and Kosher dining.
Commuters
Commuter students comprise a large percentage of Stony Brook's student body.
The Office of Commuter Student Services provides programming, outreach,
and advocacy, and links incoming commuter students with seasoned upper-division
students who can offer guidance and make commuters feel at home on campus.
Beyond Campus
Stony Brook is 60 miles east of New York City on Long Island's North Shore,
a seashell's throw from the Long Island Sound and less than an hour from
the world-renowned Hamptons on the East End.
By bike or by car, we're a short ride away from some of the most beautiful
beaches in the country.
Nearby, historic Stony Brook Village and Port Jefferson offer shopping and
entertainment.
A Long Island Railroad Station right on campus puts Stony Brook within easy
reach of New York City and JFK International Airport.
Alumni
Look anywhere—in education, law, health care, technology, business,
the arts—and you'll find successful Stony Brook alumni. Your Stony
Brook education will lead you to a great career, too. The Career Center sponsors
a mentoring program in which alumni come back to campus to talk to students
about jobs in their fields. Wherever you're going, you can get there from
here.
Stony Brook Manhattan
Stony Brook Manhattan, our newest learning facility—located on Park
Avenue South and 28th Street in New York City—has space for hosting
alumni gatherings and professional development workshops for students. Classes
and conferences at Stony Brook Manhattan are designed with the Big Apple
in mind and include trips to museums, literary sites, film festivals, and
music venues.
Admissions
Come to Stony Brook University and make a diffference.
Applying is easy—you can even apply online today! For more information, consult the Admissions Web site or call us at (631) 632-6868. We’re here to answer all your questions.
Then come see for yourself why Stony Brook University is ranked among the top public research universities in the country.
Majors
With more than 50 majors and 60 minors, you'll find a program that's right for you. Design a multi-disciplinary major that reflects your interests. Combine biology with psychology, or physics with music. At Stony Brook, there are no walls between classrooms, laboratories, studios, disciplines, and, most importantly, between faculty and students. For a complete list of majors, minors, and special programs, consult the Admissions Web site.
Affordable Excellence
Stony Brook's low tuition makes attending
the University an extraordinary value. That's why Kiplinger's
Personal Finance ranks Stony Brook as one of "The 100 Best
Values in Higher Education" among public universities.
Check our Web site for information about Scholarships, Costs, and Financial Aid.
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