Freshman Application Procedures
Print This Page NowTo apply to Stony Brook University as a freshman, please follow these procedures*:
1. Apply online:
- Apply using either the Common Application or the SUNY Application. There is a $40 application fee.
2. Complete Supplemental Application and Submit Essay:
- Applicants using the Common Application should complete the Supplemental Application and submit an essay of at least 250 words within the Common Application system.
OR - Applicants using the SUNY Application should complete the Supplemental Application within Stony Brook's SOLAR System, which includes an essay of at least 250 words. You will receive your SOLAR login within two weeks of submitting your SUNY Application.
3. Send all additional application materials:
- Have your school counselor/college advisor send us your official high school transcript and complete the Transmittal Form
. - Have your SAT scores and/or ACT scores reported to Stony Brook (our College Board code is 2548 and our ACT code is 2952). Those taking the ACT are required to submit scores that include the optional ACT Writing Test.
- Send us one Teacher/Counselor Evaluation:
- Applicants using the Common Application should use the Common Application's Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Form.
- Applicants using the SUNY Application should use this Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Form.
- If you have earned college credit for courses taken while in high school, have your AP scores and/or official transcripts from the college(s) sent.
All items must be sent to:
Stony Brook University
UG Processing
279 Broadway
Albany, NY 12204-2755
U.S.A.
Please be sure to include your full name, date of birth, and home address on all correspondence.
*Please note that there are additional application procedures and deadlines for: