The
Office of International Undergraduate Admissions has compiled a list
of questions that are most commonly asked by prospective international
students, via e-mail, telephone and on interviews.
If your question is not
listed here, please contact the Office of International Undergraduate
Admissions:
E-MAIL: enrollintl@stonybrook.edu
PHONE: (631) 632-6868, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
(14:00-21:00 GMT)
FAX: (631) 632-9898
MAIL:
International Undergraduate Admissions
Stony Brook University
Administration 118
Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
U.S.A.
We are happy to assist you throughout the application process. Please
feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Q: Is there a special application
for international students?
A: You are strongly encourage to apply
online; please read all instructions on the Instructions
& Checklist page (you will need to download the Adobe Acrobat
Reader if you do not already have it). If you do not have access to
the internet, you may download our application
for international undergraduates.
Q: When is the application
deadline for international students?
A: The application deadline for fall (September) admission
is April 1. The application deadline for spring (January) admission
is October 1.
Q: Do I have to take the
SAT exam?
A: The SAT examination is not required for international students
who have attended high school/college outside of the United States,
but is required for international students who have attended high
school within the United States.
Q: Do I have to take the
TOEFL exam? What TOEFL score does Stony Brook require?
A: All applicants must prove their English proficiency. The
TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) examination must be
taken by anyone whose native language is not English, even if you
have attended high school in the United States. If you are a transfer
student and have not completed a college-level writing course at a
U.S. college or university (or received a grade below a C in the course),
the TOEFL exam is required for you too. We require a minimum composite
score of 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based) on
the TOEFL exam or a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 430.
Satisfactory completion of Stony Brook's Intensive English Center
program at the advanced level will be accepted in place of a TOEFL
score. For more information on Stony Brook's Intensive English
Center, please call (631) 632-7031 or visit www.stonybrook.edu/iec.
Q: What if I score below
the TOEFL score requirement?
A: We cannot admit you to Stony Brook until you have met our
English proficiency requirement. You can do this in a number of ways
(see above). We will not make an admissions decision until you have
met the requirement.
Q: What is Stony Brook's
code number for the TOEFL exam?
A: Our code number is 2548.
Q: Does Stony Brook offer
financial aid to international students?
A: Stony Brook offers a limited number of scholarships
to international undergraduate students. International students must
be self-supported and must prove the ability to cover expenses for
their entire period of study. Currently, the yearly obligation is
$25,000.
Q: What paperwork do I need
to submit with my application?
A: The international
student application requires a lot of detailed paperwork, therefore
you are encouraged to apply early. Please refer to the Instructions
& Checklist for the complete list of requirements.
Q: What are the requirements
for admission?
A: If you are a freshman applicant, you must have completed
the highest level of secondary education in your country of residence.
We look for a strong secondary academic program with courses in math,
natural sciences, and English, (or, if English is the language of
instruction, another language).
If you have attended any college or university after graduating from
secondary school you must apply as a transfer student. Successful
applicants have usually completed 24 credits with a cumulative grade
point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or 15 credits with a cumulative
grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If the applicant has
earned fewer than 24 credits, high school transcripts must also be
submitted.
Q: Do I need to send official
transcripts? Do my transcripts have to be translated?
A: Complete and official academic transcripts are required
for all secondary and post-secondary institutions you have attended.
Failure to provide academic transcripts of all previous academic studies
can be viewed as misrepresentation of your background and could jeopardize
your application. If your transcripts are not in English, they must
be accompanied by an exactly worded and certified translation.
Q: How will my credits transfer?
A: Stony Brook will accept transfer credits earned at approved
post-secondary institutions that were passed with a grade of C or
higher. Applicants will have their credits evaluated for applicability
toward Stony Brook's general education requirements by the International
Admissions Advisor. Any course to be applied toward an academic major
or the 39 upper-division credit requirement must be evaluated by the
appropriate academic department.
Q: How do I get my I-20?
A: Your Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant
F-1 Student Status) will not be issued until you have been admitted
to Stony Brook University and have paid the required tuition deposit. Students already attending a school in the U.S. (high school or college) must be released from SEVIS by their advisor and submit the International Transfer Report.
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