Stony Brook Handshake
Handshake is the only job posting site at Stony Brook University and serves as the
Career Center's recruiting and career services platform for students, alumni and employers.
Students and alumni can use Handshake to:
- connect with employers and message recruiters
- search for and apply for on-campus and off-campus jobs and internships with small, regional and fortune 500 companies
- research and connect with employers attending virtual and in person job fairs and events
- network with alumni and students at 1,400k + institutions in the Handshake network
Employers can use Handshake to:
- post jobs and internships with set screen criteria to attract qualified candidates
- register for career fairs and manage on-campus recruitment activities.
- proactively message applicants
Please review the Career Center's agreements below and the Handshake support page for more information.
Current Students
Matriculated undergraduate and graduate students can login to Handshake using your Stony Brook University NetID and password.
New Students Please Note: DO NOT create an account. One week after registering for classes, you will be able to access your Stony Brook Handshake profile by using your NetID and password.
Employers
Employers with a Handshake account can login using your email and Handshake password. Employers new to Handshake should create their account and connect with Stony Brook University.
Alumni
ALREADY HAVE AN ALUMNI ACCOUNT?
If you already have an Alumni Handshake account, you can log in to Handshake using your alumni or personal email. Make sure to select "sign in with your email address" to log in.
have student account but need alumni account?
If you used Handshake as a student, but never updated your email address after graduation, please complete the request form to have your account converted. Allow three business days for us to process your request.
NEW TO HANDSHAKE AND NEED AN ACCOUNT?
If you are a Stony Brook University graduate and never had a Handshake account, please complete the request form and make sure to click on the link inside the form to create a Handshake account. Please allow three business days for us to process your request.