Frequently Asked Questions Related to Student Enrollment

What is U1, U2, U3, U4 class standing?

You may see some prerequisites mention U1, U2, U3, or U4 class standing. These levels are based on the credits below:
U1 is a freshman who has 0-23 credits earned, U2 is a sophomore with 24-56 credits earned, U3 is a junior with 57-84 credits earned, and U4 is a senior who has 85 or more credits earned. If a prerequisite has a particular class standing listed, it will include any Stony Brook courses that are currently in progress.

What if a student meets a prequisite but sees an error message when trying to enroll?

Department administrators and program directors have access to waive prerequisites in PeopleSoft for courses within the department, but if there appears to be an issue with the prerequisite setup, email the Registrar staff at registrar_staff@stonybrook.edu 

What if there is a discrepancy in Degree Works?

For discrepancies in Degree Works, or any other issues related to the audit, email the audit team at ug_graduation_west_campus@stonybrook.edu. Note that undergraduate directors and department administrators may issue exceptions in Degree Works to allow for course substitutions. The audit team will update the audit based on the exception.

What if a student would like to petition for a late withdrawal/late addition, or academic renewal? 

Students within the College of Arts and Sciences must petition to the Office of Undergraduate Education for late withdrawal/addition, academic renewal, or most exceptions to university policy. See https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/due/petitions_appeals/petproc for details on the process.

Can undergraduate students enroll in graduate courses?

Yes, with permission from the instructor, undergraduates can register for graduate level courses. Up to 6 graduate credits can be applied to a student's undergraduate degree. For the Permission to Enroll Form, see the section titled  Graduate and SPD on the Registrar's Forms page.

What is the difference between a double major and a double degree?

A double major is when a student officially declares and completes two different majors and receives one baccalaureate degree upon graduation. The University does not officially recognize triple majors. Please visit the online undergraduate Bulletin for additional information here .