Honors a unique program that makes the campus community aware of a major social issue and  implements an action-based response .

Awarded to a community service program or project that has helped others in the community and provided enrichment through  active service and service learning.

Awarded to a creative program that promotes greater awareness of an existing academic, political, or social issue through educational efforts that  enhance student learning and provide a meaningful exchange of ideas .

Recognizes an innovative program that promotes cross-cultural learning and interaction, educates the campus community, and appeals to a diverse audience.

Recognizes an outstanding recreational or leisure program (e.g. sporting, fitness, games, crafts, etc.) whose outcome had a significant impact on the University community.

Awarded to an exceptional campus program that has broad-based appeal and provides opportunities to meet new people.

  Honors an organization newly registered within the past 12 months and is dedicated to student life. This organization takes the initiative to make itself visible on campus, has grown in membership since its recognition, and shows potential for continued growth and success.

  Honors a student organization that has consistently collaborated with a variety of student groups and/or University departments throughout the academic year to produce quality activities and/or services.

  Honors an organization for developing and implementing improvements in the quality of student life. Organization fosters positive change within the Stony Brook community with focus on enhancing the student experience through effective programming and/or student activism.

  Honors an organization that has made a continuous effort to service the student body and the University community. This organization's efforts are exceptional, meaningful, and make a lasting impact on the campus.

  Honors an organization which has been able to fulfill its mission, involve the campus in its purpose, plays a leadership role on campus, is involved in the campus community, is open minded and diverse, has the ability to accept and overcome challenges, and sustains itself in creative ways.

  Individuals and groups are eligible to receive federal recognition from the President of the United States for hours served in the community over a 12-month period. As a certifying organization, Stony Brook University can assist individuals and groups with verifying their volunteer hours and submission of applications. For more information on the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award, click  here .

  Stony Brook University has been recognized for its community engagement on the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in four different categories. For  Interfaith Community Service, SBU has been named to the Honor Roll with Distinction as one of 45 educational institutions. SBU was also named to the Honor Roll for the following three categories  Community Service,  Economic Opportunity, and  Education. To continue to maintain this recognition, we need to know how the students are volunteering, share your experience with us here to help SBU maintain recognition on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. In addition to sharing your experience with us, you can apply for individual recognition for the US President's Volunteer Service Award!

 
The Classification is provided to institutions that have a proven record of community engagement, and revisited every five years to determine if new and returning institutions qualify for this recognition. Stony Brook has    a long history as a community-​engaged institution with various initiatives. Each year SBU students, staff, and faculty take part in opportunities that make meaningful and lasting contributions to communities.  The reach of SBU’s community service has no bounds. Initiatives take place across campus, Long Island, New York City, nationally, and internationally.  To continue to maintain this recognition, we need to know how the students are volunteering, share your experience with us here to help SBU maintain recognition for the Community Engagement Classification.