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Welcome First Year Students!

Check in at orientation

Welcome to Stony Brook University! All new first year students at Stony Brook University will participate in a multi-part orientation. New Seawolf Orientation is required for all new first year students and consists of Seawolf Foundations online orientation modules, participation in the advising and registration process with your Undergraduate College or your respective honors program, virtual group workshops including Seawolf Connections and commuter/resident panel, and New Seawolf Winter Welcome.

Seawolf Foundations Online Orientation (Part 1) focus on getting to know Stony Brook, including modules on  academic readiness, financial responsibility, campus life, and introducing you to the Undergraduate Colleges. Seawolf Foundations Online Orientation (Part 1) will be available after December 1, and should be complete by January 17.

Seawolf Connections are designed to connect you with your Peer Assistant Leader and your new peers throughout the winter. You'll have an opportunity to ask important questions and learn more about your transition into Stony Brook University. You can sign up for a virtual Seawolf Connection in your StartSBU Portal.

New Seawolf Winter Welcome  focuses on getting acclimated to the University climate, culture, and community. In preparation for the first day of classes, you will also complete Seawolf Foundations Online Orientation (Part 2). New Seawolf Winter Welcome takes place the week before the the first day of classes. Students who do not attend New Seawolf Winter Welcome will automatically be enrolled in the ROME (Required Orientation Makeup Experience) course in the first few weeks of the semester. 

 

New Seawolf Orientation Preparation:

Accept your admission to Stony Brook University.
Confirm your preferred communication methods.
Set up your NetID.
Submit your required immunizations.
Complete the Advising Planning Form.
Resolve new student holds on SOLAR.
Take required placement assessments and exams.
Submit all of your AP and transfer college credit.
Submit an official copy of your final high school transcript with proof of graduation to Stony Brook.
Prepare for your course registration.
Upload a photo for your Student ID Card.
Encourage your family members to participate in our Family & Supporter program.