How to Book a Conference
Conference Clients interested in planning a meeting, retreat or special event requiring housing may be eligible for conference housing on West Campus or Southampton Campus.
All documents listed below, except for the Office of Administration Permit Form and the Suffolk County Children’s Camp Permit, are linked in their respective section or linked below.
For additional questions or information please contact Campus Residences Conference Housing crch@stonybrook.edu.
Available Housing
Conference Housing offers housing accommodations as detailed below. Linen packages are included automatically with adult housing and can be added to college aged or youth housing for an additional fee. Accommodations / apartments for families (couples with or without children) are not available.
All conference participants are expected to adhere to the Stony Brook University Terms of Occupancy and Code of Student Responsibility. Failure to do so can result in removal from Conference Housing without a refund.
West Campus
Adult Housing: Suite style, air-conditioned rooms housing 4-6 individuals in double or single occupancy bedrooms based on location. Suites include a bathroom in the unit. Linens are included in the rate. For the 2023 season, we do not have Chávez and Tubman available, so our single room option will be in West Apartments.
Youth Housing: Corridor style housing in double occupancy rooms with limited options for singles. Floors are separated by gender. H and Mendelsohn buildings do not have air conditioning and Roth buildings do have air conditioning. Linens are included in the rate. The group must have chaperones who are at least 18 years old and two years older than the general participants' age. Chaperones are responsible for addressing participants' needs, engagements, and concerns. Group coordinators must ensure that all SUNY and SBU policies regarding child safety are managed.
Southampton Campus
Adult Housing: Suite style, air-conditioned rooms housing 5-9 individuals in double or single occupancy bedrooms. Suites include a bathroom in the unit. Linens are included in the rate. For groups staying longer than two months, units with kitchens will be prioritized if available. There are limited dining options on campus.
Next Steps for Conference Clients
For ALL conference groups, we encourage you to review the “Items to Consider When Hosting a Residential Conference Housing Worksheet.“
For any NEW conference groups, you must fill out the “Items to Consider When Hosting a Residential Conference Housing Worksheet“ worksheet and submit it so we can evaluate your readiness to host a residential conference.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
All conference clients staying with Conference Housing must have a completed West Campus Adult Memorandum of Understanding, West Campus Youth Memorandum of Understanding or Southampton Campus Adult Memorandum of Understanding prior to room registration, based on the population you are hosting. New clients staying with Conference Housing will also need to make a copy of the “Items to Consider When Hosting a Residential Conference Housing Worksheet“ and submit the completed document to crch@stonybrook.edu.
Revocable Permit
All external conference clients must have a revocable permit filed prior to room registration. For more information about revocable permits please visit the Office of Administration website below.
Office of Administration Permit Form
Conference Housing staff will assist conference clients in starting the process for securing a revocable permit.
Youth Conference Group Information
If hosting a youth conference group, the client will need to include: A summary of the methods used to complete a background check (including a felony and sexual offender registry check) of all of the client’s staff on site staff or any participants over 18 that will have interactions with minors.
External clients hosting a youth conference group may need to obtain a Suffolk County Children’s Camp Permit. Please visit the NYS Requirements for Children's Camps page linked below for more information.
NYS Requirements for Children's Camp