FAQ | Campus Residences

Suggested items to bring:

Adult Groups have linens provided. Most college aged and youth groups do not have linens provided. Contact your group organizer if you have questions on whether linens are provided or not. For those without linens provided:

Twin XL Sheets
Twin XL Comforter
Pillows
Pillowcases
Fan (Youth participants are typically in non-airconditioned spaces)
Hygiene Items (Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair comb & brush, toiletries, cosmetics, etc.)
Backpack and/or other bags
Electronics (Laptop, chargers, speakers, headphones, surge protector, etc.)
Snacks
Reusable Water Bottle

For multi-week stays:

Cleaning Items (Trash bags, air freshener, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, laundry bag, etc.)
Fridges (Less than 5 cubic feet)
Additional entertainment devices (Small TVs, gaming consoles, etc)

Provided items:

Community kitchen with microwave are located in every Residence Hall.
Laundry rooms are located in every Residence Hall.

Please review the Terms of Occupancy for additional info.

All Residence Halls have at least one laundry room available with washers and dryers. Guests must bring their own laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc. to use. Visit the Laundry Page for more information.

Parking is available but not guaranteed by all of the Residence Halls. Guests should park in zone marked as residential zones and not red faculty staff designated lots. Guests choosing to park in metered lots are responsible for paying the meter on time. Visit the Parking Services Page for more information.

For hours and locations of on campus dining options please visit the Campus Dining Page , halal and kosher options are available. There are also a variety of restaurants around the Stony Brook area that offer sit down or take out meals. Stop and Shop, Walmart, and Target are also a short drive away from the main Stony Brook Campus.

Participant WiFi is available through the WolfieNet-Guest network. The default registration is for a three day period from time of registration. Guests staying more than three and less than seven days will have to re-register after their first guest pass expires. Participants having issues with wifi can email guest_wifi_request@stonybrook.edu or schedule an appointment for service at one of the tech stations.

Campus mail operations are limited in the summer and receiving of mail and packages is discouraged. If mail or a package is needed to be received, the participant would need to have their email address on file as part of either the group registration from your coordinator or self-registration and our portal. Mail should be addressed to be delivered to the appropriate residential mail room. If a participant receives mail or a package, they will be contacted at their email with instructions for mail pick up.

Participant must be able to pick-up mail Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If participant is unable to arrive during the hours of operation, they may delegate pick-up authority by contacting Campres_Mailroom@stonybrook.edu. Delegates are required to present the barcode found in the notification email and an acceptable form of identification to confirm their identity. It is recommended that packages be addressed with “Conference Housing” written next to the participant’s name to avoid the package being lost. Example: Wolfie Seawolf (Conference Housing)

Emergency medical issues can be reported to University Police at 631-632-3333 for assistance from Emergency Medical Services (EMS). EMS will transport you to the Stony Brook University Hospital. You will have to seek your own transportation back to your room on campus.For non-emergency medical issues, participants are responsible for seeking thier own care at off-campus urgent cares. Transportation is not provided by Campus Residences. Your group coordinator may have additional options or instructions for medical assistance.

Multiple student staff members (Conference Assistant and/or Summer Housing Assistant) will live and work in the building to assist with check-in, check-out, and housing related matters during participants’ stay. Professional staff members (Residence Hall Director, Area Office Manager, and/or Assistant Director) will supervise the student staff and assist with the planning, arrival, departure, and requests during participants’ stay. We provide 24 hour phone and/or office coverage is provided to maintain the safety of the building. The student staff’s role is to respond to facility issues, assist with guest assignment issues, and advise participants and chaperones on housing and campus related policies and protocols. If there is a facilities issue, it should be reported to the conference building staff within 24 hours or less. Campus Residences reserves the right to enter rooms/suites to inspect the premises for the purpose of verification of occupancy, health and safety checks, cleaning, and maintenance.

West Campus

Business days: staff will have a physical in-person office presence in an area office between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Nightly: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm staff will be accessible via the building or area office unless on rounds.
Holidays and Weekends: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm staff will be accessible via the building phone number.
Overnights: 11:00 pm - 8:30 am staff will be accessible via the building phone number for emergency related matters.

Southampton Campus

- - - Daily: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm in the Residence Life Office in the basement of Southold Hall.
Overnight from 9:00 pm - 9:00 am staff will be accessible via the building phone number posted in all the buildings.

Suite and Apartment Style bathrooms are cleaned weekly. If your space is in need of a touch-up cleaning sooner, please contact your Residential Education professional staff in the area office to let them know.

Corridor Style bathrooms are cleaned daily on weekdays.

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