Before You Arrive
Move in times vary depending on your circumstances and standing. Please check the link below to refer to Undergraduate and Graduate arrival times as well as a guide to create an appointment.
Spring New Student Arrival Information
Packing Tips
Special Tips for Out of State and Out of Area Students
Residents have the ability to receive mail on campus. During the start of the semester
the mailroom operation experiences peak utilization, therefore it is strongly encouraged
that students wait to ship large items so that the item arrives after the student
reaches campus. Please note that we are unable to receive packages for individuals
not currently residing on campus. The delivery of extremely large items requiring
freight or other carrier delivery services such as auto parts or furniture will be
refused.
Finding Your New Home
All buildings at Stony Brook University can be searched for on services such as Google
and Apple Maps in order to find walking and driving directions.
Move-In Process
Upon arrival on campus you should report to your check-in tent located in your residential
community. At the location you will be required to:
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Have 2 copies of your check-in pass, one to bring to check-in and one to be placed in the dashboard of your vehicle. You can print your pass in late July in the housing portal "Assignment Confirmation" page for your most current move-in date and time.
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Bring photo ID (Stony Brook ID, driver's license, passport, etc.)
Guest Assistance: You are limited to no more than two other persons in addition to yourself, in the residence hall while you move in. As such, the University strongly recommends not traveling to campus with multiple family members as they will not be permitted to enter the building.
Vehicle at Move-in: Arrive in only one vehicle and do not leave vehicles unattended in non-designated parking areas. Unload and park in an appropriate location. Cars can only be parked for unloading for 15 minutes outside of a residential building. As soon as all items are unloaded from your vehicle, your car should be moved to a parking space. All residents coming with a vehicle to move in should print a second copy of their check-in pass that must be displayed on the dashboard of their vehicle to assist in locating you if the car needs to be moved. Use of a trailer during move-in will not be permitted. Do not park in handicap, metered, or faculty/staff parking.
Summer Move-Over: If you are living on campus over the summer, you will be able to move into your fall housing assignment on August 13 between 10:00am - 1:00pm. All Summer Move-Overs must be completed by August 14 at 4:00pm.
Roommate Agreement
This agreement will be created by your RA who will work with you and your roommates
and/or suitemates to set agreed upon common rules. Please reach out to your RA if
you have any questions.
Dining Halls
There are several dining halls located on campus that offer a wide variety of meal
options. First year students are required to have an unlimited meal plan. There are
retail locations located on campus and two Starbucks! Click here to learn more about campus dining services.
Reporting a Problem
If for any reason you should experience issues requiring maintenance, use FIXIT to submit work requests for maintenance, repairs involving pre-existing infrastructure,
sign request, or special events set up. Once you submit a request, you will receive
email updates with the status of the request. If you have any questions, please contact
your Area Office. For any problems with washers and dryers, please contact your RA or residential
staff member to report the problem.